Tello Films Network, the longest running LGBTQ+ streaming platform with the biggest library of sapphic holiday films available, has a new present for movie fans this season. Tellos latest queer holiday romance, The Christmas Writer, is currently hitting theaters for a limited release and will be available on VOD starting November 18. The latest film follows a tradition started by Tello in 2019 with its first holiday-focused film, Season of Love, and followed by films like I Hate New Years, A Holiday I Do, and Christmas at the Ranch.The film is directed byTello Filmsfounder & CEOChristin Baker and written by BakerandKatie I. Williams.In The Christmas Writer, holiday lesbian romance author Noel (Shelby Allison Brown) returns to her hometown of Pinewood, shortly after the death of her mother, to reluctantly promote her latest holiday release. When she returns to her big city life, she finds herself on the other end of a breakup and a serious case of writers block. 10 months later, at the persistent urging of her agent Jillian (Stacey Lee Powell), Noel heads back to Pinewood to try and capture the Christmas spirit. Along the way shes encouraged by her best friend Erin (Kendahl Landreth), beloved Grandmother Robbins (Karen M. Chan) and the new owner of the towns bookstore, single lesbian mom Callie (Callie Bussell).Noel and Callie click right away, but both have to work through their own issues to find a way forward.Noel (Shelby Allison Brown) & Callie (Callie Bussell) Photo: Tello FilmsThe Christmas Writer delivers small-town holiday charms, plenty of cheer, strong chemistry between the leads and a happily-ever-after. While mainstream channels such as Hallmark and Lifetime have moved slowly on LGBTQ+ storylines, Tello has built a brand that centers them.Leads Brown and Bussell have a great slow-burn chemistry, giving us multidimensional characters and a romance we can root for. Landreth as the towns lesbian lothario and bestie to Noel is a stand out, bringing much of the charm shes known for as a comedian, content creator, and co-host of the Happy Wife Happy Life podcast. Landreths real life partner Jordan Myrick also has a role in the film as agent Jillians over-eager assistant, Paulette.Longtime BFFs Erin (Kendahl Landreth) & Noel (Shelby Allison Brown). Photo: Tello FilmsThis reporter has seen all of Tellos holiday films. The Christmas Writer ranks near the top for its cast, chemistry and well-placed holiday spirit.Beginning on Nov. 18, you can rent The Christmas Writer for $6.99 (14 days) or purchase the film for $14.99. Tello is currently offering a special 30 day deal for $14.99 that includes access to its other seven holiday films and dozens of other titles.The post Love, loss and lesbian lit Tello Films The Christmas Writer hits just in time for the holidays appeared first on News Is Out.