QPOC Life

by | Oct 28, 2018 | QPOC Life

My wife Laura and I often talk about how lucky we are to live in this time and place, when so many before us fought for rights we take for granted—from the early civil rights movement to marriage equality. Last month, we traveled to the South on our own Civil Rights...

What do cocktails have to do with the story?

by | Oct 28, 2018 | Cocktails

Not much, but cocktails will make it into the book because I’m a homebar enthusiast. (See @gandgpress on IG) Plus, my wife and I like to host fundraisers for small non-profits in L.A. Check out www.mixologyonamission.com. The recipes here come from My Little Black...

The Story I’ve Always Wanted to Tell

by | Oct 28, 2018 | Backstory

I used to think that I wanted to write this book forever, but no, I’ve just wanted to tell this story for what seems like forever. Last week I received my manuscript review from my book coach. She commented that the relationship between Yolanda and Sydney was one of...

Behind the Story

by | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized

Behind the Story Because building community takes all forms by VeronicaGutierrez So Lucky by VeronicaGutierrezI am grateful for so very much, but as I consider what I am most grateful for this year, I’d have to say it is LUCK. Not dumb luck—well maybe sometimes—but...