Becoming Ted

Praise for Matt Cain:
 
“This is fun, frothy and frivolous, perfect for the gay beach.” —The Bay Area Reporter on Becoming Ted

“British journalist Cain serves up a breezy second-act story that traces a 40-something gay man’s unlikely journey to drag stardom…Cain constructs a soothing if familiar tale of self-empowerment. This sticky-sweet confection goes down smooth enough.” —Publishers Weekly on Becoming Ted

“Becoming Ted is a thoroughly detailed portrait of the fictional small town of St. Lukes-on-Sea and the colorful characters who call it home. It's also a touchingly reflective examination of how much gay identity has changed over time.” —The Book Reporter on Becoming Ted
 
"Albert is one of the most endearing characters I’ve met in a long time, a man struggling to reclaim his authentic self. His tender, heartbreaking, agonizing, but ultimately joyous journey is proof that it’s never too late to find a happy ending." —Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“A heartfelt coming-of-age story—first love and first loss, new friends and new identities, the realization that your parents aren’t who you think they are—except that the age Albert is coming-of is retirement. The most remarkable thing about the many wonderful love stories in this novel is how unremarkable they are after all.” —Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle Albert Entwistle has a cathartic edge to it, your emotions will be pulled from pillar to post(box) as you laugh, cry and cheer along with the characters. It’s about as far from ‘misery-porn’ as you can get, while still having some emotional oomph behind it. A lovely, charming read.” —The Queer Review on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“There are always conditions in the world that cause us to be less than our true selves. This book takes us on Albert’s journey, from which we learn so much.” —Seattle Book Review on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism. Like the best fiction, it’s real; Albert’s fears, the sour legacy of his parents, his colleagues’ kindness, George flourishing from boy to man...It’s inventive and fun but most importantly, true.” —Russell T Davies on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“This rollicking romance entrapped me! True in its detail and its scope, it is amusing yet heart-breaking. It will encourage tentative young gay people and reassure their parents. Its passionate declaration? That it’s never too late to enjoy being yourself.” —Ian McKellen on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“I raced through this heart-warming story of a closeted gay postman searching for a lost love that also examines the everyday bigotry that’s blighted generations of the LGBTQ+ community.” —The Guyliner on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“Albert is such an endearing character—flawed, funny and awkward, but completely relatable. I wanted to give him a good shake and then a huge hug. This is a wonderfully warm story that completely drew me in.” —Ruth Hogan on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
“Prepare to fall in love with Albert Entwistle! Another wonderfully heart-wrenching story from Matt. Touching and tender.” —S. J. Watson on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
 
"A bright, clear sharply intelligent writer."  —Jenny Colgan on The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle