After an unfortunate hearing error in the recitation of the nominees, author Lauren Myracle, the author of Shine, a book about friendship and an … [Read more...] about Mistake at the National Book Awards Leads to Withdrawal of Gay-Themed Novel, Donation to Matthew Shepard Foundation
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Young Adult Novel Authors Claim Agent Asked Them to ‘De-Gay’ Book; An Agency Responds
UPDATED BELOW An interesting post over at Publisher's Weekly by Rachel Manija Brown and Sherwood Smith, published authors and co-writers of young … [Read more...] about Young Adult Novel Authors Claim Agent Asked Them to ‘De-Gay’ Book; An Agency Responds
NOM Board Member Pens Homophobic ‘Hamlet’ Rewrite
A publishing house is getting a lot of attention for a new printing of a homophobic Hamlet rewrite called Hamlet's Father by science fiction … [Read more...] about NOM Board Member Pens Homophobic ‘Hamlet’ Rewrite
Publisher Introduces Sick Anti-Muslim 9/11 Coloring Book for Kids
The Guardian reports on a new coloring book for kids, called We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids Book of Freedom:One page of the $6.99 book, which … [Read more...] about Publisher Introduces Sick Anti-Muslim 9/11 Coloring Book for Kids
Sinclair Lewis’ ‘Main Street’ And Perceived Homosexuality
I have spent a good chunk of my past month working through Sinclair Lewis' 1920 novel, Main Street. It is an excellent book and I highly recommend … [Read more...] about Sinclair Lewis’ ‘Main Street’ And Perceived Homosexuality
Bravo’s Andy Cohen Scores Seven-Figure Advance for Memoir About Career, Coming Out
UPDATED BELOW Bravo Executive VP and Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen is penning a memoir, and has scored a huge advance for it. Here's … [Read more...] about Bravo’s Andy Cohen Scores Seven-Figure Advance for Memoir About Career, Coming Out
Lady Gaga Performs on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, Readies Terry Richardson Book for Publication: VIDEOS
After crying and throwing shoes as a guest judge, Lady Gaga performed two songs last night on the So You Think You Can Dance results show — "Edge … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga Performs on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, Readies Terry Richardson Book for Publication: VIDEOS
J.K. Rowling Announces ‘Pottermore’: VIDEO
J.K. Rowling announces the next step in the Harry Potter series, Pottermore. The more being more money into her bank account!Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling Announces ‘Pottermore’: VIDEO
Longtime Activist David Mixner Bringing Stories from His Front Porch to the Stage, Bookshelf
My friend and fellow blogger, longtime activist David Mixner is having a one-man show in July at NYC's Dixon Place: From his chair on a … [Read more...] about Longtime Activist David Mixner Bringing Stories from His Front Porch to the Stage, Bookshelf
Chris Colfer to Publish Adventure Novel as Part of Two-Book Deal
Glee's Chris Colfer has signed a two-book deal with Little Brown Books for Young Readers, EW reports: "The first will be an adventure novel … [Read more...] about Chris Colfer to Publish Adventure Novel as Part of Two-Book Deal