Jason E. Maurer stops by to chat
Today, I'm lucky to have Jason E. Maurer on my blog. He's a newly released author of a great new m/m Book! Without further Ado, here is Jason's Guest Post:
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Now that my novel “Trust and Love” is finally finished and published on Amazon and Smashwords, I’d like to touch on the source of the material.
I always wondered what it would be like being on stage in front of an audience with fans screaming my name.
While in high school I performed in several musicals with the drama club, but was always the shy one, not wanting to draw much attention to myself. I never had a starring role in any of the productions, but that was okay because I felt content being part of the ensemble. It was fun just being up there in front of an audience.
This is where the main characters of “Trust and Love” arose.
Trevor Harper is the star of the novel, and his celebrity status as a musician is secretly the epitome of everything I wanted to be during my formidable high school years.
The second main character is Nathan Parker, the so-called “obsessed” fan that takes an instant liking to the music that Trevor has created.
“Trust and Love” is mostly my version of the fairy-tale life I imagined for myself while obsessing over my favorite band as a teenager. However, there is something more important and deeper than a mere fantastical and unlikely love story.
The “It Gets Better” Campaign is one of the central themes to my novel. This is important because there have been so many unfortunate losses within our society. These teenagers, boys and girls alike, thought that suicide was the only way out of the problems they had to deal with. It breaks my heart to know that these innocent young teenagers were bullied, tormented and hated for being different, for being gay.
I wanted to touch on the subject in my novel, in a way that wasn’t condescending to the memory of the real victims. I feel I’ve done a good job with the story and the way I’ve expressed the importance of standing up for yourself and what you believe in.
Overall, “Trust and Love” is a testament to the bullies in the world, and my way of saying, “I survived the torment, and so will you.”
In my opinion [and maybe I’m biased, being the author and all] “Trust and Love” is more than just a mere fairy-tale love story because it deals with such important issues. It may seem a bit too starry-eyed at times, but the message remains the same:
Never Give Up, Because We Will Never Give Up On You.
If you are anyone you know is depressed and in need of someone to talk to, there are plenty of resources available that offer help. You can even email me at itzjem@gmail.com for my telephone number, and I will gladly listen.
Visit www.itgetsbetter.org for information on how to help us win the fight.
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Author Bio:
Jason E. Maurer is the author of several short stories and novels that range in genre from romance to mystery, and everything in between. The work he produces is the result of a mind that can only be defined as ‘eclectic’.
His latest novel “Trust and Love” is a gay story that centers around the hope for a better future by advocating the “It Gets Better” Campaign, a cause that helps prevent teen suicide.
Jason lives in central Pennsylvania, and has chosen to dedicate his spare time [which at this point is anytime he is not sleeping] to the pursuit of the American dream on the road to happiness.
You can find him at http://jasonemaurer.blogspot.comThe links to his extensive list of social media can be found on the “About Me/Links” page of his website.
Where To Buy “Trust and Love”:http://www.amazon.com/Trust-and-Love-ebook/dp/B00AS5AEBM/ref=la_B0080HHLPC_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357198483&sr=1-1
~*~*~*~*~
Now that my novel “Trust and Love” is finally finished and published on Amazon and Smashwords, I’d like to touch on the source of the material.
I always wondered what it would be like being on stage in front of an audience with fans screaming my name.
While in high school I performed in several musicals with the drama club, but was always the shy one, not wanting to draw much attention to myself. I never had a starring role in any of the productions, but that was okay because I felt content being part of the ensemble. It was fun just being up there in front of an audience.
This is where the main characters of “Trust and Love” arose.
Trevor Harper is the star of the novel, and his celebrity status as a musician is secretly the epitome of everything I wanted to be during my formidable high school years.
The second main character is Nathan Parker, the so-called “obsessed” fan that takes an instant liking to the music that Trevor has created.
“Trust and Love” is mostly my version of the fairy-tale life I imagined for myself while obsessing over my favorite band as a teenager. However, there is something more important and deeper than a mere fantastical and unlikely love story.
The “It Gets Better” Campaign is one of the central themes to my novel. This is important because there have been so many unfortunate losses within our society. These teenagers, boys and girls alike, thought that suicide was the only way out of the problems they had to deal with. It breaks my heart to know that these innocent young teenagers were bullied, tormented and hated for being different, for being gay.
I wanted to touch on the subject in my novel, in a way that wasn’t condescending to the memory of the real victims. I feel I’ve done a good job with the story and the way I’ve expressed the importance of standing up for yourself and what you believe in.
Overall, “Trust and Love” is a testament to the bullies in the world, and my way of saying, “I survived the torment, and so will you.”
In my opinion [and maybe I’m biased, being the author and all] “Trust and Love” is more than just a mere fairy-tale love story because it deals with such important issues. It may seem a bit too starry-eyed at times, but the message remains the same:
Never Give Up, Because We Will Never Give Up On You.
If you are anyone you know is depressed and in need of someone to talk to, there are plenty of resources available that offer help. You can even email me at itzjem@gmail.com for my telephone number, and I will gladly listen.
Visit www.itgetsbetter.org for information on how to help us win the fight.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Author Bio:
Jason E. Maurer is the author of several short stories and novels that range in genre from romance to mystery, and everything in between. The work he produces is the result of a mind that can only be defined as ‘eclectic’.
His latest novel “Trust and Love” is a gay story that centers around the hope for a better future by advocating the “It Gets Better” Campaign, a cause that helps prevent teen suicide.
Jason lives in central Pennsylvania, and has chosen to dedicate his spare time [which at this point is anytime he is not sleeping] to the pursuit of the American dream on the road to happiness.
You can find him at http://jasonemaurer.blogspot.comThe links to his extensive list of social media can be found on the “About Me/Links” page of his website.
Where To Buy “Trust and Love”:http://www.amazon.com/Trust-and-Love-ebook/dp/B00AS5AEBM/ref=la_B0080HHLPC_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357198483&sr=1-1
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