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EDITOR

PP HARTNETT > KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE > SCOTLAND
WRITER EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER
Internationally published author of several novels, one of which was
selected as Book Of The Week by Michael Arditti for The Times,
Hartnett’s unique approach is that of a challenging originator,
innovator. As well as being the editor of The Gay Times Book of Short
Stories #1 (New Century, New Writing), The Gay Times Book of Short
Stories #2 (The Next Wave) and co-editor of an LGBTQIA+ collection
entitled City Secrets with Cathy Bolton of Commonword and
Cultureword (Crocus Books), Hartnett is also an Internationally
exhibited photographer and broadcaster. with recent shows based
upon Leigh Bowery and the 80s ‘alt’ scenes at Fashion & Textiles
Museum and Tate Modern.
‘I’m delighted to present a wave of raw and real voices who are
connected to NOW.’
PP Hartnett’s photographic work and collections are represented by
Camera Press, UK.
camerapress.com & hartnett.uk.com
BIOG Photograph (c) Ira Kobayashi 2025

WINNER OF THE HARTNETT QUEER LIT SHORT STORY AWARD
2025

ANNE MARIE MOLLOY - DUBLIN - IRELAND
WINNER OF THE HARTNETT QUEER LIT SHORT STORY AWARD
2025
Anne Marie Molloy is a queer writer whose work is rooted in her
academic and creative pursuits, as well as being shaped by her
penchant for all things alternative. ‘As a long-term Goth, it was
meaningful to me that the subtext of this piece remained authentic to
all aspects of the subculture with a queer bent focus that’s reflective
of lesbian attractions.’ The piece was selected by editor PP Hartnett
within one hour of the work having been mailed by Molloy. ‘What
drew me to the piece was the retro vibe of same sex attraction in a
Dublin-based Goth club. The short story is intimate, without being
pornographic. The piece flicks a lot of buttons.’
Themes of the selected piece: Lesbian Culture > Insatiable Lust >
Desire vs Desolation > Punk / Goth Influence > Loss
Photograph (c) Ross Waldron 2025