Michael Lee, Ph.D he/him/his
@authormglee.bsky.social
Author of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON, THE LIFE OF RANDY SHILTS, AMERICA’S TRAILBLAZING GAY JOURNALIST. 2025 Lambda Literary Award Finalist. Minneapolis MN. www.AuthorMGLee.com 🏳️🌈
Free webinar sponsored by the Pride and Progress Conference: Shaping the Future of LGBTQIA+ Aging! Register here:
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October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Free webinar sponsored by the Pride and Progress Conference: Shaping the Future of LGBTQIA+ Aging! Register here:
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WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON was inspired by my Doctoral history course at the UMN School of Social Work. On Wednesday, October 8, I'll be on campus for a special reading and book signing! It's free and open to the public. Use the QR Code or link to register today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON was inspired by my Doctoral history course at the UMN School of Social Work. On Wednesday, October 8, I'll be on campus for a special reading and book signing! It's free and open to the public. Use the QR Code or link to register today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm honored to be a panelist for the virtual symposium on October 6, celebrating the archive of Michael Denneny, the trailblazing gay editor who oversaw all three of Randy Shilts's books. These are Eastern times, by the way. Registration is required but free!
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September 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I'm honored to be a panelist for the virtual symposium on October 6, celebrating the archive of Michael Denneny, the trailblazing gay editor who oversaw all three of Randy Shilts's books. These are Eastern times, by the way. Registration is required but free!
events.brown.edu/library/even...
events.brown.edu/library/even...
Come join us October 4th for the 37th annual Lammy Awards! This is a virtual event taking place at 5pm ET. Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/lammys-day...
September 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Come join us October 4th for the 37th annual Lammy Awards! This is a virtual event taking place at 5pm ET. Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/lammys-day...
See you next Saturday, in Kalamazoo at Kazoo Books!
July 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
See you next Saturday, in Kalamazoo at Kazoo Books!
See you next Friday, Lansing! At Hooked on Michigan Avenue. :)
July 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
See you next Friday, Lansing! At Hooked on Michigan Avenue. :)
In one week - see you in Ann Arbor @literatibookstore.bsky.social!
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July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In one week - see you in Ann Arbor @literatibookstore.bsky.social!
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Next Saturday, from 12 - 7 pm! I will be signing copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON, with proceeds benefitting The Aliveness Project, Minnesota's longest-serving HIV/AIDS organization. Tickets for the event are $10 and include a free beverage ticket.
July 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Next Saturday, from 12 - 7 pm! I will be signing copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON, with proceeds benefitting The Aliveness Project, Minnesota's longest-serving HIV/AIDS organization. Tickets for the event are $10 and include a free beverage ticket.
For all my friends, followers, and loved ones in the Mitten State - come see me at one of these fantastic local bookstores! Literati Bookstore, Hooked, Kazoo Books, and Horizon Books will be hosting readings and book signings on these dates. Learn more at authormglee.com/.../appearan...
June 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
For all my friends, followers, and loved ones in the Mitten State - come see me at one of these fantastic local bookstores! Literati Bookstore, Hooked, Kazoo Books, and Horizon Books will be hosting readings and book signings on these dates. Learn more at authormglee.com/.../appearan...
One last reminder - tomorrow night at Minneapolis Central Library! Free and open to the public, registration encouraged but not required.
June 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
One last reminder - tomorrow night at Minneapolis Central Library! Free and open to the public, registration encouraged but not required.
June 12! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Thank you to the folks at the Minnesota Statewide HIV Conference and Hennepin County Library for organizing this event!
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June 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
June 12! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Thank you to the folks at the Minnesota Statewide HIV Conference and Hennepin County Library for organizing this event!
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I had a great time today presenting with the 2025 Pride and Progress Conference, relating the life and legacy of Randy Shilts to contemporary issues in LGBTQIA+ aging. I'm so grateful to be included in this important gathering!
May 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I had a great time today presenting with the 2025 Pride and Progress Conference, relating the life and legacy of Randy Shilts to contemporary issues in LGBTQIA+ aging. I'm so grateful to be included in this important gathering!
Two Weeks from tonight! Twin Cities Leather Presents: A Book Talk + Signing With Author Michael Lee, 6 – 7 pm. Hosted by Twin Cities Leather/ UMBRA Arts, 710 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis. Copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON will be sold - reserve your copy today!
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March 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Two Weeks from tonight! Twin Cities Leather Presents: A Book Talk + Signing With Author Michael Lee, 6 – 7 pm. Hosted by Twin Cities Leather/ UMBRA Arts, 710 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis. Copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON will be sold - reserve your copy today!
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REMINDER! Tomorrow morning I will be reading + signing copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON at the Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention's World AIDS Day Breakfast, hosted by The Aliveness Project. Copies will be available to purchase, with proceeds benefitting Aliveness!
December 5, 2024 at 10:36 PM
REMINDER! Tomorrow morning I will be reading + signing copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON at the Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention's World AIDS Day Breakfast, hosted by The Aliveness Project. Copies will be available to purchase, with proceeds benefitting Aliveness!
Well, this is a cool way to support HIV/AIDS services in Cincinnati!
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November 26, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Well, this is a cool way to support HIV/AIDS services in Cincinnati!
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I had the privilege Friday of speaking at Let's Do Lunch, a gathering of Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Seniors, many of whom had extraordinary lived experiences with the early HIV/AIDS pandemic, and who remembered the trailblazing journalism of Randy Shilts. Thank you to the organizers for having me!
November 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
I had the privilege Friday of speaking at Let's Do Lunch, a gathering of Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Seniors, many of whom had extraordinary lived experiences with the early HIV/AIDS pandemic, and who remembered the trailblazing journalism of Randy Shilts. Thank you to the organizers for having me!
Two weeks from today on 12.06.2024! Copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON will be available for purchase on site, with proceeds benefiting The Aliveness Project. I will be signing copies after the event. There is no cost to attend!
November 22, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Two weeks from today on 12.06.2024! Copies of WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON will be available for purchase on site, with proceeds benefiting The Aliveness Project. I will be signing copies after the event. There is no cost to attend!
Wow!! So it turns out I was sharing an event venue tonight with Rupaul’s Drag Race virtuoso Thorgy Thor!! What an amazing evening! 😍
November 17, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Wow!! So it turns out I was sharing an event venue tonight with Rupaul’s Drag Race virtuoso Thorgy Thor!! What an amazing evening! 😍
I’ve had this account for a while but haven’t used it yet. Post-election I can’t justify staying on Twitter, so I hope you’ll follow me here or on Threads for more updates on book news and events.
November 11, 2024 at 5:24 PM
I’ve had this account for a while but haven’t used it yet. Post-election I can’t justify staying on Twitter, so I hope you’ll follow me here or on Threads for more updates on book news and events.
I can't justify staying on this platform anymore. If you want to stay in touch, and especially if you want to keep getting updates about my book news and events, please follow me on BlueSky or Threads, and I will follow you back. On both sites, my handle is @AuthorMGLee.
November 16, 2024 at 10:21 PM
I can't justify staying on this platform anymore. If you want to stay in touch, and especially if you want to keep getting updates about my book news and events, please follow me on BlueSky or Threads, and I will follow you back. On both sites, my handle is @AuthorMGLee.
I can tell Kamala's just as restless as the rest of us because she keeps texting...
November 16, 2024 at 10:21 PM
I can tell Kamala's just as restless as the rest of us because she keeps texting...
I'll be bringing Randy's story back to his hometown of Aurora, IL, on Monday, December 2. Looking forward to this very meaningful event!
https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/11988475
https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/11988475
November 16, 2024 at 10:21 PM
I'll be bringing Randy's story back to his hometown of Aurora, IL, on Monday, December 2. Looking forward to this very meaningful event!
https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/11988475
https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/11988475
Not that I was worried, but still glad I checked. Hey @rudyfunkmeyer thanks for being my witness! 😊👍
November 16, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Not that I was worried, but still glad I checked. Hey @rudyfunkmeyer thanks for being my witness! 😊👍
It's launch day for WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON, the Audio Book! Here's a conversation I recorded with Daniel Henning, the narrator, who has his own unique connection to the life and work of Randy...
November 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM
It's launch day for WHEN THE BAND PLAYED ON, the Audio Book! Here's a conversation I recorded with Daniel Henning, the narrator, who has his own unique connection to the life and work of Randy...
It's so good to be back in Minnesota! For my first local appearance, I'll be part of the Authors Showcase at the 2024 Twin Cities Book Festival: Saturday, October 19 at the State Fairgrounds. Copies will be available to purchase and sign....
November 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM
It's so good to be back in Minnesota! For my first local appearance, I'll be part of the Authors Showcase at the 2024 Twin Cities Book Festival: Saturday, October 19 at the State Fairgrounds. Copies will be available to purchase and sign....