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Joseph Lezza

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Writer. Worrier. Full-time coffee chugger.
Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist.
WHEN CAN I START? (2027, VLP)
I’M NEVER FINE (2023, VLP)

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🚨🚨 BOOK 2. JANUARY 2027.

From the people who brought you Gay Boy Loses Dad comes Gay Boy Loses Job.

It’s gonna be a riot. by @lezzdoothis

Friends, I don’t know what to say. When I started writing this I had no idea where it would lead. I had no idea magazines would pick up and publish pieces along the way. I had no idea those publications would fuel the push toward the manuscript. I had no idea a publisher would take interest in this story from a writer few had heard of, that they’d manage to be touched by it and offer to put in the necessary time and resources to develop it into a book. I had no idea, in my work to get it out there, I’d wind up connecting with writers I’d never even dreamed I’d meet and - on top of that - that they’d be generous with their time and thought and actually want to affix their name to the work in some way. I had no idea how hard the work would be, how necessary it would be, and how much I would learn and grow from all of it. But, here we are. It is publication day for “I’m Never Fine: Scenes and Spasms on Loss,” and, considering all it took to get there, I also acknowledge that the journey for this book really begins today. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has taken part in this trek and to those still posted out ahead. Here we go.
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#bookstagram #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #memoir #debutauthor #lgbtqauthors #nonfiction #essay #grief #loss #humor #hope #josephlezza by @lezzdoothis

I hate gay halloween. What do you mean you’re Andrew Walker as Oliver Macleod in the Hallmark Original Movie “Christmas Island.” by @lezzdoothis

Is it Halloween? Or, are you just discussing the state of modern dating with @vic_toriawrites ? by @lezzdoothis

Hi, it’s me. Here to cause havoc on your early-2000s CW drama. by @lezzdoothis

Cutted my hairs. Is it giving early Jonas Brother?

✂️: @hairrbysydney by @lezzdoothis

It’s my birthday, so I took a pictures. 📸 ☀️ 🇮🇹 by @lezzdoothis

Today may be the last day of pride month, but the stories are told every day. Here are just a few of my fave reads to inspire you all year long. Pick up a copy (or three!) by @lezzdoothis

I’ve been having problems. And, now I’m making them yours. My latest piece, “Normal People Problems,” is out now in Issue 23 of @stanchionzine - Support indie presses and buy a copy via their site! by @lezzdoothis

Reposted from @asbury_book_cooperative 🏳️‍🌈QUEER AUTHOR LOVE 🫶🏾

✍🏽We are celebrating PRIDE MONTH at ABC with amazing author events that you will not want to miss! 🏳️‍⚧️

🎟️GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY. 👆🏾Linktree in bio. Walk-ins are always welcome BUT space is limited so reserve your spot ASAP!

👏🏾6/7 - 4PM after Pride Parade | LGBTQIA: A Pride Reading with eight (yes I said 8) incredible queer authors.

See you there 😘

#bookstagram #books #queerwriters #community #asburyparknj by @lezzdoothis

Very excited for my latest piece to be out in the world. “Normal People Problems,” forthcoming in Issue 23 of @stanchionzine - out June 9th! by @lezzdoothis

Darlings! We have another super talented lineup of writers reading their work for you on Tuesday, May 26th from 7-9!
Featuring:
Joseph Lezza @lezzdoothis
A.X. Salvo @axsalvo
Brad Daniel Geyer @therealbradman
Nikita Minkin @realnikitaminkin
And your hosts:
Marisa Cadena @lamadiza
Rita Puskas @ritamariep
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@thegreenpointpalace 206 Nassau Ave.
2 for 1 draft specials all night!
Free entry. 21 and up
#thepalacereadingseries #readingseries #divebarreading #nycwriters
#brooklynreadingseries @greenpointers @omgreenpoint @exploregreenpoint @skedge_app by @lezzdoothis