Local Writer to Release Story Collection
Local author and creative writing teacher, John Gorman of Long Island City, will release his first story collection “Something Like Bliss” on Jan. 29th, 2017 as part of his self-funded, grassroots publishing campaign. He is planning a special reading/lunch party for his release at a nearby establishment in the greater metropolitan area. - December 08, 2016
Girma Dali, Birth of a Football God
John Gorman, author of last year's Breakthrough Novel "Shades of Luz" has just released his first installment of his serialized "Girma Dali" in time for the World Cup. - June 13, 2010
Letting Loose the Monkeys
John Gorman has decided to focus on the scene where Benny teaches his prized monkey, Thelonious, to throw darts as a way to win over new readers. After a ballyhooed showing at Telephone Bar, Gorman is slated to read from "Shades of Luz" at The Cell. - October 16, 2009
John Gorman Reads from "Shades of Luz" Oct 12th at Telephone Bar
John Gorman, author of "Shades of Luz" and founder of Paper Cut blog will be reading from his debut novel Monday Oct 12th at 8pm at Telephone Bar in the East Village. The venue is a few blocks from St. Marks Place the famous eclectic stretch of East Village. When asked if he was excited to be reading at Telephone Bar John said, "It's a cool place to read. It's intimate. It feels like you are on stage in an intimate cave." - October 09, 2009
John Gorman Catches Big Break
"Shades of Luz" was rejected 46 times before All Things That Matter Press published it. Through his determination and perseverance John Gorman broke through the Publishing World's Iron Curtain. - October 02, 2009
Stunning Debut Novel "Shades of Luz"
Never before in the history of literature has a stuffed animal vendor risen the ranks to become thumb-wrestling champ. But, will Benny get the girl? John Gorman's writing is bold, poetic, and so engaging you will read it 3 times. - September 30, 2009