I have a new novella out today, and despite the shorter length, it manages to deliver all the elements you would expect from a Jay Bell story. A heart is divided, a former flame returns from the past, and unexpected connections are revealed. Laughs, sighs, and maybe a tear or two are also included. I’ll...
Comics combine the written word with visual art. They’re one of the most satisfying ways to experience any story, which is why I’ve been a lifelong fan of them. I’ve often dreamt of adapting the Something Like… series for this medium, and two years ago, that process began. Today I am proud to announce that...
Boy, that was one long cold season! I spent most of the winter bundled up inside, but I was far from idle. Here’s a summary of what I’ve been up to: I released a new short story called The Boy at the Bottom of the Fountain. Like so many of my stories, it deals with...
You can now get the audiobook of Straight Boy from Audible, iTunes, and Amazon! If you’ve ever had a crush, or fallen in love with someone, and wondered if they could return your feelings, then Straight Boy is a story that will shake you to your bones. Andrew Evans has just moved to Chicago at...
Audio listeners! Are you ready to dive back into the Something Like… series? I sure hope so, because a new book, Something Like Hail, is out today. “But wait,” you might exclaim while clutching your hard-earned money to your chest, “wasn’t Something Like Forever the final book?” You’d be correct there. Hail isn’t the grand...
Straight Boy is now out! No pun intended, because despite the title, poor Andrew Evans isn’t sure if his new friend is actually straight or not. It could be that Carter King needs to come out of the closet. Or maybe Andrew is only deluding himself. If you’ve ever been in a situation where you...
It seems like every year that goes by, I have less and less time, which makes it tough to update this blog and keep up with social media. I’m sure time is in short supply for many of you too, so I’ve decided to start doing quarterly updates. That way you can quickly see what’s...
Something Like Forever is now available on audio! If you’re thinking we skipped over a release, you’re right, but don’t worry. Something Like Hail will be out later this year. For now, you’re clear to listen to the final book, since Forever is more of a side adventure featuring mostly new characters. You can start...
Two years ago, I decided to end the Something Like.. series. At the time I was feeling creative fatigue, which was unusual, because for me these books have been a source of unbridled joy for nearly a decade. I hated the thought that they might become an obligation or something I resented. So I decided...
December 13th is when the final Something Like… book will hit retail! This story returns us to where it all began—with Ben and Tim. It seems appropriate then that the cover should reflect that very first book. In more than one way! For most of us, the first time we saw Ben he was staring...
