Jeffery Self is een schrijver en performer wiens werk zich verdiept in thema's als identiteit en sociale normen met een unieke mix van humor en inzicht. Beïnvloed door zijn achtergrond als performer, verkent zijn schrijven de complexiteit van het moderne leven met een scherp observatievermogen en een kenmerkende stem. Selfs vermogen om geestigheid en diepere contemplatie van maatschappelijke kwesties te verweven, maakt zijn bijdragen boeiend en tot nadenken stemmend. Zijn benadering van verhalen vertellen is direct maar fantasievol, waarbij hij vaak zijn optreedkunsten benut om zijn verhalen tot leven te brengen.
JT is a gay high school senior determined to get out of Clearwater, Florida, and be the first person in his family to go to college, even though he cannot figure out how to pay for it--until his friends convince him to compete in a drag teen competition where the first prize is a college scholarship.
Meeting his celebrity crush was one thing, but even Hollywood could not have written what happened next. Inspired by E.L. James’ international phenomenon, 50 Shades of Grey, Jeffery Self’s 50 Shades of Gay tells the story of a young celebrity blogger, Alex Kirby, who interviews Taylor Grayson, a superstar leading man in Hollywood blockbuster films. Grayson also happens to be a closeted gay man with a passion for BDSM. When Grayson draws the younger man into his private orbit and initiates him into his sexual world, the younger man can tell that kinky sex has shielded Grayson from having a real emotional connection with another man. But he is head over heels in love with the older, powerful, gorgeous man who has selected him for the pleasures of submission. Ultimately, Alex decides to experiment with the power differential between them, and see if he can break through the armor that Grayson and his layers of Hollywood handlers have imprisoned him in. Will he be able to open Grayson up to real intimacy, or will he cause Grayson to end the relationship and cut himself off yet again?
The memoir-in-essays offers a candid and humorous exploration of pursuing dreams, navigating life's chaos, and the journey of self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from the styles of Gary Janetti and Danny Pellegrino, it combines wit and sincerity, providing relatable insights into the challenges and triumphs of personal growth.
The story explores the complexities of love and identity as Marley falls for Christopher, who is forced into a conversion therapy program by his influential, bigoted family. The emotional turmoil leads Marley to tell a significant lie, setting off a chain of events that challenges his values and relationships. Themes of acceptance, the impact of societal pressures, and the struggle for authenticity are woven throughout this poignant narrative.
Alex Kirby ist wahrscheinlich der einzige Schwule, der mit 24 noch keinen Sex hatte – und das in L. A.! Doch dann lernt der schüchterne Student bei einem Interview den charismatischen und umwerfend schönen Hollywood-Star Taylor Grayson kennen. Von nun an ist nichts mehr wie zuvor. Taylor zeigt ihm die dunkle und faszinierende Welt der Liebe. Lässt sich Alex auf das sexuelle Spiel von Dominanz und Unterwerfung ein? Und kann er den Filmstar dazu bringen, sich zu seinen wahren Gefühlen zu bekennen?