CLAYTON, N.C., Nov 06, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A Novel Response to Proposition 8
P.D. Publishing announced today the release of A Matter of Choice, a novel by G. Carlos Smith that explores the lives of two young men as they find their way during unforgiving but changing times. In a moving but delightful love story, the novel considers the tragic effects of laws like Proposition 8 while offering a new hope.
Like thousands of others, Smith and his spouse were married following the landmark California Supreme Court decision that recognized the right of same-sex couples to marry. "We can't help but wonder why our desire to make a legally binding commitment to each other and our children remains so objectionable to so many," Smith said. "But we look forward to a day when laws that stigmatize and discriminate are repealed, and we all will be able to love and marry the person of our choice."
"We're particularly pleased to publish this touching romance novel," said Linda Daniel, President of P.D. Publishing. "In this debut work Smith does a masterful job challenging our views while warming our hearts."
SYNOPSIS
At Conrad's wedding, everything appears perfect as he embarks on a life with the woman of his dreams and a legal career that holds every promise. By contrast, his best man and childhood friend, Marcus, works at a dead-end job parking cars after coming out at home and dropping out of college. Building on his traditional upbringing, Conrad successfully pursues a calculated plan for professional success, while Marcus rejects that life and drifts, drinking with friends and clubbing in San Francisco. But as Conrad locks in his law firm partnership, his marriage suffers. And when a relationship for Marcus finally blossoms, he finds himself unsure. While their choices have predictable results, the old friends are surprised to discover a rekindling of their youthful bond and an unexpected peace as they find their way during unforgiving but changing times.
In a love story that reverberates from beliefs that stigmatize and laws that discriminate, these boys becoming men resonate with the power and elegance of the concertos they choose to perform.
DISTRIBUTION
A Matter of Choice (ISBN 978-1-933720-55-5) is available to booksellers through Ingram Book Groups, Baker & Taylor, and ASP Wholesales at 40% discount. It is available to readers through local bookstores and may be purchased directly from Amazon.com (world-wide), Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes and Noble, or Lambda Rising.
ABOUT G. CARLOS SMITH
G. Carlos Smith lives with his spouse and their three children in Woodside, California. He has a background in music and is currently a partner in the Silicon Valley office of a large international law firm. He graduated from Stanford with degrees in Music and History before completing law school at Columbia. The author's net royalties from the sale of the book will be donated to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation or other charity. Visit the author at redroom.com/author/g-carlos-smith
ABOUT P.D. PUBLISHING
P.D. Publishing is an independent publishing company catering to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community as well as the Independent Bookstore Community. With the talents of a fine staff possessing years of publishing experience, P.D. offers the LGBT community professional publishing, distribution, and fulfillment. P.D.'s goal is to feature the most talented voices, both new and experienced, who are writing LGBT literature today. More information about P.D. is available at pdpublishing.com
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