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This week we are joined by Byron Lane! Byron Lane is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. His debut novel, A Star is Bored, is hailed by The New York Times Book Review as "wildly funny,” inspired by his time as assistant to actress Carrie Fisher. He also wrote the celebrated novel Big Gay Wedding, the series Last Will & Testicle, the acclaimed play Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad On Craigslist, and the award-winning feature film Herpes Boy, starring Octavia Spencer. He's a former journalist and winner of two regional Emmy Awards. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his husband, New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley and their rescue dogs, Raindrop and Shirley.In this engaging episode, Byron Lane shares his experiences growing up in New Orleans, navigating his identity as a gay man, and the challenges he faced with religion and societal expectations. He reflects on his college years and his journey into journalism, highlighting the mentors who influenced his career. The discussion touches on themes of acceptance, personal growth, and the impact of societal pressures on individual identity. You don't want to miss our discussion about the importance of representation in literature, particularly in Byron's latest work, 'Big Gay Wedding.' Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: Dicks: The MusicalBoy ErasedFollow Byron Lane: @byronlanedotcomFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a Text Message.Hi Fellow Booklovers!In this episode, I chatted with community organizer, author coordinator, and interviewer Corey Roskin about how literature can shape and uplift communities.Corey dives into his rich background in psychology and social services, detailing his work on the West Hollywood Book Fair, Lambda Lit Fest, and Pride on the Page. He discusses the complexities of fostering vibrant literary communities in diverse environments and how grassroots activism is critical in promoting diversity and social consciousness. Hear firsthand the challenges and triumphs of organizing literary festivals and get practical advice on creating inclusive and meaningful events. In our final segment, Corey shares his experience adjusting to life in the serene desert setting of Palm Springs and discusses his enduring commitment to social work through volunteer efforts. We spotlight the dynamic literary and cultural arts scene in Palm Springs, mentioning notable authors like Stephen Rowley and Byron Lane and explore the emotional resonance of well-crafted fiction. Omega Sci-Fi AwardsLAMBDA Lit FestQUEERWISEGay For GoodPride on the Page – Palm SpringsPalm Springs Art MuseumSteven RowleyByron LaneGen-Z For Change - Instagram In Australia, find your books here at YourBookstore.ioEverything I learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant – A Memoir, Curtis ChinThe Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, James McBrideSupport the Show.The Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links
Jason and Brett kick off PRIDE 2024 with some incredible queer authors! They talk to Carvell Wallace (Another Word for Love) about the key to your ability to fight for what's right, R.O. Kwon (Exhibit) about art and how taking a choreography workshop got her in the body of her characters, and Byron Lane (Big Gay Wedding) about why he thinks he'd thrive in prison. Carvell Wallace grew up between Southwestern PA, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. He attended Tisch School for the Arts and worked as a stage actor before spending fifteen years in direct service youth non-profits. He has covered arts, entertainment, music, culture, race, sports, and parenting for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Slate, GQ, Pitchfork, MTV News and others. As a podcast host, he has been nominated for a Peabody and won a Kaleidoscope Award and was the Slate parenting advice columnist. He is the co-author of the New York Times best-selling basketball memoir The Sixth Man with Andre Iguodala. He lives in Oakland and has two adult children, a comfortable couch, and a lot of plants.R. O. Kwon is the author of the nationally bestselling novel The Incendiaries, which was named a best book of the year by more than forty publications and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award. With Garth Greenwell, Kwon coedited the bestselling Kink, a New York Times Notable Book. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and elsewhere. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Yaddo, and MacDowell. Born in Seoul, Kwon has lived most of her life in the United States.Byron Lane is the author of A Star Is Bored, hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “wildly funny and irreverent.” He's a playwright, screenwriter, Emmy Award–winning journalist, and former assistant to actress Carrie Fisher. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in Palm Springs, California, with his husband, author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dogs, Raindrop and Shirley.**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, we catch up with Heather from Book Club Chat, discussing her journey since 2018 and diving into a curated list of summer book club picks. Heather shares insights on the value of book clubs, the importance of supporting libraries and highlights several backlist titles perfect for summer reading.Books Discussed:"The Editor" by Steven Rowley https://amzn.to/4e36XKP"A Star is Bored" by Byron Lane https://amzn.to/453gxJR"Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkinson https://amzn.to/3Rss7sr"The Book of Two Ways" by Jodi Picoult https://amzn.to/3yDwVVj"Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim https://amzn.to/3KjSZXqWhere to Find Heather:Website: Book Club ChatEmail: heather@bookclubchat.comInstagram: Book Club Chat on InstagramWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations and many more posts. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.
Author Byron Lane stops by to chat about BIG GAY WEDDING. Byron describes it as two grooms and one mother of a problem. Barnett decides he should get married on his mother's farm in Louisiana. What could possibly go wrong, or right? Join me as I chat with Byron and find the joy and love of this story! www.outwithdan.com www.byronlane.com
Author Byron Lane stops by to chat about BIG GAY WEDDING. Byron describes it as two grooms and one mother of a problem. Barnett decides he should get married on his mother's farm in Louisiana. What could possibly go wrong, or right? Join me as I chat with Byron and find the joy and love of this story! www.outwithdan.com www.byronlane.com
For his first episode of 2024, Dennis is joined via Zoom by his pals actor-writer Craig Chester (Swoon, Adam & Steve), writer-showrunner Jack Kenny (Warehouse 13, The Book of Daniel), author Byron Lane (Big Gay Wedding, A Star Is Bored) & Terry Ray (actor and co-founder of The Bent Theater Company) for a few rollicking rounds of You Don't Know My Life! Apart from all being brilliantly talented and funny, all four guests currently live in Palm Springs so Dennis came up with special Palm Springs-related questions just for the occasion. The stories and musings that emerge are sexy, sun-soaked and hysterical; from skinny-dipping on New Years Eve to octogenarian orgies to accidentally mistaking Berry Manilow for Rod Stewart at a Mexican restaurant. To book a virtual game night for your crew hosted by Dennis, visit www.youdontknowmylife.com
While New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley writes about life and love with heart and humor in his novels, his own real life romance is one for the books. Rowley joins Jenna Bush Hager to talk about his novel “The Celebrants,” a recent Read with Jenna pick, and why he believes all parts of life — the happy, the sad, the messy and the beautiful — are worth celebrating. The two are joined by Rowley's husband and author of “Big Gay Wedding”, Byron Lane. They discuss the couple's beautiful love story, one as romantic and inspiring as the stories you'll find in the pages of their books, and navigating life's highs and lows together, including Lane's cancer battle and the recent release of their latest novels. Follow the ‘Read with Jenna' podcast now to hear new episodes every week. And the fun doesn't stop here! Want to join our Read with Jenna community of book lovers? You can find our monthly book list and sign up for our newsletter here: TODAY.com/ReadwithJenna You can also find us on Instagram on @ReadwithJenna
How to write a dramedy is more than simply mixing jokes with the tear-jerking moments. Combining comedy and drama is a tight-rope act that, if done wrong, can lead to tonal disparity within your story. But done right and you'll have your readers going from crying to laughing (and crying laughing) page after page. Editor-in-chief Amy Jones and content editor Michael Woodson sit down with bestselling author Byron Lane (A Star Is Bored, Big Gay Wedding) to chat all about how to write a dramedy.
This summer, viewers tuned into The Today Show to find NY Times Best Selling author Steven Rowley enjoying his chat about his latest novel, The Celebrants, as an official Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club pick. As part of his mega book tour that took over a month, he was in the spotlight as never before, having earned his way with his previous novels, Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, and The Guncle, each earning a number of accolades from critics and readers alike. Not a bad start for having published his first book at the age of 45. Each novel is masterfully crafted, with the inclusion of queer characters so perfectly woven into the story, the books are not limited to the LGBTQ community but rather appeal to all audiences while telling our stories.In this episode, we chat about his early writing as a kid, the critic and audience appeal of his work, healing through grief, aging in the gay community, life after death, his creative process in developing his characters, his marriage with fellow writer Byron Lane, the power of friendship, touring the nation, the future of The Guncle, his message to the LGBTQ community, and so much more. Girl, we get deep! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. You can follow Steven on Instagram at @MrStevenRowley and check out our in-depth chat with him in the current issue of Metrosource on newsstands or at Metrosource.com
The high-speed Brightline train could revolutionize sports attendance and the 2028 Olympics, we have an update. Durango Casino & Resort is hiring right now. If you need a job, now is the time! We also tell you about a new sports lounge coming to the casino. A downtown bar with a Sammy Hagar sighting. Sebastian Maniscalco adds more shows at Wynn Las Vegas in 2024. The Venetian and Palazzo start charging for parking, but locals get a reprieve for a few hours. Adele defends a fan who was standing through her show at Caesars Palace. The video has circulated worldwide. This is one of a few situations that have happened in Las Vegas... and it brings up a needed conversation about concert etiquette. People are still parking along the road to see the Sphere. Plus, we recommend a couple books by Byron Lane for National Read a Book Day. In our Vegas Tips segment, there's a downtown coffee shop that is dealing with some construction in front of its business. We tell you all about Dig It Coffee and what makes this shop special. Plus, Game On is now open at Boulder Station. VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. It's FREE! HOTWORX has so many benefits! The sauna combines heat, infrared, and exercise. More workout, less time. Tell them the VEGAS REVEALED PODCAST sent you & they will waive the $99 sign up fee! Locations: JONES & RUSSELL, BOCA PARK SUMMERLIN, HENDERSON BLACK MOUNTAIN, CENTENNIAL HILLS, DURANGO & SUNSET, W. TROPICANA & FT. APACHE, EASTERN & PEBBLE, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
After everything Gilbert has been through over the past three books, we knew he needed his own episode! Ragon and Kelly discuss the making of a classic romance hero, from the infamous “carrots” scene to the swoon-worthy final proposal. We round out the conversation with stories from our weddings and an exploration of Victorian courtship rituals. Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the songs: Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Feels Like Home by Randy Newman and Heads Carolina, Tails California by JoDee Messina. Kelly is inspired by the songs: Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show and I'll Follow You Into The Dark by DeathCab for Cutie Additionally, Kelly recommends the books Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane.
Zibby interviews playwright, screenwriter, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and author Byron Lane about Big Gay Wedding, a hilarious, quirky, and unashamedly proud novel about a conservative mom (who runs a small-town rescue ranch for misfit animals) and her gay son (who wants to get married at the farm). Byron shares his coming out story (and how it inspired bits of this novel); his journey with testicular cancer; his experience working as actress Carrie Fischer's assistant; and the perks of being married to author Steven Rowley.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3s2W5sUShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we chat with Katrina Kittle, a Dayton, OH author whose most recent novel is titled Morning in This Broken World. I met Katrina when I took her online writing class not even knowing she had a new novel coming out but had heard such wonderful things about her four previously published books. Katrina is a real delight of a person. She is fun and bubbly but she would say she is also anti-social. So maybe a mix of both Carrie and I? Her newest novel is about a group of unlikely companions who quarantine together during the Covid pandemic. You can find Katrina Kittle at her website www.katrinakittle.com or on instagram at @katrinakittle For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned in This Episode: 1- 5 star recommednation by fellow book lover Megan Cox, Louisville KY One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle 2- Morning in This Broken World by Katrina Kittle 3- Reasons To Be Happy by Katrina Kittle 4- Invitation by Mary Oliver 5- Babel by RF Kuang 6- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 7- Yellowface by RF Kuang 8- Come With Me by Erin Flanagan 9- Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane (audiobook narrated by Noah Galvin 10- The Guncle by Steven Rowley
This week we chat with Katrina Kittle, a Dayton, OH author whose most recent novel is titled Morning in This Broken World. I met Katrina when I took her online writing class not even knowing she had a new novel coming out but had heard such wonderful things about her four previously published books. Katrina is a real delight of a person. She is fun and bubbly but she would say she is also anti-social. So maybe a mix of both Carrie and I? Her newest novel is about a group of unlikely companions who quarantine together during the Covid pandemic. You can find Katrina Kittle at her website www.katrinakittle.com or on instagram at @katrinakittle For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned in This Episode: 1- 5 star recommednation by fellow book lover Megan Cox One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle 2- Morning in This Broken World by Katrina Kittle 3- Reasons To Be Happy by Katrina Kittle 4- Invitation by Mary Oliver 5- Babel by RF Kuang 6- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 7- Yellowface by RF Kuang 8- Come With Me by Erin Flanagan 9- Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane (audiobook narrated by Noah Galvin 10- The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Byron Lane's love affair with words is far from languishing. Winning two regional Emmy Awards for his time as a TV journalist, he went on to write for and appear on the stage and screen. Remember the odd but highly successful stage piece Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist? That was from his mind. Three years ago, he made the leap into novel writing with A Star is Bored, a fictional homage to his time working for Carrie Fisher, a master of words herself. The book barely hit the shelves as it was scooped up by critics and readers alike. It was a smashing success. It made the top book lists for People, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Parade Magazine, New York Times Review, USA Today, and the NY Post, with the list going on and on – not to mention the social media frenzy it stirred with celebs from the LGBTQ world and beyond touting his book. We had the honor of chatting with him as his debut novel was released. That's when we fell in love with the man behind the keyboard. Unassuming and soft-spoken, he is a force of optimistic and infectious energy. He is what his books promote – sincere love and affection. He somehow turns the conversation around, asking how you are and what you are going through to the point you don't know if the conversation will result in laughs or tears with it most times having a bit of both.This summer, he's back with his sophomore novel, Big Gay Wedding: A Novel. Already a hit lauded literally everywhere, it centers on a gay man's journey back to his small-town home – with whom he visits with his fiancé. The two decide to get married on his childhood farm, despite the pushback from conservative townsfolk and gasp! even his own mother. The book is beautifully written, and it is not only very funny, but also deeply emotional as it focuses on getting older, unconditional love, and even grief.In this episode, we talk about his new book, married life, how he captures his characters so well, the balance of comedy in drama (even in real life), dealing with cancer, noticing the beauty in everything, dealing with loss, forgiving those who don't accept us, the need to be super gay, building bridges with “the other side,” what's up ahead for Byron, his Pride message to the community, and more! Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.You can catch our in-depth conversation with Byron in the Pride issue of Metrosource, now on newsstands or at Metrosource.com. Follow everything Byron at ByronLane.com.
This week on the KPL podcast, we have bestselling and 2023 winner of Thurber Prize in American Humor, Steven Rowley. We sit down to discuss his latest book, The Celebrants, another funny, witty, and heartwarming book about the power of friendship. RecommendationsThe Guncle by Steven RowleyBig Gay Wedding by Byron Lane.Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusBe Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson
On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading on certain dates and galley homework Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bookish travel agents, choosing books to match your travels The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down! We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!* . . . . 1:15 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:24 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 2:05 - Fable App 4:31 - Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou (pre-order. Release date September 12, 2023) 6:16 - Current Reads 6:23 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfield (Mary) 10:24 - CR Season 5: Episode 33 10:44 - The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett (Kaytee) 11:19 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 12:54 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcet 13:52 - Royal Blood by Aimee Carter (Mary) 15:04 - Storygraph 15:44 - American Royals by Katharine McGee 15:47 - The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot 15:56 - Spare by Prince Harry 16:19 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 16:20 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 17:02 - A Beginner's Guide to America by Roya Hakakian (Kaytee) 20:00 - What Looks Like Bravery by Laurel Braitman (Mary) 21:55 - Go As A River by Shelley Read (Kaytee) 25:39 - Deep Dive: Books To Take You Around the World 25:51 - CR Season 4: Episode 44 26:14 - CR Season 4: Episode 5 27:15 - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 27:58 - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 28:00 - Wild by Cheryl Strayed 28:43 - Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke 29:46 - Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 30:56 - How The Word is Passed by Clint Smith 31:57 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 32:50 - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 34:57 - Happy Place by Emily Henry 35:43 - The Cider House Rules by John Irving 35:46 - A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving 36:10 - The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser 36:29 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert 37:20 - Gods of Jade and Shadow by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia 37:35 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 37:48 - Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys 38:17 - Violeta by Isabel Allende 38:26 - Storygraph 39:07 - City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab 39:32 - Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke 39:44 - Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch 39:45 - Love and Luck by Jenna Evans Welch 40:08 - The Dry by Jane Harper 40:31 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 40:57 - Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane 41:00 - Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen 42:00 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 42:01 - The Martian by Andy Weir 42:05 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield 42:03 - ANY J. Ryan Stradal book 42:37 - Meet Us At The Fountain 44:12 - I wish all libraries did adult summer reading programs. (Mary) 45:06 - I wish parents would buy their kids Kindle Fires and turn them into reading only machines. (Kaytee) 45:14 - Kindle Fire (but wait until Prime Day to get a discount!) 45:45 - Hoopla 45:56 - Libby 45:57 - Libro.fm 45:58 - Instructions to download Libro.FM (Libby should have no issues) Connect With Us: *Please note the change in Meredith's Instagram handle. This was recorded prior to the change. We apologize for any inconvenience.* Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading
SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Byron Lane joins the podcast to discuss his charming fictional wedding rom-com book, Big Gay Wedding, and top book recommendations for the wedding season.In this delightful Book Gang podcast episode, the talented author, Byron Lane, of Big Gay Wedding and A Star is Bored, discusses his writing journey. In the novel Big Gay Wedding, Chrissy owns a Louisiana farm that combines manners and animal encounters for children in town. She's been content with her well-orchestrated and polite life until her son, Barnett, returns home with an unconventional request – to host a "big gay wedding" on her property. The problem is that Chrissy hasn't told anyone in town about her son and must now grapple with her expectations for his imagined future too. As you'll discover, this conversation takes a surprisingly personal turn; we discuss Byron's struggles and what he hopes this novel means for others in the LGBTQ community. With his heartfelt proposal to Steven Rowley immortalized in his book's acknowledgments, we explore whether any of their other moments made their way into the story.Join us as we dive into the world of this charming new wedding rom-com, a perfect selection for Schitt's Creek fans!That's not all, though; Byron brings his favorite books about weddings, including some hot new releases to check out from now from your local indie bookshop or library! We also discuss some little-known trivia around a wedding season classic! Meet Byron LaneByron Lane is the author of A Star Is Bored, hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “wildly funny and irreverent.” He's a playwright, screenwriter, Emmy Award–winning journalist, and former assistant to actress Carrie Fisher. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in Palm Springs, California, with his husband, author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dogs, Raindrop and Shirley. His newest novel Big Gay Wedding is on store shelves now from Henry Holt. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Check out today's BONUS BOOK LIST with the BEST Books About Weddings! Big Gay Wedding by Byron LaneMomAdvice Book ClubThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle Book ChatA Star is Bored by Byron LaneBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterBridesmaids Best Friend SpeechFather of the BrideThe Editor by Steven RowleyThe Celebrants by Steven RowleyBook SoupDial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoD'Vaughn and Kris Plan A Wedding by Chencia C. HigginsHarlequin Romance Carina PressThe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeThe Romance Recipe by Ruby BarrettLiar City by Allie TherinRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonQ&A: Casey McQuiston, Author of Red, White & Royal BlueThe Royal We by Heather CocksRed, White & Royal Blue MovieBest Men by Sidney KargerSidney Karger: On Applying Real Emotions to Fictional CharactersThe Gay Best Friend by Nicholas DiDomizioBurn it All Down by Nicholas DiDomizioThe Spectacular Life Lessons From Books About Road Trips2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Connect with Byron on his website or on InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
Long before becoming a celebrated author of A STAR IS BORED and the newly-released BIG GAY WEDDING, Byron Lane was a small-town Louisiana kid who dreamed of life in the big city. More than dreaming of it, he felt like it was where he was meant to be. Which is why he felt so seen by Bette Midler's switched-at-birth country twin, Sadie Ratliff, in the 1988 Midler & Tomlin comedy BIG BUSINESS.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the newly released trailer for GIVE ME AN A!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Byron Lane
Bestselling author of The Guncle Steven Rowley talks to The Lambert Center's Jason Blitman about all sorts of things, including working as a gay author and, of course, his newest book, this month's TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna pick, The Celebrants. Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016; The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of 2019; The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for 2021 Novel of the Year and winner of The 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor; and The Celebrants, a TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna pick. His fiction has been published in twenty languages, and all of his books are in development for feature film or television adaptation. Originally from Portland, Maine, he is a graduate of Emerson College and currently resides in Palm Springs with his husband, writer Byron Lane.
Jeff & Will kick off Pride 2023 with authors Byron Lane and Steven Rowley. Byron's "Big Gay Wedding" looks at a wedding in a small Southern town. Steven's "The Celebrants" features a group of college friends who reunite every few years and now have to face a secret one of them is harboring. In addition to the books, Byron and Steven talk about being a creative couple, and what it's like to release books at the same time. They also have book recommendations, and share what Pride means to them. Complete show notes for episode 424 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!
Friend of the show and author of the just-released and critically-acclaimed Big Gay Wedding Byron Lane is back! The first order of business is holding space for one another in the wake of the Kim Cattrall And Just Like That news, and speculating on its personal, local, and global implications. But there is time for other topics, and these include: finally getting around to reading Kavalier & Klay, gay weddings real and fictional and big and small, auspicious meetings on Tinder, testicular odd couples, Carrie Fisher, Tilda Swinton, the responsible side of New Orleans and the sleazy side of Catholic confession, our evolving relationships with the concept of Pride Month, and how TV can teach us how to write a novel.
"5 Questions With.." is a bonus feature from the Left of Str8 Show, where we ask our guests 5 sometimes silly, sometimes serious questions that our curious mind wants to know. Today's 5 Questions are for the bookworms in all of us!! I have combined My 5 Questions from 3 guests last week for "Writers Week," on the Left of Str8 Show. Here are 5 Questions with Features Writer and Author Kyle Turner; Author and Marketing Maven Joseph Federico; and Writer, Author and Producer Byron Lane. This week we ask questions from what real or fictional characters they would want to have dinner with, to other authors who may give them a bit of advice as well. Listen in, share with your friends, and subscribe to the Left of Str8 Show on your favorite podcast distributors including Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more. Also sign up for our newsletter and reminders of upcoming interviews at www.leftofstr8radio.com
Thank you for listening to the Left of Str8 Show, hosted by Scott Fullerton. The Left of Str8 Show was created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies, and we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Books, and Advocacy. We post individual interviews and full podcasts featuring the news of the day. Please share with your friends, follow us on social media @leftofstr8 and if you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm. We are doing "Writers Week" here on the Left of Str8 Show, with 4 authors whose unique voices have contributed to our LGBTQ experience. Two of the authors have new works being released this month, one's work is being turned into a new Netflix series, and our fourth is a profile of a book series I am finding very interesting in the Horror/Supernatural Genre. My fourth interview as I wrap up Writers Week, is with the fantastic Byron Lane, who's first book was based on his time as Carrie Fisher's Executive Assistant, and his current book tackles a "Big Gay Wedding." We were lucky enough to even have a quick pop in by Byron's husband Steven Rowley, who has his own book, "The Celebrants," coming out the same day. Byron is an amazing writer, not only in his novels, but as a television and screen writer, and has a few amazing web series and plays under his belt as well, including: "Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist," and "Last Will and Testicle." He has worked with amazing Actors such as Tom Lenk, Beth Grant and Octavia Spencer on his projects as well. Be sure to follow Byron online @byronlanedotcom on instagram and check out his website at www.byronlane.com for great content and interaction with Byron. Please give this interview a thumbs up here on YouTube and a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast distributor, and share with your friends so we can keep sharing great LGBTQ Content with you all. Thanks.......Scott
Episode 88 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is multi-disciplinary artist, writer, professional dancer, actor, psychic, musician and painter Pleasant Gehman. A Hollywood rock ‘n' roll icon, during the 1970s, she was one of the first punks in Los Angeles, documenting the scene she helped create in her fanzine LOBOTOMY, which lead to writing for the top mainstream rock publications. During the 1980s, she toured fronting her three bands, all of whom released multiple recordings: Screamin' Sirens, The Ringling Sisters and Honk If Yer Horny. Concurrently, she was the talent booker for the seminal Los Angeles “alternative” clubs Cathay De Grande and Raji's.Since the early 1990s, under the stage name Princess Farhana, she has appeared internationally as a professional belly dance and burlesque performer and teacher, touring in Egypt, Turkey, China, Australia, and constantly across Europe, the United Kingdom and North America. She's danced and acted in numerous motion pictures, in music videos and on television shows and has been featured in many documentaries on belly dance and burlesque, performing and as an interview subject. In 2009, she was the star of Steve Balderson's feature-length documentary UNDERBELLY: A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF PRINCESS FARHANA, released worldwide in theaters as well as on DVD. A practicing witch, her work as a psychic, intuitive Tarot reader and energy healer has been life-long; she currently shares her gifts with clients worldwide. From the age of sixteen onwards, Pleasant has been a journalist and cultural commentator with literally thousands of articles published nationally and internationally on everything from rock ‘n' roll to the paranormal, from magic to homeless teenagers. Her memoirs, short stories and poetry have been widely anthologized and many works were recorded on her spoken word CD Ruined. In March 2020, she launched the popular podcast THE DEVIL'S MUSIC, which explores the intersection of rock'n'roll and the occult. It is available across all podcasting platforms. Pleasant is the author and/or editor of eight books, including THE BELLY DANCE HANDBOOK and the memoir SHOWGIRL CONFIDENTIAL: MY LIFE ONSTAGE, BACKSTAGE AND ON THE ROAD.Her latest book ROCK 'N' ROLL WITCH: A MEMOIR OF SEX MAGICK, DRUGS AND ROCK 'N' ROLL, is a memoir of her astonishing life, where music and the unexplained have been constants for decades. Her supernatural experiences unfold to a soundtrack of old school punk, 50's rockabilly, vintage blues, classic rock and girl groups. Stranger than fiction, her true stories of spirit encounters, synchronicity and her own psychic abilities are populated with the friends who also experienced them, including The Go-Go's, The Cramps, The Germs, The Gun Club, The Blasters and many more. Her writing is riveting, loaded with humor and extraordinary details that will make readers question their own reality.She authored her own chapters in John Doe and Tom Desavia's UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF LA PUNK and MORE FUN IN THE NEW WORLD: THE UNMAKING AND LEGACY OF LA PUNK. She currently hosts BELL, BOOK & CANDLE - an occult burlesque show at El Cid in Los Angeles that is held every third Wednesday of every month. Pleasant lives in Hollywood, California, with four spoiled rescue cats.Also on Episode 88, Dfernando and Wendi celebrate his new status as a new Californian and their weekend attending the play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST (at Los Angeles' Casita Del Campo) written by past guest Byron Lane and starring (another past guest) Tom Lenk. And Wendi mentions she spoke on Lux ATL's MAKE IT HAPPEN VIRTUAL RETREAT. Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their TEAM GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website. Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Pleasant Gehman, her Twitter, and her Facebook page. Remember to subscribe to GENERATION RIPEAnd rate & leave us a review by clicking HERE!Visit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
In today's episode from the archives, Bianca chats with award winning author, playwright, screenwriter and journalist, Byron Lane — author of the acclaimed A Star is Bored (which was inspired in part by Byron's time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher) — about finding your process as a debut author; getting help when you need it; learning your craft; and mining tough times in your life for fictional gold.
Dennis is joined via Zoom by the cast of the hit play Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist for a few rousing rounds of You Don't Know My Life! The lineup includes Tom Lenk, Jayne Entwistle, Mark Jude Sullivan and Byron Lane who is also the playwright. Inspired by the play's storyline of Tilda Swinton moving in with a gay guy in Weho, Dennis poses these questions: Describe a memorable encounter you've had with a celebrity and Roommate story. Go. The answers involve everything from animal hoarding to tampon thievery to losing your virginity to a sexy weatherman to observing Chris Pine's "look ma, no hands" urinal technique and being simultaneously grossed out and turned on. www.tildaplay.com
Episode 85 and Wendi and Dfernando do some catching up. Wendi shares she had COVID (get your boosters, kids!), revisiting the original Australian comedy series KATH & KIM, and thinking about some new segments to add to the podcast: First one is: GORGEOUS LIVING - ways that you can live gorgeously.Second one is: QUEEN ENERGY - when you stand in your power, ladies.And Wendi and Dfernando discuss her new haircut she did herself, thanks to Jayne Matthews (@jayne_edosalon). Wendi used the Bangs & Layers Bundle to create her new haircut/hairstyle. Visit Jayne Matthews' website for full details and DIY Classes, etc. Also, there's some updates on past guests: Hayley Orrantia's appearance on FOX TV's THE MASK SINGER and the star-studded production of the Cyndi Lauper Broadway musical KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl; and a limited engagement of A STAR IS BORED author Byron Lane's acclaimed play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIG'S LIST, starring Tom Lenk as Tilda Swinton. On THE RIPE REPORT, Dfernando shares 2 of his favorite NYC-based RIPES: CRIOLLAS Baked Empanadas, authentic Argentinean empanadas available at the Turnstyle Underground Market (located underground at the 59th Street/Columbus Circle subway station!), and the old elevated rail line park THE HIGH LINE. Wendi shares a new discovery: the Showtime TV series I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, created and starring former SNL cast member Vanessa Bayer, Molly Shannon, Jenifer Lewis and Matt Rogers, and which takes place in the world of a major home shopping network. Also, take a listen to Matt Rogers' and SNL's Bowen Yang's podcast LAS CULTURISTAS. Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their Team GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website. Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPERemember to subscribe to GENERATION RIPEAnd rate & leave us a review by clicking HERE!Visit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
Byron Lane is an author, playwright, screenwriter, and testicular cancer survivor diagnosed in 2015 and 2020. His award-winning web series LAST WILL & TESTICLE, released in 2016, provides a humorous and introspective look at Byron's testicular cancer experience. Lane shares his perspective as a cancer survivor and advocate in this podcast. In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he learned cancer had returned, a diagnosis received two months before the release of his debut novel, A STAR IS BORED, described by the New York Times as “wildly funny.” The book is about an uptight celebrity assistant struggling to manage his eccentric movie star boss, inspired in part by Lane's time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher. With the upcoming book release, Lane says he had something to look forward to during his days of chemo and treatment.Lane is a two-time regional Emmy Award winner from his time as a television news journalist. As a playwright and scriptwriter, he authored the acclaimed play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST and the feature film HERPES BOY starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer. Lane lives with his husband, bestselling author Steven Rowley, in Palm Springs.Support the show
This week, Byron Lane chats with Sunshine Steven Host, Steven Rice, about his book, A Star is Bored. A story full of gayness, humor, and relatableness. Along with the usual meditation. Byron's Website Byron's Instagram Byron's Twitter Follow Me: Steven's Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Murder Mondays Also, a link to help donate and support Black Lives Matter
Author Byron Lane guests on The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his novel, "A Star Is Bored" and working as Carrie Fisher' s personal assistant on Friday, March 18th, 2022 at 8:00 PM EST! Buy a copy of "A Star Is Bored" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Bored-Novel-Byron-Lane/dp/1250266491 Byron's website: www.byronlane.com Byron's Social Media pages: www.facebook.com/byronlane www.instagram.com/byronlanedotcom www.twitter.com/byronlane Follow me on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com
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Today's a watershed day on Lunch Therapy: we have our first couple! Byron Lane and Steven Rowley are both published authors; Byron's the author of A Star is Bored (now in paperback) all about his time working as Carrie Fisher's assistant. (It's a great read... I just finished it.) And Steven Rowley is the author of three widely-acclaimed novels: Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, and his newest, now in bookstores, The Guncle. In today's session, we talk about being on separate food journeys as a couple, who does the dishes, moving to Palm Springs, Byron's travels with Carrie Fisher, and hiding food around the house. We also talk about Byron's recent bout with cancer, how that changed his diet, getting married during quarantine, avoiding lectins, what are lectins?, and what they'd serve each other for their dream meals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Author Julia Claiborne Johnson, the bestselling author of Better Luck Next Time, and our guest on Top Shelf E56, says this about A STAR IS BORED by Byron Lane: “I didn't go into this expecting a love story, but the one here between a Hollywood assistant and his famous, hilarious and deeply lonely boss came … Continue reading Episode 66: Interview with Byron Lane →
Byron Lane is an author and an amazing creative force! He was Carrie Fisher's assistant for a time, a dream job, which was inspo for his book A Star is Bored. We also talked about another of his careers in local TV news, I could relate. There was so much! BYRON'S WEBSITE www.byronlane.comBYRON'S INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/byronlanedotcom
Episode 57 and Wendi and Dfernando have their second Clip Show episode. On Episode 50, Dfernando did a Clip Show featuring 4 past female guests so for Episode 57, Wendi and Dfernando decided it would be great to highlight past males guests and some of their stories heard on past episodes. Though most of our guests primarily work in the entertainment world, everyone's journey has been unique and different as you'll hear:THE MEN & THEIR STORIES: Episode 15: Cedric YarbroughEpisode 21: Byron LaneEpisode 22: Kevin SteaEpisode 31: Harvey GuillenAlso on Episode 57, Wendi and Dfernando chat about the new addition to the Covey family: Butters and his contributions to the household, and Mindy Sterling's birthday party featuring many of Wendi's The Groundlings mentors. Also, Wendi announces her July 21, 2021 guest spot on Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon's SiriusXM radio show WHOOOSH!. On the RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's the new HBO MAX high definition remastering of all the episodes of the original 1998-2004 run of the now-classic HBO series SEX AND THE CITY, trending TikTok dances, the fabulous Jennifer Coolidge and Wendi's horrible time management. Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their Team GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website. Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPERemember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
Byron Lane was Carrie Fisher's personal assistant for many years. He got closer to her and experienced her intimate day to day life, like no other. He sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share his journey, that of which is all detailed in his newly released book, A Star is Bored. His first encounter with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, he described her in real life, just as she was on screen, not an actor, but a movie star. Byron has written screenplays and musicals for stage, but he says by far that writing a book is the toughest and most demanding. He describes his process to writing and helps others understand the different approaches and techniques for those also interested in telling their own stories. It can be a daunting task, like Stephen King once said, "it's like crossing the Atlantic ocean in a bathtub". He finishes with the unexpected passing of Princess Leia, it's impact on him, it's impact on generations, and it's impact on the world. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna
BYRON LANE! Byron (@byronlane) and I talk all about his book "A Star is Bored," what he's learned about writing, his love for Carrie Fisher, AND SO MUCH MORE!
The force was with Byron Lane, former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, when he wrote and published his debut novel, A Star is Bored, about a personal assistant to an eccentric movie star. While he drew on personal experience, the novel is fully fictionalized and hilarious. Byron openly shares his struggles and wins as he traveled down the road to becoming a novelist.In this episode, we discussed:Why Byron chose to Write A Star is Bored as a novel rather than a memoirWhat he's done to learn to write fiction and novelsWorking with freelance editors on early drafts to learn to tighten up the story and focus on what's importantThe plot structure Byron relies on to get going and out of “stuckness”The importance of a characters internal journey for a successful storyHow to get feedback from readers rather without reading reviewsMeet Byron LaneByron Lane is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. His debut novel is called A STAR IS BORED, hailed by the New York Times as “wildly funny,” about an uptight celebrity assistant struggling to manage his eccentric movie star boss, inspired in part by Lane's time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher. He is a two-time regional Emmy Award winner from his time as a television journalist. Lane also wrote the acclaimed play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST, the award winning web series LAST WILL & TESTICLE, and the feature film HERPES BOY starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer.Connect with ByronByron on InstagramByron's WebsiteLike the Podcast?Are you a subscriber? If not, I invite you to subscribe, so you'll get notified every time a new episode goes up.Click here to subscribe on iTunes.Click here to subscribe on Stitcher.And, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, I'd be super grateful if you left me a review. Those help other creative souls find this show, and they're fun to read. To leave a review, open up the podcast in your podcast player, and scroll down to the bottom where it gives you the option to review the show.Stay Connected with AmyJoin the bi-monthly cowriting/creating sessions, you can subscribe to the newsletter to get ideas, tips, and inspiration to get started creating and acting on those creative callings.Connect on Facebook.Connect on Instagram.
Here nick names for him were "Byronius" and "Cockring", as he became the personal assistant to one of the biggest Hollywood celebrities in the history of the world. Byron Lane sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share and reveal never before heard stories from inside the life of Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher. He was just a simple southern boy chasing big dreams, and stumbled upon the biggest most life changing experience anyone could ever imagine. After working nights as a news correspondent in Las Vegas, chasing stories from police scanners. After beating testicular cancer twice, he just released his book, "A Star is Bored", telling the entire behind the scenes story of his daily life with this legend. Fame and wealth don't always bring happiness, but he experienced a rollercoaster of a ride with one of the most eccentric and flamboyant personalities ever to grace the big screen. May the force be with you.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna
On this week's On the Rocks with Alexander, it's our Pride month finale as we chat LGBTQ in literature with best-selling author Steven Rowley & Emmy winning journalist and author Byron Lane as we chat breaking into the business, handling grief, surviving cancer, Carrie Fisher, and husband pet peeves...with host Alexander Rodriguez From Straw Hut Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's On the Rocks with Alexander, it's our Pride month finale as we chat LGBTQ in literature with best-selling author Steven Rowley & Emmy winning journalist and author Byron Lane as we chat breaking into the business, handling grief, surviving cancer, Carrie Fisher, and husband pet peeves...with host Alexander Rodriguez From Straw Hut Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 401st episode of the Reading & Writing podcast features an interview with Byron Lane ( https://www.byronlane.com/ ) , author of the novel A STAR IS BORED ( https://amzn.to/3nM3MNU ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Author and host, Bianca Marais, chats with award winning author, playwright, screenwriter and journalist, Byron Lane — author of the acclaimed A Star is Bored (which was inspired in part by Byron's time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher) — about finding your process as a debut author; getting help when you need it; learning your craft; and mining tough times in your life for fictional gold.
Author, screenwriter, and playwright Byron Lane joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut novel A Star Is Bored. He chats about his time as Carrie Fisher's assistant, his web series "Last Will and Testicle," and his ongoing giddy adventures with Steven Rowley. Caitlin Malcuit also recommends listening and subscribing to the Rebel Steps podcast. To learn more about Byron Lane, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. A Star Is Bored was featured in August's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.
Wendi and Dfernando's twenty-third episode and their guest interview is SAG Award winning actor, playwright and comedian Tom Lenk. On television, Tom Lenk played Andrew Wells/Cyrus on the long-running series BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, Collin on EASTSIDERS and Hudson Rafferty on WITCHES OF EAST END. Other notable work on television includes Amazon's Emmy Award winning TRANSPARENT, HBO's ROOM 104, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, NCIS: New Orleans, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, BONES, EPISODES, and WORKIN’ MOMS to name a few. He made his feature film debut in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 classic BOOGIE NIGHTS and has appeared in numerous films including the Academy Award winning ARGO, TRANSFORMERS, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, DATE MOVIE and will be seen in 2021 in the highly anticipated comedy BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR. On stage, Tom has appeared on Broadway in the rock musical ROCK OF AGES, and regionally in Stephen Brackett's award winning one-man play BUYER & CELLAR. Most recently, he was seen internationally in Byron Lane's TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST (L.A., NYC, SF, London, Edinburgh Fringe). As a comedian he has performed his solo comedy shows around the globe with sold out stops at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Soho Theatre (London), Comedy Central Stage (L.A.), and Birdland Jazz Club NYC. Tom's ingenious and hilarious "Lenk Lewk for Less" Instagram photos & videos have hundred's of millions of views, are praised by countless celebrities, stylists and designers - the world over, basically - and even earned him a profile piece in the coveted New York Times Styles section. His Instagram brand collaborations include work with E! Entertainment Television, Hulu, FOX TV and Acne Studios. And also on Episode 23, Wendi and Dfernando discuss Wendi beginning the filming of Season 8 of THE GOLDBERGS, the upcoming 25th Episode celebration of GENERATION RIPE, plus on the RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's the hilariously inappropriate Instagram account @kidsgettinghurt, the end of @minettajoe's popular TikTok account, and the Netflix series LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM. Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Tom Lenk and his podcast Tommy Lenk's TRASHCASTRemember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
Byron Lane is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. His debut novel is called A STAR IS BORED, about a celebrity assistant struggling to manage his eccentric and hilarious movie star boss, inspired in part by Lane’s time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher. Coming July 28, 2020 from Holt. Lane also wrote and co-stars in the play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST, a comedy hit having sold out runs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Edinburgh Fringe (twice). Broadway World hails, "Hysterical... Lane has written a brilliant tour de force." The show has been praised by reviewers and celebrities alike including The Guardian, British Theatre, Graham Norton, Joss Whedon, and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Lane wrote and co-stars in LAST WILL & TESTICLE, an award-winning web series about his testicular cancer diagnosis which screened at festivals around the world, was called "fearless" by Cosmopolitan Magazine, and features Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness. Lane wrote and co-stars in a feature film called HERPES BOY, starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, which won Best Comedy at Comic Con, among other honors. Lane is a regional Emmy Award winner from his time as a TV News journalist. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in the Los Angeles area with his boyfriend, best-selling author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dog, Tilda.
Byron Lane revisits us in the News Director's Office to talk about his debut novel, "A Star is Bored." The poignant and heartfelt book follows the story of a celebrity personal assistant, and is influenced by Byron's own experiences as the personal assistant for the late Carrie Fisher. Byron shares why he decided to write a novel, and why he wrote in an imaginative style. Byron also opens up about his relationship with Carrie Fisher, his recent engagement, and more.
Byron Lane is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. His debut novel is called A STAR IS BORED, about a celebrity assistant struggling to manage his eccentric and hilarious movie star boss, inspired in part by Lane’s time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher. Coming July 28, 2020 from Holt. Lane also wrote and co-stars in the play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST, a comedy hit having sold out runs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Edinburgh Fringe (twice). Broadway World hails, "Hysterical... Lane has written a brilliant tour de force." The show has been praised by reviewers and celebrities alike including The Guardian, British Theatre, Graham Norton, Joss Whedon, and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Lane wrote and co-stars in LAST WILL & TESTICLE, an award-winning web series about his testicular cancer diagnosis which screened at festivals around the world, was called "fearless" by Cosmopolitan Magazine, and features Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness. Lane wrote and co-stars in a feature film called HERPES BOY, starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, which won Best Comedy at Comic Con, among other honors. Lane is a regional Emmy Award winner from his time as a TV News journalist. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in the Los Angeles area with his boyfriend, best-selling author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dog, Tilda.
Byron Lane’s memories of “Leia” make for fabulous Hollywood fiction; Baldwin and Buttigieg star in the queerest-ever Democratic Convention; Trump’s anti-trans healthcare rule is blocked by a federal court, trans student athletes block Idaho bias, gay dads fight the U.S. State Department for their baby’s citizenship, government torturers charged in “Uganda 20” case, balloons float a rainbow over the Kremlin, and more global LGBTQ news!
He's here! Byron Lane, the author of Homophilia's Summer Book Club selection: A Star Is Bored, is here! The guys get into it all including good chemo attitudes, The Umbrella Academy, the Moulin Rouge and The Bodyguard soundtrack, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead, Big Business, releasing a book during a pandemic, being Carrie Fisher's assistant, how A Star Is Bored came to be, spending quarantine in Palm Springs, Bryon's play Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist, how Bryon proposed to his boyfriend, writing inspiration from Chuck Palahniuk, He-man, getting diagnosed with cancer, growing up in Louisianna, recording morning announcements in High School, and maintaining a friendship with Carrie Fisher. PLUS, A reading from A Star is Bored! BE PART OF THE NEW “MEET-CUTE" SEGMENT!Tap out a story or send a short audio recording recounting how you met your partner and we’ll read/play it on the show! Email: Homophiliapod@gmail.com Rate, review and subscribe to the show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/bs/podcast/homophilia/id1267538496 Buy Byron's book here: https://www.byronlane.com/bio
Giggles Book Club is at it again with ANOTHER smash! Today, Giggles and Lance talk to Byron Lane who is the amazingly talented author behind “A Star is Bored” - the bonus? He was also a personal assistant to the one and only, Carrie Fisher!Lance and Giggles unpack the book with Byron and talk about some great (and not so great) experiences as a personal assistant. If you're interested in being a celebrity personal assistant, this could be the episode to listen to. Looks like today's show also doubled as a therapy session! SPONSORS who we love and love us:HELLOTUSHY.COM/POPATHLETICGREENS.COM/POPFITBOD.ME/POP
This week, Tim and Greg welcome BACK the celebrated playwright, actor and first two-time guest Byron Lane. Mr. Lane talks about his debut novel, A Star Is Bored (out now), what it was like to be a long-time assistant for the late Carrie Fisher, dealing with cancer at the same time he deals with unprecedented career success, and the incredibly cute way he proposed to his boyfriend. You can support Moron That Later on Patreon. Follow Tim on all social platforms @thetimmckernan. You can read Greg's latest article on Bright Lights Film Journal, or follow him @gregnussen.
Wendi and Dfernando's twenty-first episode and their guest interview is Emmy Award winning author, playwright and screenwriter Byron Lane. His debut novel is called A STAR IS BORED, about a celebrity assistant struggling to manage his eccentric and hilarious movie star boss, inspired in part by Lane’s time as assistant to beloved actress, author and screenwriter, Carrie Fisher. The novel has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, and People Magazine which hails: "Funny, dishy, deeply affectionate... the force is with him." Lane also wrote and co-stars in the play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST, a comedy hit having sold out runs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It's been critically praised by The Guardian, British Theatre, and Broadway World which says, "Hysterical... Lane has written a brilliant tour de force." Lane wrote and co-stars in LAST WILL & TESTICLE, an award-winning web series about his first testicular cancer diagnosis which screened at festivals around the world, was called "fearless" by Cosmopolitan Magazine, and named "New York Television Festival Pilots to Put on Your Radar" by NBC Out. He wrote and co-stars in a feature film called HERPES BOY, starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, which won Best Comedy at Comic Con and an Audience Award from Austin Film Festival. And he wrote and produced a trailer for a series called GAY DIVORCE which was a finalist in Project Greenlight's See Yourself contest. Lane is a regional Emmy Award winner from his time as a TV News journalist. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in Los Angeles with his boyfriend, best-selling author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dog, Tilda.And also on Episode 21, Wendi and Dfernando's RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT bring up the 2018 documentary DURAN DURAN: THERE'S SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW, Kevin Stea and the 2016 documentary STRIKE A POSE, which follows up on the dancers of Madonna's legendary 1990 BLONDE AMBITION WORLD TOUR and featured in her groundbreaking 1991 documentary MADONNA: TRUTH OR DARE. Then there's broken flip-flops, Diet Coke and THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS. Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Byron Lane, his Twitter, and his Facebook page. Click here to purchase Byron Lane's novel A STAR IS BOREDRemember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com
Las Vegas is open, even though portions remain closed, like shows and some restaurants. But, there's still plenty to do! Las Vegas has a lot of options for outdoor activities. Sean and Dayna talk to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's Vice President of Marketing, Fletch Brunelle, about what you can do if you visit. They also discuss the #VegasSmart campaign and get updates on many major projects happening in Las Vegas. Some of the projects include Resorts World, the brand new addition to the convention center, and the Elon Musk loop. There's a lot coming to Las Vegas in 2021 and there are a lot of deals right now too! Sean and Dayna also discuss the Garth Brooks show that was supposed to be the first at the new Allegiant Stadium in August. He rescheduled to February. Find out what Brooks has to say about it. Sean and Dayna's tips include nighttime kayaking trips and a new summer book release by a former Las Vegas reporter.
Former Rock Hill Mayor Doug Echols joins us to discuss the life of the late Rep. John Lewis of Georgia; Author Miriam Feldman on her new book "He Came In With It", a true story of her struggle with her son's mental illness; Summer reads with New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena and her new book, "The End of Her"; Carrie Fisher's former personal assistant Byron Lane on his new novel. "A Star is Bored", inspired by his years working for Carrie Fisher.
Former Rock Hill Mayor Doug Echols joins us to discuss the life of the late Rep. John Lewis of Georgia; Author Miriam Feldman on her new book "He Came In With It", a true story of her struggle with her son's mental illness; Summer reads with New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena and her new book, "The End of Her"; Carrie Fisher's former personal assistant Byron Lane on his new novel. "A Star is Bored", inspired by his years working for Carrie Fisher.
Former Rock Hill Mayor Doug Echols joins us to discuss the life of the late Rep. John Lewis of Georgia; Author Miriam Feldman on her new book "He Came In With It", a true story of her struggle with her son's mental illness; Summer reads with New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena and her new book, "The End of Her"; Carrie Fisher's former personal assistant Byron Lane on his new novel. "A Star is Bored", inspired by his years working for Carrie Fisher.
Josh talks about TikTok witches and Mucho Mucho Amor the documentary about Astrologer Walter Mercado before diving Into It with his guest, writer Byron Lane. Joshua and Byron discuss surviving cancer In Palm Springs, the legacy of Carrie Fischer, the Alien Agenda, the ghost of Paul Lynde, Byron's chart and being a Cancer, a quickie tarot reading, gay stan culture and Tilda Swinton, and finally the question of fate.
Dennis connects over Zoom with author Byron Lane to talk all about his delicious new novel A Star Is Bored, which is inspired by his 3-year stint as personal assistant to actress-author-intergalactic princess Carrie Fisher. He talks about deciding to write the book in the wake of Fisher's passing, what he thinks Carrie would think of the book and recalls how working with Carrie changed his feelings about life and himself. He also gives us and inside look at the lingo and protocols of the celebrity assistant world, from the all-important Assistant Bible, to fraternizing with other assistants, to how crucial it is to simply "be there" for their boss. Byron recalls the trips he took with Carrie that also appear in the novel, from seeing the Northern Lights in Canada to eating exotic sushi in Japan. Dennis shares his own memories of Carrie, from interviewing her in the 90's, to buying her laxatives to going to one of her famous star-studded birthday blowouts. Bryon talks about using the acknowledgements section of his book to pop the question to his boyfriend, author Steven Rowley (Lily and the Octopus), and also discusses how the pair differ in their process as writers. He also talks about the hilarious play he wrote and starred in called Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craig's List, taking the show to the Edinburgh Festival twice and encountering a relative of the real Tilda Swinton. Other topics include: Byron's dark days in TV news, the Siri-ousness of it all, tending to Carrie's dog Gary, and who he would be if he were a character on Downton Abbey. https://www.byronlane.com/
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July 27th - Rich Rubino, Byron Lane, Cliff Simon
Byron Lane is a man of many titles. An Emmy award winning journalist, he served as Carrie Fisher's personal assistant, wrote and co-stars in Tilda Swinton Answers A Craigslist Ad, and is currently enjoying the debut of his first novel, A Star Is Bored - A Devil Wears Prada meets Postcards from the Edge. We chat Carrie Fisher, coming out, dating in Hollywood, and getting through chemo...again.
Actor/Writer Byron Lane joins the Trashcast to talk all things Tilda Swinton, the seedy underbelly of working as a live news correspondent, expensive instagram filters, why you should never go to a sitcom taping and the origins of "trash it or stash it!" And what will be the trash? Screaming monkey toy or Whitney Houston candle? FIND OUT! And Bonus late addition at the end of the episode, live via Skype, Byron talks about his new book "A Star is Bored!" Listen and find out what real life celeb inspired this BEWK! Support your local bookstore by preordering here: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250266491
Tom and Christmas movie heartthrob Nick Hounslow discuss having personalities despite being hot, while "Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist" writer Byron Lane has a Trashcast intro segment forced upon him and must decide if "The Morning Show" is a Trash or Stash!
Byron Lane is a former news writer and producer, and currently stars in the critically-acclaimed play he wrote titled Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist. Byron also wrote, produced, directed, and stars in the award-winning web series Last Will and Testicle, which was inspired by his own experience with testicular cancer. He also wrote and produced the feature film comedy Herpes Boy, which he also stars in alongside Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer. Byron shares how he went from a news writer, to writing creatively. He talks about his inspiration for his play about Tilda Swinton, and opens up about his time working as the assistant for the late Carrie Fisher. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.
A well-told joke doesn't just have the effect of making an audience laugh -- it can also provide armor for the person telling it. My guest this week is actor and comedian Byron Lane, whose projects include the webseries Last Will and Testicle, and the stage show Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist. Through his work, he went from the kid who always wanted someone to protect him to a man who could protect himself through laughter.We'll have that conversation in a minute -- but first, I want to let you know that I've just launched a new podcast along with some fantastically funny drag queens. It's called Queens of Adventure, and it's based on our live shows where drag queens play a real Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Queens of Adventure brings together larger-than-life drag shows and epic fantasy adventures, with the queens rolling the dice every other week to combat killer wigs, tame burly bears, investigate shady seamen, and misty step their way into your heart. Season One just launched -- head over to QueensOfAdventure.com to subscribe.And if you're in Seattle, mark your calendars for June 21! We're doing our next live Dungeons & Drag Queens show at Kremwerk just in time for Pride. Tickets are now on sale at QueensOfAdventure.com.Huge thanks to everyone who makes The Sewers of Paris possible with a pledge of a dollar or more a month on Patreon. If you're enjoying the show, click "Support the Show on Patreon." Or you can support The Sewers of Paris for free by leaving a review on your podcast platform of choice -- that really helps people find the show.
Dennis visits the charming L.A. home of Byron Lane, creator of the webseries "Last Will and Testicle," which was inspired by his own experiences with testicular cancer. Byron talks about making the webseries as the drama was playing out in his own life, getting funds from Kickstarter, asking actor and past podcast guest Drew Droege to play his cancerous lump and the fact that his implant actually has a serial number. He also talks about working as a news reporter in Las Vegas before and covering crime scenes in the dead of night while living the reality of "If it bleeds, it leads." Other topics include: his desire to perform an autopsy, his stint as Carrie Fisher's personal assistant, his previous feature "Herpes Boy," and being named Altar Boy of the Year...twice! www.lastwillandtesticle.com
Still struggling to take a negative and turn it into a positive? Check out our hilarious episode with Byron Lane where we talk about herpes, testicles, extreme masturbation, and how to see the comical side of life's challenging situations. Byron Lane is an actor, writer, and comedian who wrote, produced, and starred in Herpes Boy, a web series that was turned into a feature film starring Byron and Octavia Spencer. The film won the award for Best Comedy at Comic Con and the Audience Award from Austin Film Festival. Recently, Byron has been working on a new web series, "Last Will and Testicle," which was sparked out of his diagnosis with testicular cancer. Next up, Byron is working on writing a play and taking Last Will and Testicle to new heights. Join the conversation at www.WebSeriesMD.com
This week, Tim and Greg speak with Byron Lane, celebrated screenwriter, producer, actor and former news anchor.Mr. Lane speaks about growing up in New Orleans, how he went from a Jesuit upbringing to a liberal adulthood and his transition from working in news to creating his film Herpes Boy and web series Last Will and Testicle.Find Mr. Lane at www.byronlane.com. Find him on Twitter @byronlane. Find us @moronpodcast. Find Greg @GNussen. Find Tim @thetimmckernan. Email us at moronthatlaterpod@gmail.comRate. Review. Subscribe. Share.
In today's episode, Byron Lane joins Bianca, Carly, and CeCe to critique Books with Hooks submissions while also talking about Big Gay Wedding. During the episode, they discuss a character's why's; being too on the nose/predictable with plot points; the use of a foreign language; the element of surprise; weaving humour into the story; prologues that have got to go; moving between different POVs (i.e., third-person close and omniscient); choosing the biggest sucker punch POV for each scene; literary devices; jolting the main character into action; writing competitive pages; heightening conflict; and challenges between first and second books.Find us on our socials:Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.comMore information about Byron can be found at www.byronlane.com/ He's on Instagram @byronlanedotcom, Twitter @byronlane, Facebook @byronlane, and TikTok @byronlanedotcom.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code tsnotyaw50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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