For the Daddies, the Bois, and Everyone Who Refuses to Be Erased

Howdy Grand Daddies, Daddies, and Bois — I hope you’re all doing well.

It’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted a blog, not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because—like many of you—I’ve been feeling worn down by the weight of the world around us. For those of us living in the United States, the sense of frustration is real. It feels like our lives, our rights, and our dignity are being chipped away—and not for the better.

To process these feelings, I’ve poured them into my writing. I recently released two new short story collections that speak directly to our current moment.

The first, The Shadow Directive, confronts the rising tide of anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiment in America. It imagines a chilling but all-too-possible reality—one that we fight back against, and yes, we emerge as heroes. You can find it here:
The Shadow Directive: The LGBTQIA+ Community Will Not Be Erased by B. Alan Bourgeois.

The second, The Voices of Stillness and Fire, is a deeply personal collection that highlights our strength, our resilience, and our refusal to go back into the closet. It’s about owning our space and celebrating our truth. Click here to learn more: Amazon.com: Voices of Stillness & Fire: Twelve Tales of Empathy, Courage, and Re-Creation: The LGTBQIA+ Community will Not be Erased eBook : Bourgeois, B Alan: Kindle Store

Summer is here, which means it’s perfect beach reading time—or, if you’re planning ahead, early holiday gift shopping. I’ve got several other books available as well, including a short memoir and more.

As always, I welcome your thoughts, questions, and suggestions. Drop me a line at [email protected]—whether you’ve got a topic you'd like to see on the blog, or just want to connect one-on-one.

And for those of you in Texas: come say hello! I’ll be at the Queer Market “Christmas in July” at the Austin Eagle on July 12th from 1 to 6 PM. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow Grand Daddies and others in the community.

Until next time—take care, stay proud, and keep reaching out.

L&L

Grand Daddy Alan