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SUMMARY:Conversation with Mark Salzwedel\, gay novelist (in person & live-streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with Mark Salzwedel\, gay novelist \nMark Salzwedel is a gay Brooklynite with 8 published short stories\, and two published novels\, including the sci-fi thriller THE LEVER and the epic magical realism novel THE MIRACULOUS LIFE OF RUPERT ROCKET. In conversation with Paul Hagen\, a gay journalist\, you will hear how the publishing process works\, how ideas turn into science fiction and fantasy stories\, and some other tips on writing. There will also be brief readings from his novels and one of his short stories. \nCopies of the books will be available for purchase and signing. We encourage you to reserve a copy of either/both books in order to ensure we have sufficient copies. \nTo reserve a copy of The Miraculous Life of Rupert Rocket (Queer Space\, 2024\, paperback\, $22.95) and/or The Lever (Queer Space\, 2022\, paperback $19.95)\, please write to us at contact@bgsqd.com with “please reserve book for June 5 event” in the subject line and let us know which book(s) you’d like us to reserve in the body of the email. \nThank you for supporting the Bureau by purchasing books from us! \n  \nThis 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. \n\n\nRegistration is not required. Seating is first come\, first served. \n\nAlso live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel: \nyoutube.com/@bgsqd \n  \nThe Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without a donation. \n\nWe will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event\, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @BGSQD \n\n  \nMark Salzwedel is an author\, poet\, screenwriter\, singer\, actor\, director\, editor\, and composer living in Brooklyn\, NY. One poem won the Comet Prize in September. One short story was included in an anthology in March. Forthcoming works include a gay time travel novel\, TIME BUMP\, a sci-fi short story collection\, MRS. BABBAGE’S HOME FOR WAYWARD ROBOTS; a gay thriller\, HONOR THE CREST; another LGBT magical realism novel\, MISSING THINGS\, and a feature-length bilingual gay rom-com script\, DOCE CRUCES.
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LOCATION:Bureau of General Services–Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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