Frances “Franco” Stevens is the founder of Curve magazine (formerly known as Deneuve), the lesbian/woman-centered publication that launched its premier issue in 1991 and distributed in mainstream bookstores and newsstands across the U.S. and internationally. The magazine covers news, politics, entertainment, pop culture, fashion, and travel. In 2010, Curve was acquired by an Australian media company, but in 2021, Stevens and her partner Jen Rainin gained ownership of the publication and donated it to The Curve Foundation, which strives to create connection through sharing stories, intergenerational programming, and building community. While Curve magazine is no longer printed, digital issues are freely accessible, highlighting “LGBTQ+ women’s and nonbinary people’s culture and stories.”