“…moments of winning humor, and the sincerity of the diverse cast is endearing. ”

— Kirkus Reviews

“[Somewhere in Nowhere] is impressively original, deftly crafted, fully engaging, and a fun read from start to finish.”

— Midwest Book Review

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Author reviews for Somewhere in Nowhere by Steven Gellman. Advance Praise.
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Steven Gellman | Author

Steven Gellman is an award-winning songwriter turned author. Inspired by his early love for Judy Blume’s groundbreaking stories, Steven has found his passion for writing coming-of-age fiction that centers LGBTQ+voices and the real-life challenges of navigating adolescence in an ever-changing world.  

Steven has long championed authentic queer storytelling — first through song, now through fiction. Billboard Magazine once praised him as one of the ‘out-queer tunesmiths [...] making waves along the coffeehouse circuit.’ His debut album Photobook was nominated for Debut Album of the Year by the Gay/Lesbian American Music Awards (GLAMA). His latest release, All You Need, was a finalist for four Wammie Awards and earned a silver from the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for “Twenty-Nine.” 

When he’s not writing, Steven can be found sipping a cup of Dark Rose tea and plotting new adventures for his book club, Tea & Peril. Now in its tenth year, the club has hosted a growing number of New York Times bestselling authors including Travis Baldree, Sarah Beth Durst, Emily X.R. Pan, Eleanor Brown, and William Kent Krueger. 

His debut novel Somewhere in Nowhere will be published by NineStar Press (April 14, 2026). Steven lives in Maryland’s Piedmont region with his husband and a houseful of rescued companion animals.  

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Behind the Victorian Carriage Shops, 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA

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Book Talk

    Jun 10, 2026

    [Review] Richard Reads

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    Written by: Steven Gellman 
    Genre: YA LGBTQ+ 
    Format: 🎧 
    4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟 


    Synopsis 
    Coming out is hard, especially when you have two gay moms. At least it is for Simon Bugg. It’s Simon’s senior year and his world…

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    Apr 28, 2026

    [Interview] OUTSFL

    Out South Florida interviewed Steven about his debut novel. Read on to discover the first LGBTQ+ book 19-year old Steven bought and so much more. 

    Apr 10, 2026

    [Interview] Bookstr

    In this Bookstr interview, Steven Gellman opens up about the pandemic pivot that launched his writing career, the personal experience with anxiety woven into Somewhere in Nowhere, and what he hopes queer teens will find in Simon Bugg's…

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    Feb 26, 2026

    [Review] The Unconventional Quirky Bibliophile

    “Final Verdict: Somewhere in Nowhere is a complicated coming-of-age story that tackles grief, coming out, family dynamics, and more. This is perfect for people looking for a coming-out story that incorporates romance, grief, friendship, family, and much more.”

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