The Purple Fantastic News
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September 2024 Letter Archive
September is upon us. Like it or not, it is here nonetheless! I have been enjoying exploring the posts on Gay Men Loving Gay Books … so many men sharing what they…
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Archived August Post
August always heralds the end of summer like a forty-year old bemoaning their age, instead of enjoying their days. The weather is hot and the outside beckons with blue sky. Well… it…
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I’m A Mouse
I wrote and performed this song before the 2004 election, and have pulled it out from time to time since. It is especially relevant this year. You are part of this world.…
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The sequel to All That’s Left In The World is out
All That’s Left In The World was a great read. It came out soon after the pandemic and it felt more real than was comfortable. The slow burn of the relationship at…
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Facebook group: Gay Men Loving Gay Books
A few days ago I happened upon a Facebook group: Gay Men Loving Gay Books. It is exciting to discover a large group of men who love to read. It is exciting…
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Archived July Letter
Summer is here! There are so many great reads out there for those who love LGBTQ content. Sometimes I have to remind myself what a glorious thing that it is. We have…
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“Why In Paris” by Harry F. Rey is a spectacular read.
“The perpetual cusp of war put the artistic class of Paris in a party mood, like the stench of smoke wafting from room to room through Nero’s palace.” Harry F. Rey –…
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The Solstice Parade in Seattle is as wonderful as always
Actually the parade is in Fremont, which is part of Seattle (Arguably one of the most special parts of Seattle). The Solstice Parade is produced by the Fremont Arts Council every year…
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May Thoughts Archive
May is here. Have you ever noticed that “May” is a verb? Some linguists call it a “defective verb” as it has no infinitive, no past participle, and no future tense. Or…
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Some reflections on M/M romance books and the straight women who write them
So… a while ago I saw a post on Reddit expressing some frustration that “all m/m romance books are written by women!” The poster wanted to find more male authors in the…
