Transcend is the latest novel from author J S Gray, about love, gender, sexuality and friendship within the LGBTQ+ spectrum.


It's hard being an aspiring author with nothing to write about. For introvert Nate, that's all about to change when Angelo arrives on the scene.

Not only has Nate's best friend moved away for university, but he's also found out that his girlfriend has been cheating on him. Starting a new job in a coffee shop should at least keep him busy.

The beginning of term brings an influx of new students to town, including transgender Angelo. It doesn't take long for Nate to serve the handsome stranger and to notice some unusual stirrings he'd never expected.

Popular and full of confidence, the aspiring singer and LGBTQ+ activist takes Nate under his wing. Nate is soon surrounded by a host of colourful characters in the local gay bar and he slowly starts to fit in. But, before Nate confesses his love to his new friend, Angelo has revelations of his own.

As Nate learns about his sexuality and who he wants to become, Angelo also has one or two things to learn about himself on his way to superstardom.

Providing support to one another, Nate and Angelo might just achieve their shared goals of becoming global successes...