Authors

Most of Altimexis' stories focus on gay kids in high school, but they include all age groups, even into the 'golden years'. Most of the stories are serial, often covering a group of characters over a period of years. They include short stories, novels and novellas, and involve romance, drama and some science fiction. Background material has been heavily researched and is generally accurate at the time of writing. Stories are set in and around Indianapolis, where the author grew up, and New York City, where the author now lives, but may include travel all over the globe.

A reader commented Carlos practices socially engaged storytelling. Not preachy, but raising awareness of issues facing the GLBT community and humanity in general. These are tales grounded in real life, featuring gay men dealing with everyday concerns about family, friends, and relationships. Characters are men who tackle challenges instead of backing away from them. The author’s love of motorcycles and travel and his contempt for social injustice often play a central role in his stories.

Carlos passed away June 16, 2023.

Jeff Burton is a storyteller who loves exploring the messy, thrilling, and sometimes hilarious corners of life. His work spans contemporary YA, queer romance, satirical comedy, and speculative fiction, from small-town drama and high school football fields to distant galaxies and modern twists on legendary myths.

He writes about love, identity, and the chaos that comes when people are forced to face themselves and each other, blending humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure in ways that make readers laugh, cry, or sit on the edge of their seats — sometimes all at once.