Life in the City author Shane Charles Sourgose at his Dirty Little Secrets... book reading 2/8/2011

Life in the City author Shane Charles Sourgose at his book reading/signing Dirty Little Secrets... hosted by Glass Kandi (569 Geary St) San Francisco, CA

"I didn't expect to cry during the reading . . . I guess I had some [things] bottled up and nonetheless had to let go, in front of an audience at that!"

All GK exclusive signed copies of Life in the City with Sourgose's dirty little secrets sold out within hours.

Publisher, North Star Print, will soon halt print of the first edition hardcover to make room for the second edition softback, details coming soon.

Photograph by Shaun-Michael Crowder

© 2010-2011 by NORTH STAR PRINT. All rights reserved

www.northstarprint.blogspot.com

DIANA DAWN’S “SOME LIKE IT HOT!” February 2nd 2011 interview with “Life in the City” author Shane Charles Sourgose

DIANA DAWN’S “SOME LIKE IT HOT!” interview with Life in the City author Shane Charles Sourgose

Sonoma SUN 91.3fm, Febrary 2nd 2011:

I have to ask you about your last name, do others tend to constantly pronounce it incorrectly?

- People do, funny you ask because ever since I was a child I’ve been referred to as Sour-Goose… So it’s somewhat of a running joke among me and my friends!

In your book you talk about dropping out of San Francisco State University to pursue a career in marketing, how did that lead you into writing?

- Well, I’ve always been a writer . . . but when I was writing for professionals I wasn’t happy with myself, and I state that in my book, but now that I’m writing for myself . . . which seems narcissistic, but I am extremely gratified of where I am now and where I am going…

Your book was originally a blog that you conducted while you were unemployed, which I understand is a hard time for many, so what inspired you to exploit your life to others?

- Aside from searching for work, I decided to blog with the free time I had, that lead to the blog where my publisher found me and thus the book was born . . . or conceived…

Life in the City has been coined by critics as a Gay Sex and the City, what are your thoughts about that?

- I love Candice Bushnell’s honest take about life in the city, so I definitely take that as a complement…

"Standing at the Crossroad" is a very telling chapter about where you are in your love life, are you still there at the fork in the road or has your relationship status changed?

- Well, some of those roads have now become U-turns; I haven’t given up on the notion necessarily as I know he’s out there . . . somewhere! We’ll see...

And what's your type?

- The Brawny man.

Will there be a follow up to Life in the City?

- As of now, no . . . but there could always be a possibility…

You have two fictional pieces coming soon, what is The Chronicles of Preston and Jerry about?

- It’s about two estranged friends’ that reconnect and find themselves needing one another through life’s many ups and downs . . . and this piece was actually originally a situation comedy that a fellow actor/producer friend, whom you met at the Screenwriter’s Expo . . . last year, 20-10. . . And Sean Grady co-created…

And the other is titled The Professional, Cleaner and Lookout, what is that story about?

- That one’s about three comrades whom find themselves in a life of espionage, which leads them into a life of organized crime…

The last time we talked you were writing a poetry book, do you have a title and when should we expect it?

- I do, the title is Sonnet’s, Songs & Soliloquies and is expected to release while I am in South America, early summer…

So you are going to South America, which country will you be visiting and why?

- I will be visiting Suriname, which is a Dutch country north of Brazil, meeting with a great-great friend of mine whom is working for the Peace Corps… We will be collaborating on a forthcoming novel, which will be simply titled 5.

After your trip to Suriname, what do you plan to do?

- Honestly, my itinerary isn’t quite there yet…

© 2010-2011 by NORTH STAR PRINT. All rights reserved

www.northstarprint.blogspot.com

Life in the City author Shane Charles Sourgose Q&A on Sun FM 91.3

On February 1st 2011 at 7:30 in the evening on Sun FM 91.3, Life in the City author Shane Charles Sourgose will be in the studio with Diana Dawn during her Some Like it Hot! radio program, to discuss his current work, forthcoming books and trip to South America.

“I look forward to hanging out with you this coming Tuesday,” Sourgose states during his phone meeting with Sun FM’s Diana Dawn. “Jazz is a form of music I pertain to while writing, and the 1950’s glamour is truly one of inspiration . . . so I cannot wait to be in the studio and play a few tunes!”

Originally a blog, Life in the City is a compilation of vignettes and poems following a young male’s personal coming of age. Going into detail the successes and tribulations of learning, loving and life in San Francisco, among supportive friends, overbearing relatives and most of all, ex-lovers.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Shane Charles Sourgose is an author living in southern California with his schnauzer Duchess and writing dark comedy The Chronicles of Preston and Jerry and action/thriller The Professional, the Cleaner and the Lookout, he plans to travel through Suriname beginning May 2011 and exploit such ventures in a forthcoming autobiography.

Sonoma Host, Diana Dawn, heats up the airwaves in her weekly show Some like it Hot! that includes: interviews, film reviews and live performances. Comedian, Jackie Mason, has complimented Diana Dawn with having, “Wit, charm, beauty, talent and possessing real star material!”

Author Shane Charles Sourgose talks about his current piece and what's to come!

Life in the City author, Shane Charles Sourgose, takes some time from writing to talk with the editors of North Star Print.

I first heard of Shane Charles as a public relations firm run by an exuberant young alumni of San Francisco State University, this same youth now a man has just released a very personal book that accounts his life in San Francisco from 2004 to 2010, referencing sex and relationships.

“My readers are calling it the ‘Gay Sex and the City’,” accounts author Sourgose during our interview. “I’d like to say it’s my homage to Kerouac’s the Dharma Bums . . . transformation into adulthood with notions of self-discovery along the way.”

Glass Kandi is to release exclusive Life in the City books with handwritten secrets from the author. “I’m not too sure when [Glass Kandi] will release them, but I do know that the secrets I’ll write into them are very dirty. . .”

When asked about his personal life, Sourgose did shy away with a smirk and answer, “I’m a really-really private person that tends to vent through my writing!” I knew then to move forward with Shane Charles’ forthcoming fictional pieces.

“The Chronicles of Preston and Jerry was originally a television project that I created with fellow actor/producer Sean Grady.” Sourgose leans forward and continues, “It’s quite comical, very Neil Simon meets Will & Grace!”

“My other book, The Professional, Cleaner and Lookout, is an action/thriller about three friends who find themselves in a life of espionage,” Sourgose smiles in delight, “an inner Angelina Jolie is coming out and kicking a lot of guys’ ass!”

Shane Charles plans to travel through Suriname beginning May 2011 and exploit his ventures in an upcoming book simply titled 5. “In that book, my journey begins. . .”

© 2010-2011 by NORTH STAR PRINT. All rights reserved

www.northstarprint.blogspot.com

Meet Life in the City author Shane Charles Sourgose at Glass Kandi 2/8/2011!

© 2010-2011 by NORTH STAR PRINT. All rights reserved

www.northstarprint.blogspot.com

SEX, LOVE & SAN FRANCISCO NORCAL TOUR 2011 UPDATE!

San Franciscan author, Shane Charles Sourgose, will be conducting a Northern California tour for his book Life in the City!

"I will be doing a book tour through my hometown of San Jose, working my way to [San Francisco]," says the author during a conference call with distributors last week.

Sex, Love & San Francisco Northern California Tour 2011 will stop at Glass Kandi (also known as GDM) on Tuesday, February 8th 2011 from 5:00-9:00 in the evening.

“I am to release GK exclusive copies signed with my dirtiest little secrets inside of them,” Sourgose states through a meeting with Glass Kandi owner, Samantha Liu. "I will also answer any lingering questions others may have. . ."

Originally a blog, "Life in the City" is a compilation of vignettes and poems following a young male’s personal coming of age. Going into detail the successes and tribulations of learning, loving and life in San Francisco.

About the author: Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Shane Charles Sourgose is a writer, actor and producer currently living in Southern California with his dog, a schnauzer named Duchess, and writing two novels, a dark comedy The Chronicles of Preston and Jerry and action/thriller The Professional, the Cleaner and the Lookout, he plans to travel the world beginning May 2011 and exploit his ventures in a forthcoming novel.

About Glass Kandi (GDM): Glass Kandi focuses on exquisitely handcrafted glass adult products, floggers and pieces made by custom order, designed by San Franciscan artisans. They also carry jewelry, lingerie and other bazaar boutique items, many exclusively made specifically for Glass Kandi. GDM is a comfortable, fun, friendly and educational atmosphere serving the customers and community of San Francisco.

For more information regarding the aforementioned or read current LIFE IN THE CITY news: http://www.facebook.com/shane.sourgose#!/pages/Life-in-the-City/139500916110961

© 2010-2011 by NORTH STAR PRINT. All rights reserved

www.northstarprint.blogspot.com

My Sex, Love and San Francisco Lovers!

Hey LITC Lovers,

I will be conducting a public reading of Life in the City at Glass Kandi located at 569 Geary Street Tuesday, February 8th 2011 from 5pm-9pm.

I am also to release Glass Kandi exclusive copies of LITC signed by moi, and all with different very personal dirty secrets.

Hopefully you will be able to get one... Supplies are limited!

The GK exclusive Life in the City books are to be released in-store the following day.

On another note, my book is now available in Germany!

Zu den Lebensunterhalten in Deutschland hoffe ich, dass Sie genießen!

Shane Charles Sourgose Leben in der Stadt verfügbar in Deutschland an Thalia!

http://www.thalia.at/shop/home/artikeldetails/life_in_the_city/shane_charles_sourgo/ISBN0-557-73296-4/ID26971720.html

© 2010-2011 by Shane Charles Sourgose. All rights reserved

I'm coming San Francisco...

Hello my Life in the City lovers,

I will be coming to the city February 7th to 11th, doing impromptus at Bay Area libraries and schools, as well as in-store appearances and "open mic" readings...

Detail coming soon, I'll keep you all posted! =0)