Martin Powers wanted an ironing board for Christmas. Instead, he got . . . Matthew Kieler, a non-returnable gift, but a gift that kept on giving. A powerful tale of survival, compassion and unapologetic love in the time of AIDS.
A writer, political activist since the infamous NOW conference in Houston.
Background
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Reading Jill Johnston at the time of my first woman lover really impacted me. Influenced by Adrienne Rich, both her writing and knowing her in Santa,Cruz, CA
Admirer of Joan Nestle. and Lesbian Herstory Archives.Both are Jewish lesbians who gave me courage to write about Holocaust. Much respect for Ayaan Hirsi Ali author of Infidel for her courage to speak up for Muslim women.
Birth Place
New London, CT USA
Accomplishments
winner of Poetry Awards, translated Renee Vivien : At the Sweet Hour of Hand (Naiad Press); published collection of my poetry: Children of the Second Birth. written an opera libretto based on Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. This is first of 2 novels.