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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 14h

While Ian & Ricky deal with 90s mysteries in Fantabulous!, Hughie looks for his HEA in the modern day.
Need a dose of swoon-worthy romance & second chances, the doors of #TheHotelCairo are always open!

Link at www.garyalanhidalgo.com

#MMRomance #LoveAndLaughter #Queerniverse

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 2d

LGBTQ+ History Fact: In October 1994, high school teacher Rodney Wilson founded "Lesbian and Gay History Month" to celebrate and teach our stories. It’s the very reason we share these posts! A reminder that our history is American history. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #RodneyWilson

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 5d

They run the hottest queer bar in 90s Venice Beach. And they're about to stumble into a mystery that will change everything. #FantabulousSeries Book 1, coming Feb 14, 2026!
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/fantabulous!
#90s #90sVibes #QueerMystery #QueerMysteryNovel #ChosenFamily #LGBTQBooks

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Ricky Luna. Chef, Fil-Am, & heart of the chosen family. He thought his biggest battles were in the kitchen... Fantabulous! Book 1, coming Feb 14, 2026!

#FantabulousSeries #RickyLuna #90s #QueerMystery #LGBTQBooks

For aesthetic purposes only. Not the final book cover or associated artwork.

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 6d

He thought the drama was over... he was wrong. Join former teen star Ian Hornsby as he navigates fame, love, & the glass closet of 1995.
Fantabulous! Book 1, coming Feb 14, 2026! #FantabulousSeries #90s #QueerMystery

For aesthetic purposes only. Not the final book cover or associated artwork.

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 9d

In June 1994, Asia's first-ever Pride March was held in the Philippines! 🇵🇭🏳️‍🌈 As a Filipino-American author with a Fil-Am co-star (Ricky!) in Fantabulous!, this piece of our history is so powerful and personal. #LGBTQHistory #FilipinoPride #QueerHistory

www.garyalanhidalgo.com/796475137073...

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #NationalComingOutDay! ❤️ Whether your journey was a quiet whisper or a triumphant roar, your story is valid and beautiful. To those still on their path, we see you and we're holding space for you. Sending so much Love & Laughter to everyone celebrating their truth today. #ComingOut #LGBTQ

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 18d

In case you missed it, my latest blog post explores the critical events of 1994 that set the stage for Fantabulous!. From the legacy of Pedro Zamora to the founding of LGBT History Month, it's a must-read!
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/796475137073...
#QueerHistory #Fantabulous

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 20d

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Est. in 1994, see what other queer stories occurred in the year the Fantabulous! Mystery series opens. A year of heartbreaking loss with Pedro Zamora, fierce activism, & pop culture's slow embrace.
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/796475137073...
#QueerHistory #1990s #1994

1994: The AIDS/HIV Fight & Queer Representation Get Real! And the Eve of Fantabulous!

Kamusta, my fabulous time-traveling friends! My Chevy Chevette has driven us through the troubled, transformative early 90s! Today, we’re making our most pivotal landing yet. We arrive at the doors of...

www.garyalanhidalgo.com

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 26d

I’m 54 today (9/29)!!! 🧁

“Wearing flip-flops, shorts, and an I’m Not Old, I’m A Classic t-shirt to this meeting doesn’t exactly say all there.”

Excerpt from Chapter 8 of The Hotel Cairo (Buy it today on Amazon).

Here's to another year of Love & Laughter! ❤️😂 #AuthorLife #Birthday

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · 27d

What an incredible series of 90s deep dives! Last stop this October is 1994. What happened in queer history before we meet former teen star Ian Hornsby & his partner, Filipino chef Ricardo”Ricky” Luna on New Years Eve counting down to 1995? Fantabulous! Book 1 coming FEBRUARY 2025!
👆 Link in bio 👆

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 25

In case you missed it, Sunday's blog dives into the hope and heartbreak of 1993. The anger and disillusionment from "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is a powerful undercurrent in the world of Fantabulous! Catch up on the history!

www.garyalanhidalgo.com/post/7952751...

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 23

Happy #BisexualVisibilityDay! Sending so much love and appreciation to all the bi+ members of our fabulous family. Your stories are vital, your love is beautiful, and you are seen! 💖💜💙 #BiVisibility #BiPride

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 21

It's LIVE! My new blog post, “1993: A Million Strong March on Washington and the Birth of DADT” is here. We're exploring a moment of incredible hope and devastating political betrayal that defined a generation. 🏳️‍🌈
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/795275153564...

1993: A Million Strong March on Washington and the Birth of DADT

Kamusta, my fabulous time-travelers! On our last trip, my time-traveling Chevy Chevette landed right in the middle of 1992 where we experienced insane cultural whiplash. The queer community finally...

www.garyalanhidalgo.com

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 21

It's LIVE! My new blog post, “1993: A Million Strong March on Washington and the Birth of DADT” is here. We're exploring a moment of incredible hope and devastating political betrayal that defined a generation. 🏳️‍🌈
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/795275153564...

1993: A Million Strong March on Washington and the Birth of DADT

Kamusta, my fabulous time-travelers! On our last trip, my time-traveling Chevy Chevette landed right in the middle of 1992 where we experienced insane cultural whiplash. The queer community finally...

www.garyalanhidalgo.com

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 16

On this day in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was signed. While a few years after our current blog focus, it was a direct result of the 'culture wars' of the early 90s. A reminder of how long and hard the fight for marriage equality has been. #QueerHistory #DOMA

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 13

In the world of Fantabulous!, the bar's jukebox would have been playing k.d. lang's 'Constant Craving' on repeat in 1992. What song defined the 90s for you? #FantabulousSeries #90sMusic #kdlang

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today, 9/11, is a day of heartbreaking remembrance. We pause to honor those lost and the strength found in community. #NeverForget #September11

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 9

In case you missed it, Sunday's blog dives into the cultural whiplash of 1992. The Fantabulous! bar was a sanctuary from this very storm. Catch up on the history that shaped the Queerniverse! >>
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/post/7940417...

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 7

My Chevette is heading to 1992... Pop culture was having a "lesbian chic" moment, but politicians were declaring a "culture war." My blog post dives into how the chaos created the world of Fantabulous! #QueerHistory #90s #FantabulousSeries

Launching Sunday, September 7, 12PM ET. Link in profile.

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Sep 1

Kamusta, fabulous folks! Welcome to September, my birthday month! Our time machine through Queer history isn't a DeLorean, but my 90s real life Chevy Chevette. Our next stop is 1992 & 1993—a time of incredible visibility and vicious culture wars.

Check out www.garyalanhidalgo.com this weekend.

Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Aug 24

Happy Birthday to the legendary Marsha P. Johnson! A veteran of the Stonewall Uprising & a tireless advocate for trans & queer youth. Her fierce activism reminds us that our fight has always been often led by the most marginalized ,& bravest among us. ✨ #MarshaPJohnson #TransHistory #QueerHistory

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Aug 21

A little snippet from the song that took 17 years to finish. For all of us who've ever wanted to stay in a perfect dream just a little longer. ❤️ Read the full story on my blog:

www.garyalanhidalgo.com/post/7923064...

#Songwriting #TheHotelCairo

Shhh... Not Just Yet: 17 Years to Write a 3-Minute Dream

Kamusta, my fabulous, creative family! I need to tell you a story. It’s a little bit about songwriting, a little bit about my novel The Hotel Cairo, and a lot about the beautiful, wacky, and sometimes...

www.garyalanhidalgo.com

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Aug 20

In case you missed it, I shared a wild story on the blog yesterday! It's about a song I started in 2008 and finished, by pure coincidence, on the exact same date 17 years later. It's a true story about creativity, patience, and magic.
www.garyalanhidalgo.com/post/7923064...

Shhh... Not Just Yet: 17 Years to Write a 3-Minute Dream

Kamusta, my fabulous, creative family! I need to tell you a story. It’s a little bit about songwriting, a little bit about my novel The Hotel Cairo, and a lot about the beautiful, wacky, and sometimes...

www.garyalanhidalgo.com

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Gary Alan Hidalgo @garyalanhidalgo.bsky.social · Aug 18

Kamusta, fabulous readers! 👋 For those who are new here, let me properly introduce myself. I'm Gary Alan Hidalgo, and this shirt is basically my whole world! ❤️😂

Come check out the full introduction below! 👇

www.tumblr.com/garyalanhida...

#GayRomCom #IndieAuthor #LoveAndLaughter
#Queerniverse

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