Published Writing
- From Boys to Men
This anthology, published in early 2007, has garnered great reviews. My essay, "Peristalsis," is included. Click to the website for a list of contributing writers and links to their own websites, including some well-respected, award-winning authors. I'm in very good company! Thou shalt buy a copy immediately. - You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me, Helen
This essay, about my ill-fitting childhood in East Tennessee, was published in an anthology called "Identity Envy" in February, 2007. Here's an excerpt, and more about this fascinating book. - Pray for me, Muffy
Essay appeared in the Lambda Award-winning anthology, "I Do/I Don't: Queers on Marriage" - Little League and Me
The title says it all. From Outsports.com. - Thumping Through the Turns
How I learned to ski. Cowabunga! From Outsports.com. - Action Man
From SiliconMom.com, an award-winning website. This is a funny one about my nephew that also appeared in American Magazine. - Physical Edumacation
My exploits in 7th grade gym class. Appeared on Outsports.com. - Catching the Beret
Apartment hunting in SF can be fun! Appeared in The Noe Valley Voice newspaper. - Confessions of a Gay Boy Scout
Appeared on Gay.com. 13,000 hits in two days!
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- Jane Underwood
The founder of San Francisco's Writing Salon started a blog. - K.M. Soehnlein
His second novel is just out, and it's another good one. - Marshall Moore
A novelist and short story writer with a sick sense of humor. - Stephen McCauley
One of my favorite writers. His new novel is getting raves. - Trebor Healey
An amazing poet and award-winning novelist.
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Read these books!
- Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities
Gripping, suspenseful, drama. No wonder it's a classic. The end made me cry, and I re-read the last few pages three times. Incredible. From Boys to Men: Gay Men Write About Growing Up
I'm in this newly published anthology, with an essay entitled "Peristalsis." Many accomplished gay authors are in it, too. Highly recommended, of course.Dan Savage: The Commitment
It doesn't matter which side of the issue you're on. The humanity and humor of this book cannot be denied. Extremely enjoyable, thought-provoking, funny and yes, brilliant.Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner
I cried at the end of this simple, beautiful, gut-wrenching story.Erik Larson: The Devil in the White City
Extremely well-written, true story full of fascinating history. There's a reason it was a bestseller.David Liss: A Spectacle of Corruption
Another terrific one from one of my faves. His dialog sparkles.Joseph O'Connor: Star of the Sea
A murder aboard an immigrant vessel.Dean King: Skeletons on the Zahara
A most amazing true story of survival. I can't believe Spielberg hasn't made the movie.Maria McCann: As Meat Loves Salt
A debut novel and a damn good one.Louis Bayard: Mr. Timothy
A new twist on a Dickens character. Very well done.Sarah Waters: Fingersmith
Masterfully plotted. Your jaw will drop with the Big Twist halfway through.John Colapinto: About the Author
Fun, suspenseful and just a great read.
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