News & Events
Virtual Reading Starting This Sunday, September 7th, on Facebook
I’m thrilled to be part of the Facebook group Gay Men Loving Gay Books Reading Series. My reading will drop on Sunday, September 7th at 6AM Pacific and will be available to view anytime after that. You’ll need to join the group by answering their questions and agreeing to their rules, and the audience isn’t limited to the LGBTQ+ community. All friends and allies are welcome! CLICK HERE to join the group. Hope you can add me to your weekend plans!
Dexter Remains an Amazon Bestseller in its 12th Week!
Queer Author Panel at Los Angeles GAY PRIDE 2025
As someone who grew up being called “queer” (in a pejorative way, I assure you), it was empowering to be in the esteemed company of some of our best queer authors. Ever hilarious, Bruch Vilanch signed my copy of his book “To Mark, We ARE old Hollywood.” What’s not to love? CLICK HERE to listen to our entire discussion on a recent episode of Dennis Anyone? our moderator Dennis Hensley’s excellent podcast.
“A Novel Idea” Interview Podcast
Suzanne M. Lang, host of the excellent Sonoma County NPR affiliate’s show A Novel Idea recently had me on as a guest. I was honored to be in such find company. CLICK HERE to listen to our thoughtful conversation.
Why the 1953 Titanic May Be More Accurate Than You Think
Recently, I was invited to guest on Dan LeFebvre’s excellent podcast, Based on a True Story. We discussed one of my favorite old Hollywood movies of all time, the 1953 soap opera disaster movie hybrid, Titanic starring Barbara Stanwyck, Clifton Webb, and a very handsome young actor named Robert Wagner. Incidentally, the production of the film is a background element in my novel, And Introducing Dexter Gaines. Enjoy!
Important Update about the August 16, 2025 Event
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event scheduled to take place at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts has been relocated and is now being offered absolutely FREE of charge as per the image below. It promises to be a very fun evening and I hope to see you there!
Save the Date – Thursday, June 19th, 2025
I’ve just learned I’ll be participating in an LGBTQ+ Author’s panel as part of the month-long Los Angeles Pride festivities. Stay tuned!
And Introducing Dexter Gaines Audiobook Premieres May 27th
May 15, 2025 – Coming from Tantor Media and the phenomenal actor, Daniel Henning!
Dexter Gaines is an Amazon Best Seller in LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction
May 5, 2025 – on the eve of publication, And Introducing Dexter Gaines has already made
Amazon’s Best Seller List for LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction. Available everywhere tomorrow!
Writer-Producer Jeff Kline to Host Book Soup Event in L.A., Thursday, May 8th
First Book Event to be Held at Book Soup in Los Angeles Thursday, May 8th
Unboxing Dexter Gaines – My Advance Reader Copies of And Introducing Dexter Gaines have arrived!
