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| Author, Cub McCallister |
It’s different [the book] in what is out there so I think people
are hungry for something new. Stories like this have been told
before but not though these set of eyes. I believe that’s
attracting people and the fact that people can relate to Billy [the
main character].
The synopsis of his debut novel, Three Dates surrounds the
lives of Billy Spencer, Archie Franklin, and Jerry Jenkins. As a
result of an auto injury, Archie is unable to fulfill the romantic
needs of his boyfriend Jerry. So Archie asks his best friend
Billy to go out on three dates with Jerry to help fill the void.
However, Billy has harbored a secret crush for Jerry for
several years. Will Billy’s secret ruin his friendship with
Archie? But does Archie have his own agenda? The book is
filled with plot twists, secrets, lies and of course surprises!
With positive feedback and already requests for a sequel,
Mcallister has opted instead to write two other novels before
venturing into a follow-up book. He explains that “the next
book is a very dark comedy, murder mystery. The main
character is gay but it is not set in the gay community.” In
fact the main character has to deal with family members of his
husband that don’t accept him along with a storyline
surrounding a homo-ax murderer who only kills gay men.
The third novel he’s planning to release deals with a gay man
who is charged with the solemn responsibility of bringing the
remains of his brother back home for burial. Although less of a
dark comedy and more of a drama, the novel stills brings to
the forefront many issues that the gay character must confront
within a non-gay environment.
McCallister says he first got the earliest inkling that he might
become writer very early in life. “I wrote my first book in
kindergarten, a 10 page action adventure, called The King’s
Race. I’ve been writing pretty much all my life, I’ve always
known that I have stories to tell.”
And write is exactly what he plans to do. From screenplays,
short stories, articles and of courses books, Cub McCallister is
determined to fulfill his literary purpose in life. A native of
Oakland and a product of a one-parent home, McCallister is
using his sometimes humble beginnings for good.
“I always knew I was destined for more than the hand that life
had dealt me. I knew I had these stories to tell. I knew I had
visions to show everyone. I knew I had these new characters
that I could paint the world with and possibly change
perceptions of people.
Not every gay man wants to sleep with every man not every
gay man is the classic Hollywood sissy. Note every gay
person is a homicidal maniac. It’s my personal mission to
shatter those personal perceptions” he’s declared.
Also growing up for McCallister there was no confusion over
his sexuality either. “I always knew I would end up with a
man. I wouldn’t marry a woman, I’d end up with a man.” In
addition, one of the biggest creative supporters of his work has
been his mother.
McCallister describes his relationship with her as being more
of a friendship more so than a traditional mother-son
relationship. “She’s one of the coolest mothers ever in that she
really encouraged me to seek my own light, to read about
everything to not be afraid to try new things and to be as
creative as I can.
So I wasn’t hesitant to step out on stage put something in an
art show or go to a talent show tryout and it’s because of her
support I think my creativity cultivated and grew so broadly.
In fact the book is partially dedicated to her because of that
because she never stifled my creativity” he explains.
Finally, McCallister’s advice to others seeking similar literary
careers is to “never give, up never let anyone tell you it’s not
good enough.” He also adds that artists should go to people
who they trust to show their work whether it be film, writing,
etc. However he does caution to be careful of who you share
your work with because he explains that “misery loves
company and you cannot allow them to drag you down.”
are hungry for something new. Stories like this have been told
before but not though these set of eyes. I believe that’s
attracting people and the fact that people can relate to Billy [the
main character].
The synopsis of his debut novel, Three Dates surrounds the
lives of Billy Spencer, Archie Franklin, and Jerry Jenkins. As a
result of an auto injury, Archie is unable to fulfill the romantic
needs of his boyfriend Jerry. So Archie asks his best friend
Billy to go out on three dates with Jerry to help fill the void.
However, Billy has harbored a secret crush for Jerry for
several years. Will Billy’s secret ruin his friendship with
Archie? But does Archie have his own agenda? The book is
filled with plot twists, secrets, lies and of course surprises!
With positive feedback and already requests for a sequel,
Mcallister has opted instead to write two other novels before
venturing into a follow-up book. He explains that “the next
book is a very dark comedy, murder mystery. The main
character is gay but it is not set in the gay community.” In
fact the main character has to deal with family members of his
husband that don’t accept him along with a storyline
surrounding a homo-ax murderer who only kills gay men.
The third novel he’s planning to release deals with a gay man
who is charged with the solemn responsibility of bringing the
remains of his brother back home for burial. Although less of a
dark comedy and more of a drama, the novel stills brings to
the forefront many issues that the gay character must confront
within a non-gay environment.
McCallister says he first got the earliest inkling that he might
become writer very early in life. “I wrote my first book in
kindergarten, a 10 page action adventure, called The King’s
Race. I’ve been writing pretty much all my life, I’ve always
known that I have stories to tell.”
And write is exactly what he plans to do. From screenplays,
short stories, articles and of courses books, Cub McCallister is
determined to fulfill his literary purpose in life. A native of
Oakland and a product of a one-parent home, McCallister is
using his sometimes humble beginnings for good.
“I always knew I was destined for more than the hand that life
had dealt me. I knew I had these stories to tell. I knew I had
visions to show everyone. I knew I had these new characters
that I could paint the world with and possibly change
perceptions of people.
Not every gay man wants to sleep with every man not every
gay man is the classic Hollywood sissy. Note every gay
person is a homicidal maniac. It’s my personal mission to
shatter those personal perceptions” he’s declared.
Also growing up for McCallister there was no confusion over
his sexuality either. “I always knew I would end up with a
man. I wouldn’t marry a woman, I’d end up with a man.” In
addition, one of the biggest creative supporters of his work has
been his mother.
McCallister describes his relationship with her as being more
of a friendship more so than a traditional mother-son
relationship. “She’s one of the coolest mothers ever in that she
really encouraged me to seek my own light, to read about
everything to not be afraid to try new things and to be as
creative as I can.
So I wasn’t hesitant to step out on stage put something in an
art show or go to a talent show tryout and it’s because of her
support I think my creativity cultivated and grew so broadly.
In fact the book is partially dedicated to her because of that
because she never stifled my creativity” he explains.
Finally, McCallister’s advice to others seeking similar literary
careers is to “never give, up never let anyone tell you it’s not
good enough.” He also adds that artists should go to people
who they trust to show their work whether it be film, writing,
etc. However he does caution to be careful of who you share
your work with because he explains that “misery loves
company and you cannot allow them to drag you down.”
Copyrighted 2006
Herndon Davis is an author, lecturer, and TV/Radio Host of
The Herndon Davis Reports. He can be reached directly at
http://herndondavis.com
Herndon Davis is an author, lecturer, and TV/Radio Host of
The Herndon Davis Reports. He can be reached directly at
http://herndondavis.com
Copyrighted 2006
Herndon Davis is an author, lecturer, and TV/Radio Host of The Herndon Davis Reports. He can be
reached directly at http://herndondavis.com
Herndon Davis is an author, lecturer, and TV/Radio Host of The Herndon Davis Reports. He can be
reached directly at http://herndondavis.com
| Empowering The World's Diversity |
So you think all gays are the same? Well writer/actor, Cub
McCallister begs to differ. He has written an interracial gay
bear love story, titled Three Dates. Yep you read correctly, a
gay bear love story! We all know that the gay community isn’t
exactly kind towards those within its community who are not
gym fit, attractive, or those who’re overly effeminate (for men)
or overly butch (for women) which makes this novel an even
more important read.
McCallister reaches deep into the bear-cub scene within the gay
community in order to bring forth a vibrant tale of love,
passion, deception and secret agendas. For the un-initiated, the
term bear or cub is meant to refer to hairy gay men of larger
stature.
Mcallister explains it in greater detail that “a bear is usually a
lager man, usually tall in stature, heavier in weight, fairly hairy,
very masculine, think like lumberjacks or bikers. Cubs on the
other hand are smaller bears, in stature but still fitting into the
masculine aspect of it.”
McCallister admits that the inspiration for the book comes
partially from his own life. He’s currently involved in an
interracial bear relationship. The plot for the book however,
came to him overnight through a stroke of inspiration.
But he stresses that “anyone who has a heart” can relate to the
book. “Yes, the main characters are all gay and it is set in the
bear community. But as far as target, hetro folks have read it
and have gotten just as much out of it as gay the audience has
which was a surprise” he adds
Originally, McCallister thought he only had a small niche
audience which would just be the gay bear community with an
eventual spill-over to a few other gay folks. To his literary
surprise the book is beginning to cross over. He adds that
“quite a population of folks who have bought the book have
approached me about it.
McCallister begs to differ. He has written an interracial gay
bear love story, titled Three Dates. Yep you read correctly, a
gay bear love story! We all know that the gay community isn’t
exactly kind towards those within its community who are not
gym fit, attractive, or those who’re overly effeminate (for men)
or overly butch (for women) which makes this novel an even
more important read.
McCallister reaches deep into the bear-cub scene within the gay
community in order to bring forth a vibrant tale of love,
passion, deception and secret agendas. For the un-initiated, the
term bear or cub is meant to refer to hairy gay men of larger
stature.
Mcallister explains it in greater detail that “a bear is usually a
lager man, usually tall in stature, heavier in weight, fairly hairy,
very masculine, think like lumberjacks or bikers. Cubs on the
other hand are smaller bears, in stature but still fitting into the
masculine aspect of it.”
McCallister admits that the inspiration for the book comes
partially from his own life. He’s currently involved in an
interracial bear relationship. The plot for the book however,
came to him overnight through a stroke of inspiration.
But he stresses that “anyone who has a heart” can relate to the
book. “Yes, the main characters are all gay and it is set in the
bear community. But as far as target, hetro folks have read it
and have gotten just as much out of it as gay the audience has
which was a surprise” he adds
Originally, McCallister thought he only had a small niche
audience which would just be the gay bear community with an
eventual spill-over to a few other gay folks. To his literary
surprise the book is beginning to cross over. He adds that
“quite a population of folks who have bought the book have
approached me about it.