"Patrick O'Hara is a bit out of his league. Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for week-long visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. So when tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian, he is, honestly, overwhelmed. Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine- year old. But when his waggish set of "Guncle Rules" no longer appease Maisie and Grant's parental void, Patrick's eyes are opened to a new sense of reponsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you're unfailingly human"
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Steven Rowley
Steven Rowley is a New York Times bestselling American novelist known for his heartfelt storytelling, sharp humor, and emotionally rich explorations of love, friendship, grief, family, and the unexpected ways people find connection. His writing blends wit with vulnerability, creating memorable characters who navigate life's most difficult transitions while discovering the importance of acceptance, forgiveness, and chosen family. With a distinctive ability to balance laugh-out-loud moments and deeply moving reflections, Rowley celebrates the complicated beauty of human relationships.
Rowley is the author of acclaimed novels including *Lily and the Octopus*, *The Editor*, *The Guncle*, *The Celebrants*, and *The Guncle Abroad*. His beloved novel *The Guncle* follows Patrick, a former television star who unexpectedly becomes the temporary guardian of his young niece and nephew after a family tragedy. Through humor, unconventional parenting, and emotional healing, the story explores grief, responsibility, and the transformative power of love. Its sequel, *The Guncle Abroad*, continues Patrick's adventures with his family. In *The Celebrants*, Rowley examines lifelong friendship and the importance of appreciating the people we love while they are still with us.
For readers who enjoy fiction that makes them laugh through their tears, Rowley delivers stories filled with warmth, wit, and unforgettable emotional connections. His books are especially suited to readers drawn to contemporary literary fiction, LGBTQ+ representation, found family, complicated friendships, grief and healing, and uplifting stories that remind us that love often arrives in the most unexpected forms.
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