My debut memoir, 'Theatre Kids,' is officially out today. Happy Pub Day to me.
You can order it at your local bookstore or via theĀ Internet.Ā
To those of you whoĀ have already pre-ordered,Ā thank you. Please consider mentioning the book on socialĀ mediaāyes, I know the platforms are cursed, butĀ it would help. A book pic on IG? A witty shout-out on Elonās Bullhorn of Misery? A four-hour video essay on YouTube? While you're online, please throw me a review on Amazon.Ā
I started this newsletter as a post-book projectāI wanted something to do after turning in the first draft of Theatre Kids. I didnāt want my writing muscles to atrophy, so I started grinding out short reviews of movies and longer essays. I love movies. I also thought Iād experiment with Substack because why not? Over the past few months, my subscribers have grown, and Iāve started to get to know readers, which is nice. If you like my movie writing, I think youāll like my book. Itās a funny/sad love letter to misfits, weirdos, and runaways making experimental art on their terms in post-911/pre-iPhone NYC. Itās a very Gen X book, tooāthe concept of āselling outā often comes up. There are also subplots about addiction, and family, and suboptimal romantic choices.
Anyway, hereās an image of me as The Phantom of the Opera, a.k.a. The Closet Thing The American Musical Theatre Has To Batman.
Well done, John! I can't wait to read your book. Your newsletter really inspires me and I sincerely hope you keep it going.
Congratulations.