This novel tells the story of Ben, a young gay man new to the metropolis, who is confronted by a series of odd, eccentric people, including drug dealers, goths, psychics, veteran author Loyd Larcher and ageing rock musicians Rick Schwagger and Heath Prityards. Ben survives the dangers of the world of sex, drugs and rock and roll, engaging all comers with goodwill and good humour. Making use of opportunities along the way he finds true love with a level headed and down to earth boyfriend.
Long ago I met a woman online. Unfortunately she lived far away so we spent months talking online and on the phone. I wrote this story for and about her, describing how I thought our first actual face to face might go. Unfortunately the distance and inability of either of us to travel took it's toll. We never did actually meet and eventually lost touch online as well. All I have left is this musing about "what if...?)