“It’s Catcher in the Rye if Holden Caulfield were queer, Southern, and listening to Bowie.”
The Ryan Woods Trilogy (1979–1991)
Spanning over a decade of personal transformation and cultural change, this trilogy follows Ryan Woods through three pivotal chapters of his life.
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8-Track Boy
In 8-Track Boy (1978–1979), Ryan is a student at Oak Wood Academy, a prestigious but repressive boarding school in rural Tennessee. Against the backdrop of a shifting America—marked by political unrest, cultural evolution, and the fading glow of the 1970s—Ryan and his peers push back against rigid authority, exploring identity, music, and rebellion in a world caught between tradition and change.
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LA DAZE
LA DAZE (1983–1988) picks up with Ryan in Los Angeles, immersed in the glamour and grit of the film industry. As he navigates the excesses of Hollywood and the raw energy of the underground club scene, Ryan comes into his own—both creatively and personally—finding freedom and clarity as he embraces his identity and comes out during a turbulent, transformative decade.
Work in progress—expected publication in 2028.
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Momentary Lapse of Reason
In the final installment, Momentary Lapse of Reason (1990–1991), Ryan finds himself in uniform, serving in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division during the Gulf War. Far from the lights of LA or the halls of Oak Wood, he confronts the harsh realities of conflict, mortality, and purpose—forced to reconcile the man he has become with the world he once dreamed of escaping.
Work in progress—expected publication in 2027.