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Josh Aterovis

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About Me


Hi, I'm the author of a series of mysteries featuring Killian Kendall, a gay teen sleuth. My first book Bleeding Hearts introduced Killian and won several awards, including the 2002 Whodunit Award from the StoneWall Society. I won the Whodunit Award again the following year for the sequel Reap the Whirlwind. In addition to novels, I also write for AfterElton.com doing articles, celebrity interviews, and reviews.
Check out my books...
Bleeding Hearts
This is an astounding and award winning piece of gay literature. The reader is taken on a roller-coaster ride of romance, murder-mystery, thriller, comedy as well as a dose of fantasy. If you like your characters real with plenty of thrilling action and edge-of-the-seat drama, then this story is for you.
Rainbow Reviews
Josh Aterovis has written a gripping and topical story about one boy's struggle to find love, acceptance, and chosen family in the face of intolerance. Killian is a real winner - I haven't met a character as kind-hearted and fully presented since Billy Sive. This young man's story, told from his point-of-view, is well-executed and is so compelling that I read it all in one sitting.
Midwest Book Reviews
Read an Excerpt from Bleeding Hearts
Reap the Whirlwind
Thriller, suspense, murder and romance. From moments of comedic delight to times of absolute tragedy. Josh Aterovis has his reader experience it all.
Rainbow Reviews
Aterovis has produced another singularly strong portrayal of the particular difficulties facing gay people in their efforts to blend into society and, yes, even into their own families. Will Keegan’s story is told with dignity and respect; Reap the Whirlwind warrants the special notice it has received.
Just About Write Magazine
Read an Excerpt from Reap the Whirlwind.
You can pick them up at your local bookstore (always shop independent if possible!), online, or get autographed copies directly from me at www.joshaterovis.com

My Interests

Writing, books, music, cooking

I'd like to meet:

Other writers, readers, artists, musicians, and anyone interesting!

Music:

Patty Griffin is my all-time favorite musical artist. I also love (in alphabetical order) Adele, Sara Bareilles, Shirley Bassey, Jay Brannan, Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Shawn Colvin, Death Cab for Cutie, The Dixie Chicks, Duffy, The Duhks, Fantasia, Feist, A Fine Fenzy, Vivian Green, Sarah Harmer, Missy Higgins, Leela James, Cyndi Lauper, Annie Lennox, Madonna, Charlotte Martin, Ingrid Michaelson, Mika, Rhett Miller, Nickel Creek, Grace Potter, Tristan Prettyman, Joshua Radin, Kim Richey, Rilo Kiley, Josh Rouse, Nina Simone, Scissor Sisters, Regina Spektor, and many more.

Movies:

Beautiful Thing, As Good As It Gets, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Bad Education, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Crash, Loggerheads, Finding Nemo, Shrek, The Incredibles, Shelter, The Bubble

Television:

Pushing Daisies, Doctor Who, Ugly Betty, Dirty Sexy Money, Chuck, So You Think You Can Dance, Project Runway, Futurama, Good Eats, Survivor, America's Next Top Model, Make Me A Supermodel. I also watch a lot of HGTV and Food Network (it's how I fall asleep at night).

Books:

See my friends list for some of my favorite authors.Not all of my favorite authors can be found on MySpace, however, so in addition to my friends list, I also enjoy Lynn Flewelling, Mercedes Lackey, Douglas Adams, Marcia Muller, Tolkien, and many more.

My Blog

Book Readings and Signings!

Hey guys! Guess what? I'm going on tour! Well... sort of. Do two appearances make a tour? No? Well, how about if I'm still working on lining up some more? Can I call it a mini-tour at least? I'm calli...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Tue, 06 May 2008 10:29:00 PST

Mail Bag

I know I just shared a letter a few weeks ago, but a couple more came in recently that I just had to share. First, here's a letter from a reader in the Philippines. Hi Josh!,My name is Mark, I'm a web...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:25:00 PST

Interview with the Boys from Workout

Admit it. You've missed the wacky hijinks of the crew at Sky Sport, the Beverly Hills gym owned by Jackie Warner featured on Bravo's hit show Work Out. Well, never fear. The show returns on April 15t...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:13:00 PST

Reap the Whirlwind Excerpt

"Nothing can stay the same forever. We get in trouble in life when we think it can and will. Everything changes, or as King Solomon said in the Bible and The Byrds sang in the 60's, to everything ther...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:48:00 PST

Interview with Ronnie and Ben from Make Me A Supermodel

Wow. Sorry about two posts in one day, but I just did this interview this morning and AfterElton.com already got it posted! Talk about a fast turnaround! Enjoy! If you missed Bravo’s Make M...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:43:00 PST

Bleeding Hearts Excerpt

The following excerpt is from Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis. Killian Kendall is used to being overlooked, even in his own family. That’s about to change. With the arrival of a new kid at ...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:13:00 PST

What’s gay on tv?

Are you tired of hastily produced reality shows filling your TV schedule? Are you missing your weekly dose of Kevin and Scotty or Marc and Cliff? Are you dying to know what happens next to Bob an...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:19:00 PST

Warm Fuzzies...

You know, sometimes I almost forget why I started writing in the first place. I mean, I never forget that I love writing or that I love my characters (who sometimes seem more real than "real" people),...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:47:00 PST

Bad Dates

So I’m working on a new novel and, in it, Killian is going to be exploring the dating scene. So to get inspired, I’m looking for some of your worst/funniest/most awkward date stories. Shar...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:37:00 PST

Friends with Benefits

Just a reminder that the MySpace Friends Special I've been running all month will be ending on Friday. In case you missed the first announcement, until the end of February you can purchase signed copi...
Posted by Josh Aterovis on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:23:00 PST