Lotte Jeffs is an award-winning magazine writer, editor, author and podcaster. They are a contributing editor for Grazia and have hosted the award-winning podcast Some Families as well as Grazia Life Advice. Lotte writes for broadsheet newspapers and international magazines and was previously Deputy Editor of ELLE. Lotte's first children's book My Magic Family, is published by Puffin, and her debut novel will be published by Dialogue in 2024. Lotte lives in London with her wife, daughter and two kittens. Stu Oakley is a film publicist and award-winning podcaster. Stu has written a number of opinion pieces for the Guardian, Grazia, ELLE and Attitude. In his day job as a film publicist, Stu has worked on some of the biggest film franchises of all time including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Frozen and Jurassic World. He thought he was well-versed in dealing with divas . . . until he had toddlers! Stu lives in Hertfordshire with his husband and their three children.
'I wish this book had been available when my kids were young. It would have made me feel less alone.' -- Mary Portas An indispensable and urgently necessary guide to parenthood in all its forms -- Elizabeth Day 'A fantastic read. Full of knowledge, empathy, laughs and above all hope.' - Suzi Ruffell More queer people are imagining what parenthood could look like for them, beyond cis-het normativity, and our numbers will only continue to grow. But straight society, as usual, isn’t keeping pace with our dreams or our desire for equality and liberation. So not only does this book need to exist but queer parents like Lotte and Stu needed to step up and write it themselves. I for one am ecstatic that they have. -- Freddy McConnell Eye-opening and a vital read for understanding how LGBTQ+ parents are redefining family structures. -- Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read. -- Will Young A wonderful book – one that both queer families and allies alike will find kind, necessary and funny. -- Alexandra Heminsley A fresh take on parenting from two funny and empathetic modern writers. Straight people should read this book! I learnt so much. -- Lorraine Candy This book is a vital insight into the spectrum of modern family. -- Chris Sweeney, <i>Homo Sapiens</i> podcast Clever, moving and hilarious in parts too – this is a brilliant read for all parents. -- Lena de Casparis, Associate Editor <i>ELLE</i> A beacon of support, information, reassurance and hope. -- Romy, The xx