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
“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
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
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
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
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 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