A reminder during these summer days that a perfect poolside thriller is out there waiting for you! Order it at pegasuspublishers.com and why not a couple for your local libraries? #deanbackusauthor

A reminder that Collins said of Donald Trump post-impeachment, "I hope he's learned his lesson." There's a special place for her in hell.

He's in NYC. You're in Tennessee (which ranks a lot worse in numerous quality of life categories). Stay in your lane, Ogles.

I see a LOT of movies and it's frankly hard to remember them all, but here are a few post-2000 endurance tests:
Mulholland Drive
Freddy Got Fingered
Between Love & Goodbye
Strays
Atonement
Nope
Anora
The Room
Twist
Sun Kissed

Shan's girlfriend has a few issues--like physical and sexual assault, drugging people, attempted murder, etc. It's not the usual high school romance gone bad. #thedeependofthepool #deanbackusauthor

Don Jr. already tipped the cards: they want the Gaza land next to the Mediterranean for a couple miles of Trump luxury condos. They can't get it without Bibi and Israel signing off. Always, always follow the money.

Elementary/high school: "That classmate sure is cute." 20's/30's: "That co-worker/friend of friend sure is cute." Over 40: "That person in the commercial needing drugs for eczema or high cholesterol...." well, IYKYK, right?

Doing best we can. Some days are better than others.

And what's really weird is, similar to Trump's May 4th post, they have the most regressive and intolerant views, but all think they're Jedi instead of the Empire.

Felt cute, might give comfort to some oppressed or scared people today.

During COVID, I re-read at least six Oz books. They brought me comfort.

Excellent question!! The climax of "Darts and Flowers" tips its hat to "Wargames," which kids coming of age in the late 80's and 90's definitely would have caught on cable or video. My new novel "The Deep End of the Pool" has a hero with a gender neutral name, underlining the flipped-gender abuse.

This guy is a serious piece of work.

I should've gone on a date with the kid in the 90's on MUNI in SF with an "Always, Mademoiselle" button.

It is kind of weird how none of Barrie's other plays ever get respect or performances besides THAT ONE.

No, the difference is for Democrats to show they're the mainstream, and the far-right fascism/"burn everything down" maxim of the GOP is what's out of step with America.

Heard "Wicked" is up for a few awards tonight.

I got big shoes to fill.

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When you've hit rock bottom and decided to dig.

The new book drops TOMORROW!! Check out the book club discussion topics and questions on Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr via #deanbackusauthor www.pegasuspublishers.com

The Color Purple should be read by everyone. the 1985 movie is iconic too.

My 2nd novel "The Deep End of the Pool" drops THIS THURSDAY 2/27!! That means it's GIVEAWAY TIME!
I have 5 copies I'm GIVING AWAY (though a review/reblog would be awesome) to the first 5 readers who send me an email via deanbackusauthor@gmail.com. Just type GIVEAWAY in the subject line!

Best,
Dean

Why Men Won’t Leave Their Abuser Men in abusive relationships endure many challenges that make it difficult to escape. But why exactly is it so hard for male victims of abuse to leave?

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Thank you!!

Star high schooler swimmer Shannon "Shan" Milne is in an abusive relationship.

And the abuser is his girlfriend.

On February 27th, enter "The Deep End of the Pool"...and save your last breath to scream for help. #deanbackusauthor www.pegasuspublishers.com

Yeah, that chase through the woods is one of his weakest, oddly, but almost everything else in that movie hits, and hit hard. (I watched it again a couple years ago, and was surprised at the tears the ending got out of me.)

Thank you so much for posting this catch-all! Am now following everyone, & hope others would like to return the favor! I published my 1st YA book "Darts and Flowers" via Torchflame Books 2 1/2 years ago, & it won the Indie Foreword gold medal June 2023. Say hi! :) @deanbackusauthor.bsky.social

I've taught the short story "The Precarious Ontology of the Buddy System" in high school for some 5 years now.

Just created an account today; you're one of the first I'm following!!