In a world of breezily researched and hastily written TikTok bestsellers, what a pleasure to read a novel as deeply grounded in historical fact and as impeccably crafted as this one.
Tag Archives: Mike Coleman
The Best Dessert
We had a recording glitch at last Sunday’s storytelling event, but herewith is a print version of the story I delivered at the Give a Folk fundraiser for The Sandwich Project, an Atlanta food charity.
Cover Reveal Day!
Watch for my book’s release before Christmas from Riverdale Avenue Books.
A Friend of Mine Has a Book Out and It’s Good
“Now I can no longer imagine living in any other region of the country,” writes Martin Lehfeldt about the South, though the native Northeasterner didn’t always feel that way. In his thoroughly engaging and perfectly titled memoir, YOU’RE NOT FROM AROUND HERE, ARE YOU?, Martin tells the story of his transformation since the 1960s to naturalized Southerner.
My Book Gets A Podcast
What was it like to come out as a gay man in the 1970s? Mike Coleman was asked that question often enough that he realized there’s an audience for his story.
On Being Gay: Surviving the Daily Assault
We saw another Saturday night massacre of LGBTQ people this past weekend. Hearts are heavy. But I have a different response.
News Flash: Cover Art in Progress
It’s looking as if this photo will be used on the cover of my book in some shape and form. Whoo-hoo!
Looking for a Great Movie? Bicycle Thieves
Vittorio de Sica’s 1948 Academy Award-winning Bicycle Thieves has been on my must-see list for a long time. It is a wonderful movie.
An American (Food Writer) in Paris
Love books about food? Here’s a good one.
A Piece of Cake on Edisto Island
If you went on a strict diet, what food would you miss the most? My answer surprised me.