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Check out the Spotify Playlist for THE CLIMB

In honor of The Climb’s release, I’ve created an exclusive treat for Spotify* users.

Check out the official playlist of The Climb, an LGBT coming-of-age novel by written by me. This story’s main character, Skyler Phoenix, curated this special playlist for you to enjoy.
*Requires a Spotify Account

If you’re interested in purchasing thebook, you can check it out here: https://goo.gl/vhgVNP

If you’re interested in the out-and-proudie design, you can check it out here on RedBubble:https://goo.gl/...

Thank You | THE CLIMB

Hi, everyone!

I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has already purchased a copy of The Climb, my latest novel. I truly appreciate your support and I hope you enjoy the story.

Here’s what three people have said aboutThe Climb:

THIS STORY WAS AMAZINGand evoked so many emotions: happiness, anger, sadness, empathy. I appreciate a writer who can take me on an emotional, vivid journey through a story. Thank you, Mr. Benoit-Ledoux. This book is proof that a well-written story can reach f...

Be an Out and Proudie

In honor of The Climb’s release, I’ve designed a commemorative artwork to reflect Tracy Whitcomb’s words of encouragement to Skyler Phoenix, the main character. Here’s an excerpt from the story:

“Why exactly do I need to join the Gay-Straight Alliance?” Skyler asked. “I think I’m gonna be okay being an out teen.”
“Because, silly, being out is one thing. Being an out-and-proudie is a completely different thing,” Tracy responded.
“An out-and-proudie?”
“It’s one of my terms of endearment. But mo...

The Climb

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Hi everyone!

I’m thrilled to let you know that you can grab my brand new novel, The Climb, today! It’s available in:

Paperback and Kindle from Amazon. eBook from Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Google Play Books.

Length: 133,000 words
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

Synopsis

THE CLIMB is the uplifting coming-out-gone-wrong story of sixteen-year-old Skyler Phoenix and his journey to find love and acceptance after his devout foster family kicks him out for being gay. 

Skyler’s athlet...

THE CLIMB | Available Now

Hi everyone!

I’m thrilled to let you know that you can grab my brand new novel, The Climb, today! It’s available in:

Paperback and Kindle from Amazon. eBook from Apple iBooks, Barnes &Noble, Kobo, and Google Play Books.

Length: 133,000 words
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

Synopsis

The Climbis the coming out story of Skyler Phoenix, a smart, handsome teenaged boy forced to become part of the foster care system after the death of his mother.

Several years later, Skyler had finally pieced hi...

Available for Purchase on December 1 – The Climb

Thecover art for THE CLIMB, anovel by Damien Benoît-Ledoux.

I’m so excited to share with you that THE CLIMB will be available for purchase on December1, 2016 from the following formats and retailers:

Paperback and Kindle from Amazon. eBook from Apple iBooks, Barnes &Noble, Kobo, and Google Play Books. Synopsis

THE CLIMB is the coming out story of Skyler Phoenix, a smart, handsome teenaged boy forced to become part of the foster care system after the death of his mother. Several years later...

Special #NCOD Announcement – THE CLIMB Cover Reveal

A special National Coming Out Dayannouncement!
Congratulations to anyone who came out today!
You are brave, and you are loved!

The ebook Cover Art for THE CLIMB, anovel by Damien Benoît-Ledoux.

Cover Reveal

And now, the cover reveal for my next novel, THE CLIMB. Artist Michael McCaffrey originally painted the cover with acrylics on canvas. After scanning it and performing some digital colorenhancements, the image is ready for publication. I’m doubly excited because the cover art reflects a s...

Today is National Coming Out Day #GLBT

National Coming Out Day

Congratulations to the brave people in the world who will choose to come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender today. October 11 is National Coming Out Day.

Sometimes we are hated for the color of our skin or our beliefs, people will see you and judge you before they even get to know you, be proud of who you are and where you came from, you are special and don’t let anyone tell you or make you feel otherwise. –Rashida Rowe

You can read more about NCOD at the Hu...

Free to Be Me | National Coming Out Day | Oct 11

October 11, National Coming Out Day, is right around the corner. Celebrate this special daywith my newFREE TO BE MEdesign. This designmakes apowerful and beautiful statement for you and the the LGBTQ community around the globe. Celebrate your PRIDE with this colorful design and be PROUDto be you!

Order now to receive yours on time!

Click here to shop at ourRedbubble store!

Coming Soon: The Climb

Skyler Phoenix is Cornerstone Academy’s star athlete and high school heartthrob who has a great foster family and life…until his boyfriend’s parents find out they’re gay and then all hell breaks loose in their perfect families’ lives.

Synopsis

Five years after the death of his mother, Skyler Phoenix had finally pieced his life back together. He enjoyed his sophomore year at the Academy and gained notoriety among his peers as a star athlete and leader, even if he didn’t believe all the religio...