Media
As a historian, editor, and storyteller, Russ López contributes regularly to public conversations on LGBTQ history, Latinx literature, urban life, and the evolving character of Provincetown. His media and speaking engagements reflect decades of research, lived experience, and literary craft. Here you’ll find recent interviews, articles, and event appearances, along with information on booking Russ for festivals, conversations, and academic or community programs.
Russ López
"What connects all my work—fiction, history, and scholarship—is the effort to communicate truths about people and the places that shape them."
Essays and Commentary
In essays for public media and literary journals, Russ López reflects on LGBTQ+ relationships, identity, and everyday life, blending personal insight with cultural analysis.
“What Marriage Means to Same-Sex Couples” – WBUR
Russ is featured discussing the societal and emotional significance of marriage equality.
Review: I’m Not Hungry, But I Might Eat – Gay & Lesbian Review
A published book review written by Russ for GLR.
Past Engagements
Russ is a featured author and frequent participant in public readings, panel discussions, and author conversations that explore literature, culture, and community. His past engagements include literary and cultural conversations, historical storytelling, LGBTQ+ lectures, Latinx writing programs, urban planning discussions, and local history presentations.
He has been honored to collaborate with libraries, universities, cultural organizations, community groups, and arts institutions through public readings, guest lectures, and community-based programming that invites dialogue, reflection, and connection.
Russ is currently available for future engagements, including author talks, readings, panel discussions, community lectures, classroom visits, and interdisciplinary conversations. He welcomes opportunities to collaborate on programs centered on literature, history, identity, place, and community storytelling.
Literary Festivals & Community Events
• Provincetown Book Festival – Featured author/participant in readings/panel discussions
• Events at The Mews, Provincetown – Public readings
• South End Authors' Book Festival - Co-organizer
Library & Bookstore Appearances
• Provincetown Public Library – Readings and author conversations
• Boston Public Library/South End Branch – Talks on LGBTQ+ history and Boston’s neighborhoods
• East End Books Ptown – Featured book events
Professional & Cultural Organizations
• American Public Health Association. American Historical Association, Urban Affairs Association
• Historic Boston Inc./Local History Programming
• Massachusetts Historical Society – Talks on Boston’s LGBTQ+ history
• South End Historical Society
• Local Pride Organizations & LGBTQ+ Cultural Centers – Public history talks
Podcast, Broadcast & Media Features
• Hub History Podcast – The Hub of the Gay Universe
• Boston Neighborhood News (YouTube) – LGBTQ+ history interview
• Prismatica Press Podcast – “Luna, Queen of Land’s End”
• Coverage in The Gay & Lesbian Review, WBUR, literary magazines, and online journals
Publishing & Editorial Appearances
As editor of LatineLit and founder of Shawmut Peninsula Press, Russ has appeared for:
• Latinx literary roundtables
• Small press publishing panels
• Community conversations on representation and storytelling
• Workshops for emerging writers
Booking Russ
For speaking engagements, interviews, festivals, panels, or media features:
Publicist:
Michele Karlsberg Marketing & Management
Phone: 917-359-2803
Email: michelekarlsberg@me.com
For publishing inquiries or bookings through Russ’s press:
Shawmut Peninsula Press please email: Shawmut@s-ppress.com
