The Long Blue Moan: A Novel

by L.M. Ross

Tyrone An aspiring writer, used badly by his first boyfriend, and sour on love forever. David Donatello The effeminate son of a preacher who dreams of dancing and men. Faison A singer with the voice of an angel, but with a face not even a mother could love. Pascal A hustler heartthrob, not as talented as his trio of friends, but destined for fame. The four men meet as teens at The Performing Arts Academy in New York City, and form an uneasy alliance. Jealousy reigns, violence erupts, and love survives. Told in the ethnic-rhythm of New York City, Long Blue Moan is a stylish, epic tale of the lives of four intensely talented Black boys who become Black men. L.M Ross has been published in Friction 2 and 3, Black Writer, BlackMale, Hammers, Hombres Latinos, Indulge , and Mandate . A native New Yorker, he now lives in Port Chester, NY. This is his first novel.

300 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002