A marriage ends after the husband comes out the closet. Now the 'ex-couple' must struggle with the love and respect they once had for each other as well as with their new identities: she, as a single woman scorned by her gay husband and he, as a man who has come to identify himself as gay... And what about their children? 'People Like Us' is for anyone who has ever been married or in a relationship where one partner comes out of the closet.
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Doug Cooper-Spencer is a novelist, essayist and short fiction writer living in Cincinnati. He is the author of three novels: 'This Place of Men', 'People Like Us' and 'Leaving Gomorrah', (books I, II and III of the 'This Place of Men Trilogy') as well as numerous essays and short stories
His writings have appeared in anthologies - the latest being, 'Mighty Real: An Anthology of Same Gender Loving Writing', and includes both essays and a short story by Doug (''The Wounded Gardner') - as well reference books ('Carry the Word'), magazines and online sites including his blog: The View From Here and at his Face Book page.
In 2006 Doug was nominated by Clik Magazine as one of the 'Elite 25' black gay writers.
In 1989 Doug served tenure as Director of Liaison for The Cincinnati Chapter of Brother To Brother, an advocacy group for the prevention of HIV and for the promotion of human dignity for African American LGBT peoples in the Cincinnati area. Doug's thirty-two years as an advocate for gay rights (ironically, which began while serving in the military, and which led to his dismissal) has given him a treasure of history that he often uses in his lectures and commentaries on the subject.
Doug has also served as in-house lecturer at the Cincinnati branch of The National Urban League's Leadership Training Forum, and The University of Cincinnati. Along with his life-partner of thirteen years, Gregory, Doug is also co-producer of The Eyes Open Festival and President of The Eyes Open Festival Organization, a non-profit organization that uses the arts in the black LGBT community to educate and inspire all communities to wellness. He also appears in the award winning 1996 documentary, "All God's Children", a film that looks at the role of black gays and the black church.
Currently, Doug is at work on a screenplay, a collection of short fiction and essays, and a fourth novel.
Contact: Dougcooperspencer@Gmail.Com ; www.Dougcooperspencer.Com ; Facebook, or www.Dougcooperspencer.Blogspot.Com
His writings have appeared in anthologies - the latest being, 'Mighty Real: An Anthology of Same Gender Loving Writing', and includes both essays and a short story by Doug (''The Wounded Gardner') - as well reference books ('Carry the Word'), magazines and online sites including his blog: The View From Here and at his Face Book page.
In 2006 Doug was nominated by Clik Magazine as one of the 'Elite 25' black gay writers.
In 1989 Doug served tenure as Director of Liaison for The Cincinnati Chapter of Brother To Brother, an advocacy group for the prevention of HIV and for the promotion of human dignity for African American LGBT peoples in the Cincinnati area. Doug's thirty-two years as an advocate for gay rights (ironically, which began while serving in the military, and which led to his dismissal) has given him a treasure of history that he often uses in his lectures and commentaries on the subject.
Doug has also served as in-house lecturer at the Cincinnati branch of The National Urban League's Leadership Training Forum, and The University of Cincinnati. Along with his life-partner of thirteen years, Gregory, Doug is also co-producer of The Eyes Open Festival and President of The Eyes Open Festival Organization, a non-profit organization that uses the arts in the black LGBT community to educate and inspire all communities to wellness. He also appears in the award winning 1996 documentary, "All God's Children", a film that looks at the role of black gays and the black church.
Currently, Doug is at work on a screenplay, a collection of short fiction and essays, and a fourth novel.
Contact: Dougcooperspencer@Gmail.Com ; www.Dougcooperspencer.Com ; Facebook, or www.Dougcooperspencer.Blogspot.Com
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After reading the This Place of Men Trilogy, I must say that People Like Us is the best of the three. This book truly places you in the shoes of the main character, Terrell, and allows you to experience the numerous issues and problems that essentially were caused by forcing him to lead a life that is not his own. The reader feels as if he is walking in search of acceptance along with Terrell. This book causes one to take an objective look at your actions in many settings - work, church, family, and the search for social acceptance.As a native of Cincinnati, I was able to picture the various locations mentioned. The Trilogy accurately depicts the intolerance/prejudices of the communities listed, but also offers hope that within this metropolitan area there are areas of acceptance and love for ALL citizens. Excellent work, and I sincerely hope Doug continues writing in the future!
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Cooper-Spencer is a great storyteller! Well worth tracking his books down outside the traditional marketplace.
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