8-Track Boy
8-Track Boy features an alienated, introspective protagonist grappling with adolescence, identity, and loss. Ryan Woods is critical of societal norms and searches for authenticity in a world he perceives as phony. The story tackles complex themes of identity, sexuality, and loss in a thought-provoking and nuanced way.
LA DAZE
LA DAZE (1983–1988) picks up with Ryan in Los Angeles, immersed in the glamour and grit of the film industry. As he navigates the excesses of Hollywood and the raw energy of the underground club scene, Ryan comes into his own—both creatively and personally—finding freedom and clarity as he embraces his identity and comes out during a turbulent, transformative decade.
Work in progress—expected publication in 2028.
Momentary Lapse of Reason
Momentary Lapse of Reason is the last book in The Ryan Woods Trilogy. It is set in the early 1990s during the first Gulf War.
Work in progress—expected publication in 2027.
The Ryan Woods Trilogy (1979–1991)
Spanning over a decade of personal transformation and cultural change, this trilogy follows Ryan Woods through three pivotal chapters of his life.