Giddy

I have been offered a contract on my second novel! The Children of Mother Glory is a historical saga set in a rural pacifist sect. It follows the struggles of four queer characters over the course of 100 years. If I accept the publisher’s terms, the projected release date would be late 2009/early 2010.

More to follow …

“The Bullet Wound Was Leaking”

This used to be the opening line of Enter Oblivion. I was so attached to it I nearly had a nervous breakdown when an editor suggested I cut the first 50 pages to get Vince to London faster. Fortunately what could now be considered a prequel to Enter Oblivion is in print form. So if you’re curious about how Vince decides to leave Brooklyn, you’ll find it here–not to mention more material from other lovely writers and poets.

Harrington Gay Men’s Literary Quarterly

These Were Our Heroes

This BBC special documents the lives and lifestyles of Gods to queer midwestern youth. This is why I ran away from home at fifteen.

Fortunately, I didn’t make it to London until I was twenty-five.

hat tip: Aryan D.

Rant or Poem? You Decide.

Isn’t it funny how we can make any remote tragedy about ourselves? You’d think I would have learned after all these years.

At any rate, these good folks were kind enough to publish my first attempt at poetry.

A Bridge Has to Fall

Smells Like Teen Spirit

My cringe-worthy short, The Girl with the Most Potential is in SALiT Magazine. This story is sure to remind anyone gay or straight about the agony and ecstasy that is High School.