Writers Carlos T. Mock and Felice Picano, will be holding a series of discussions and book release parties throughout the Midwest during mid-January.
Picano, who resides in Los Angeles, has published over 20 volumes of fiction, poetry, memoirs and other books. Mock lives in Chicago with his life partner, Bill Rattan. Mock will be reading from his first novel, Borrowing Time: A Latino Sexual Odyssey, as well as his newly-released work, the thriller Mosaic Virus.
The two will hold readings on Sun., Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville; Mon., Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Barbara's Bookstore at UIC, 1218 S. Halsted ( 312-413-2665 ) . On Jan. 16, the official book release party for Mock's works at the glass bar at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, 5:30-7:30 p.m. They will also appear on Jan. 17 at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., in Three Oaks, Mich., at 7 p.m. ( 269-756-3879 ) as well as Jan. 18 at Affirmations Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 195 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale, Mich., at 5 p.m. ( 248-398-7105 ) .
An RSVP is needed only for the official party at Sidetrack. E-mail ctmock@yahoo.com or call 773-561-6617.