AUTHOR RUSS LOPEZ
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Russ López is an accomplished author, historian, and editor whose work masterfully explores the intersections of community, identity, and place. Seamlessly moving across nonfiction history, academic scholarship, and creative fiction, his writing is deeply rooted in documenting LGBTQ+ lineage and the built environment.
Originally from California, López holds advanced academic degrees from Stanford University, Harvard University, and Boston University. His deep understanding of community dynamics is further informed by his past professional service inside Boston City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. He has contributed short fiction, academic papers, and reviews to numerous distinguished publications, including The Gay and Lesbian Review, The Fictional Café, and The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He splits his time living between Boston and Provincetown.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Provincetown Stories captures the eccentric charm of Ptown and the stunning beauty of Cape Cod. Set in a densely packed, three-block-wide, three-mile-long seaside town, these stories unfold across its vibrant clubs, sun-soaked beaches, bustling streets, and sparkling waters-where drama, humor, and heart are always in full supply.
From longtime locals to fleeting visitors, unforgettable characters bring Provincetown to life: Aurora, the town’s gentle healer of broken hearts; Jackson, a self-absorbed demon twink; Cee, a quiet soul searching for a place free from judgment; and Luna the immortal, who holds the town’s chaos at bay.
Some stories will make you laugh, others will move you or highlight deeper social truths. But at the heart of them all is the town itself-its natural beauty and the extraordinary people who call it home regardless of whether it is for a lifetime, a season, or just a night or weekend.
