New Queer Novel Set in 1980s Texas Announced

A exciting new book is coming. It is called Everywhere Isn't Texas. Singer-songwriter August Ponthier wrote it.

The story follows a queer character. This person works in a used electronics store. The store is in a small town in Texas. The time period is the 1980s.

One day, the main character finds a mysterious TV. The TV pulls them into another dimension. This alternate world is strange and dangerous.

The book mixes many different genres together. It has elements of horror and science fiction. It also includes western and speculative fiction. These genres work together in an interesting way.

The story explores important themes. It asks questions about identity. It also looks at the feeling of belonging. These are themes that many LGBTQ+ readers will recognise.

For queer people in small towns, belonging can be hard. The 1980s were also a difficult time for LGBTQ+ people. This historical setting adds extra meaning to the story.

The book deal was announced in June 2026. Publisher Dutton bought the book. Editor Pilar Garcia-Brown will work on it. The deal was made in a pre-empt. This means Dutton acted quickly to secure the book.

August Ponthier is known as a musician. They make alt-pop country music. Now they are entering the world of fiction writing. This is their debut novel.

The combination of music and writing is not new. But Ponthier brings a unique voice. Their background in storytelling through song may help the novel. Fans of their music will likely be curious about the book.

The novel sounds like a strong addition to queer literature. It connects personal identity with genre fiction. This approach can reach many different readers. Both LGBTQ+ audiences and genre fiction fans may enjoy it.

No release date has been announced yet. Readers will have to wait for more information. But the early buzz around this book is already positive.