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Q&A with Marten Weber, Author of “Benedetto Casanova” and “Bodensee”

While readers of gay fiction may be familiar with author Marten Weber due to his best-selling novel Benedetto Casanova: The Memoirs, over the years he has crafted many a tale, with each set in unique and varied places and times.  He graciously took the time to answer some questions as to his work, writing process, [...]

Author Spotlight: David G. Hallman

When I lost a partner to AIDS in 1995, I immediately found myself adrift in a sea of ever-changing emotions, which with I wasn’t yet equipped to deal. I didn’t have the tools needed to properly channel and process my chaotic state, until I tried writing about my experience. Author David G. Hallman suffered a [...]

West Hollywood Book Fair: Humbling

My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who came out to support me at the West Hollywood Book Fair yesterday.  I met a wonderful guy from Florida who has read my novel, Songs for the New Depression, a staggering FOUR TIMES!  Wow.  How humbling to think that something I’ve created has had such an impact [...]

Palm Springs Pride: Meet Me at the Author’s Village!

Hi everyone!  I’m so looking forward  to appearing at this year’s Palm Springs Pride Author’s Village, brought to you by Q Trading Co. After the parade on Sunday November 4th, from 1PM-2PM, I’ll be signing books and answering your questions.  It’s going to be a great event, and I hope you’ll join me.  And if [...]

Butterfly-O-Meter Gives “Songs for the New Depression” 5 Butterflies!

Gotta tell you, I love-love-love it when someone reads and understands my book, Songs for the New Depression.  With a challenging lead character in Gabriel Travers, it seems from most reviews that readers either love or hate him; there is no in-between.  Yes, he is flawed, critical, and at times downright awful, but he is [...]

Meet, Hear, Chat, Sign: Upcoming Appearances!

Hey everyone, Thanks for all the great notes about my recent letter to Rupert Everett.  Glad it is resonating with so many! I’m very excited about some upcoming events I wanted to share with you.  I value each and every opportunity to share with readers my novel, Songs for the New Depression, meet you, and [...]

Hey, Rupert Everett, Come Meet Our Kids!

Dear Rupert, I’ve been a fan of yours since 1984, when I first saw your wonderful film debut in Another Country.  At the time, I was a young gay man and had recently come out to my parents.  I was attempting to find identifiable versions of myself in the larger LGBT world and was using [...]

New Interview in the Examiner!

Thank you, Xavier Axelson, for the great questions in our Examiner interview!  It was lots of fun and I appreciate the opportunity.  Make sure to head over to the Examiner for the full interview, but here are a few of my favorite questions: What are you reading right now? I have a stack of novels, [...]

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Glenn Gaylord – Director of “I Do,” “Eating Out 3,” & Screenwriter of “Leave It On the Floor”

Throughout my life, I’ve met a great many people. Some stay, some go, some are remarkable, some not…  But one of the constants has been the unforgettable Glenn Gaylord, who I first met over 20 years ago when we both volunteered at AIDS Project Los Angeles.  He has charisma and wit to spare, and takes [...]

Tuesday September 25th: Ramble Redhead and Me!

Join me as I chat live on Thursday September 25th at 6PM PST/9PM EST with Tom on Ramble Redhead.  Tom’s podcast recently hit over 500 episodes, which is a huge accomplishment, and I’m honored to be joining the long list of folks he’s interviewed.  We’ll be chatting about my novel, Songs for the New Depression, [...]