Steven’s contemporary YA novel, Somewhere in Nowhere (NineStar Press, April 2026), took Second Place in The BookFest’s Fall 2026 awards, in both Fiction - LGBTQ+ - Young Adult and Fiction - YA - Boys & Men.

Michal Hoschan­der Malen, edi­tor of Jew­ish Book Coun­cil’s young adult and children’s book reviews, calls Somewhere in Nowhere “a reward­ing read­ing expe­ri­ence.” Read the full review here. 

Somewhere in Nowhere by Steven Gellman is a thoughtful, heartfelt coming of age story that tackles some heavy topics with an incredible amount of care.

Simon is struggling with panic attacks and desperately needs to understand where they're coming from…

The Washington City Paper featured Somewhere in Nowhere in their Summer TBR Pile feature. 

Instagram's Read with Harlee featured Steven's Somewhere in Nowhere in the first episode of the new season of Clinically Speaking — a series where Harlee analyzes queer books through a social work and therapy lens. Check it out! 

Somewhere in Nowhere is now available in a special edition format with custom sprayed edges. Available while supplies last. Order here. 

Steven was one of only three recipients selected for the highly coveted ApollyCon Wordsmith Scholarship, an honor founded by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout. The scholarship was created to empower and uplift historically marginalized members…

The Alien Within, The Heart Beyond

Simon Bugg's senior year is turned upside down when his family moves, forcing him to leave behind his friends and start over at a new school. As he adjusts to an overworked mom, the…

Somewhere in Nowhere was included in Bookstr's ten inspiring YA books that tackle real-life challenges while encouraging resilience, personal growth, and self discovery. Read more. 

“Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, this story offers a nuanced look at mental health while exploring what it means to come into your own.” Read more. 

Gellman has long championed authentic queer storytelling — first through his music and now through his debut novel. Read more. 

“The novels in this review focus on three different time periods: World War II, the early 1950s and contemporary times. However, they all have something in common: these young adults are looking for ways to live a meaningful life.” -…