If You Publish It...They Will Come

It took Cincinnati resident K. A. Simpson nearly a decade to reach his book release party. On May 21st, 50 of his closest friends and family infiltrated Below Zero Lounge at the corner of 12^th and Walnut in Over-the-Rhine.  For most it was the first glimpse of K.A. as a writer. It was a big success to be followed by his 2^nd book signing, just over a month later on June 28 at Urban Eden at 1313 Main.  

Chronicles of a Boy Misunderstood is a dissection of relationships via a series of 3 "chronicles" (novellas), depicting the struggles that gay African American men face living in America.

Chronicle 1: The Elliot and Paul Lee Story

Northern Kentucky in the late 1800’s was a bustling area sprawling with a healthy mix of urban development and rural upbringing. Paul Lee, a middle aged store keep, was typical of the time; by selling his small farm, and moving to the city to make a living. In attempts to look towards the future, in selling his farm, he freed the slaves that he owned and employed one of his former slave L.D. at his store in the city.

When Paul Lee hires a new helping hand, what he knew about sexuality is thrown out of the window and he is thrust into the complicated situation of trying to figure out what true love really is.

 

Chronicle 2: Ten to One

With his newly unfurled diploma framed and hanging above the mantle in his new apartment, Jacob Thompson is about to begin his adult life in a major way.  In trying to come to out as a gay man to his ultra-conservative, relatives during the midst of a family tragedy, Jacob uncovers a murder plot that has been over twenty years in the planning, and must save the last victim before it is too late.

Chronicle 3: Love vs. War

A lonely and confused gay boy from Covington, Kentucky attempts to leave the confines of his city by joining the Army.  Only to find out that his secret love has followed him there as well. 

Here are the three more scheduled book signing events:

            July 13, 12pm to 5pm, Second Sunday of Main, OTR

            July 23, 6pm to 8pm, Left Bank Coffee House, 701 Greenup, Covington, KY 41011

 

 

           Remember, if you can't make any of the signings, you can always get your own copy at our    website.

See you there!