Jay Bell

Getting Lucky at the Lambda Literary Awards

June 9, 2012 17 Jay Bell

“What can you tell us about the Lambda Literary Awards that most people don’t know?” Blinded by camera lights, sweat trickling down my face, I considered the question. This was my first time at the awards. Why would I have…

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Hop Against Homophobia: Turning Hate into Love

May 17, 2012 41 Jay Bell

Once upon a time, I was very nearly beaten up and potentially shot, simply because of who I am. This story isn’t just about the horrors of homophobia, but also the difference a single person can make—how one brave soul…

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Putting the “Adult” back into YA

April 27, 2012 28 Jay Bell

Young adult! Many of us positively associate this genre with nostalgic tales of teenage angst, glittery vampires, and boy wizards. But hearing “young adult” can also send heads shaking. “Oh no! No thanks. Not for me!” I don’t understand what…

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Judas Kiss (movie)

February 6, 2012 8 Jay Bell

Title: Judas Kiss Director: J.T. Tepnapa Starring: Richard Harmon, Charlie David, Sean Paul Lockhart, Timo Descamps Producers: Blue Seraph Productions, Border2Border Entertainment Amazon Buy/Watch Link Genre: Drama/Sci-fi Country of Origin/Language: USA/English Rating: Unrated Released: 2011 Length: 94 minutes Rating: 5 stars out of 5 A guest…