NV Gay (they/she) is a contributing writer to periodicals such as The Buckeye Flame, Ohio Capital Journal, 614 Magazine, and Columbus Underground. They serve on the board of directors for the nonprofit organizations LOVEboldly and Trans USA National Pageantry. As a photographer, NV's project, ""This is Trans,"" launched in 2022 as a way to bring visibility and awareness to transgender people of all forms. They graduated from Ashland University with a bachelors of science in education and got their masters of art from the University of Concordia Irvine. Currently, NV lives with their wife in Columbus, Ohio, along with their two dogs and a cat.
""In The Queer Allies Bible, NV Gay provides one of the most helpful tools to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination and stigma--education. NV expertly explains the vastness of identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, and how those outside of the community can work to increase their allyship and understanding. In a time when queer and trans knowledge and needs are being suppressed, particularly in the United States, The Queer Allies Bible will serve as an important antidote to bring about the normalization and better recognition of the LGBTQ+ community and their vital needs."" --Zoe Stoller, Social Worker and Educator. ""Throughout history, every movement for justice has been powered not only by the resilience of the marginalized but also by those who, inspired by conscience, have leveraged their privilege to stand in solidarity with the oppressed. In The Queer Allies Bible, NV Gay offers an insightful and practical guide for allies of the queer community--those committed to understanding the unique perspectives, experiences, and challenges queer people face. This accessible book equips allies with the knowledge and tools to advocate effectively, strategically using their voices and resources in the ongoing struggle for queer liberation. The Queer Allies Bible is a must-read, empowering allies to play a transformative role in creating a just and equitable world for all."" --Rev. Brandan Robertson, Activist, Pastor, and Author of Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table ""The Queer Allies Bible does the invaluable work of making queer allyship approachable and achievable for everyone. With warmth and vulnerability, NV Gay guides readers through the often-challenging process of transforming good intentions into useful, supportive action. This is a gentle, loving book that practices what it preaches. I'm glad this book exists."" --Cody Daigle-Orians, American author and social media personality using the name, Ace Dad Advice. ""The Queer Allies Bible is a much needed book. If you're searching for one resource to help you understand and function compassionately within all aspects of queerness, this is it! Interspersed with thorough research, personal reflections, stories, and gorgeous photographs, I was pleasantly overwhelmed with how useful and helpful this book is for me and how it will be for so many others. It's an indispensable manual on how to be a friend and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. I highly recommend it, not just for individuals but for organizations, institutions, schools, businesses, etcetera, everywhere."" --David Hayward, aka NakedPastor, author of The Rainbow Sheep