Michael Thomas Ford is the award-winning author of numerous works for both adults and young readers, including Suicide Notes, as well as some of the earliest books about the HIV/AIDS crisis and several books about the LGBTQ community. He lives in rural Appalachia with his husband and dogs.
"Generous, wry, and big-hearted. A touching and riotous journey
through the legacies of pain and the wonders of connection." —
Eliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and New York
Times bestselling author
"Michael Thomas Ford put me through it with this stunning sequel. A
touching, funny, and thoughtful exploration of how we move on from
our toughest choices and embrace what makes us unique, even if
we're imperfect." — Jason June, New York Times bestselling author
of Out of the Blue
“In Every Star That Falls, Ford examines with heart and compassion
not just what it is to be queer, but the ways in which queerness
changes relationships and frees us.”
— LC Rosen, author of Jack of Hearts and Camp
“Every Star That Falls is an extraordinarily fun and wild ride that
will make you laugh and cry on numerous occasions. There is no way
to tell what happens next but each chapter comes with a wonderful
surprise that keeps you hooked into the moment. The book brings you
a lot of things—complex characters, intricate relationships and a
beautiful message for the new generation. It’s the kind of story
that genuinely reflects the growing complexity of life for young
people.”
— Vincent Tirado, author of the Pura Belpre award-winning Burn
Down, Rise Up
"A sweet, loving, joyful celebration of queer identity! Queer joy
is real, and we deserve happy endings, too!" — Bill Konigsberg,
award-winning author of The Bridge and Destination Unknown
"Packed with charming characters and witty narration, Every
Star That Falls is a moving story about boldly—and
proudly—becoming your true self. We've waited fifteen long years
for this sequel, and it was so worth the wait!“ — Phil
Stamper, national bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and
Golden Boys
"An excellent sequel. There is much to love in this plot-rich
novel. Depictions of polyamory are still few and far between in YA,
and happily, Ford handles his material deftly and populates the
book with fully realized, empathic characters. For readers who have
been around since the beginning as well as those new to Jeff's
story, this is a splendid sequel that dramatically answers the
question: What happened to Jeff?" — Booklist (starred review)
"The queer joy throughout is the highlight." — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Suicide Notes: “With a sprinkling of dark humor and a
full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and
a riveting read.” — Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling
author of Fallout and Crank
“Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both
classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.” — Brent Hartinger,
author of Geography Club and The Last Chance Texaco
“Jeff’s journey is wittily unique, balancing a fresh voice and a
uniquely realistic character with comedy and seriousness.” —
KLIATT
“Make(s) a powerful emotional impact.” — Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
“Jeff’s wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at
times, laugh-out-loud funny.” — School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR LOVE & OTHER CURSES: “Funny, heartfelt, and
magnificently unexpected, Michael Thomas Ford’s Love & Other Curses
is a gritty, glittery triumph that broke my heart, put it back
together again, and left me with a new, much needed sway in my
sashay.” — Bennett Madison, author of September Girls
“Intriguing. A solid exploration of the meanings of love.” —
Booklist
“Love & Other Curses is a book with heart—a big, generous, loving
heart. Anyone looking for a deep, thoughtful story about love and
life and coming of age will enjoy the relationships, the search,
and the lovely magic that may or may not be a part of every
person’s life.” — New York Journal of Books
“Michael Thomas Ford has created an intense, complex exploration of
family, love, and gender & sexual identity. I learned, I laughed, I
got inspired.” — Jeff Garvin, author of Symptoms of Being Human
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