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In a series of genre-blending essays, Entwined tells the story of my decade-long polyamorous journey towards a new kind of family.
In these essays, I attempt to build two committed relationships at once when no one involved has done it before; develop a powerful bond with the woman my partner loves; sit through a tense Thanksgiving Dinner with my religious in-laws; question the need for rules and hierarchy in my relationships; experience the intensity of a triad; wrestle with the fragility baked into the nuclear family after my father’s stroke; and explore my queerness and gender identity in English, in New York, and struggle to reconcile my newfound self in my native French-Canadian language and culture.
Entwined explores the fuzzy lines between friendship, romance, and family with various essay forms, including a play, an advice column, and a love letter. Yes, there are challenges, but rather than wallowing in the throes of jealousy, this collection celebrates the hard work of creating a love life that resists conventional narratives.
Entwined Mag
Human stories of polyamory, friendship, and family
Entwined Mag publishes stories of real people who are redefining how we relate to one another and build community. We celebrate folks who ask themselves what they want, instead of just accepting the default options.
Most writing about polyamory can be classified as how-to, self-help, or opinion (some of which is excellent!). We want our readers to experience stories.
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What can you read on Entwined Mag?
Personal Essays
Writers share their real stories of polyamory, friendship, and family.
The Entwined Mag Questionnaire
Non-monogamous people answer questions about their relationships.
Non-Monogamy Read+Watchlist
A look at films, shows, and books that feature non-monogamous storylines, with Alex’s (or a guest writer’s) commentary from a polyamorous lens.
other publications
When my partner was in the hospital, I missed his ex. Polyamory has only made my family stronger.
Business Insider
My partner entered the hospital room in a blue gown, his clothes stuffed in a clear plastic bag.
"You left the back untied!" I said, with a forced chuckle.
"Oh, they see hairy butts all day long," Don replied. "Plus…
I Felt Jealous Of My Partner's Girlfriend. Then She Gave Me The Most Extraordinary Gift.
HuffPost
When I met my partner’s girlfriend, it wasn’t “friend love” at first sight. But our love for the same human created a framework for prioritizing our own relationship. We were connected by a type of familial bond…
How Polyamory Taught Me to Be More Creative With Essay Form
Write or Die Magazine
Ten years ago, I adopted an experimental approach to dating: I decided to build relationships the way people create art. I’m polyamorous, meaning I maintain multiple romantic relationships with partners I care about and commit to. Instead…