Writing

Queer in the country: Is it time to reconsider how straight the countryside seems?

By Timothy Allsop, originally published on Medium

For a long time I felt the best way to live a gay life was to move to the city because that is where I saw other gay people, gay venues, and gay culture.


Notes from a Provincial Queer: Box rooms and air raid shelters

By Timothy Allsop, originally published on Medium

Slung back into the box room on a single bed, because that was the only spare place in my dad’s house, I found myself having strange dreams.


Notes from a Provincial Queer: Five explorations of queer rural culture

By Timothy Allsop, originally published on Medium

You may be familiar with God’s Own Country, but here are some other great examples of queer rural artistic work to experience.


Notes from a Provincial Queer: Coming out in the country

By Timothy Allsop, originally published on Medium

What is it like when you’re trying to come out in the country?


Notes from a Provincial Queer: Where has Betty gone?

By Timothy Allsop, originally published on Medium

Reflections on rural identity and the decline of queer rural spaces.


Notes from a Provincial Queer: COVID-19 and Class

By Timothy Allsop, originally published on Medium

Why lockdown life is not the same for all of us — and why now is the time for us to talk about class and values.