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DOMINIC LIM

AUTHOR.
SINGER.
STORYTELLER.

"a hilarious yet fervent tribute to the places and people that make being one’s authentic self possible."

- Publisher's Weekly *starred review*

"Written with heart and a sparkling voice. A pure delight!”

―Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author

"A beautiful love letter to the importance of being unapologetically ourselves.”

―Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of Not in Love

“Lim’s books are full of love, music, community, food, and fashion. Don’t miss them.”

―Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer

“I’m singing the praises of Karaoke Queen! Dominic Lim always delivers a hilarious and moving story about friendship, family, and love that brings all the feels.”

―Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding

"I laughed, I cried, I loved. Karaoke Queen will give you all the feels!”

―Julie Soto, USA Today bestselling author of Not Another Love Song

“Dominic Lim's love of music shines through in his latest novel that's sparkly, fun, and layered with real emotion. You'll find yourself charmed by these unique, loveable characters who are full of hope."

―Sidney Karger, author of The Bump

Editor's Pick: Best Romance Book of September
--Amazon

karaokequeencover
All the Right Notes - final cover

Entertainment Weekly: The 6 Best Romance Novels of Summer 2023

USA Today: The 10 Best Romance Novels Coming Out in Summer 2023

Harper’s Bazaar: The Top 15 Romance Novels of 2023

Booklist Editors’ Choice: Adult Books, 2023

Entertainment Weekly: The 27 Best New Books to Take on Your 2023 Summer Vacation

Booklist: Top Ten Romance Debuts of 2023

Library Journal: Best Romance of 2023

Playbill: 9 Theatre Books to Read this June

Goodreads: The Hottest New Romances for Summer

Buzzfeed: 25 New and Upcoming LGBTQ Romance Novels You’ve Got To Read

SF Chronicle: 17 Books We Can’t Wait to Read this Summer

New York Public Library’s Best New Romance Books – 2024

BookRiot: The Best LGBTQ+ Romance Books of 2023

Praise

“A romance with the irresistible melody of a Broadway hit. Lim offers up a swoony, joyful rom-com to take readers into a love story worthy of a Broadway stage.”

–Entertainment Weekly on All the Right Notes

“With its incisively etched, marvelously inclusive cast of characters, perfectly polished writing lightly dusted with sly wit, and swoon-worthy sexual chemistry, Lim’s soul-nourishing debut not only perfectly captures the hope and heartbreak of two people falling in love, but also music’s power to transform lives.”

– Booklist – *starred review*

“With a relatable queer protagonist, this uplifting book portrays the power of owning one’s truth. Heartfelt, poignant writing and iconic supporting characters boost Quito’s story. The friends-to-lovers trope is wonderfully accomplished, full of sweet yearning and perfect harmony. A lyrical, romantic debut with tender, moving notes about Filipino American families and queer love stories. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall, this is a must-have for library shelves.”

– Library Journal – *starred review*

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ABOUT DOMINIC LIM

Dominic Lim’s debut, All the Right Notes, was named a best book of 2023 by over fifteen publications, including USA Today, GoodreadsLibrary Journal, and Entertainment Weekly. His follow-up, Karaoke Queen, is a 2024 Amazon Editor’s Pick. Dominic is a member of the Writers Grotto and co-hosts the long-running Babylon Salon reading series in San Francisco. He holds a Master of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, is an alum of Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, and is a proud Actors’ Equity Association member. He lives in Oakland with his loving husband, Peter, and their whiny cat, Phoebe.

Representation:
Gina Panettieri, Talcott Notch Literary

INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES

Entertainment Weekly interview

How Drag Race star Milan propelled Dominic Lim to write a drag queen romance | March 6, 2024

Pima County Public Library Blogs

Dominic Lim, writing a much-needed love story | March 4, 2024

The Ampersand Manifesto Podcast

Being Unapologetically Yourself with Dominic Lim | September 11, 2024

KALW: New Arrivals

Dominic Lim pens queer Asian romcom | June 13, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

Birth of a Book: Bay Area Novelists in Conversation - Tomas Moniz, Dominic Lim, and sam sax

October 10, 2024, 6:00 pm

Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

oftheland

Of the Land: A Reading & Celebration

October 13, 2024, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Straus Home Ranch, 22888 CA-1, Marshall, CA

LItquake: Are Writers of Color Allowed to Not Write About Race?

October 16, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Clio's Bookstore, 353 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA

Litquake: Runway Stories: Litquake Edition

October 17, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA

meet&greet

Filipino Romance Meet & Greet

October 18, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Macs By Icky, 3900 Smith St, Union City, CA 94587

Writers Grotto Panel: The Pride of Craft - a Queer BIPOC Perspective

October 20, 2024, 1:00 pm
The Writers Grotto, 1663 Mission St #602, San Francisco, CA 94103

Mill Valley Public Library Author Talk: Dominic Lim with Taleen Voskuni

November 6, 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mill Valley Public Library - Creekside Room, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Writers Grotto: Reading & Meeting

November 15th, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Writers Grotto, 1663 Mission St #602, San Francisco, CA 94103

Queers and Quills

Attending Author
May 23-25, 2025
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
For Authors, Narrators and Readers of stories that center LGBTQIA2S+ characters and experiences.

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