Here is a chapter from Maybe Now that I reluctantly deleted during the editing process. It’s not that I didn’t like the chapter – I do! But the book was too long and I needed to find sections to cut.
Bonus chapter from Maybe Now: Memories
12 Questions for Author Dave Hughes About “Maybe Now” and the Series
The question-and-answer period is the most interesting and interactive part of my book release parties. Here are some of the questions I was asked at my most recent event celebrating the release of Maybe Now. I gave similar answers in
“Maybe Now” Release Party Video
My sixth novel Maybe Now was released on Friday, September 27. The book release party drew an enthusiastic audience. Here’s the video of my author talk from that event. I briefly introduced this book and the previous books in the
The Many Faces of Ryan Robertson (a.k.a. Bryan Bauer)
When I began my journey as a fiction author, the first book I conceived was If I Seem Quiet…, which ultimately became the fourth book in the “Gay Tales for the New Millennium” series. As I was developing the characters
How to Publish a Book
What I’ve Learned After Self-Publishing 8 Books Have you ever entertained the idea that someday you’ll write a book? But does the process of taking your writing from thoughts scribbled in a notebook or typed into your computer to an
Video from the “Karma Train from Kansas” Book Release Party
The book release party for my fifth novel, Karma Train from Kansas, was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Exposed Studio & Gallery in Phoenix – the same place my previous book signing parties were held. It’s a charming
Meet My Partner: A Christmas Story
“Mom… Dad… I’d like you to meet my partner.” Most of us have had at least one of these awkward, anxious moments in our lives. And the stakes are even higher when the first meeting takes place during the holidays.
Video from the “If I Seem Quiet…” Book Release Party
The book release party for my fourth novel, If I Seem Quiet…, was held on Friday, November 17, at Exposed Studio & Gallery in Phoenix – the same place my previous book signing parties were held. It’s a charming LGBT-owned
The T-Shirt That Launched Six Novels
Occasionally, people ask who my characters are based upon and where I get the inspiration for my stories. Sometimes, it’s completely random and spontaneous – like when I’m people-watching in a fast-food restaurant. One day in late 2017, I was
How San Diego Pride Influenced “If I Seem Quiet…”
This weekend (July 14-16, 2023) was Gay Pride weekend in San Diego. If you’ve never been, it’s one of the more festive Gay Pride weekends in the country. The combination of Hillcrest, one of the country’s most vibrant gayborhoods, San
Sample Chapter from Maybe Next Year: Gay Pride Day
In honor of Gay Pride Month, here’s a chapter from my first novel, Maybe Next Year. You can read it below or download a PDF here. Bryan and Chris are high school juniors who have been inseparable best friends for
Pride Merchandise: I’m “Over” the Rainbow (+ book excerpt)
In my next novel, If I Seem Quiet…, there’s a scene in which the main character, Aaron, is preparing for his potential boyfriend Ryan’s first visit to his apartment for dinner. It’s Wednesday, and Aaron has a tradition of eating
Video from the “Open Books, Closed Sets” Book Release Party
The book release party for my third novel, Open Books, Closed Sets, was held on Friday, March 24, at Exposed Studio & Gallery in Phoenix – the same place my previous book signing party was held. It’s a charming LGBT-owned
Photos and Video from the “Instant Adult” Book Signing Party
My heart is still full of joy from my book signing party on Friday, November 11. 30 people attended, including part of my family from Anaheim, California (a total surprise!). My friend Scott Thomas helped set up and sell books,
10 Questions About “Instant Adult” for Author Dave Hughes
If you’re curious about my second novel, Instant Adult, but you’re not sure what it’s about or whether you would enjoy it, perhaps my answers to these ten questions will fill in the blanks. You can download and read a
Dave Joins Author/Podcaster Mark McNease on One Thing or Another
Mark McNease is an accomplished author of gay-themed murder/mystery novels and more. Visit markmcnease.com to discover his work. Mark also did a great job as editor of my first two retirement books. Mark is a good friend who has been
10 Questions About “Maybe Next Year” for Author Dave Hughes
If you’re curious about my first novel, Maybe Next Year, but you’re not sure what it’s about or whether you would enjoy it, perhaps my answers to these ten questions will fill in the blanks. What kind of book is
Fact vs. Fiction: The Joy of Making Stuff Up
In the front matter of most novels, there’s a statement such as the following: This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any
Why I Self-Publish My Books
When I finished writing Maybe Next Year, I had a decision to make: What would be the best way to bring this book to market? Generally speaking, there are three options for publishing a book: traditional or mainstream publishers (for
Why Maybe Next Year Takes Place in 2007
The story in Maybe Next Year takes place in 2007. There are two reasons why I chose to place the story in this timeframe. First, I have six more novels in various stages of development. These books will follow some
Writing Every Day
This is Room 264 at the Downtown branch of the Chandler Public Library. It’s just three miles from my home and I can usually get here in less than ten minutes. Every day, I spend two hours in this room