R/B Mertz books

R/B Mertz is an American author and memoirist known for Burning Butch, a memoir about growing up queer in a conservative Catholic environment.

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R/B Mertz is an American author whose debut book, Burning Butch (2022), is a memoir about navigating identity, faith, and sexuality. The book recounts Mertz’s experience growing up queer and gender-nonconforming within a conservative Catholic environment.

Burning Butch received attention for its honest treatment of the tension between religious community and LGBTQ+ identity. Mertz writes with candor about the difficult process of self-acceptance when your identity conflicts with the beliefs of the world you were raised in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has R/B Mertz written?

R/B Mertz has written one books in one series.

What was R/B Mertz's first book?

R/B Mertz’s first book is Burning Butch, published in 2022.

What is Burning Butch about?

Burning Butch (2022) is a memoir about growing up queer and gender-nonconforming in a conservative Catholic community. R/B Mertz writes about the conflict between religious upbringing and personal identity, and the process of coming to terms with who they are.

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