The gift list was easy this year.

Chris Colfer is planning many return trips to the Land of Stories.

The ‘49 Indian: A Novel By Craig Moody; Vivid Imagery Publishing; 284 pages; $12.99. The book is available in paperback and Amazon Kindle editions at Amazon.com, The49Indian.com and BarnesAnNnoble.com

Craig Moody is that rare species, a native Floridian. Born in Pembroke Pines, “a suburban community that edges the beautiful Florida Everglades,” Moody enjoyed a career as a model and actor before he turned to what he calls “his life’s true calling: acting.” “The ‘49 Indian” is Moody’s first novel, published by his own company, Vivid Imagery Publishing.

In honor of the 16th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's passing, SFGN takes a look back upon some the books, plays and films that have attempted to explain his unique place in history. 

There are few topics that aren't included in the new anthology book “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health.” Edited by Adrian Shanker, a Pennsylvania-based queer activist, Shanker was inspired to put the book together because of his own experiences with seeking out health care as a queer man living in a largely straight world.  

Thursday, 7/17

Books

Miami Beach writer David Leddick introduces his new book, “I’m Not for Everyone. Neither Are You,” tonight at the Stonewall National Museum and Archives Wilton Manors Gallery, 2157 Wilton Dr. An effervescent octogenarian author, playright and performer, Leddick asserts himself a role as everyone’s favorite gay life coach in this smart, savvy and hilarious new book. Discover your signal inner style and apply it to your personal and professional relationships with Leddick’s unapologetic approach. Reading and book signing begins at 7 p.m. For more information, go to StonewallNationalMuseum.org.

A Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store could soon be on its way to Oakland Park Boulevard, as well as residential and green space.

And just like that – boom! – the awkwardness began. 

You’ve never been so mad in your life.

You spent days examining your life. 

Can you float me a loan?

Your beloved asked. And you said “yes.”

It wasn’t where you put it down.

You’ll never forget the feeling of key in hand.

People will talk.

The first day your toddler said he could dress himself was a day you’ll never forget.

You had no idea.

The jewelry you wear tells a story.

The Queen has spoken.

It's been a minute since you came out. 

People say you’re all wet.

Move over.

Mom says you’re growing like a weed.

You must not tell.

How does that work?

Your someday-dream job is not for wimps.