• Historical Fiction

• LGBTQIA+ Literary Fiction

• Tragicomedy

• Memoir-Style Narrative

• Avant-Garde Elements

The Conflicted Soul of the 1920s
Teddy Madison unfolds as the fictional memoir of its namesake, a queer artist whose life is shaped by passion, trauma, and reinvention. Through raw and revealing diary entries, readers witness Teddy’s journey from high-society parties to personal heartbreaks, navigating a life lived boldly yet burdened by loss.

Speculative History, Emotional Truth
Set during a tumultuous yet dazzling era, the novel paints a “what if” vision of history—what if the queer experience was normalized instead of suppressed? Against a backdrop of jazz, prohibition, and postwar reckoning, the book captures the vibrancy and volatility of a world on the cusp of change.

From Love Affairs to Fatherhood
Teddy’s life is anything but ordinary—he marries a man, has an affair, raises a child, and endures devastating loss. These moments are depicted with emotional depth and a sharp sense of irony, creating a narrative that’s as heartbreaking as it is human.

A Mind Unraveled and Rebuilt
As Teddy turns to art and therapy to make sense of his fractured world, his introspection becomes a tool for both survival and storytelling. His reflections on gender, grief, and belonging are as relevant today as they would have been in a more inclusive past.

• LGBTQIA+ readers looking for meaningful representation

• Fans of character-driven, literary historical fiction

• Artists and creatives drawn to emotional complexity

• Readers curious about inclusive, alternate-history storytelling

• Scholars and students of gender, culture, and psychology

A Fictional Memoir of Identity, Art, and Defiance
Teddy Madison is a richly layered queer memoir-in-fiction, chronicling the life of a complex artist navigating love, identity, and grief in the Roaring Twenties. Told through personal diary entries and letters, the novel offers an intimate portrait of Teddy’s inner world as he confronts societal expectations, explores unconventional relationships, and seeks meaning through creativity and self-reflection.

A Bold Reimagining of the Past
Spanning from 1916 to 1930, the story reimagines a world where LGBTQIA+ identities are accepted, not hidden. This speculative twist on history blends historical realism with a progressive lens, inviting readers to consider the transformative power of acceptance.

Themes that Resonate
At its heart, the novel delves into themes of love—both unconditional and unrequited—mental health, gender fluidity, and artistic purpose. Teddy’s experiences with Freudian therapy, his role as a father, and his creative expression all serve to challenge conventional narratives and deepen the emotional resonance of his story.