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Author Larry Benjamin
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Bronx-born wordsmith, award-winning author of gay literary romance, and artist whose medium is the written word. #gay husband and dog lover. authorlarrybenjamin.com
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“The evolution of the algorithms for recommended content on social media means that all artists are more likely than ever to be confronted with unsolicited criticisms of their work. What matters now is how an artist can manage it”
How Normal Is A Celebrity Allowed To Be?  | Defector
Elyse Myers is famous for being normal—32-year-old brunette, married with two kids, lives in Nebraska kind of normal. Her press often refers to her as “The Internet’s Best Friend.” In her four years i...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In honor of #Thanksgiving, join me for a glass of bubbly and a reading of the Thanksgiving chapter from "Unbroken." In this reading, Lincoln unexpectedly brings Jose to Thanksgiving dinner leading to the kind of #gaychaos only the holidays and homophobia can bring.
youtu.be/GJr5zLfMTvI
#blacksky
Unbroken--Thanksgiving reading
YouTube video by Larry Benjamin
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November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
*sigh*
1,151 days of Trump’s second term to go.
(The chaos calendar stays booked.)

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November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Unbelievable and sad.
Unbelievable.

Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“Book-buyers aren’t attracted, by and large, by the literary merits of a novel; book-buyers want a good story to take with them on the airplane, something that will first fascinate them, then pull them in & keep them turning the pages.” –Stephen King
And this is what led to the failure of literature
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Who is remembered lives. RIP. #NeverForget
November 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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“Thou shalt not make a machine to counterfeit a human mind”

—from Dune by Frank Herbert
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Here's song 4 from the playlist for my latest novel, "HE." I’m choosing "Imagine" by Ben Platt as Oren’s song because it sums up how he feels about Jackson. Next week’s song was the inspiration for HE, so check back for that.
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#Booksky #LGBTQLiterature #HEthenovel
Ben Platt - Imagine [Official Video]
The official music video for Ben Platt's "Imagine". "Imagine" Out Now: https://benplatt.lnk.to/Imagine Subscribe for more official content from Ben Platt: https://benplatt.lnk.to/Subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/bensplatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensplatt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenPlattOfficial Fans worldwide fell head over heels for Ben Platt during his Tony® Award-winning turn in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen and on-screen in films such as the Pitch Perfect franchise. As the vocalist, actor, and performer sang life into a host of nuanced and fascinating characters, audiences embraced his voice wholeheartedly. By dusting off the piano, picking up a pen, and singing his own truth straight from the heart, he shared another side of himself as a solo artist. Ben achieved superstar status as Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, originating the lead role. The New York Times lauded him as a “breakout star,” and he went on to receive the 2017 Tony® Award for “Best Actor in a Musical.” Other honors included “Best Musical Theater Album” at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards for the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen, “Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program” at the Daytime EMMY® Awards for a cast performance of “You Will Be Found” on The Today Show, and more. Not to mention, he joined forces with Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda to craft a mash-up of “The Story of Tonight” and “You Will Be Found,” benefiting the “March for Our Lives” anti-gun violence movement. Signed to Atlantic Records by Chairman and C.E.O. Craig Kallman and President of A&R Pete Ganbarg, he explored his formative influences, ranging from timeless singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King to legendary crooners like Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. As a result, the music delivers confessional lyricism by way of soulful intimacy as part of one cohesive narrative on his 2019 full-length debut, Sing To Me Instead. The 12-track album, which was primarily produced by Jenn Decilveo, chronicles the highs and lows of a transformative relationship. Showcasing his story, Ben penned several songs solo and co-wrote the remainder of material alongside the likes of Ben Abraham, Eg White, Nate Cyphert, Michael Pollack, and more. #BenPlatt #Imagine
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November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
More than a supernatural tale, Vampire Rising is a deeply moving allegory about identity, humanity, and the courage to exist authentically in a world that fears what it does not understand. An homage to "Dracula," it also an allegory for the AIDS crisis. bit.ly/3M36puZ
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Happy Beaujolais Nouveau day!
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Truly one of the most preposterous op-eds ove ever read. Not surprised in appeared in the NY Post
“Zohran Mamdani is going to force gay men to transition” & other stupid things straight media says - buff.ly/jc0ebcz
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"Let’s journey into the world of storytelling with acclaimed author Larry Benjamin. Known for his unique blend of romance, history, and social commentary,
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:

“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This right here is the very definition of "first world problems."
www.queerty.com/the-straight...
The straights are asking: Is the golden age of public male nudity over? - Queerty
What happens when we "lose" the nude male locker room?
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November 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
yup
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.

It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.

(1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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The scariest story of all — what happens when your debut fails to launch 🫣📚
The Publishing Industry Gambled on Me… and Lost
Eight years ago, when I sold two books to an imprint of a Big Five, I was on top of the world. I was thirty-one and eight weeks pregnant, a recent graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. My agent s…
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November 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
📚 Discover the powerful stories of Larry Benjamin 📚
From award-winning romances to unforgettable tales of love, loss, and resilience—Larry Benjamin’s novels will move you, inspire you, and stay with you long after the last page. 💙

#HEthenovel #LGBTQliterature
November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Here's song 3 from the playlist for my latest #gay romance novel, "HE." I’m choosing this song for Jackson because it sums up how he feels about Oren and how he sees their love as reciprocal, their relationship as unbreakable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZD...
#hethenovel #gayromance #blacksky
Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love (Official HD Video)
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November 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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The British press doesn’t mince words. 🇬🇧
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM