“A court drama that became a personal memoir” was the title of the talk I gave to my alma mater alumni club here in LA on October 26, 2025. In it, I reflected on the issues facing the child welfare system in Los Angeles, challenges of adopting from foster care, and writing a memoir whichContinue reading “Speaking to a Stanford alumni club”
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On “Dad Lit” panel at Belmont Shore Book Fair
Exploring modern fatherhood in conversation with Max Evans and Nicholas Westerfer, moderated by Patrick Erlandson, founder of the educational nonprofit Father-Con. We discussed the challenges of being a Dad today, how it informs our writing, what being a parent taught us, and what we could do to be better as Dads. A truly motivational experience.Continue reading “On “Dad Lit” panel at Belmont Shore Book Fair”
A song about A Family, Maybe by Bruce Dalzell
Bruce Dalzell, a contemporary folk singer / songwriter from Ohio, wrote this song after reading A Family, Maybe. He came on to perform it during my interview on The Anna Jinja Show, and my jaw hit the floor. I had no idea! I just thought he’d be playing some background music. Watch the video ofContinue reading “A song about A Family, Maybe by Bruce Dalzell”
On A Joyful Rebellion
“In this powerful episode, writer and father Lane Igoudin reveals the painful flaws of the foster system and the quiet strength needed to protect his family. This inspiring adoption story proves love always finds a way.” – Podcast host James Walters, A Joyful Rebellion A wonderful experience sharing our story in an interview with onContinue reading “On A Joyful Rebellion”
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 min.) | “Embracing Adoption: A Journey of Love and Resilience“ In this episode of Living the Dream, host Curveball sits down with Lane Igoudin, a passionate advocate for adoption andContinue reading “On Living the Dream with DJ Curveball”
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 radio show. From the episode description: 🎤 Tune in to https://dub.sh/neonjazz for an inspiring discussion on family, love, and the power of perseverance. Welcome to a new edition of theContinue reading “On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)”
**** 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. “What was at stake? Everything.” OMG the second hand frustration and anger I feel on behalf of these two men for what they were put through is REAL, man. It’sContinue reading “**** Bookstagram review”
Speaking at Pride on the Page in Palm Springs
Tour stop #12: an exhilarating day speaking on the “We Are Family” panel at the third annual Pride on the Page in Palm Springs alongside Lucas Hildebrand and Penelope Starr. We shared the stories behind our books, discussed writing about our families and communities, answered the questions from the audience. Mei Ling Tom, who deftlyContinue reading “Speaking at Pride on the Page in Palm Springs”
WeHo Reads’ authors panel for Nat’l Coming Out Day
Tour stop #11: Spoke on the WeHo Reads authors panel organized by the City of West Hollywood to commemmorate National Coming Out Day and read two excerpts from A Family, Maybe. Together, as part of our discussion about creating and writing about queer families and communities, writers Meliza Bañales, Hazel Kight Witham, the moderator CodyContinue reading “WeHo Reads’ authors panel for Nat’l Coming Out Day”
Mexico City talk
Tour stop #8: an author talk on a rainy night in Mexico City. I was hosted by Graeme Lowy, a Canadian graphic artist, at #Hashtag Gallery, his trendy, modern art gallery in the Condesa neighborhood. As usual, it started with a talk and a reading, and continued with a Q&A, which lasted well into theContinue reading “Mexico City talk”
Lane Igoudin | Author, Professor, Dad 