Nineteen years ago today, I married my husband. Had we never met, I doubt there would be any Jay Bell books. Or if so, they wouldn’t be the same. Tim wouldn’t be a handsome artist, Jace wouldn’t be an amazingly kind cat dad, and getting a little closer to home, Ben wouldn’t love with as...
When a young man is swept back in time to the 1950s, he has to decide if he wants to return home or stay with the special guy he falls in love with while there. That’s the plot of my newest release, Out of Time, Into You, but I suspect you’re more interested to learn...
Earlier in the year, I decided to do some heavy rewrites on Kamikaze Boys. That seems a little crazy in retrospect, because the original version had always been received well. The reviews were good and it’s the only book of mine to win a Lambda Literary award. So if it’s not broke, why fix it?...
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...
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...
If you’d like to own a print version of the Something Like Summer comic, or if you want to ensure that the comic will continue, I’ve set up a Kickstarter campaign to make that happen. Click here for all the details. Need more info before you decide? Please keep reading. For nearly two years, Cassy...
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...
