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METAL FROM HEAVEN wins Lambda Literary Award!

Oct 152025
 

DMLA congratulates august clarke as METAL FROM HEAVEN wins Lammy for Best LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards!

The Lammys celebrate more than 150 LGBTQ writers across 26 categories spanning a number of genres, lived identities, and experiences. It proudly recognizes works by self-published authors and independent and academic presses alongside works supported by traditional big 5 publishers.