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Boca by Moonlight has won 2nd Prize in Fiction from the Arizona Authors Association.

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Boca by Moonlight has won Honorable Mention

Boca by Moonlight wins Honorable Mention in the awards contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women, a nationwide organization of men and women pursuing careers across the communications spectrum.

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Boca by Moonlight is named a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards.

The National Indie Excellence® Awards celebrate physical books in print as a strong and vital sector of our industry. Recognizing excellence in all aspects of the final presentation, NIEA champions the highest quality books across a spectrum of metrics. Established in 2005, NIEA’s entrants are meticulously judged by experts from various facets of the book industry profession including publishers, editors, authors, and designers.

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Boca by Moonlight has placed first in the Arizona Chapter of the National Federation of Press Women at-large communication contest in the category of Fiction for Adult Readers.

The judges provided the following commentary: Well written. Interesting characters that brought fun and humor to the story with heartfelt emotions from the beginning to the end. Great job.

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Boca by Moonlight receives a 5-Star Must Read Review from Reedsy Discovery!
Brad Graber’s newest release, Boca by Moonlight, has just received a 5-Star Must Read Review from Reedsy Discovery. Reedsy Discovery is a website that offers book recommendations for real people by real people in an effort to uncover future bestsellers. Check out the review.

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Boca by Moonlight is now available on Amazon and at all fine book retailers! – Brad Graber’s third novel, Boca by Moonlight, has been released for publication on November 15th, 2021. The novel about friendship and starting over, follows George, a widower living in Boca Raton, Florida, as he struggles to acclimate to life as a single man. Alone in retirement, he relies on his golf buddies to console him.

But then his friend Willy suddenly dies. George is caught off-guard. Why did Willy’s family fail to show at the funeral? Why did the check to the mortuary bounce? And why did George get corralled into paying for the burial? More importantly, what can George learn from Willy’s life to escape making the same foolish mistakes? View the book trailer and then purchase a copy of the novel at Amazon, Kindle and Barnes & Noble, or any fine book retailer.

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What’s That Growing in My Sour Cream? – a collection of over seventy essays on love, life, and relationships – has won 1st place in the National Federation of Press Women at-large communications contest.

This year the at-large contest featured entries from New York, Oregon, Ohio, Colorado, New Hampshire, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Maryland, Florida, South Dakota, Louisiana, Tennessee, Iowa, Kentucky and Washington.

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Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that “What’s That Growing in My Sour Cream?” by Brad Graber won the Bronze Medal in the Fiction – Humor/Comedy category.

The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).

“When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers’ Favorite.” –Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House

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The Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) is proud to announce “What’s That Growing in My Sour Cream?” by Brad Graber has won a 1st place EVVY Award in the humor category.

The CIPA EVVYs™ is one of the longest-running book award competitions on the Indie publishing scene, running for nearly 27 years. The annual contest is sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA), along with the CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation (ELF).

Judges are selected through CIPA’s judging qualification process and include teachers, business leaders, authors, critics, editors, readers and others. Our judges know books.

For more information on CIPA.

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National Indie Excellence Award

What’s That Growing in My Sour Cream? has been named the winner of a 2020 National Indie Excellence Award in the humor category. The National Indie Excellence Awards celebrate independent publishing as a strong and proud sector of the Industry. For more information on the award, please visit National Indie Excellence Awards.

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Fear, AIDS, and the Coronavirus

The following piece written by Brad Graber was published in the April
2020 Edition of the Gay & Lesbian News Worldwide.

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What’s Growing in My Sour Cream?

Dark Victory Press announces the February 2020 release of Brad Graber’s latest book, WHAT’S THAT GROWING IN MY SOUR CREAM? – a compilation of over seventy humorous essays reflecting on the joys, challenges, and absurdities of modern life.

From the multi-award winning author of THE INTERSECT and AFTER THE FALL, comes a unique work of funny insight certain to engage readers. Graber explores American life through a very personal lens, sharing his experiences as an author and as a gay family man. “I grew up loving Erma Bombeck and Dick Cavett. I like to think of my blog, There I Said It! as if they had a baby. ”WHAT’S THAT GROWING IN MY SOUR CREAM? offers readers the best of the blogs gathered together under one cover with pieces on Facebook friends, awkward man hugs, and mahjong, to name but a few. A bold new voice, Graber’s humor and wit is on full display in WHAT’S THAT GROWING IN MY SOUR CREAM? (February 2020, ISBN 978-0-9976042-4-5, Original Trade Paperback)

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Graber is interviewed on Author Voices: The Online Gazette for Today’s Innovative Authors about his writing career.

Where are you from originally and where do you reside now?

I was born and raised in New York City but have lived in Buffalo, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, and now in Phoenix. No – the law isn’t after me.

If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here?

I attended SUNY at Buffalo and Washington University in St. Louis. Then, I moved around the country working as a healthcare executive. Phoenix was my last stop before I decided to embark on a second career as an author.

What made you decide to write and publish your first book?

Coming from the Bay Area, I was amazed at how much I loved Phoenix and Arizona. I wanted to share that feeling. The best way was through a story that crossed different ages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Read more about the Author Voices interview with Brad Graber.

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IRDA Winning Author Brad Graber: “Being an Indie author requires that we do more than just write a great novel.”

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  1. What is the name of the book and when was it published?

After the Fall, by Brad Graber – May 2018

  1. What’s the book’s first line?

Rikki braced herself as the traffic light at 73rd Avenue and Parson’s Boulevard turned yellow.

  1. What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.

Rikki, a teenager being raised by her grandmother in New York City, has a secret. She can’t remember her mother. When she tries to talk to her grandmother, the older woman refuses to engage. Frustrated, Rikki finds a family album hidden in a trunk with photos of her mother as a teenager and a young boy. Is the boy her uncle? Can he shed light on what happened to her mother? Desperate to learn the truth, Rikki goes on a journey to meet Harry, a writer living in Phoenix, who is struggling with his own issues of identity.

  1. What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event?

Years ago, the niece of my first partner, then a teenager, reached out to learn about her uncle’s life. It made me wonder about families, the secrets they keep, and why despite the passage of time, they nobly cling to their deceptions.

  1. What’s the most distinctive thing about the main character? Who real, or fictional, would you say the character reminds you of?

Rikki is intelligent, brave, and incredibly self-aware. She knows things aren’t quite right in her world and is willing to rock-the-boat to learn the truth. Rikki’s style reminds me of Darlene Conner from Roseanne. She’s somewhat rebellious, edgy, and questioning of authority. A true nonconformist – but underneath, a warm and gentle heart in search of love and the family she misses.  The novel is very much like Juno meets As Good As It Gets.

  1. What’s the main reason someone should really read this book?

We all tell stories about ourselves and our families. Sometimes, these stories are a “spin” on an unhappy truth. Over time, these stories can become traps of self-delusion. After the Fall reminds us that life is precious and only from truth can we begin to learn, grow, and heal.

  1. When did you first decide to become an author?

I’ve been thinking about it since my early twenties but failed to give it the proper attention. Over the years, I’ve written a few stories and even submitted a manuscript to publishers. After two completed novels and a bimonthly blog, I’m fully committed to the process.

  1. Is this the first you’ve written?

After the Fall, is my second novel. My first novel, The Intersect, released in September 2016, tells the story of strangers reaching out and making life changing connections. It’s won three awards and received rave reviews. I also write a blog: There, I Said It! I like to think of it as if Erma Bombeck and Dick Cavett had a baby. Light and fun, I explore the common bond that makes us human.

  1. What do you do for work when you’re not writing?

Writing is now my full-time career. But, I also volunteer with local non-profits. For the last four years. I’ve worked with Duet, taking a blind senior grocery shopping every two weeks and driving others to medical appointments. It’s hands-on and very personal which allows me to give back to others.

  1. How much time do you generally spend on your writing?

I start my day at 7:30 a.m. – sitting in front of my laptop – and work until around 2 p.m. And if it is a productive day, I might do another hour or two in the evening. But, that is not all writing. Much of the time is spent reaching out to readers through various marketing efforts and working to secure speaking engagements and book clubs. Being an Indie author requires that we do more than just write a great novel.

  1. What’s the best and the hardest part of being an Indie?

There are moments that you feel like Cinderella. You want to go to the Ball, but you weren’t invited. And so, you must learn to believe in yourself. To take charge of your work and make sure that it’s presented in the best possible light. That requires wearing lots of hats and learning about the business of being a publisher. It’s a struggle to be proficient in so many areas beyond writing. I often think, “If I could just finish this darn novel it will be good enough”. But that isn’t true. Our work needs to be read and that means we need to find our readers. And that’s the major challenge that Indie authors must address.

  1. What’s a great piece of advice that you can share with fellow Indie authors?

Write the story that you want to read. Doing that alone, will keep the work relevant and interesting. And if you have passion for a project, it’s sure to shine through. It’s also easier to “pitch” work that you’re excited about and proud to have written.

  1. Would you go traditional if a publisher came calling?  If so, why?

I’m not sure. After my first novel, I’d have jumped at the chance. A traditional publisher certainly provides cache and access, but I’ve learned so much, and I’ve probably become accustomed at this point to being in charge of my destiny. Technology has changed the world. There is no reason to think that the future won’t be bright for Indie authors. But, being a hybrid author might be a fantastic opportunity. So, I guess, never say never. If you’re a traditional publisher reading this, my door is always open.

  1. Is there something in particular that motivates you (fame? fortune? more sex?)

I am all about revealing truth and injustice. Telling stories about real people – their lives, loves, and relationships. I’m really motivated by the story. Getting it out into the world. I want my readers to step into the shoes of characters who they might only meet in the pages of a good novel.

  1. Which writer, living or dead, do you most admire?

I admire so many writers. I love Ken Follett, Armistead Maupin, Ira Levin, Phillip Roth, and Ayn Rand. I’m moved by the beauty of the works by Tennessee Williams and Eugene O’Neil. And I love Doris Kearns Goodwin. But then, who doesn’t?

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After the Fall wins Silver Medal

On August 16, 2019, After the Fall, was awarded Silver, 2nd Place, in the Colorado Independent Publishers Association Book Awards.

After the Fall: A teenager searches for a long lost uncle in the hopes of shedding light on the mysterious death of her mother in this gripping tale of love and loss.

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Amazon Best Seller Teen list

On August 5th, 2019, After the Fall landed as #15 on the Amazon Best Seller Teen List.

After the Fall: A teenager searches for a long lost uncle in the hopes of shedding light on the mysterious death of her mother in this gripping tale of love and loss.

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Top Ten Ebook Best Seller list

On June 10th, 2019, The intersect hit the Top Ten Ebook Best Seller list alongside Michelle Obama and Pete Buttigieg. Now that’s terrific company!

The Intersect is set against Arizona’s political and cultural vortex at the start of 2010, The Intersect explores the issues of the day by weaving together the lives of disparate characters striving to survive in a world where the strongest link, and most lasting connection, is made among strangers. As relationships unravel, secrets are revealed, love blossoms and injustice leads to a thrilling climax.

Know more about Brad’s Books, The Intersect is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Grab yourself a copy of Brad’s Book now.

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Episode 216: Tales of the City meets The Crash

Brad Graber joins Baz Collins and Vance Bastian of WROTE (Written on the Edge) for a delightful discussion about his award winning works: The Intersect, a love letter to Phoenix, and After the Fall, a tale of two healing journeys.

Brad Graber writes novels because he grew up in a family where no one ever listened to him—so he made up stories about them. Born and raised in New York City, Brad obtained a B.A. in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

A former healthcare executive, Brad has held a number of management positions and been a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Executive through the Medical Group Management Association. Though he no longer works in healthcare, he continues to volunteer with local non-profits.

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After The Fall Wins Indie Reader Discovery Award!

Brad Graber‘s After The Fall was released May last year and has won 2019 Indie Reader Discovery Award for GLBTQ Fiction. This is Brad’s second novel about a teenager named Rikki who can’t remember her mother and discovers a secret about her family.

This year, After The Fall wins 2019 Indie Reader Discovery Award for GLBTQ Fiction. Jennifer L. Armentrout, a New York Times and International bestselling author, announced the winners of the 2019 annual Indie Reader Discovery Awards (IRDAs) at Book Expo America (BEA)/Book Con, a major trade show in New York City. Indie Reader helps indie authors reach more audience for their craft. According to Jennifer, “The books that won the IRDAs this year are not just great indie books; they are great books, period.”

Brad’s first book, The Intersect has also won multiple awards! The book tells how different people meeting together and how they develop lasting connections with each other. Grab a copy of Brads books and be inspired and entertained by his literary works.

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Foreword Reviews announces After the Fall as a Finalist in 2018 Book of the Year Awards.

Traverse City, MI, March 11, 2019—As part of its mission to discover, review, and share the best books from university and independent publishers, Foreword Reviews is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Awards.

After the Fall, by Brad Graber, has been selected as a 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist!

More than 2,000 entries spread across 56 genres were submitted for consideration.

“Determining the INDIES Finalists is such a rewarding process,” said Victoria Sutherland, founder/publisher of Foreword Reviews. “Each year we are reminded what a vital part of publishing indie presses occupy, and knowing what the recognition could mean to an individual book inspires us to provide our finalist judges with the best choices to help them determine the winners. We take this privilege very seriously.”

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Founded in 1998, Foreword Magazine, Inc. is the only media company completely devoted to independent publishing. Publishers of a Folio: award-winning bimonthly print review journal, special interest products, and daily online content feeds, Foreword exclusively covers university and independent (non “Big 5”) publishers, the books they publish, and their authors. Foreword is based in Traverse City, Michigan, with staff based worldwide.

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101: Learn How Your Book Can Help Your Business with Brad Graber, Award Winning Author

source: https://www.rhodesperry.com/podcast/episode101

Questions Answered in this Podcast

  • Who is Brad Graber, and what are his books about?
  • What motivated Brad to write his books, and launch is business?
  • How does Brad encourage Out Bosses to grow their businesses through writing?
  • How can you get a copy of Brad’s books?

Brad Graber is the author of the award-winning novel, The Intersect, set in Phoenix in 2010 which follows the lives of strangers as they make powerful life-long connections. His second novel, After the Fall, was released in May 2018 and is the story of a teenager being raised by her grandmother who goes on a journey to find her family. Brad spent 30 years in healthcare and is a former Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Practice Administrator through The Medical Group Management Association. Brad currently lives in Phoenix with his husband Jeff and their 15-year old miniature poodle, Charlie.

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Left of Str8 Show: Guests Singer Chrissy Lee & Author Brad Graber

 

Scott Fullerton, Radio Host of the BEST LGBT Podcast nominated “Left of Str8 Show,” talks with Brad Graber about his debut novel, The Intersect, and his new novel released in May 2018, After the Fall. Scott’s Talk Radio show focuses on interviewing celebrities and personalities in Entertainment, Foodies & Books.

Also heard in blogtalkradio.com

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Brad Graber goes Off The Record with Judy

 

Judy Schriener is a longtime business journalist and author who has always been fascinated with how people think, what makes them do the things they do, how they overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, and how they feel about it all.

People have been confiding in Judy since childhood and she wants you to have the same fascinating, enlightening experience every week as she interviews people who will share their secrets of…doing some big thing, solving a seemingly impossible problem, dealing with some pivotal life experience, or letting us see behind the scenes of how things work. Judy’s interviews are highly personal and often focused on business people and issues.

Listen to the podcast of Judy talking to author Brad Graber released 8/8/18. 

This podcast is also available for FREE on iTunes.

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Arizona Authors’ Association Awards The Intersect 3rd Place in The Fiction Category During Its 37th Annual International Literary Awards Celebration

November 4, 2017

Arizona Author Association announces that The Intersect by Brad Graber has won 3rd place in the Fiction Category among 67 competing entrants in the 2017 International Literary Awards Contest hosted by the Association.

The Arizona Authors’ Association presented the winners from Arizona’s finest literary competition on November 4, 2017, during its 37th Annual Literary Awards Celebration held at The Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix, Arizona. Works by all winners and finalists are published in the Arizona Literary Magazine 2018, available now through the Association at https://www.AzAuthors.com/shop. The magazine, published by Green Pieces Press (ISBN: 978-0-9860580-2-8), is also will be available on Amazon.com.

Established in 1980, the Association’s awards program honors both unpublished and published international literary excellence and has launched the career of many authors. Arizona Authors’ Association is located at 6939 East Chaparral Road, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-7000, and can be reached at AzAuthors@gmail.com, 602-554-8101.

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Reader’s Favorite Recognizes The Intersect in Its Annual International Book Awards

October 12, 2017

Readers’ Favorite recognizes “The Intersect” by Brad Graber in its annual international book award contest, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0997604204.

The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities, and renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins.

“When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers’ Favorite.” —Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House

Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that “The Intersect” by Brad Graber won the Honorable Mention Award in the Fiction—Social Issues category.

You can learn more about Brad Graber and “The Intersect” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-intersect where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

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Brad Graber Receives National Recognition from the 11th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

May 21, 2017

Los Angeles: — The 11th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards recognized The Intersect by Brad Graber in the category of LGBTQ Fiction as a winner in this year’s competition.

This prestigious National award is open to all English language books in print from small, medium, university, self and independent publishers.

The National Indie Excellence® Awards exists to help establish independent publishing as a strong and proud facet of the publishing industry. Recognizing authors that put their heart and soul into their work, the NIEA is a champion of self-publishers and the small, independent presses that go the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect. Established in 2007, the NIEA competition is judged by experts from all aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters.
Winners and finalists are determined based on ‘overall excellence of presentation—a synergy of form and content.’ The Intersect is a novel that explores the issues of the day by weaving together the lives of disparate characters striving to survive in a world where the most lasting connection is made among strangers.

“We are proud to announce the winners & finalists whose books truly embody the excellence that this award was created to celebrate, and we salute you all for your fine work.” —Ellen Reid, Founder NIEA


For more information please visit: National Indie Excellence Awards

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Debut Novel Highlights Phoenix

April 26, 2017

Debut novel highlights Phoenix. Read about The Intersect in Arizona Jewish Life.

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Anger and Writing: Is One Responsible for the Other?

February 3, 2017

“. . . there can be many reasons for characters behaving badly.” Ready the fascinating story here!

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Buffalo State Alumnus Releases Debut Novel

Joseph Morganti, Reporter

October 5, 2016

SUNY Buffalo State alumnus Brad S. Graber released his debut novel “The Intersect” on May 9, 2016. Set against Arizona’s political and cultural change at the start of 2010, “The Intersect” explores the issues of the day by combining together the lives of strangers striving to survive in the world. The novel begins with Charlie and Dave Greenway, an older gay couple who move from San Francisco to the Biltmore in Phoenix.

Read the complete story . . .

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Brad Graber’s TV Interview

November 14, 2016

Watch Brad’s interview on Tucson’s Morning Blend TV program, discussing his debut novel, The Intersect.

Watch now!

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