Brandon Shire's Blog, page 18
February 7, 2014
There’s Something About Albert
Julie Bozza on the blog today talking about LGBT Book Gem we discovered, her novel, The Definitive Albert J Sterne. Enjoy! ~B.
Brandon kindly asked me if I’d care to write something about my novel The Definitive Albert J Sterne, and I was very pleased to accept. But then it took me weeks to decide what to write. Inevitably, though, there was only one answer to that. A (mostly discreet) baring of my heart and soul was called for, because that was what was involved in writing Albert. My bared he...
February 3, 2014
LGBT Music Monday – Anthony Starble
Anthony Starble’s music has been heard on shows like “Pretty Little Liars” and will appear on an upcoming episode of “The Fosters”. His latest song “Oh Father” is bringing people, gay or straight, to tears with its gripping emotional power. “Oh Father” is a raw ballad about seeking acceptance from his father about his sexuality.
This video cuts deep, its allusions portraying what it is to grow up gay and unaccepted.
This is Anthony’s first official music video release. Find him on Facebook.
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January 31, 2014
Silencing the Voice of Over 50 LGBTs
Mark McNease is here to talk to us about being over fifty and LGBT. He has a blog that specifically caters to us older folk, and several books that feature the silver foxes we love so much. Be sure to check out the link to his podcasts below. ~B
Aged to Perfection
It’s a short tagline: Aged to Perfection. It’s also the message I’ve wanted to send to aging LGBT people for a long time now. We’re a population that often gets the sense our culture would just as soon we shuffle off the stage, make w...
January 27, 2014
“Gay” is not an insult…
For me, being called gay has never been an insult. I don’t worry too much about what people say, as much as what they do. And being somewhat physically aggressive myself, I have (in the past) sometimes welcomed the opportunity to stomp some manners and sense into those who believe themselves on a higher moral ground. But there are other, and better ways, to handle such situations as the video below shows.
Cole Strona from G.J + Iziki + Cole talks with Equality Hawaii’s Mathew Bellhouse-King ab...
January 24, 2014
Book Gems come from all sorts of places
Welcome Heather Domin to the blog. She’s here to talk to us about another Hidden Book Gem I found while wandering the internet. ~B
Stories come from all sorts of places – this one came from a newsboy cap.
I get most of my ideas from images, usually a random visual that pops up in my head and spins itself first into a character, then into a premise. Back in 2004 (dear lord, I just realized that was 10 years ago) I was watching an interview with an actor I had a crush on; he was wearing a gray ne...
January 20, 2014
LGBT Music Monday – Sofia
Fell in love with this as soon as I heard it.
January 17, 2014
How I Accidentally Fell Into Writing
Welcome John T. Fuller to the blog. John has the distinction to be the first author we’re bringing to you this year for the Hidden Gems blog series. In a nutshell, this series of posts is about helping you find books that you may not have found, but that others have raved about. They come from all facets of LGBTQ lit, so if you know of a book that you think needs to be spotlighted, let us know. I hope you’ll enjoy the blog series! Now, everyone say welcome to John. ~B
When Brandon approached m...
January 13, 2014
Shabbat Dinner – Must See Gay Film
Last year I had the pleasure of interviewingMichael Morgenstern, the filmmaker behind Shabbat Dinner. After winning numerous awards as the film traveled throughout the film circuit Michael has released the entire film on Youtube for you to watch and interact with. Look below for instructions about how to submit your video response and get it featured by this award winning producer.
William and Virgo both have trouble telling their parents something they might not want to hear. Shabbat Dinner i...
January 10, 2014
Exclusive Excerpt from Guardians of the Pattern: Psi Hunter
Welcome Jaye McKenna to the blog with a cover reveal and an excerpt from book one of her new science fiction series: Guardians of the Pattern.
Overview:
In my new sci fi series, Guardians of the Pattern, the line between science and magic blurs. In the Federation, psions are hunted down and murdered because the public fears their psychic talents. But when ancient weapons of mass destruction are unearthed on a planet populated by primitive nomads who still believe in magic, psions may be the Fed...
January 6, 2014
Hidden Gems and Other Bookish Treasures
I thought we’d do something a bit different on the blog this year. Last year, we had authors talking about the books they wrote and why one in particular was their favorite. Every author has a fav and I’ve always found their reasons fascinating.
This year, I’m flipping that upside down. We’re scouring the interwebs looking for hidden gems. Books that have made ‘must read’ lists but, for one reason or another, never got much attention. I’ll be contacting the authors and inviting them to the blo...
