BGSQD
BGSQD
Celebrating the publication of two legendary reissues of gay fiction, Joe Westmoreland’s Tramps Like Us (MCD Books) and George Whitmore’s Nebraska (The Song Cave), Joe will be reading from his novel, and Tom Cole will be hosting the event and reading from Nebraska.
To reserve a copy of Tramps Like Us (MCD, June 3, 2025, paperback, $19) and/or Nebraska (Song Cave, September 30, 2025, paperback, $18.95) please write to us at contact@bgsqd.com with “please reserve Tramps Like Us and/or Nebraska for January 11 event” in the subject line.
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You can also purchase Tramps Like Us and Nebraska (click on links below) on our online shop at bookshop.com/shop/bgsqd:
This event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC, 10011.
Registration is not required. Seating is first come, first served.
Also live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel:
The Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books.
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George Whitmore (1945 – 1989) was the author of two novels, The Confessions of Danny Slocum and Nebraska. He was also a playwright, a poet, and wrote a non-fiction account about homosexuality and AIDS, Someone Was Here: Profiles in the AIDS Epidemic.
Joe Westmoreland is the author of the novel Tramps Like Us, originally published in 2001. His writing has appeared in several anthologies, zines, and catalogues for art exhibitions. He lives with his partner, the artist Charles Atlas, in New York City.
Tom Cole is an artist and writer living in NYC. His debut book, Chimes: A Monologue is forthcoming in 2026 from The Song Cave.