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Brent Hartinger

Teen Book Author Seeking Readers

About Me

I'm the author of a bunch of books about teenagers, including GEOGRAPHY CLUB (about gay teens); its sequels THE ORDER OF THE POISON OAK and SPLIT SCREEN; THE LAST CHANCE TEXACO (about foster kids); GRAND & HUMBLE (a thriller with a twist you'll never guess). I've also writen a middle grade fantasy called DREAMQUEST. It's all at my website, Brent's Brain , or click on the book jackets for info!

And check out my video blog, Two Gay Guys !

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My Interests

Hiking, biking, reading, movies, plays, dinners

I'd like to meet:

Anyone interested in books (especially mine!)

Music:

Mika, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton's bluegrass, and yes, Stevie Nicks

Movies:

Planet of the Apes (the original!); the first two of "classic" Star Wars; the Lord of the Rings trilogy; Harold and Maude

Television:

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer; Xena: Warrior Princess; Six Feet Under; 24; Sex and the City; Scrubs

Books:

The Lord of the Rings; The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant; A Game of Thrones (and all the sequels); The Chronicles of Narnia; Airborn. Also, um, my own books: Geography Club; The Last Chance Texaco; The Order of the Poison Oak; Grand & Humble; Split Screen: Attack of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies/Bride of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies; Dreamquest

Heroes:

Basically, anyone who is standing up to the vicious bullies, cynical opportunists, and brainless Neanderthals in the Republican party who are doing all they can to destroy virtually everything that has made this country great.

My Blog

TWO GAY GUYS: Sex and the City...and Same-Sex Marriage

Michael and I take on the California marriage decision...and parody the new Sex and the City movie at the same time! ..Online Videos by Veoh.comIt's all cool, Brent Hartinger My Books: * D...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:47:00 PST

Lambda Award Winner!

Hey, my book, Split Screen: Attack of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies/Bride of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies (the latest Russel Middlebrook book, which is two books in one) just won the Lambda Literar...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:15:00 PST

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF *REALLY SERIOUS*, *RIDICULOUSLY DANGEROUS* DOOM

So every year I participate in something called the DoubleShot Festival, wherein playwrights such as myself are given a topic at 9 PM Friday night and expected to turn in a one-act play at 8 AM the fo...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Sat, 31 May 2008 11:20:00 PST

On Paperback Releases and "Branding" as an Author

Can I make a confession? I hate promoting my hardcover releases. It always makes me feel like a hypocrite: I occasionally buy hardcovers of beloved books as gifts, but I rarely buy books for myself wh...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Mon, 12 May 2008 07:52:00 PST

Which Narnian King Am I?

Did a brief interview with Teen Libris about an essay I wrote for Through the Wardrobe, a new Narnia anthology. Here's a bit:Q: Which king or queen of Narnia would you say you're most like? ...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Fri, 02 May 2008 11:14:00 PST

TWO GAY GUYS: Late-Night Comedy Needs a Make-Over

This week, Michael and I take on late-night comedians, from Jay Leno to Saturday Night Live, suggesting they need a "make-over." While we're at it, Michael and I get make-overs too!: ..Get...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:28:00 PST

Must Share!

So several months ago, Michael and I were relaxing in the hot tub at the YMCA, talking about some kids of our friends. A woman overhead us and leaned over and, thinking I was talking about my own kids...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:18:00 PST

T.R. Knight Out as Katherine Heigl’s "Best Gay Pal"

An article I wrote for AfterElton.com:Knocked Up star Katherine Heigl shocked Hollywood today by announcing her split with her BGFF, or "best gay friend forever," T.R. Knight. Both appear on the smash...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:30:00 PST

TWO GAY GUYS: When Gays Attack!

Our latest vlog, on the controversy over the lack of same-sex kissing on As the World Turns, and on the effectiveness of certain kinds of "attack" political activism. ..Get Embed CodeIt&rs...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:33:00 PST

Lambda Award, Etc.

Split Screen: Attack of the Soul Sucking Brain Zombies/Bride of the Soul-Sucking Brain Zombies (my second Geography Club sequel) is a finalist of the Lambda Book Award! I suspect it’s the very f...
Posted by Brent Hartinger on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:44:00 PST