Yates, Bart D.

Comments from the author about writing:  I love writing about oddball, edgy characters and unusual relationships. I'm also fond of

gallows humor, and telling stories about dysfunctional families. I'm far more interested in characters than I am in plot, and all of my books have a fair amount of sadness in them.

I can't honestly say I enjoy the process of writing. Writing is hard work, and I'm a conspicuously lazy man who would rather read a good book than write one. But I seem to be driven to write anyway, mostly because I can't imagine NOT writing. It doesn't really make any sense, but that's the way it is.

Literary awards received and date received:

• 2004 Alex Award from the American Library Association for Leave Myself Behind.

 Book Types: Fiction

Audience Types: Young Adult, Adult

Genre: Drama, Realistic Fiction,

Are you willing to do programs for schools, libraries, or other groups? Yes

If you are willing to do programs, will you charge a fee?  Yes. I have a $50 minimum fee to cover travel expenses, but additional fees are negotiable, depending on the program.

Other Genres:  Gay fiction, Divorce fiction

Mailing Address: 

E-mail Address:  bart@bartyates.com

Author's Web site:  http://bartyates.com

County: Johnson

Books By This Author

• The Distance Between Us, Kensington Books, New York, NY, 2008.

• The Brothers Bishop, Kensington Books, New York, NY, 2005.

• Leave Myself Behind, Kensington Books, New York, NY, 2003.