Samuel Sims
Freelance Arts & Lifestyle Writer
Freelance Writer passionate about making LGBTQ+ people more visible. I delve into film, gaming, pop culture, health and more. Also a columnist at Metro. E: samueljsims@gmail.com
The Guardian
My mum and dad are wonderful parents – but I’ve stopped yearning to be just like them
A piece for The Guardian on why I stooped aspiring to be the same sort of parent as my own - because when you're queer its impossible to aspire to those cis-heterosexual ideals. Published 6 March 2023.
Metro.co.uk
Where are all the LGBT+ allies in the wake of Brianna Ghey’s death?
Wrote a bit of a scathing one for this week's Metro column about needing more cis-straight allies. Oh well. Published Tues 28th Feb 2023.
Metro.co.uk
I sleep in a separate bed from my husband – but there’s nothing wrong with our marriage
I wrote about my husband and I sleeping in separate beds for this week's Metro column. Published 14th Feb 2023.
Metro.co.uk
I tried not to think of past pain – but ignoring LGBTQ+ history does more harm than good
A piece for my Metro column to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month all about how we shouldn't be complacent. Published 1st Feb 2023.
Metro.co.uk
It took me over 30 years to seek help for my OCD
I write about my battle with OCD in the latest piece for my Metro Column. Published 18th Jan 2023.
Metro.co.uk
Modelling in a dress was life-changing for me – despite getting homophobic abuse for it
This week's column for Metro all about my modelling career so far and specifically a kerazy job I did recently wearing a red-carpet dress around London. Published 3rd Jan 2023.
Metro.co.uk
Growing up gay, Christmas was my comfort blanket – nothing has changed
Latest piece for my Metro column about how safe Christmas makes me feel. Published ends of Dec 2022.
lacunavoices.com
Let's ditch the 'Gay Best Friend' trope
I wrote a piece for Lacuna Voices about how damaging the GBF trope is, both in pop culture and real life. Published Dec 2022.
gaymingmag.com
Bring back the Lara Croft that empowered queer gamers
I wrote another piece about how much I love classic Tomb Raider and Lara Croft, this time specifically based on Tomb Raider 2 which is 25 this year. Published in Gaming mag, Nov 22.
Metro.co.uk
I was mocked for my ‘pigeon chest’ in school – it took my self-esteem years to recover
I wrote a piece about my 'pigeon chest' for this week's Metro column.
Metro.co.uk
LGBT+ people like me have been waiting too long for Lindsay Lohan’s comeback – we’re ready
For my Metro column, I wrote a piece about how Lindsay Lohan's comeback is a triumph for queer people like me.
Metro.co.uk
I hate to say it, but straight men wearing skirts makes my life easier
For my first piece as a columnist for Metro, I wrote about cis-het male celebs wearing gender fluid clothing and that it actually will make life easier for LGBTQ+ people in the long run. Hate to say it, but it's true. Published October 2022.
thestage.co.uk
Ladies Unleashed review
I reviewed Ladies Unleashed at Hull Truck theatre for The Stage, October 2022
Metro.co.uk
I’m desperate to become a dad – but my husband and I can’t afford to
A piece for Metro about whether being a gay uncle will ever be enough. Published August 2022.
thequietus.com
Removing The Threat: Dog Soldiers At 20
I wrote an opinion piece for The Quietus about one of my fave horror films, Dog Soldiers as it celebrates its 20th birthday. I write about how, as a queer person, its depiction of cis-heterosexual masculinity is very refreshing. Published June 2022.