Combining sharp wit, cerebral dialogue, and diverse romantic pairings across genres such as urban fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary romantic comedy, modern LGBTQ+ fiction offers rich narrative variety seen in popular releases like Boyfriend Material. Alexis Hall is an English writer who fiercely guards personal privacy, writing under a pen name and omitting author photographs from published works. Known for using whatever pronouns, Hall famously dislikes writing biographies or talking about himself in the third person, residing in southeast England with an extensive collection of hats and four angry duckchildren.
Career & Background
Before beginning a professional publishing career in 2013, Hall held an eclectic succession of jobs, including work as an ice cream maker, fortune teller, lab technician, and professional gambler. Hall's personal website name derives from the opening line of the Athanasian Creed (Quicunque vult), reflecting an interest in language, history, and wordplay. Since debuting in fiction, Hall has maintained a high-volume creative output across multiple subgenres. In 2016, Hall received the RITA Award for Erotic Romance for For Real: A Spires Story, and later published four romance novels in 2022 alone.
Writing Style & Themes
Hall's writing style features witty banter, cerebral character dynamics, and sweepingly romantic plotlines that balance emotional vulnerability with comedic energy. Whether crafting urban fantasy with paranormal investigations or classic romantic comedy tropes, Hall's stories frequently combine romance, swordfights, mystery, and humorous character interactions. Across contemporary and historical settings, the work emphasizes distinct character voices and authentic LGBTQ+ relationships without shying away from angst, humor, or theatrical storytelling.
Major Works
- Boyfriend Material — A popular contemporary fake-dating romantic comedy featuring sharp banter between two contrasting leads, followed by the direct sequel Husband Material.
- Husband Material — The contemporary romance sequel continuing the story and comedic relationship milestones of Luc and Oliver.
- Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble — A romantic comedy centered around a high-stakes television baking competition, exploring self-acceptance and anxiety.
- 10 Things That Never Happened — A contemporary workplace holiday romance involving fake amnesia and Hall's signature comedic dialogue.
- Iron & Velvet — An urban fantasy novel exploring supernatural investigation and paranormal mystery, highlighting Hall's early speculative fiction work.
- For Real: A Spires Story — A acclaimed romance novel that won the RITA Award for Erotic Romance in 2016.
