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...
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...
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...
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...
Summer is coming to an end, and as usual, I wish I had spent more time in the sun. That’s the life of an author for you. We need somewhere with enough shade to see the laptop screen. Totally worth it though. I love this job. I’ve written quite a bit over the past few...
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...
