Straight Expectations

By turns outrageous, heartfelt, funny and tender, Straight Expectations is a thought provoking exploration of identity and what makes us who we are. Calum McSwiggan is a fabulous new voice on the YA scene. * Simon James Green, author of Gay Club *Straight Expectations blends classic rom-com with a heartfelt examination of what it is to be queer, and how it’s so much more than just a matter of attraction. McSwiggan’s love of his community and culture are on dazzling display here, in a well-crafted and swoony novel of learning to fall in love with yourself, as well as the cute boy. * LC Rosen, author of Camp *Straight Expectations is a refreshingly unique, beautifully queer take on a familiar trope, packed with endless adorable moments, sugar sweetness and laugh-out-loud hilarity. Don’t miss out on this utterly charming, heart-melting rom-com from a new voice to watch in the queer YA world! * Sophie Gonzales, co-author of If This Gets Out *A delightfully queer page-turner with a powerful message, Straight Expectations should be on every rom-com reader’s bookshelf. There’s no shortage of heart, humor, and swoon-worthy moments in Calum McSwiggan’s debut. * Robbie Couch, author of The Sky Blues *Freaky Friday meets Big in this thought-provoking teen romcom * Attitude *A highly readable lark * Booklist *

Calum McSwiggan is an author, presenter and LGBTQ+ advocate. He’s worked for Attitude magazine, written for the Metro, Gay Times and PinkNews, and was recently placed in the Guardian’s list of the 50 most influential LGBTQ+ figures. Putting LGBTQ+ stories at the heart of everything he does, he’s produced award-winning films that have been showcased at film festivals around the world, and racked up over 10 million views on his online videos.