The Lambda Literary Award for Debut Fiction is an annual

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, presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation to a debut work of fiction on LGBT themes. Formerly presented in two separate categories for gay male and lesbian debut fiction, beginning the

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in 2013 a single award, inclusive of both male and female writers, was presented. The award was, however, discontinued after the

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in 2016. The award was presented based on themes in the work, not the sexuality or gender of the writer; heterosexual writers were eligible for the award, and writers could be nominated in the "cross-gender" category based on the work.

Winners and nominees

References

External links

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