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May 25, 2012
Memories and Memorial Day
On Monday, here in the United States, folks near and wide will be gathering to celebrate Memorial Day, although many may not know what, exactly, it is that they are celebrating. Originally intended to honor the Civil War fallen, the concept of Memorial Day has since expanded, becoming different things to different people. For some, [...]
Memories and Memorial
On Monday, here in the United States, folks near and wide will be gathering to celebrate Memorial Day, although many may not know what, exactly, it is that they are celebrating. Originally intended to honor the Civil War fallen, the concept of Memorial Day has since expanded, becoming different things to different people. For some, [...]
May 14, 2012
Terrific New Review of “Songs for the New Depression”: Out in Print Queer Book Review
I’m so appreciative when a review ‘gets’ my novel. The lead character isn’t easy to like, so when a reviewer or reader understands his tale and embraces it, as Out in Print has done, it means the world to me. Songs for the New Depression Review by Out in Print Queer Book Review Buy it [...]
May 11, 2012
“Songs for the New Depression” Wins 2012 Indie Book Award!
My sincere thanks to the judges at the 2012 Indie Book Awards for selecting my novel, Songs for the New Depression, as the winner in the LGBTQ category. I am extremely honored and grateful. This book has been a labor of love, crafted over a great many years, and I’m pleased that it has resonated [...]
Of Mother’s Day and Misogyny
As a gay man, I’ve long been accustomed to being called names, and have developed, as a result, a rather thick skin; perhaps too thick. Negativity tends to roll right off my back, as if my body were slathered in Vaseline, or–in my case–AstroGlide Sexual Lubricant. Typically, I am able to greet each and every [...]
May 1, 2012
Gay Writers Give Birth to a “Child of the 70’s”
For any of us who came of age during the 1970’s, the era was a pop smorgasbord of fashion, art, culture, and music. From the iconic John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, to the music of ABBA, to classic TV series such as All in the Family, Mary Tyler Moore, and Carol Burnett, such references [...]
April 25, 2012
Gay Jesus: From His Lips to God’s Ears
Terrence McNally’s play Corpus Christi has been captivating audiences and drawing detractors ever since its debut, 14 years ago. By resetting the familiar tale of the life of Jesus in the town of his youth, Corpus Christi, Texas, McNally created a work which meditates on the life, love, and passion of Christ, but in a [...]
Book Pleasures Interviews Kergan Edwards-Stout
I enjoyed being interviewed by Joseph Valentinetti at Book Pleasures recently, as he asked a lot of fun questions most people don’t. Check out the interview on the Book Pleasures site, or see below for a taste! Joseph: Here’s some fun questions to start. At least they’re fun for me. What is the most overrated [...]
April 23, 2012
Even in Failed “Worldwide LGBT Equality March,” a Grassroots Effort Finds Seeds of Success
The LGBT community would be nothing were it not for the many and varied grassroots efforts which have sprung up throughout our history, spurring us forward in the name of equality. While our national organizations may serve a purpose in terms of presence and lobbying, in my view, most of the monumental changes have occurred [...]
April 20, 2012
Steven Fales: A Gay Mormon Boy Grows Up
Actor/playwright Steven Fales first came to my attention with his groundbreaking solo play, Confessions of a Mormon Boy, which was a hit off-Broadway and in cities around the world. The play chronicles Fales’ heartbreaking journey from being a devoted sixth-generation Mormon and father of two, to coming out as gay and being excommunicated from his [...]
