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Luke Stoffel

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in Dubuque, Iowa, The United States

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http://howtobeepglitter.com

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Gay and Lesbian, Humor and Comedy, Memoir

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Luke Stoffel (b. 1978) Recognized as one of NYC’s top LGBTQ+ artists by GLAAD he has been showcased by prestigious organizations like the American Foundation for AIDS Research, and the Matthew Shepard foundation. His art and photography have appeared on Bravo’s Million Dollar Lisiting, in the New York Times, Huffington Post, AM New York, Hawaiian Airlines Magazines, and on the cover of Next Magazine. His artistic contributions have earned him the Starving Artist Award, along with a commission for Ralph Lauren’s daughter. His art has graced iconic New York venues like the Puck Building, The Art Directors Club, The Prince George Gallery, GalleryBar, and New World Stages.

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The Stardust Pirates: A Sea Myth Rises

What if there never was a Neverland!

In the warm blue waters off the coast of Palawan—a long, slender island in the western Philippines—we set sail on a simple catamaran. The kind with outriggers lashed to the sides, a painted hull, and a crew who knew the ocean better than they knew the land. There were no tour guides. No filters. Just salt wind, distant limestone karsts, and rope-worn hands hauli

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	How to Win a Million Dollars and BEEP Glitter! 3.93 avg rating — 59 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Easy to Bake Unicorn Cookbook: Colorful Kitchen Fun For Kids by Luke Stoffel (Goodreads Author), Laura Von Holt, Mayumi Shimose Poe (Editor) 4.28 avg rating — 54 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Art of Tarot: A History and Guidebook it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Don't Quit Your Day Dream: The Essential Nightstand Gratitude Journal by Luke Stoffel (Goodreads Author), Luke Stoffel (Goodreads Author), Laura Von Holt 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You're Doing Great!: The Essential Gratitude Journal by Luke Stoffel (Goodreads Author), Laura Von Holt 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Comment Gagner un Million de Dollars et BEEP des Paillettes [French Version]: Une Histoire en Grande Partie Vraie d’un Garçon Gay dans les Années 1980 by Luke Stoffel (Goodreads Author), Chat GPT (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Luke Stoffel liked Kathleen Palmer's review of The Stardust Pirates: "I picked this up expecting a fun pirate adventure or a clever Peter Pan retelling, but The Stardust Pirates is so much more than that. It’s a story about generational trauma, the weight of being the "responsible one" (Jack’s role as a parent / child " Read more of this review »
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Luke Stoffel and 1 other person liked Cori Samuel's review of The Stardust Pirates: "Only loosely connected to the original Peter Pan, and for me (not the biggest reader of retellings / reimaginings) all the better for it! Lush descriptions of Philippine islands and the developing relationship of our MC Jack with his BFF Baby Boy, mak" Read more of this review »
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Luke Stoffel and 5 other people liked Mir's review of The Stardust Pirates: "I picked this up because it sounds different from the many same-y depressing retellings of Peter Pan that focus on oppressive Victorian social mores or child abuse. So far the only PP retelling I've really enjoyed is Peter Darling. Fingers crossed! " Read more of this review »
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