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Book Title: Late Bloomer Baby Boomer: A Collection of Humorous Essays About Being Gay Back in the Day and Finally Finding My Way Author and Publisher: Steve Milliken Release Date: December 2022 Genres: Memoir/Biography Tropes: Self-discovery through humor, finding identity, acceptance, and resilience by laughing through life’s absurdities. Themes: Finding humor as a gay Baby Boomer – Because the coming-out process never really ends, and it’s best to laugh along the way. Heat Rating: 2 flames Length: 66 000 words/228 pages It is a standalone non-fiction book. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited 
Laugh-out-loud stories about coming out, coming of age, and coming to terms with myself—finally! Blurb What happens when the class clown embraces his truth, becomes a teacher, and takes on the absurdities of life? Hilarity ensues. In LATE BLOOMER BABY BOOMER: A Collection of Humorous Essays About Being Gay Back in the Day and Finally Finding My Way, Steve Milliken delivers a laugh-out-loud memoir packed with sharp wit, self-deprecating humor, and occasional bursts of wisdom. With the observational humor of David Sedaris and the candid charm of Augusten Burroughs, these essays explore self-discovery, urban teaching misadventures, and the hilarity of navigating adulthood as a gay baby boomer. Spoiler: It’s a parade of pitfalls, pratfalls, and punchlines. Review Quote: Excerpt 1: From "Introduction" “Some people ask me, ‘Steve, who's the target audience for your book?’ And I tell them: ‘My book is for anyone who is gay, knows someone who's gay, or someone who is NOT gay but would like to be! Or… a straight guy who’s had a gay experience—like wearing a belt that matches his shoes.’” “Back in my distant youth, I pursued a career as an actor, but the problem with acting for me was that I was a comic character actor trapped in a leading man's body. If Rodney Dangerfield and Grace Kelly had a baby, that would have been me. But to be honest, I never wanted to be rich and famous… and so far, that’s working out great! Not really…” Excerpt 2: From "Epistolary Possibilities for a New Year" “After not working out for a month, I arrived at the gym only to realize my gym bag had turned into a mildew science project thanks to a rogue water bottle. Unfortunately, I discovered this catastrophe only after I'd stripped down in the locker room. I panicked, naturally, but I was too far gone to turn back. I had no choice but to wear my stinky clothes.” “Now, I’m not religious, but in moments like these, I consider a higher power. I clutched my hands together and said a novena to the patron saint of putrid smells: ‘Our Lady of Sacred Stench, please help me now.’” “Once on the gym floor, I tried to keep a safe distance from everyone. But when someone got too close, I’d suddenly dash to another part of the gym for no apparent reason. I’d seen my cat do this, so it seemed worth a try…” Excerpt 3: From "Bitch Ass Snitch" “One day, I ‘snitched’ to the Dean about a student of mine who had tagged his desk with a box cutter blade. The next day, when he came back, in front of the whole class, he called me a ‘bitch ass snitch’ and ran out of the classroom. Later that day, in the staff parking lot, I discovered someone had vandalized my car.” ‘Gee, I wonder who that could have been?’ Of course, I came to one conclusion… ‘Karma's a bitch… for a bitch ass snitch!’” Excerpt 4: From "Changing Closets" “Originally, I was in the closet for being gay… but now I'm in the closet about my age. To counter the effects of aging, I’ve reluctantly adhered to diet and exercise mandates. I even tried becoming a vegetarian… although not a strict one. Occasionally, I’d eat chicken, fish, and ass. I’m kidding, I kid. I didn’t eat chicken…” About the Author Steve Milliken, a native Californian who never left—thanks to a rent-controlled Santa Monica apartment—is a writer, humorist, and recovering class clown who has spent a lifetime finding the comedy in life’s quirks and curveballs. A gay baby boomer with a knack for self-deprecating wit, he’s been an inner-city teacher, a reluctant adult, and an expert in the fine art of laughing at himself. In LATE BLOOMER BABY BOOMER: A Collection of Humorous Essays About Being Gay Back in the Day and Finally Finding My Way, Steve shares sharp, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud stories about coming out, inner-city teaching, and navigating life one misadventure at a time. His writing has been compared to the observational humor of David Sedaris and the candid storytelling of Augusten Burroughs. When he’s not finding the humor in everyday life, Steve creates and shares short comedy videos online based on excerpts from his book, proving that some stories are best told with a punchline… and good lighting. Author Links Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok 
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