The Sand Bar
Inducted in the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 2011, writer and historianOwen Keehnenfiction, essays, erotica, reviews and interviews have appeared in hundreds of magazines, newspapers and anthologies worldwide. He co-authored with Tracy Baim, two pivotal historical biographies about Chicago gay iconsLeatherman: The Legend of Chuck Renslowas well asJim Flint: The Boy From Peoria.He is also the author ofWe re Here, We're Queera collection of over 100 interviews with LGBTQ writers, artists and activists who helped shape contemporary gay culture and the modern gay movement. He lives in Chicago with his tolerant partner Carl and their spoiled dogs Flannery and Fitzgerald.