Additional Info: I know i wrote to you already... But I wanted to tell you that your book also inspired me to help people... I don''t know if that makes sense, haha but it did... And so me and another girl in my class, put together a project with the school where we bought presents for sick kids who won''t make it home for Christmas because they couldnt... And we were banned from the hospital because of swine flu... And many organizations didn''t give gifts to the children because they wouldnt be handing the kids the presents themselves, so they didn''t bother buying anything.... But my class still bought them, and a lady picked them up and is probably handing the gifts out as i type this... And we even made it on the News... So basically I''m thanking you AND wishing you a Merry Christmas :)
This letter moved me, and I wanted to share it with all of you. I bet it will hit home for many. Best, Perry
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First Name: Akila
Additional Info: Hi! My librarian, knowing me and the types of books I had a tendency to read, kept your book off the shelf when it first came out, so I could have the chance to read it. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for writing Hero. I came to read the book after blazing through five seasons of Queer as Folk, so the idea of a gay superhero was fresh in my mind.
I thought it was amazing that someone would take that idea and run with it. I found myself quickly falling in love with Thom Creed to the point that I wanted to be him for Halloween (and I''m a girl). You are now one of those authors that I will wait for, and rush to the bookstore to buy, or the library to read. I really admire the fact that you embraced this story and gave voice to a different type of character. So again, thank you. I look forward to the movie and the sequel.
Hi, folks! I wrote this in response to an article on my good pal J. Frederico's site Equal4All, in which they'd done a story about coming out over the holidays.
Here was my response. Take what you need from it, and leave the rest. And please write in with more questions. I've hit the 4,000 mark with your letters, thank you!
On with the response:
"I came out at the beach to my family… holding hands with my mom in beach chairs… And in the water with Dad while we were surfing. So if you find yourself in a warm climate this holiday season, and you’re considering coming out, please think about this piece of advice my friends Graciela Melzer and Andy Cohen gave me about coming out to my family:
“Well, really, there’s no wrong way to do it. Just do it.”
They and their comment gave me the courage to go through with it. And I had my best friends at home as back ups. Just in case. If you want to ask more, please feel free to contact me at perrymoorestories.com.
I can tell you all about my “outer-vention” that my best friends in my fraternity planned for me. Still my closest friends today. Gave me the strength to be me!
Happy holidays to all. The truth will set you free… so consider giving the gift of truth in a loving way this season!
Dear Dan, I am honored, flattered beyond belief! Please let me know how to look up your show. I would love to do the interview to suggest people to get the book for the holidays for that outsider in the family or circle of friends--who will really turn out to be a HERO! Please coordinate with Doreen Do (212-905-3166 or at the email above) about a time that works, and I am all yours!!! THANK YOU! Happy Thanksgiving, too! All my very best, Perry
On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:15 AM,
First Name: Dan
Additional Info: Perry, I host a net radio show about movies, and pop culture in general, on TalkRadioX.com. I am very interested in having you as a guest on my show for a phone interview sometime in the near future. I would love the chance to discuss Hero with you. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you, Dan