Author Terry Oldes's Page

I'm a writer living in Chicago, Illinois since 1996. I am originally from Des Moines, IA where I grew up the adopted son of a rural family. I went to college in New York City where I graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. From there, I headed to Nashville, TN as a singer/songwriter. I am a former Mr. Gay Iowa, have been out and enjoying that lifestyle since I was twenty-one and don't regret a minute of it (well, perhaps a few minutes....) My first book, "Dancing With Tina" was published in 2007 by STARbooks Press and is an in-depth memoir of Crystal Meth Abuse in Chicago's gay community. www.dancingwithtina.com I have recently finished my second book, "A Barrel Full of Monkeys - OR - More Baggage Than Ann Miller Brought On the Love Boat", a collection of short stories and essays detailing a somewhat diverse and wacky gay life. I am currently working on my 3rd book, "North Halsted", a fictional piece on the ups and downs of co-dependent relationships. I am also working on a 4th book entitled, "A Home in the Meadow", about America's National Parks