In the Media

I have appeared as a solo guest on TV, radio, and podcast shows, spoken at author talks and book fairs, and partnered with other writers and community activists on conference and event panels. Please see my full media resource profile on Qwoted and feel free to reach out for quotes, comments, or speaking opportunities.


Recent TV/radio/podcast appearances and media stories

  • On Living the Dream with DJ Curveball

    On Living the Dream with DJ Curveball

    On the air with the podcaster, Internet radio DJ, and hip-hop artist Curtis Jackson, a.k.a. DJ Curveball. Living the Dream, Season 27, Episode 3 (28…

  • 24 podcasts taped this year

    24 podcasts taped this year

    Since January 15, I’ve been interviewed about A Family, Maybe on 24 podcasts, some syndicated on the radio. My original goal was 5, but there…

  • On eWN’s Late Boomers

    On eWN’s Late Boomers

    Interviewed by eWN Network’s veteran podcasters Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins on their popular Late Boomers show. What is Late Boomers? It’s “the podcast that…

  • On SoCal Voices

    On SoCal Voices

    Interviewed on SoCal Voices, an award-winning podcast focusing on regional stories and issues. It went live on Apple, IHeartRadio, Spotify, and also on Amazon Music…

  • BookLife Critic’s Review: 10/10

    BookLife Critic’s Review: 10/10

    A quarterfinalist for The 2024 BookLife Prize, A Family, Maybe scored 10/10 on this Publishers Weekly-sponsored competition. The Critic’s Report left me deeply humbled. I…

  • Recalling the 1st generation of out LGBTQ families on a queer podcast

    Recalling the 1st generation of out LGBTQ families on a queer podcast

    A historical memoir set in a particular time and place, A Family, Maybe documents the rise of the first wave of out gay families and…

  • On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)

    On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)

    “Foster Adoption & Fatherhood” was the theme of my talk with Joe Dimino on his Famous Interviews podcast series, a companion to his Neon Jazz…

  • “Claim your space!” interview on WV Uncommonplace

    “Claim your space!” interview on WV Uncommonplace

    “A Black man and a White man with two Hispanic kids walking around – we were like a walking spotlight. Heads would turn. People would…

  • Radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder

    Radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder

    This week’s episode of the radio/podcast show “The Stuph File” with my 11-minute interview is airing on 10 stations in the U.S., Canada, and even…

  • Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift

    Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift

    Lively conversation with parenting advocate and coach Wedeh Guar on her Solo Shift podcast, which “empowers 9-5 single moms to balance work, life, and purpose.…

  • “The Vanishing Bridge” in Jewish Journal

    “The Vanishing Bridge” in Jewish Journal

    My new essay in this week’s Jewish Journal examines the fragility of family histories which originated in the world of the Pale. It appears on…

  • On Make Your Day Richer TV

    On Make Your Day Richer TV

    A densely-packed, live 15-minute interview on Make Your Day Richer TV / podcast with Richard Wilmore. Fast, fun, and to the point. “Just when you…

  • Discussing mental health and writing on Write or Die Show

    Discussing mental health and writing on Write or Die Show

    “You need to get on medication, Lane!” is the quote from my book that sparked our conversation…. I was interviewed by Randi-Lee Bowslaugh on her…

  • “Of Love and Borscht” in One Potato

    “Of Love and Borscht” in One Potato

    In time for National Soup Month, One Potato, a popular food blog, published my essay “Of Love and Borscht,” based on an A Family, Maybe…

  • Our family journey on the Bookshop podcast

    Our family journey on the Bookshop podcast

    Award-winning YA author Stacey Horan interviewed me on her popular literary podcast! We talk about books, writing, and parenting. “In his book A Family, Maybe,…

  • **** Bookstagram review

    **** Bookstagram review

    Touched by a passionate and thoughtful review by the Bookstagram critic Kristi Toscano. She hit on a few thorny ethical issues my book is highlighting.…

  • An essay on empty nesting in the Jewish Journal

    An essay on empty nesting in the Jewish Journal

    My essay about entering the empty-nesting stage of parenting appears in this week’s Jewish Journal, barely a few days after we dropped off our younger…

  • Interview in the Town Crier

    Interview in the Town Crier

    Idyllwild Town Crier Vo. 79, No. 31, p. B1 Thursday, August 1, 2024 Local Author to Speak of Foster to Adoption Journey By David Jerome,…

  • Podcast interview: Bookaholic

    Podcast interview: Bookaholic

    Delighted to be interviewed by a popular book reviewer and podcast host Deirdre Pippins. To listen/watch the 25-minute interview, click here. Podcast description from the…

  • Interview on Filled Up Cup, a parent self-care podcast

    Interview on Filled Up Cup, a parent self-care podcast

    Our one-hour interview delved into the emotional and practical sides of adoption. Filled Up Cup ☕️describes itself as “a different kind of self-care resource —…