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Bart Yates

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Born
Cheyenne, Wyoming, The United States
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Author also writes as Noah Bly

Bart Yates was born in Cheyenne, WY, raised in Lamoni, IA, educated in Boston, MA, and now lives in Iowa City, IA, with the world's finest and most discerning cat.

In addition to writing, Yates is a musician, and plays clarinet, saxophone, and bass guitar.

His latest novel is THE VERY LONG, VERY STRANGE LIFE OF ISAAC DAHL, available in stores on July 23, 2024.

For personal blogs, reviews, and info about upcoming events, readers can visit his website: bartyates.com
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Bart Yates Hi. Basically, I just sit in a chair and stare stubbornly at the screen until the words start flowing again. Sometimes it takes weeks, but since I rea…moreHi. Basically, I just sit in a chair and stare stubbornly at the screen until the words start flowing again. Sometimes it takes weeks, but since I really have no social life to speak of, what else am I going to do with my time?(less)
Bart Yates The part I like the most is when I finally finish a rough draft of a book, and I print it out for the first time. It's a great feeling of accomplishme…moreThe part I like the most is when I finally finish a rough draft of a book, and I print it out for the first time. It's a great feeling of accomplishment. I also love when my editor sends me the author's copies of the completed book---it's better than Christmas!(less)
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The Glamorous Life Of A Writer

As a novelist, the three main questions I get asked are:

1) What’s your writing process?
2) Where do you get your ideas for your books?
3) When was the last time you showered?

Let’s tackle these one at a time.

What’s your writing process?

When I first start a novel, I spend a few weeks picking my nose and staring at the blinking cursor on my laptop screen. Meanwhile, I drink a few gallons of tea, sta Read more of this blog post »
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The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates
"This was not my typical read, but it really was enjoyable (if a bit sad).

The story starts off with Isaac as an 8 year old, with every chapter taking place 8 years later. The chapters are snippets of his life. Some are more action packed while others " Read more of this review »
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates
"When I picked up The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl, I assumed it would be on the whimsical side, similar to The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window. I was very wrong and so thankful that I was.

The book highlights moments from " Read more of this review »
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates
"I don't think I've ever read a book quite like this.

12 chapters, each of which are told at 8 year increments (chapter 1 has the main character at 8 years old, chapter 2 at 16 years old, and so on until chapter 12 at 96 years old). While the book is f" Read more of this review »
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates
"Engaging. Well written. Great concept. And laugh out loud funny at times. 4.5 stars - I will miss Issac, Aggie and Bo! "
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates
" Thanks for reading it, Patty! "
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We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
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Catherine Newman is really, really good at finding the funny in tragic situations. I love her complicated, beautifully-flawed characters and their witty dialog, and I also love her profound perspective on the fine line between life and death, and how ...more
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End Scene by A.V. Shener
End Scene
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A.V. Shener has become my go-to author for classy gay erotica, with steamy sex scenes, interesting characters, and intricate plots that veer from darkness to light and always keep me guessing. END SCENE is a great addition to Shener's oeuvre. The vil ...more
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Our Deadly Reunion by A.V. Shener
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If you like twisted, dark, kinky, sexy, and disturbing novels with interesting characters, vivid imagery, and occasional moments of surprising sweetness, A.V. Shener's new novel, OUR DEADLY REUNION is the book for you! ...more
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Let it Burn by A.V. Shener
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A great conclusion to a page-turning, character-driven, sexually-charged, and frequently disturbing trilogy. A.V. Shener writes excellent gay erotica. Enjoy!
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“I should probably apologize for how much I swear, but fuck it. I've read that some people think swearing shows a lack of imagination and a limited vocabulary, but sometimes "darn" and "poop" and "oh heck" just don't cut it. Besides, swearing is kind of fun.”
Bart Yates, Leave Myself Behind

“It seems to be that loneliness is a small price to pay for peace and quiet.”
Bart Yates, The Brothers Bishop

“Love attacks. It sneaks up like a pride of lions or a pack of hyenas and eats your heart out while you watch. Love is the bully on the playground who takes your lunch money and gives you a black eye in return, the arsonist who burns your house down with you in it, the witch who lures you into her home with candy and boils you alive for dinner. Love is raw, and violent, and instantaneous. You don’t fall in love; you get trampled by it.”
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“Where does a child of mine get all that hair, I wonder? Arthur’s not exceptionally hirsute, and the men on my side of the family are as bald as potatoes. I must have had an affair with a gorilla before he was born, but you’d think I’d remember something like that, wouldn’t you? ... Be a dear and remind me to leave my brandy flask at home the next time I visit the zoo.”
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