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Billy (Andrew Patterson) and Roy (Jay Collins).

Jamie (Michael Dorman) and Billy (Andrew Patterson). 

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The Indignities Book One
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Turning thirty years old can be traumatic for young gay men who yearn to be boyish forever – but what can you do? It’s unavoidable. Or is it? Clever, conniving Stephen Spear thinks he can outsmart this particular milestone. After all, he’s managed to convince his sweet, passive boyfriend Blake that he’s been faithful to him for the past three years. Smoothing over and explaining away inconvenient realities is an absolute cinch for Stephen!

But when temptation moves right next-door in the form of Rick, a Sydney hunk with a legendary endowment, Stephen disregards any sense of caution. He’s too entranced and far too self-absorbed to realise that the seduction might not actually unfold in accordance with his master plan.

Stephen Spear, the anti-hero of the bestselling Australian novel
Vanity Fierce
, rides again in this outrageous sequel. Set ten years after
Vanity Fierce
, this new series of books can also be read as a self-contained storyline.

Praise for
The Indignities
from influential Australian mainstream media:

‘Aitken’s wit is wicked in every sense of that word, while his ability to address confronting issues in a deceptively sunny manner is admirable.’ (Australian Book Review)

‘The gay world has turned since
Vanity Fierce
, with the internet making its mark on social and sexual behaviour. Aitken has a keen sense of that, opening a window onto the lively confusions of gay culture.’ (The Age, Melbourne)

The newspaper of record for Sydney’s GLBT community urges readers to read
The Indignities
.

‘Aitken may have written the prequel to this book more than a decade ago, but don’t let that fool you into thinking
The Indignities
is a second-rate follow. Far from it. Aitken has has not only given character Stephen Spear a whole new audience, but also provided him with the depth of character readers of
Vanity Fierce
feared he may never find. A must read.’ (Sydney Star Observer)

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You’re invited to a very private party!

It’s an intimate affair, men only, with a dress code of get undressed! And who’s the host? Why, it’s Stephen Spear, who is certainly shaking things up now that he’s suddenly single.

Poor Stephen has discovered that the gay scene has changed – dramatically! The boys are a generation younger and he no longer commands the attention he once did. Besides, everyone is hooking up online. It’s a technology Stephen is completely clueless about – though apparently, his ex, Blake, was quite the authority!

As Stephen explores and experiments online, he becomes entangled with a very eloquent but elusive guy – whom he seems destined never to meet. Exasperated, Stephen cuts loose and inadvertently ends up hosting a party where the guests have no clothes – and no inhibitions whatsoever!

This is a party like no other – sexy, amusing, entertaining, and with a truly unforgettable climax! Go on. Accept your invitation! Buy
The Indignities
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‘Graeme Aitken provides another provocative perspective on love and other catastrophes in Sydney’s gay male community. Aitken skillfully blends explicit sexual detail with fine observational humour.’ (Australian Book Review)

‘A witty and closely observed novel about the life and lust of Darlinghurst gay guy Stephen Spear. Stephen is an unlikeable, vain character, but there’s a good chance he’ll remind you of someone you know.’ (The Age, Melbourne)

‘Aitken’s writing style is detailed and nicely evocative. He writes characters extremely well, with both humour and poignancy. Aitken also knows how to deliver a satisfying ending.’ (Polari Journal)

If all the world’s a stage – then a star should never be bored!

Once Stephen Spear’s destiny as an actor seemed so assured – but after he was throttled to death on prime time television, his prospects seemed to shrivel up and die. Yet, true talent can’t be crushed. For if all the world is truly a stage, then why shouldn’t Stephen create and become a new character whenever he feels like it? Given the ghastly turn his personal circumstances have taken, it was a sheer relief to pretend to be someone else. Of course some sticklers might call this lying, but Stephen considered it the flourishing of his creative gift.

This imprudent artistic experiment takes Stephen to some surprising places. Though he does find himself back on stage, in the spotlight, and winning prizes – just not quite as he had imagined. While along for the ride, is the most unlikely new partner in crime.

Praise for
The Indignities
:

‘Aitken’s writing style is detailed and nicely evocative. He writes characters extremely well, with both humour and poignancy. Aitken also knows how to deliver a satisfying ending. Overall
The Indignities
series provides a satisfying read that tickles the funny bone and the heart-strings. I enjoyed these books and look forward to more from Aitken, who is a skilled and sensitive writer.’ (Polari Journal)

‘The gay world has turned since
Vanity Fierce
, with the internet making its mark on social and sexual behaviour. Aitken has a keen sense of that, opening a window onto the lively confusions of gay culture.’ (The Age, Melbourne)

Stephen’s antics reach outrageous new heights in this wicked, witty depiction of the gay Sydney lifestyle. This is the highly original and very entertaining conclusion to
The Indignities
e-book trilogy.

Meet ‘the Marks’.

It was strange at first for Mark, dating a guy with the same first name as him. But ‘the Marks’ developed nicknames for each other. Mark became ‘Top Mark’, a sly nod to his role in the bedroom.

But after seven years together, Mark hasn’t had much opportunity to be on top lately. There have been a lot of conversations avoided, unexplained absences, and some very unsettling phone calls.

From the author of the very popular Sydney based ebook series
The Indignities
comes this new e-book short. In his trademark sexy style, Graeme Aitken explores the intricacies of a modern gay relationship with wit, insight and empathy.