timothy james beck

Reviews and Accolades

WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME stayed in the numbers one to five top sellers in gay fiction on Amazon.com for months after its release.

WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME was the number one fiction bestseller at Insightout Book Club.

WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME was a bestseller at Atlanta's Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse.

SOMEONE LIKE YOU was a 2007 Lambda Literary Award finalist in the Gay Romance category.

SOMEONE LIKE YOU was in the top ten sellers at Insightout Book Club in 2006 and again in 2007.

SOMEONE LIKE YOU (and Cochrane Lambert's THREE FORTUNES IN ONE COOKIE) were staff picks at Atlanta's Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse.

Timothy Ridge's story "The Vampire Stone" (MIDNIGHT THIRSTS) was nominated for a Gaylactic Spectrum 2005 Best Short Fiction award which honors "the best science fiction, fantasy or horror short fiction work originally released in North America during 2004 with significant positive gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender content."

I'M YOUR MAN was a Lambda Literary Award nominee in the Gay Romance and Gay Fiction categories.

I'M YOUR MAN was listed as a bestseller at Outloud Books, Nashville.

I'M YOUR MAN was listed as a "Great New Release," by Creative Visions, NYC.

I'M YOUR MAN was recently the Number 1 seller at The Open Book,Ltd., Sacramento.

HE'S THE ONE was a Lambda Literary Award nominee in the Gay Romance and Gay Fiction categories.

HE'S THE ONE made the Top Ten Men's Fiction at Philadelphia's Giovanni's Room.

HE'S THE ONE was a top recommendation of West Hollywood's A Different Light Bookstore and Atlanta's Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse.

HE'S THE ONE was honored with making the BookSense 76 list for January/February 2004. BookSense 76 List.

HE'S THE ONE was an editor's pick of Insightout Book Club in 2003.

IT HAD TO BE YOU was a Lambda Literary Award nominee in the Gay Romance and Gay Fiction categories.

IT HAD TO BE YOU was a Top Ten pick at Houston's Crossroads Market and Bookstore in 2002.

WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME. Books to Watch Out For:
"The fifth novel...tackles a lot of intense topics, yet it's a nimble story, balancing an underachiever's serious coming-of-age angst with flashes of thoughtful insight and moments of wit."

WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME. Philadelphia Gay News:
"[The novel] takes great pains to establish the rhythms of [main character] Nick's routines.... Nick's progress...is told with noticeable elan. Beck makes his central character human, with faults, bad decisions, and morals....[and] provides readers with a nice slice of life..."

WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME. Boston: The Edge:
"...Nick's story may be...involved...but it's easy enough to follow, and what one expects of a directionally challenged 19-year-old. [T]he author...manages to make him the envy of all of us who wish [we] could turn back the clock, even for just one day."

SOMEONE LIKE YOU. Books to Watch Out For:
"...the setting - the Mall of the Universe - is so darned unique. Like all of Beck�s books - rather seamlessly assembled by a quartet of writers, quite marvelously so - this one is about a quirky circle of friends, gay and straight... Beck�s humor is...broad [and offers] a cocked-eyebrow take on the gay mainstream that is so very refreshing in genre fiction."

SOMEONE LIKE YOU. Video Americain Online:
"Light, fluffy, and totally enjoyable."

SOMEONE LIKE YOU. Jonathan Burgoine, Bookcrossing:
"...has all the strengths of Timothy James Beck in abundance - secondary characters who actually matter, emotional consistent main characters who are not perfection personified (it's so nice to read people with foibles that are forgivable for being who they are), a fun romp through the rough areas of relationships, and the best damned bon-mots available in today's fiction. The interconnected lives of these very different people is a joy to read - on par with the wonderful relationships you get to see in "It Had to Be You," "He's the One," and "I'm Your Man.""

SOMEONE LIKE YOU. Bay Area Reporter:
"A book to get lost in."

SOMEONE LIKE YOU. Elizabeth Conley, Our Bookshelf:
"The story has surprises and unexpected, nifty pairings...in more ways than one. Characters and plot all come together in a satisfying, old fashioned showdown, making SOMEONE LIKE YOU�s denouement one of the neatest I�ve read in a long time."

I'M YOUR MAN. Jonathan Burgoine, Bookcrossing:
"Timothy James Beck delivered a solid bit of work ... [and] gave me what I really wanted most: characters. Daniel is still Daniel - but an evolving Daniel. Ditto Blaine, and Adam, and Sheila, and all the other host of characters that make up the Beck world."

I'M YOUR MAN. Jak Klinikowski, amazon.com:
"With humor and compassion, I'M YOUR MAN, deals with many issues facing the 21st century gay community. Family relationships, gay families, child rearing, transgender acceptance, public outing, and personal honesty and forgiveness are all tackled with equal sincerity ... the characters have evolved and grown, as have the writing chops of the authors. I'M YOUR MAN maintains the romantic warm tone of its predecessors, but it's definitely a deeper and more involving read. I heartily recommend all of Timothy James Beck's novels, but especially this emotionally fulfilling joyride."

I'M YOUR MAN. Creative Visions, New York:
"A darling gay romance from one of the leading gay writers of romance."

I'M YOUR MAN. Reviewer, bn.com:
"The best novel yet from Timothy James Beck...touching, funny at times, heartbreaking and rewarding."

I'M YOUR MAN. Betty Conley, The Independent Gay Writer:
"The author is so adept at character development [that] I'M YOUR MAN, far more than a simple reading experience, is a visit with old friends...another grand slam of a novel."

HE'S THE ONE. Publisher's Weekly:
"This sexy, madcap Manhattan romance....has sexy boys, mild comedy, and even a little amateur sleuthing.... [a] pleasantly chatty indulgence from Beck, who seems to have found his calling serving up featherweight fun."

HE'S THE ONE. Texas Triangle:"
Not just as good, but better [than his first novel, Beck walks] the line between serious and funny...with amazing precision. [Making scenes] both natural and believable is a difficult trick that Beck pulls off. Funny and touching, with wonderful characters both new and old, HE'S THE ONE stands fully on its own merit, as well as acts as the perfect sequel to IT HAD TO BE YOU."

IT HAD TO BE YOU. Lambda Book Report, October 2001
"An easily accessible, feel-good read...boy-gets-boy ending, in the sunny-spirit of Doris [Day]..."

IT HAD TO BE YOU. Publisher's Weekly, October 8, 2001
"A humorously appealing tale...crisply charming...action (romantic or otherwise) absorbing enough to keep the pages turning."

IT HAD TO BE YOU. Booklist, September 15, 2001
"What might have been only a breezy, campy jape becomes meditative as Daniel...seeks new levels of friendship, self-awareness, and trust."

IT HAD TO BE YOU. Regina Marler, Amazon.com, September 22, 2001
"...detailed, realistic, and continually interesting...Beck shows great promise..."

IT HAD TO BE YOU. Texas Triangle, March 1, 2002
"...paints a wonderful portrait of a gay community that's as crazy, happy, caring, bitchy, and dysfunctional as any...while much of this book is laugh-out-loud funny, there are plenty of serious moments as well... Dry, witty, touching and loads of fun... manages to expertly straddle the fence between serious and hilarious..."

TJB's Mailbox: the Greatest Hits

my best friend and i just finished "when you don't see me" and it was amazing! we put off reading class books and working on our senior theses so we could read it faster. we just wanted to thank you for giving us just a great time.
Elisa

I love Nick's story, and hope you continue with the next phase of his life. He wants from life what I want, to find a place to belong, a family to call his own, and a purpose in the world. Thank you for that.
Michelle

This is your best book to date. I look forward to your next book.
Joe P.

This book was so worth the wait. My partner didn't see me all weekend whilst I finished it! I loved the new characters and loved meeting up with old characters.
Dev, UK

I just finished reading your latest book, when you don't see me. All of your books have evoked both tears and smiles, among many other emotions. I have been deeply drawn into the stories, into the settings, and most emotionally so into the characters that I feel speak directly to me.
Dan, San Diego

I just finished reading your newest book, and I am blown away by its humor, depth of the characters, tenderness, the move it along writing style, while still getting all the emotion, SO GOOD, entertaining, and addictive!
Marc A.

[WHEN YOU DON'T SEE ME] hit me in the center of my heart. I can't tell you how many people I have introduced to this series. I recommend them...as must reads for any gay literature. Please keep adding to this family, I hope you all never get tired of writing about these characters.
Brad, Missouri

Your books are like sunshine.
Nicholas, UK

I just finished reading Someone Like You after buying it earlier and I just want to drop a note and say that I fell in love with the story. I felt like all the characters were my friends and I was there with them as they live their lives.
Eon, Philippines

Thanks again for another great book that entertained me immensely. LOVED IT!
Lisa, Iowa

I just wanted to tell you that I loved your new novel, and to please continue to write with one another. It's a testimony to how well you write that I can leave behind my curmudgeon for a few hours, and throw myself into a world that makes me smile from ear to ear.
Marcus H.

How refreshing it is to read well-written queer fiction that's also positive. With happy endings! Keep up the good work.
David W.

I do admit that there are times when I'm reading that I burst into fits of laughter!
Dale, Insightout member

Thank you for all four of your books as Timothy James Beck and the others under various names. Keep them coming! I snatch them up as quickly as they come out.
Mark W.

I just finished "Someone Like You" and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. My partner and I have been together for almost 9 years and it was a nice reminder of how good it feels to both say and hear someone say "I love you." I was really a little sad when the book was over!
Joe, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Thank you so much for writing "Someone Like You." It has touched me in a way that I didn't think was possible, and I'll always remember it.
Jon, Indiana

I have just finished "Someone Like You" and was so taken by what a gratifying read it was. Kudos on putting together a story that managed to steer clear of romance drivel and ubber stereotypical characters and storylines which too often are found in gay-themed literature.
Jeff A.

I was reading your book at a new gay cafe in Minneapolis and once in a while broke out laughing.
Joel, Minnesota

I love the spirit with which you all come together to write, and how you all put it across. It's fun, entertaining, intelligent reading.
Zach, Colorado

I am so glad I stumbled on to your books! They are just plain fun reads!
Chris

I have become a big fan of your world. You have created an interesting group of characters who are easy to get to know and love.
Joey, San Francisco

I loved the different relationships portrayed in both books.
LJ

Love your novels.� Can't wait for I'm Your Man!
Rob, Holland

I am having withdrawals here! When is your next book due?
Mark

I liked meeting the new people and finding out what happened with the old ones. Some parts made me laugh out loud!
Joyce, Maryland

I have just read book 2. Really enjoyed it and finished it in 4 days, very hard to put it down. Cannot wait for book 3.
Bruce

Got your new book "He's The One" at our local Borders store. It was so interesting that I finished the book within 48 hours. WELL DONE, GUYS!!!!
Ken, Singapore

I must tell you how much I loved your two books and can not wait until this coming December! Now, all I need to do is find my Blaine or Jeremy.
Ray, Connecticut

I just finished reading He's The One. This book was amazing; thanks so much.
Brad, New York

He's the One is truly one of the best books I've ever read.
Steve, Tennessee

The ending of IT HAD TO BE YOU was great! They will be good for each other ... they "add to each other's happiness."
Sheila, Ohio

I read somewhere [your books were compared] to Tales of the City, and I would have to agree. Except your books are much more character driven and less story driven, and I like that. It makes the characters seem very well rounded, even the minor ones.
Thomas, Chicago

He's the One was so well written that it really sucked me in, I could hardly put it down. Last night I stayed up really late just to finish it. It is the only gay novel I have read that actually made me feel the emotion of the characters.
Duane

What a beautiful pair of books. Such touching, interesting people, so tender and funny. Thank you. The books have brought tears and laughter.
Mark, New York

You capture the essence of gay relationships and the real life interactions in the gay community. I applaud you! I laughed and cried while reading this book and many nights couldn't put it down.
David, Philadelphia

I loved both of your books so far and I am anxiously awaiting "I'm Your Man." Thanks for writing such fun and likable characters.
Bob, Canada

He's the One was so well written that it really sucked me in, I could hardly put it down. Last night I stayed up really late just to finish it. It is the only gay novel I have read that actually made me feel the emotion of the characters.
Duane

It all seems so real. I was dying to see what happened as I turned each page. I have returned to my local library [for] your other book. I already am excited without even opening it yet. I was like a kid in a candy store or getting up Christmas Day :). You are my favorite author!!
SC

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed these two books. They were wonderful. I kept reading them and thinking, I know people just like this. Thanks so much for the great reads.
Vicki, Missouri

Thank you for your wonderful books. I love continuing stories that keep me up to date with characters I love.
Mark

I found myself waking up at three in the morning to read another chapter of your book on more than one occasion. I'd wake up in the morning, read a chapter, go to the office and meet clients, then dash home to grab the book and head to the pool.
Michael, Palm Springs

What a great book! I was all warm and fuzzy by the time I finished, it was a wonderful story. I've read a few romance novels both gay and straight but I've never been able to identify with the characters like I did with this book.
Mark, New Jersey

Your collaboration has so many elements - humor, insecurity, jealousy, real friendship, love, animosity, and old fashioned romance. They're everything we experience in life, all rolled up between the covers of the book.
Paul, Pennsylvania

I stayed up half the night Sunday to finish your first novel.
Michael, Michigan

It's been quite a while since I've furiously delved into a book with unabashed abandon—but you got my attention—and my heartstrings—Thanks.
John, Dallas

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Timothy James Beck is represented by Alison J. Picard, Literary Agent. email: Ajpicard@aol.com

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