Neil Plakcy invites readers into richly detailed worlds where love, identity, and found family take center stage. Through his engaging storytelling, Plakcy normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships across various genres: In his charming and funny Golden Retriever mysteries, readers witness a heartwarming journey of healing as a man rediscovers love through his devoted canine companion. The Mahu series follows a gay cop's coming-out journey, exploring themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the delicate balance between birth family and chosen family. Adventure seekers will enjoy the "Have Body, Will Guard" series, where two unlikely partners fall in love while rescuing LGBTQ+ individuals around the globe. For those who prefer contemporary thrillers, the Angus Green FBI series showcases a confident young gay agent using his unique perspective to solve cases in vibrant Miami. Plakcy's stand-alone romances and Victorian-era Ormond Yard series delve into timeless themes of identity, persecution, and the power of found family. Across all his works, Plakcy's straightforward, immersive style transports readers from the French Riviera to Chechnya, from Miami to small-town Pennsylvania. His stories offer not just entertainment, but a window into diverse LGBTQ+ experiences, inviting readers to see the world through different eyes while celebrating the universal human desire for connection and belonging. Writer has not written anything about themselves.