Clarence A. Haynes & Krishan Trotman: The Broken Hearts Agency

Join acclaimed author Clarence A. Haynes in conversation with publishing executive and literary advocate Krishan Trotman for a discussion of Haynes’s latest novel, The Broken Hearts Agency. Blending romance, mystery, fantasy, and queer storytelling, the novel explores grief, healing, and the complicated ways people move forward after heartbreak.

Set in contemporary New York City with a supernatural twist, The Broken Hearts Agency follows a queer protagonist navigating love, loss, and second chances. Combining emotional depth with elements of fantasy and mystery, the novel asks what happens when heartbreak becomes something that can be studied, managed, or even transformed.

Haynes is known for crafting stories that center Black queer characters while blending genres in unexpected ways, creating narratives that are both entertaining and emotionally resonant.

Why It’s Queer

Clarence A. Haynes is an openly queer writer whose work places LGBTQ+ characters and experiences at the center of the story rather than the margins. The Broken Hearts Agency continues that tradition, offering readers a queer love story wrapped in fantasy, mystery, and heartfelt reflections on grief and healing.

About the Author

Clarence A. Haynes is the author of acclaimed speculative and contemporary fiction that explores identity, belonging, spirituality, and Black queer life. His writing has earned praise for its warmth, imagination, and commitment to representing LGBTQ+ characters in complex and authentic ways.

Perfect For

• LGBTQ+ readers
• Fans of queer fiction
• Romance and fantasy lovers
• Readers seeking Black queer stories
• Book club enthusiasts
• Anyone who enjoys emotionally rich speculative fiction