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Ryan O'Connell's debut collection of essays was acquired by St. Martin’s Press for publication for early 2026.

No matter what Republicans tell you, there’s never a bad time to get lost in a queer book. But now just happens to be a really good time to do so as

Author Laura Kay is part of a new wave of authors releasing uplifting queer literature that casts its characters as the heroes of their lives – not the victims

Netflixs Special Just Announced Second (and Final) Season The tears have already started. What else will the pandemic take from us? After breaking new ground for queer folks, particularly those living with disability, Netflixs Special has announced its second and final season. Written by, executive produced by, and starring OConnell, the show will come to a close with eight episodes at 30 minutes a piece. "After two seasons, Special is sadly coming to an end," OConnell, said in a release. "Th...

If you haven’t seen Special yet, what TF is wrong with you? Ryan O’Connell spins the neurotically erotic tale of an aspiring writer who hides his cerebral palsy from the world in hopes of getting massively laid as often and as sweatily as possible.

Ryan Pfluger The creator behind Netflixs Emmy-nominated shortform comedy chats with THR about how his new novel "happened kind of by accident" and helped save his life. Ryan OConnell is lending his writing to a debut novel. The Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning writer, actor, and producer behind Netflixs Emmy-nominated shortform comedy Special is set to release a debut novel called  Just By Looking at Him,  The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively announce. The upcoming novel w...