Queer Author Miles Whitney Launches Debut Novel "Midlife Musical" This Pride Month
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TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Californer -- South Lake Tahoe, CA - Bootstrap Publications, in our ongoing mission to publish impactful and meaningful works, is proud to announce the release of Midlife Musical by Miles Whitney.

Midlife Musical provides an inspiring look at the power of creative reclamation, showing that it is never too late to find the voice we thought we left behind. Drawing on Miles Whitney's unique insights and lived experiences as a queer creator, he presents a narrative that offers hope and validation to anyone navigating the quiet crises of lost passions and buried family truths.

Key Highlights of Midlife Musical:

• A poignant exploration of the psychological struggle between comfortable suburban routine and the fierce, undeniable call of creative self-expression.
• A rich, melody-driven exploration of the raw vulnerability of songwriting, the rediscovery of childhood passion, and the hard-won courage it takes to share your art with the world.
• A raw, honest look at how bringing long-buried secrets into the open can mend fracturing marital and parental connections.

Midlife Musical introduces readers to Karla, a suburban real estate agent living a quiet double life as a late-night songwriter, providing a compelling narrative that empowers readers to step out of their comfortable routines, face their fears, and reclaim their own forgotten passions.

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Beyond his debut novel, Miles Whitney has built a prolific literary presence with an extensive catalog of published works. Most notably, he was named the first-place winner of the prestigious 2025 New Feathers Award for his profound nonfiction piece, "Artifact of Death, Artifact of Life," published on July 21, 2025, in the New Feathers Anthology.

About Miles Whitney: Miles Whitney is a queer, trans, Jewish attorney based in Sacramento, California. As a research attorney for the trial court, Miles channels his passion for justice into both his legal work and his creative writing. After the unexpected loss of his daughter, Isabel, in 2022, Miles began writing nonfiction essays and fiction that explore themes of grief, identity, and resilience.

​Miles' work has been featured in a variety of publications, including Freedom Fiction Journal, Homo Works, and Discretionary Love. Outside of writing and law, Miles enjoys reading Torah and training dogs, weaving together his love for storytelling, faith, and community.

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Connect with Miles Whitney:

• Website: https://chibur.wixsite.com/bootstrappublishing/mileswhitney
• Instagram: @milesewhitney
• Facebook: Miles Whitney
• Podcast: [Launching Soon: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories]
• Purchase link: https://a.co/d/04tJFbub

For more information on Midlife Musical or to schedule an interview with Miles Whitney, please contact: info@chibur.info