Ad Majorem: A Gay Man's Spiritual Testament is a non-fiction memoir written by Tom Beattie. Ignatius of Loyola had been Tom's imaginary friend as he was growing up. Tom was not big on learning Catechism and the like in school, and his flunking religion would...

Having read Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Pond in high school, to the consternation of his teacher, Tom Beattie is obviously a Thoreau fan and Fronting Onlys is his unique tribute to the life and literary works of the 19th century essayist and poet. And in...

A Penny Pilfered: Picking Ben Franklin's Pocket is an historical biography written by Tom Beattie. Who was Ben Franklin? He looms large in the annals of American history, as indeed Beattie’s biography demonstrates that he should, but Beattie’s work also shows how little most Americans...

Glitter Worthy: One Gay Guy's Eschatological Guide by Tom Beattie begins with the author's encounter with St. Peter and the frustration that it's the wrong place. The author reflects on themes related to death and features essays that are humorous, thought-provoking, and hugely entertaining. They...

Wrapped in Quotations: One Gay Guy's Commonplace Book by Tom Beattie is a collection work by the self-described “quotophile”. The anthology has stories of different lengths, primarily flash fiction, with several that are lyrical and wonderfully poetic. Each piece revolves around a quote or ten,...

Inspired by Oscar Wilde's famous play, Tom Beattie's The Importance of Being Earnest Enough is a fresh take on one of the most famous works of the Irish legend. In this version, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are lovers in 1894, London. Algernon somehow gets...