Homo-Work is a laugh-out-loud, loud-and-proud, lewd-and-literate joyride! This fearless memoir is equal parts Broadway musical treasure hunt, masturbation manifesto, pop culture extravaganza, coming out comedy of errors, anonymous sex fest, mystical mind-bender, gay love story, dysfunctional family drama, Queer culture chronicle, and high-camp tour de force. In his intriguingly weird and irresistibly witty confessional, meet Wynward Hextor Oliver, a mixed-up, middle-aged Mexican-Syrian homosexual born with hexadactyly, which means he has six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. An admitted oddball and jack-off of all trades, this failed actor, former floral designer, and retired college teacher comes to grips with his sex-crazed, checkered past. Meanwhile, Wynward’s present life is going to hell in a hand job. Join Wyn on his hedonistic, hysterical, heartfelt journey, wherever his mind and his member lead him; as he learns how to jerk off with his boyhood playmate, grows ravenous for phone sex and poppers, then haunts the restrooms, beaches, bathhouses, and gay discos of Los Angeles during the height of the AIDS crisis. As Wynward writes, “If you’re not going full out with your fetishes, why bother?” Chronic masturbating and manhunting soon meet metaphysics, however, when his parents catch young Wynnie spying on their lovemaking, a random hookup on his sixteenth birthday turns into a night of terror and transformation, and his husband of twenty-four years nearly dies in his arms—twice. Come for the smut, stay for the stories! Ranging from the pervy to the pithy, these well-told tales of a wild gay life well lived will enthrall and deeply move every reader. Consider Homo-Work your literary glory hole, where what awaits you on the other side of each page will either have you on your knees begging for more or leave you weak-kneed from heady gratification. Whether he’s being irreverent or insightful, Wynward H. Oliver's blend of authenticity, art, and artifice will become your new favorite way to self-pleasure. (Your support of the glorious diversity of Queer indie authors encourages these creative, impassioned voices to continue telling their stories; which, of course, are our stories. Thank you.) "An exemplar of what a memoir can, and should, be. Oliver accomplishes what lesser writers couldn't dare, and that is to write of the highs and lows of his life, his loves, and his unapologetic sexuality with a talent for jeu de mots and dazzling wordplay. His irrepressible giddiness is so often laugh-out-loud hilarious but also underscores a way of coping we all can learn from. Limits are deliciously pushed, and refreshing truths abound in a time when we are so careful about how we present ourselves to the world. Would that all autobiography be this exploratory and rich, both in content and style. This is a book to both fiercely treasure and to share." Jason Armstrong, author of Solosexual: Portrait of a Masturbator "From the opening paragraph, I was drawn into this memoir thanks to Oliver's wit and wordsmithing, as well as his excellent command of storytelling. Yes, there's a mix of laughs and drama in this extremely entertaining outing, which is loaded with amazing references and fantastic turns of phrase, but this memoir also maintains a strong and driving heart that's difficult to ignore. The author delivers an insightful reflection of his life, making his work stand apart from (and above) the typical memoir formula. Oliver tells a gripping and engaging tale in a well-executed, non-linear style that leads to emotional cliffhangers with perfectly placed reveals—right up to the end. He learns, reassesses, and learns some more, and shares those often-relatable experiences. Start your homo-work right here, regardless of your orientation. Once finished, I'm sure you'll indulge in much thought and reflection as it's compelled me to do." William Prystauk, author of the Kink Noir series "Bonkers—and brilliant! I absolutely loved this memoir-and-a-half. A real thrill ride of a read that had me laughing out loud one minute, tears in my eyes the next. It's occasionally harrowing, frequently hilarious, but always gripping. Alongside the outrageously fun and fruity recollections, there are thoughtful and deeply moving reflections, interspersed with some refreshingly sane and salutary philosophy on life. A beautifully written, engaging, and highly entertaining memoir. Fabulous." Brendan James, author of Gerard Philey's Euro-Diary "Oliver provides a master class in engaging readers into a story. Skillfully written, with unforgettable characters leading their lives through the complexities of gay life, we ride along with the author as he explores his past, discovering more about himself as he observes, analyzes, and reveals intimate details and universal truths. In any memoir, the author must determine the right mix of introspection and exhibitionism. This author has found the perfect