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September 25, 2013
George and Barbara Bush At Gay Wedding; Steve Jobs' Home Historical Site
George and Barbara Bush At Gay Wedding
This past weekend former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, served as witnesses at the wedding of two women, Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalson.
From ABC News:
Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday.
Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, attended the ceremony joining Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalsen as private citizens and friends on Saturday,...
This past weekend former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, served as witnesses at the wedding of two women, Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalson.
From ABC News:
Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday.
Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, attended the ceremony joining Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalsen as private citizens and friends on Saturday,...
Are Engagement Rings Anti-Feminist; TransAmerica Reality TV; Gay Superdads
Are Engagement Rings Anti-Feminist
When I read the following article about a young straight man getting stuck with a $10,000 engagement ring, I couldn't help thinking in terms of gay marriage and gay relationships. I think that with most gay couples at this point in time, at least from what I'm hearing with friends and from what I'm doing with Tony, we are all equals in our relationships, at least when it comes to rings. In other words, I'm not buying Tony a $10,000.00 enga...
When I read the following article about a young straight man getting stuck with a $10,000 engagement ring, I couldn't help thinking in terms of gay marriage and gay relationships. I think that with most gay couples at this point in time, at least from what I'm hearing with friends and from what I'm doing with Tony, we are all equals in our relationships, at least when it comes to rings. In other words, I'm not buying Tony a $10,000.00 enga...
September 24, 2013
Gay Character in Kids Book Causes Kerfuffle
Gay Character in Kids Book Causes Kerfuffle
Just when we see a positive gay character in a kids book, the heavens explode and all the adult content warning labels come out. From what I gather, Better Nate than Ever isn't a gay book, but there's minor sub-plot that deals with coming of age and the character is starting to realize he's attracted to boys and he's not certain why. (I think any gay man alive can relate to that feeling.)
And then librarians started...
Just when we see a positive gay character in a kids book, the heavens explode and all the adult content warning labels come out. From what I gather, Better Nate than Ever isn't a gay book, but there's minor sub-plot that deals with coming of age and the character is starting to realize he's attracted to boys and he's not certain why. (I think any gay man alive can relate to that feeling.)
And then librarians started...
Matt Damon Emmy; Unethical Authors Zone Alert; Gay Russian Sex
Matt Damon Emmy
No, Matt Damon didn't win an Emmy Award for Behind the Candelabra this year, but Michael Douglas, his co-star, did win one for his portrayal of Liberace.
"This is a two hander," Douglas said, in reference to his co-star Matt Damon. "And Matt, you're only as good as your other hand. You're magnificent, and the only reason I'm standing here is because of you. You really deserve half of this. So … you want the bottom or the top?"
I thought that was both generous and honest. Dam...
September 23, 2013
Ryan Field Books; Paid Book Reviews; Finding Beta Readers
Ryan Field Books Facebook
On facebook, I have an author page that's been around for at least the last five years. However, I've personally been on facebook for almost as long as facebook has been around with my own name, and in that time I've built up a list of friends who are a cross between readers, family, and friends from all parts of the world.
So when I use facebook, it's not only just for book promotion. Facebook for me is also a social outlet that I enjoy daily. And what happ...
September 22, 2013
Gay Marriage in Illinois; Adam Weinstein Great/Scathing Essay
Gay Marriage in Illinois
Illinois is dealing with many of the same issues regarding same sex marriage that we're dealing with here in Pennsylvania. For the most part the issues are all about equality and I don't think anyone pushing for same sex marriage to be legalized everywhere would dispute that as the main issue. Everything else is secondary. However, there are also other small things to consider like the gay dollar, the power of the gay dollar, and boosting a state's economy.
Majori...
September 21, 2013
LGBT Rights; Tenn. Refuses Gay Name Changes; A Woman Superhero Film
LGBT Rights
This is for teens and younger LGBT people, from Lambda Legal.
If you're young and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LBGTQ), this section is designed to help you know your rights and make sure they're respected.
There's also something for transgender people, too.
Trust me on this, you may not think you need to know these things. But you never know and it's always better to be prepared.
Tenn. Refuses Gay Name Changes
Here's yet another issue started by those who would...
This is for teens and younger LGBT people, from Lambda Legal.
If you're young and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LBGTQ), this section is designed to help you know your rights and make sure they're respected.
There's also something for transgender people, too.
Trust me on this, you may not think you need to know these things. But you never know and it's always better to be prepared.
Tenn. Refuses Gay Name Changes
Here's yet another issue started by those who would...
September 20, 2013
The Disappointment in Mayor Keller of New Hope, PA
The Disappointment in Mayor Keller of New Hope, PA
For those who follow my posts, I've been linking to articles about the mayor of New Hope, PA, which is also my own mailing address. I live about three miles from downtown New Hope. It's a very small tourist town that I've written about before here. And recently there's been a kerfuffle over the fact that the mayor of New Hope, Larry Keller, has refused to marry gay couples because same-sex marriage is illegal in Pennsylvania, un...
For those who follow my posts, I've been linking to articles about the mayor of New Hope, PA, which is also my own mailing address. I live about three miles from downtown New Hope. It's a very small tourist town that I've written about before here. And recently there's been a kerfuffle over the fact that the mayor of New Hope, Larry Keller, has refused to marry gay couples because same-sex marriage is illegal in Pennsylvania, un...
Gay Wins Big Brother: FREE Gay Excerpt Small Town Romance Writer
Gay Wins Big Brother
This summer the only openly gay man in the Big Brother house won the grand prize of five hundred thousand dollars. But before anyone starts clapping, the title of the article to which I'm linking is, Did a Racist Win Big Brother 15? Here are a few of my posts on the subject this summer. And I haven't been the only one blogging and talking about the racist comments.
From NBC News Entertainment:
and then there was Andy Herren, an openly gay contestant who fou...
This summer the only openly gay man in the Big Brother house won the grand prize of five hundred thousand dollars. But before anyone starts clapping, the title of the article to which I'm linking is, Did a Racist Win Big Brother 15? Here are a few of my posts on the subject this summer. And I haven't been the only one blogging and talking about the racist comments.
From NBC News Entertainment:
and then there was Andy Herren, an openly gay contestant who fou...
September 19, 2013
New Release; Bruno Gmunder Verlag Anthology
New Release; Bruno Gmunder Verlag Anthology
I have a short story out in a new anthology recently released by German Publisher, Bruno Gmunder Verlag. I just received the author copy in the mail today and the book looks great. It's always nice to hold that physical book in your hand no matter how much you love digital books. This anthology was put together and edited by Winston Giesecke, whom I've posted about before, here.
The title of the book is Daddy Knows Best: Gay Erotic Stories ,...
I have a short story out in a new anthology recently released by German Publisher, Bruno Gmunder Verlag. I just received the author copy in the mail today and the book looks great. It's always nice to hold that physical book in your hand no matter how much you love digital books. This anthology was put together and edited by Winston Giesecke, whom I've posted about before, here.
The title of the book is Daddy Knows Best: Gay Erotic Stories ,...
