From the magazine’s story about the reasons why I wrote A Family, Maybe, and its long, arduous path to publication: “Memoirs have a unique power to draw readers into the intimate narratives of our lives, offering glimpses into personal struggles, triumphs, and transformations. However, the path from lived experiences to a published book is oftenContinue reading “The Pacific Sentinel on AFM’s path to publication”
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Book talk at 2 LA congregations
Tour stop #2 – this time on Zoom! On April 17, I spoke at the joint online Lunch-and-Learn of two LGBTQ-affirming LA synagogues: Beth Chayim Chadashim and Congregation Kol Ami. Moderated by Rabbi Jillian Cameron (BCC), my one-hour talk focused mostly on our story depicted in A Family, Maybe and on Jewish values in parenting. There was aContinue reading “Book talk at 2 LA congregations”
Chats from the Blog Cabin podcast interview
A one-hour interview about my book with a bit of reading and a lot of storytelling on a popular podcast/YouTube channel. Thank you for a great conversation, Melissa Vera! Podcast: YouTube
Speaking on Parenting 411 podcast
Thrilled to share our story and tips for other parents, adoptive or not, on a popular parenting podcast / YouTube channel, which presents it as an “inspiring journey of love, faith, and resilience. . . Tune in to hear about Lane’s experiences, the evolution of LGBTQ+ adoption rights, and how his family’s story intertwines withContinue reading “Speaking on Parenting 411 podcast”
“Pathways to Parenthood” in Motherhood Later
Motherhood Later excerpted a chapter from my book A Family, Maybe about how I came to the idea of parenting, and foster / adoptive parenting in particular. I was surprised by their chapter choice, but reading their website, and it’s a great website, full of resouces, news, and inerviews, I understood why. Moms (and Dads)Continue reading ““Pathways to Parenthood” in Motherhood Later”
Focusing on justice for adoptive families in a radio interview
Cincinnati-based Rodney Lear interviewed me on his syndicated radio “Sunday Morning Magazine” alongside Angie Thomas, a NYT-bestselling author of The Hate U Give, and gun control activist Whitney Austin. The show aired on 4 radio stations on Feb. 4: WKRQ-FM (101.9) and WYGY-FM (97.3) and 6:00 a.m. on WUBE-FM (105.1) and WREW-FM (94.9). This 20-minuteContinue reading “Focusing on justice for adoptive families in a radio interview”
AFM’s opening chapter shared by LGBTQ Nation
PROUD to see an excerpt from my memoir shared by LGBTQ Nation, ‘the world’s most followed LGBTQ media source’. I edited the opening chapter to fit the requested size, and the resulting post, “Curbside delivery: 2 dads confront the heart-wrenching foster system as a baby arrives at their door” reads as a complete, cohesive essay.Continue reading “AFM’s opening chapter shared by LGBTQ Nation”
Interviewed on “NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show”
Earlier today, I spoke live about my book A Family, Maybe on “The Frank Truatt Morning Show: NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show.” Frank’s co-host Taylor and I chatted for about 10 minutes about our family’s foster/adoptive journey depicted in the book, and the social issues it brings up. The segment aired onContinue reading “Interviewed on “NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show””
Interviewed by The Impactful Parent podcast
Delighted to be interviewed by the parenting coach Kristina Campos on her popular parenting app, podcast, and YouTube channel The Impactful Parent. In this 35-minute episode, which went live today, I summarize some of the takeaways from our foster adoptive experience. So here it is, “5 Things You Need to Know before You Foster toContinue reading “Interviewed by The Impactful Parent podcast”
New “Foster / Adoptive Parent Resources” page
As a parent, writer, and speaker, I have engaged over the years with some excellent organizations, sites, and other resources that serve current and prospective adoptive parents. I am sharing some of them on a new “Foster/Adoptive Parent Resources” page and will continue to update as times goes on.
Lane Igoudin | Author, Professor, Dad 