Brent Hartinger
Brent Hartinger
Author, Screenwriter, World Traveler
 
 
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I'm Brent

I write stuff and travel a lot

 
 

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MY LATEST BOOKS

The start of a new series, funny and pointed, about a "different" gay guy, Otto Digmore. " Roadtrip! "

The start of a new series, funny and pointed, about a "different" gay guy, Otto Digmore. "Roadtrip!"

Edgar Award Nominee!  "Reminiscent of Stephen King." -  VOYA  [Starred Review]

Edgar Award Nominee! "Reminiscent of Stephen King." - VOYA [Starred Review]

RUSSEL MIDDLEBROOK: THE FUTON YEARS

A funny and sexy series for adults about a twentysomething gay guy trying to figure out life and love. A #1 Amazon bestseller!

 

THE RUSSEL MIDDLEBROOK SERIES

The classic Lambda Award-winning YA series about a gay teen and his collection of smart, dorky friends. Also a feature film. 

 

MY OTHER MYSTERY/THRILLER YA BOOKS

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Americans Say They Want the Simple, Authentic Life. But America Makes That Almost Impossible

Being back in America after a year abroad is … interesting

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I Thought I had Work-Life Balance. Becoming a Digital Nomad Showed Me I was Wrong.

I’m still passionate about my writing. But now I’m passionate about so many other things too.

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I'm Writing a Sceenplay About Digital Nomads

My latest screenplay is a romantic comedy about digital nomads. Think Four Weddings and a Funeral, but all over the world!

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Hear Me on a Podcast: Why Did I Become a Digital Nomad?

I no longer have a permanent home! Instead, I’m traveling the world indefinitely, writing along the way. Hear me explain how and why.

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I'm Traveling the World! Join me on BRENT AND MICHAEL ARE GOING PLACES

My husband Michael and I are documenting our new “digital nomad” lifestyle on a new website.

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"Don't Leave the Mirkwood Trail!" A Masterclass is Good Writing

I love the “Mirkwood” chapters in THE HOBBIT. But they also illustrate good writing principles.

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Advice for Writers: Are you Writing "Dessert" or "Broccoli"?

I’ve always divided writing projects into two different categories. But the best ones manage to straddle both.

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My Charlie Brown/Snoopy Theory of Artistic Success

The long-running comic strip PEANUTS managed to be both critically and commercially successful. I think I know why.

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The Simple, Most Important Way Readers Can Support Authors (Isn't What You Think)

If you love a book, review it on Amazon (and other online sites). It makes a HUGE difference to the author. It’s even more important than actually buying the book.

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Yes, BAREFOOT IN THE CITY OF BROKEN DREAMS is an homage to SUNSET BOULEVARD. Here's How:

This is one of my personal favorites of all my books, because it’s based on my own life, and also one of my favorite movies.

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MY CURRENT LOCATION: At Sea!

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WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I?

My husband and I have no permanent home. Instead, we continuously travel the world, even as I keep writing my books and screenplays. Above is a map of our journey so far.

Currently, we're at sea.

After three months in Bulgaria, we caught a cruise ship and are now spending a month and a half sailing back to Seattle for Christmas. We’ll be stopping at Greece, Montenegro, Rome, Florence, the Bahamas, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, and also sailing through the Panama Canal!

Learn more at Brent and Michael Are Going Places.

 

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CONTACT ME:

brentsbrain@gmail.com

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