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My High School Bully

I’ve written about my high school bully before, and the responses I got were very touching and supportive.  So many of us were greatly affected by being bullied, for better or worse, which makes it imperative we continue to highlight the issue.  I’m happy to note that a new collection, entitled “Letters to My Bully,” [...]

Is It Ever Okay To Call Someone a “Pansy”?

My partner and I are white gay dads with two amazing sons, both of whom are African-American. This season, we finally gave in to their many years of begging that we allow them to play tackle football. We’d previously refused, thinking them too young. We were concerned about not only the possibility of physical injury [...]

Discussion Topic? ME!

Hi everyone! Given all that has gone on recently with my novel Songs for the New Depression, now seemed an optimal time to start a discussion group on Goodreads where folks could ask me any and everything about my book (and future books), writing, activism and life. Please consider joining in and chime in with [...]

Chapters and Chats Interviews Kergan Edwards-Stout, Author of “Songs for the New Depression”

Chapters and Chats is a fun blog focused on authors and reading.   Jodi does a great job both in leading readers to terrific books, but in interviewing authors as well.  I was flattered she both gave my book a glowing review, but took the time to interview me as well.  You can check out the [...]

Upcoming Appearances: Kergan Edwards-Stout

Hey everyone! Fall is shaping up to be an incredibly busy season, and I value each and every opportunity to share with readers my novel, Songs for the New Depression, meet you, and answer your questions. And, yes, I have another book up my sleeve for the holidays, if only I can meet the deadlines! [...]

Enter to Win: Goodreads Giveaway of “Songs for the New Depression”!

Goodreads Book Giveaway Songs for the New Depression by Kergan Edwards-Stout Giveaway ends August 15, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win  

Author Spotlight: Jeffrey Luscombe

One of LGBT fiction’s brightest new stars, novelist Jeffrey Luscombe has received much acclaim for his debut novel, Shirts and Skins, recently released by Chelsea Station Editions.  Edge on the Net says that “Shirts and Skins is nothing but authentic in its pathos, eloquent in its delivery, and well worth the read,” and, having recently [...]

Chapters and Chats Reviews “Songs for the New Depression”

Very grateful for the wonderful review of Songs by Chapters and Chats, which calls it an “important book.”  Wow!  Thank you! Songs for the New Depression by Kergan Edwards-Stout (Circumspect Press 2011) Link: http://www.kerganedwards-stout.com This is an incredibly important book. I was raked over the coals with the raw emotion that Kergan Edwards-Stout creates in [...]

Q Magazine Edmonton Reviews “Songs for the New Depression”

I’m not sure what it is, but I’ve gotten amazing reviews from Canadian critics, as well as heartfelt letters from Canadian readers.  Not sure why the novel resonates so with them, but am grateful for the reception it has received!  Check out the lovely review from Q Magazine Edmonton! Songs for the New Depression Gabe [...]

Kergan Edwards-Stout and Gregory G. Allen in HIV Plus Magazine

Grateful for the inclusion in HIV Plus Magazine’s May/June issue, especially being mentioned alongside my writer pal, Gregory G. Allen!