Events

James Earl Hardy and Stanley Bennett Clay are two of the contibutors to the tributes and novellas in Visible Lives: Three Stories in Tribute to E. Lynn Harris (Kensington, $15 pb). Best-selling author and literary icon E. Lynn Harris captivated millions of readers with his powerful, groundbreaking stories of black men searching for love in a taboo world. Now three outstanding writers and friends honor the late author with this trio of original novellas in the genre E. Lynn helped create—each accompanied by a special personal tribute remembering the important role he played in their lives. Evoking the hope, romance, and complexity of this gifted writer, this unique collection will serve as a living legacy for fans old and new. “A creative way to pay homage to a writer who paved the way for so many other authors…something I’m sure E. Lynn would have appreciated.” –ZANE, New York Times best-selling author James Earl Hardy is the author of the best-selling novels B-Boy Blues (praised as the first gay hip hop love story and prominently featured in Spike Lee’s Get On the Bus), 2nd Time Around, If Only For One Nite, The Day Eazy-E Died, Love the One You’re With, and A House Is Not a Home. A 1993 honors graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism, his byline as an award-winning cultural affairs writer/critic/essayist has appeared in Entertainment Weekly, Essence, Newsweek, Out, The Washington Post, and Vibe. Stanley Bennett Clay is the author of three novels: Diva, In Search of Pretty Young Black Men, and Looker. A former editor for both Black Beat and SBC Magazine, he is also an award-winning playwright and actor. Co-sponsored by The Brothers’ Network.