That being said, I have written a novel that currently enjoys agent representation, but I am considering self-publishing instead because I’m afraid that any big publisher will market my book as a “queer novel” instead of a lesbian novel. Plus, I have already seen a few lesbian writers dropped from their publishers for criticizing the trans movement. I would rather not have to muzzle myself in order to work as a writer. It kind of defeats the purpose.

I was wondering, if you are publishing something along the lines of lesbian romance fiction, have you considered going with the traditional lesbian publishers like bold strokes or bella books? If it matters, they will categorize your work under "lesbian fiction" and not "queer fiction". Both of them just act LGBTQ friendly to prevent their businesses from being harassed to death over the matter. But of course, if this is not what your work is about, then feel free to discard what I said.

Although one thing is that, actual publishers who have been in this business for awhile (different from vanity publishers), irregardless if they are big or small, do have a ready following that they can market to, plus they will usually pay advances. Might be something to consider if profits are a concern.