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My new book 'Out of the Hallway' is out now. Written under my real name, Darren Light, it documents my coming out story between 1987–1995. A big thank you to John Hibberd for writing the Foreword, and my ex-partner, Martyn, for his emotional, important contribution.
The book is also dedicated to the memory of all those close friends from the 1990s, who have since passed away: Matthew Corbett, Pete Crossman, Andy (Annie) Baxter, Paul (Mother) Judd, Paul Nightingale, Brian Read, Steve Rogers!
RIP my lovelies — My journey wouldn't have been the same without you!
The book is also dedicated to the memory of all those close friends from the 1990s, who have since passed away: Matthew Corbett, Pete Crossman, Andy (Annie) Baxter, Paul (Mother) Judd, Paul Nightingale, Brian Read, Steve Rogers!
RIP my lovelies — My journey wouldn't have been the same without you!
‘Out of the Hallway’ is the second book in a series by author Darren Light. His first book ‘Echoes In The Hallway’ documented Darren’s childhood, growing up in the small market town of Fareham, on the south coast of England, during the 1970s and 80s. His latest memoir, is a story about ‘coming out’ gay, during the late 1980s/early 1990’s. In the middle of a period, steeped in mistrust and misunderstanding, by a public, not yet ready to embrace diversity, ‘Out Of The Hallway’ explores the difficulties Darren encountered. From the relationships that kept him grounded, events that shaped his early adult life, and a culture, often out of control, Darren takes readers on an emotional journey of change and acceptance!
The book delves into the ‘Club Kid’ culture of the 1990s, with a poignant, often savage honesty. The habitual, underground world of clubbing and after parties, is documented with sensitive, honest and candid humour. Suffering with anxiety, Darren found it hard to be recognised as the gay man he was born to be. He takes us on a journey of perplexing emotions and deep enigmatic recollections, of a time, often forgotten, dismissed as a period of excess and extravagance.
Under the surface, love, relationships, companionship and pain, continued in the same way it did in any other community. The nuanced intricacies of life on a scene out of control, offers an insight into the minds of all of those who grew up gay at a time of great political and social change. ‘Out of The Hallway’ describes a scene on the edge, always one step away from disaster!
The book delves into the ‘Club Kid’ culture of the 1990s, with a poignant, often savage honesty. The habitual, underground world of clubbing and after parties, is documented with sensitive, honest and candid humour. Suffering with anxiety, Darren found it hard to be recognised as the gay man he was born to be. He takes us on a journey of perplexing emotions and deep enigmatic recollections, of a time, often forgotten, dismissed as a period of excess and extravagance.
Under the surface, love, relationships, companionship and pain, continued in the same way it did in any other community. The nuanced intricacies of life on a scene out of control, offers an insight into the minds of all of those who grew up gay at a time of great political and social change. ‘Out of The Hallway’ describes a scene on the edge, always one step away from disaster!
