FalconINK’s debut novellas, Hard Ball and Wild Game: Open Season, along with the Ben Rush Film Collection, have been inducted into the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This induction marks a significant milestone for Falcon|NakedSword’s expansion into mainstream publishing and celebrates forthcoming releases.
Stonewall Induction Details
On August 11, 2026, Falcon|NakedSword president and CEO Tim Valenti announced the induction of FalconINK’s initial novellas and the Ben Rush Film Collection. The preserved copies of the novellas, Hard Ball and Wild Game: Open Season, will be autographed by authors Rush and Riley Parks. The Ben Rush Film Collection inducted into the Stonewall archives includes the films Overdrive, Heart On, Spain in the Ass, and Wild Game.
The induction also recognizes the upcoming fall release of Eat the Rich, a film written and directed by Rush. A cast and director-signed script from Eat the Rich will join the DVD collection in the Stonewall archives. Robert Kesten, president of the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, stated that their library represents their extended community and welcomed the new relationship with Falcon|NakedSword, noting that the company has historically addressed a segment of the overall community and continues to reach a wider audience. Kesten added that the Falcon collection of films, books, and other media will be represented in the library.
Valenti described the induction as a "big milestone" for FalconINK. He stated that FalconINK was launched to expand how stories are told and preserved, bringing M/M romance and sexuality into new formats while honoring the legacy that made them possible. Valenti also noted that having these debut books recognized alongside Ben Rush's body of work affirms that LGBTQIA+ storytelling deserves a permanent place in shared history, expressing gratitude to Stonewall for ensuring these stories will have a home for generations.
FalconINK's Launch and Vision
Falcon|NakedSword, a San Francisco-based gay adult entertainment company, launched FalconINK, a publishing house focused on erotic fiction, nine months after the premiere of "Heated Rivalry." The company’s expansion into the book business was exclusively reported by Variety on July 27, 2026. FalconINK operates with three imprints: Falcon Books, NakedSword Books, and Raging Stallion Books.
The debut novellas include Hard Ball, an original sports romance from Falcon Books, and Wild Game: Open Season, a prequel to the gay adult film Wild Game, from NakedSword Books, which is scheduled for release on September 10. These books are part of FalconINK’s strategy to publish male-male erotic fiction primarily aimed at women.
Tim Valenti stated that this venture reflects Falcon|NakedSword’s commitment to expanding beyond its traditional audience while remaining true to the storytelling and sexuality that have defined Falcon for over five decades. He also noted that for the first time, the company is creating content for one of the largest audiences in the M/M romance space: women. Valenti asserted that no company is better positioned to tell accessible romantic and erotic stories than the one that has been doing so successfully since 1971.
Ben Rush, co-chief content officer for Falcon|NakedSword, indicated that beyond publishing, FalconINK will serve as an incubator for future film and television adaptations.
Industry Context and Future Plans
The launch of FalconINK was inspired by the global success of HBO’s "Heated Rivalry," which was based on Rachel Reid’s 2019 gay sports romance novel. A launch party for the new three-imprint erotic fiction venture is scheduled for August 29 at Book Soup in West Hollywood.
FalconINK’s focus on male-male erotic fiction for a primarily female audience represents a strategic move to broaden its market reach. The company’s history in adult entertainment, dating back to 1971, positions it to leverage its storytelling expertise in new formats. The plans for film and television adaptations of FalconINK books suggest a multi-platform content strategy.
Key Facts
- FalconINK’s debut novellas, Hard Ball and Wild Game: Open Season, were inducted into the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.
- The Ben Rush Film Collection, including Overdrive, Heart On, Spain in the Ass, and Wild Game, was also inducted.
- A cast and director-signed script from the forthcoming film Eat the Rich will join the Stonewall archives.
- FalconINK, a publishing house from Falcon|NakedSword, launched with three imprints: Falcon Books, NakedSword Books, and Raging Stallion Books.
- The novellas will be autographed by authors Ben Rush and Riley Parks.
- The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
