Discover the June Issue of Lone Star Lit

What does it mean to feel empowered?

This month, we’re exploring that question through stories, insights, and conversations designed to encourage you to step into your strengths, embrace your unique voice, and make an impact on the literary world around you.

The June issue of The Lone Star Literary Life Magazine is now available, and we can’t wait for you to dive in.

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURE ARTICLES

• Want to Get Better at Story? Write a Few Screenplays by Josh Weiss-Roessler explores how screenwriting can sharpen your storytelling skills, regardless of what you write.
• The Power to Be Ourselves by Kalyani Adusumilli is a thoughtful reflection on authenticity, courage, and the freedom that comes from embracing who we truly are.

TEXAS READS: PRIDE MONTH
Join Kimberly Packard as she shares Texas-connected reading recommendations that celebrate Pride Month and the diverse voices that enrich our literary landscape.

MARKETING MOMENT
In The Most Empowering Thing a Writer Can Do, we explore a simple yet often overlooked strategy that can strengthen your writing, expand your reach, and create meaningful opportunities: collaboration.

Plus, you’ll find all of your favorite regular features, including Texas book recommendations, literary events, industry news, podcast highlights, and more ways to connect with the Texas literary community.

COMING NEXT WEEK: Summer Reads 2026

We’re also excited to announce that our Summer Reads 2026 program officially launches next week!

This annual celebration of Texas books, bookstores, publishers, and literary organizations is one of our favorite projects of the year—and there’s still time to be part of it.

Authors, publishers, bookstores, literary organizations, and bookish businesses can still reserve advertising and sponsorship opportunities before the program debuts. If you’d like to showcase your books, products, services, or support for the Texas literary community, we’d love to have you join us.

Thank you for being part of the Lone Star Literary Life community. Whether you’re a reader, writer, bookseller, librarian, publisher, or literary advocate, your enthusiasm and support help strengthen the Texas literary scene every day.

Here’s to a month of feeling empowered.

Happy reading,

Warmly,

Amy Kelly and The Lone Star Literary Life Team