Provincetown Stories showcases the eccentric residents and unconventional visitors of Ptown as well as the beautiful landscape of Cape Cod. Here, big drama is stuffed into a crowded, three-block-wide, three-mile-long community where zany happenings sprawl out across its clubs, streets, beaches, and waters. 

Reflecting how and why Provincetown is so different and compelling, the book brings to life unforgettable characters such as Aurora, the town’s comforter of the heartbroken; Jackson, the demon twink who only thinks of himself; Cee, a gentle soul seeking a place where no one persecutes them; and Luna the immortal, who keeps the town from dissolving into chaos. Some stories will make you laugh, others are serious or touch on important issues, but central to all is the stunning natural environment and the special mix of people who live in and visit this unique place.

In this collection of short stories, López captures the spirit and details of life in Provincetown. Reading this book, you can feel the sun and hear the waves while you immerse yourself in the exuberance of this special place.

About the Author:

Russ López is the author of six nonfiction books including The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown, and Beyond. He is the editor of LatineLit, an online magazine that publishes fiction by and about Latinx people, and his work has appeared in The Fictional Café, Somos en escrito, Northeast Atlantic, Discretionary Love, Night Picnic, The Gay and Lesbian Review, The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and many other places. López has also written numerous academic articles, book reviews, and works in many formats, and has presented at numerous book festivals, podcasts, and special programming on books and literature. Originally from California with degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and Boston University, Russ can be found in Ptown year-round.