When the first edition of my first novel was released, Amos Lassen was its first reviewer. My Boston editor-in-chief gave a copy to Amos, where the review is published among his views on other books and movies. According to his site, he came out when teaching at a rich boy’s private school and when he did, …
Steve Berman, What is Gay Lit?
There's a couple more guests who'd like to add their voice to this topic. This week meet Steve Berman, founder of Lethe Press. This publishing house has grown steadily to become one of the larger gay presses. In fact, they have won the Lambda Literary Award for Speculative Fiction five times in a row. He also writes, …
Ulysses Dietz, what is Gay lit?
I'm pleased to have Prism Book Alliance reviewer, Ulysses Dietz, at our round table discussion on gay literature today. Ulysses grew up in Syracuse, New York, where his 'Leave it to Beaver' life was enlivened by his fascination with vampires, from Bela Lugosi to Barnabas Collins. He studied French at Yale, and was trained to …
Sandy Lowe, what is Gay lit?
Please welcome my second guest to discuss gay writing today, Sandy Lowe. This fellow Australian is a Senior Editor with Bold Stroke Books, and has a Master's degree in Publishing from the University of Sydney. In her capacity as Senior Editor, she reviews submissions and proposals, edits and develops content for publication, and oversees publication production. …
Vance Bastian, what it Gay lit?
Welcome my first guest, Vance Bastian, who has kindly put up his hand to be part of my Q&A series on where gay writing is at the moment. Vance loves being a professional storyteller. He writes urban fantasy about sandmen and reapers. He has grown his acting and voice background into to a career performing …
What is Gay Lit?
I'm excited. Why? Over the coming weeks I'm going to publish a very special Q&A blog series looking at gay themed literature. And to help me are several guests who have their own unique insights. You'll meet a reviewer, a representative from a major GLBT publisher, and an author who co-produces a podcast about modern gay writing. …
An Aussie in the USA
This post was originally published at fellow author, Anna Butler's blog. She had me over as a guest. It talks about how our trips to the USA initially influenced the first of the Nate and Cameron Series, Nate and the New Yorker. I’ve been blessed by the god of travel, and during those journeys I have …
Rejected by a Reviewer
I had a unique experience recently. There's one reviewer who I like to read, especially when he's writing about one of my books. It's one of the rare vanity moments we have as authors. What I like about this reviewer is that within his critique, he offers advice to the writer. In the past he hasn't …
The Secret Life of Cutlery
Let's get surreal for a minute. Cutlery. We all know it. We all use it. But did you know your cutlery casts a spell? No? Think about the people you've had over for a meal. Think of when your friends opted for take-away Thai and you simply had to try the yellow curry. The morning your friend got …
Guest Post – Lichen Craig
Today's guest blogger has one novel and three short fiction works out, and is a professional editor, journalist and blogger. And it's her talent as an editor that colours her choice of topic. It took me a few days to find the time to open this piece after she sent it to me, but I'm glad I was relaxed …
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