Author, Miami Beach resident, and local LGBTQ leader Jonathan Welsh has announced the release of his debut story collection, Tides Between Shores, now available in print and digital formats through major booksellers.
Spanning the vibrant energy of South Florida and the timeless calm of Nantucket, Tides Between Shores is a lyrical collection of five interconnected stories exploring themes of identity, love, loss, and belonging. With a voice shaped by personal experience and a deep connection to place, Welsh invites readers into a world where coastal landscapes mirror the emotional journeys of his characters.
Each story in the collection is anchored in a specific time and place:
“The Quiet Tide” – A secret romance between two 19th-century sailors unfolds in Siasconset, where the sea offers both refuge and risk.
“The Lantern’s Glow” – A solitary lighthouse keeper in 1920s Miami finds purpose and hope during the Great Miami Hurricane.
“The Muse of Madaket” – A grieving Miami artist, reflecting on the loss of close friends during a difficult chapter in LGBTQ history, finds healing and love on Nantucket in the 1980s.
“Tracing Roots” – A Coral Gables man uncovers family secrets and a forgotten love story in a Nantucket ancestral home.
“Tides of Longing” – A Fort Lauderdale writer discovers clarity and connection through a quiet bond with a local man on the island.
“These stories are about the tides that move us—between places, between people, and between versions of ourselves,” says Welsh. “I’ve always been captivated by the contrasts and connections between South Florida and Nantucket. Miami’s color, rhythm, and cultural richness have shaped my creative voice, while Nantucket’s foggy harbors and quiet trails offer a space for reflection and emotional depth. This book is a tribute to both places and the stories they inspire.”
About the Author
Jonathan Welsh is a writer and communications professional based in Miami Beach, Florida. A graduate of the University of Miami and Barry University, he has spent over 20 years immersed in the cultural and coastal life of South Florida, while maintaining a lifelong connection to New England. Tides Between Shores is his first published collection.
Acknowledgments
Welsh extends heartfelt thanks to Kevin Riley for introducing him to the quiet elegance of New England’s coastal towns, and to his grandfather, Richard Sheridan, whose early influence sparked a lifelong love of discovery. Special thanks to Herb Sosa, a guiding voice in Miami’s cultural preservation.
Tides Between Shores is now available on Amazon.
Content Courtesy of OutClique Staff
