MARKUS HARWOOD-JONES is a writer, visual artist and documentary filmmaker. He has self-published the short story collections Confessions of a Teenage Transsexual Whore and Everything & All at Once; his feature film, Mosaic, tells the story of his journey across Canada and the United States to learn more about the trans community. He is author of the Lorimer Real Love teen romances, Just Julian and Romeo for Real. Markus lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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  In a Heartbeat

  Markus Harwood-Jones

  A romance about a trans teen boy who wants to get away to reinvent himself, only to find someone who loves him for who he is.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 13-18

  Reading level: Grade 3

  Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
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  Confessions of a Teenage Drag King

  Markus Harwood-Jones

  A teen living a double life discovers that the girl they have a crush on appreciates both aspects of their identity.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 13-18

  Reading level: Grade 3

  Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
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  We Three

  Markus Harwood-Jones

  A teen finds romance at summer camp and becomes the centre of a polyamorous relationship with two very different partners.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 13-18

  Reading level: Grade 4

  Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
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  Just Julian

  Markus Harwood-Jones

  A young gay man finds the courage to stand up for himself in an LGBTQ twist on Romeo and Juliet. Romeo gives Julian the strength to face his depression and take a stand against homophobia.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 13-18

  Reading level: Grade 4

  Lexile Reading Level: HL660L
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  Romeo for Real

  Markus Harwood-Jones

  A young man comes to terms with his sexuality in a modern retelling of a Shakespearean classic. When Romeo's homophobic friends can't accept him as gay, he must prove that his love for Julian is real.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 13-18

  Reading level: Grade 4

  Lexile Reading Level: HL600L