It's a very big deal that first books are being pulled. Winning a prize like this for your first book basically guarantees you another contract - it's a huge deal for an early career author, arguably more so than for someone more established.
I never heard of the Polari Prize until they picked John Boyne for their longlist and that's probably why the Polari Prize picked John Boyne for their longlist.
👏 solidarity
Joe Locke on being honored by HRC for advocating LGBTQ+ storytelling with roles like Billy Kaplan:
“It’s been a joy and a privilege to be a part of telling LGBTQ+ stories and contribute to a world where everyone, regardless of who they are or who they love, can live authentically and without fear”
a year ago we had three projects to look forward to :( really hope he’s filmed smth secretly last year or does theatre
happy new year joe locke nation and #heartstopper fans! hope the new year will bring a lot more exciting things again!
emotions portrayed by joe locke in 2024
nah he wouldn’t be embarrassed, he’s such a wizard of oz fanboy!
what a feeling🎅🏻 (t) - 5.8K
best friends, a snowstorm, and only one bed
archiveofourown.org/works/61642591
took my favorite witch to see my other fav witches bc he loves musicals, and he’s obsessed 🩷💚 #billykaplan #wiccan #agathaallalong #wicked
(yes i know christmas is over but i keep forgetting about this app sorry 💔 i hope everyone had a lovely holiday season if you celebrate any!)
#heartstopper beautiful christmas
i hope you get yours soon 🫶🏾
space prince at the space center 💙🌌✨ #agathaallalong #billykaplan #joelocke
my wiccan funko arrived :’) #joelocke #agathaallalong #billykaplan
joe really made it his mission the last two years to prove to kit he’s always right 😭 #heartstopper
#joelocke pink pony club is my favorite
thank you!! me too <3
#nickcharlie i know places
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#heartstopper #joelocke #kitconnor
prettiest girl 💜 #heartsky #heartstopper
this friendship trio has my whole heart ❤️🩹 #heartsky #heartstopper
joe locke being chaotic with his bffs 😭
charlie spring certified yapper 🥰🥰 #heartsky #heartstopper
love their friendship it’s so sweet
joe locke and dylan mulvaney are so adorable 😭
i miss their friendship Dearly
