David Michael Conner Explained

David Michael Conner
Birth Date:6 May 1978
Birth Place:Fairfax, Virginia
Alma Mater:George Mason University
Occupation:Nonfiction and Fiction Writer, Artist

David Michael Conner (born May 6, 1978) is a Washington, D.C.-based writer who specializes in music and celebrity, LGBT and health-related issues with a focus on Lyme disease. Among the notable personalities Conner has interviewed are Tori Amos for Geek Monthly magazine and The Huffington Post, Sara Bareilles and Dustin Lance Black for The Huffington Post, Kathy Griffin, Jewel Kilcher, Mandy Moore, Sarah McLachlan, Nick Carter and LeToya Luckett for The Advocate,[1] [2] [3] [4],[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Vanessa L. Williams, Maurice Benard, Cherien Dabis and Dmitry Lipkin for the Entertainment Industries Council.[10] [11] [12] [13]

Personal

Conner is an artist and writer from Washington, D.C. He has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in film and media studies, both from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.[14] In addition to entertainment writing, Conner writes fiction and paints, mainly in acrylic and watercolor media. In 2011, Conner became a regular contributor to The Advocate magazine as an opinion editorial commentator on LGBT social issues based upon his personal experiences and perspective, beginning with a controversial commentary on the It Gets Better Project. In 2015, Conner began writing a blog for The Huffington Post that features interviews with celebrities and commentary on LGBT issues and the complexities of Lyme and associated diseases. On December 24, 2015, The Guardian published a widely read op-ed by Conner discussing life with Lyme disease and advocating improved patient care for patients who live with chronic illness.

Selected commentaries and interviews

References

  1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-michael-conner/tori-amoss-feminist-fairy_b_8224368.html Tori Amos's Feminist Fairytale Musical | Gay Voices
  2. http://www.dmconner.com/professional-writing/interview-tori-amos/ Geek Love: Tori Amos opens up about her love of geeks, doll parts, and her newest—and geekiest—project
  3. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-michael-conner/sara-bareilles-braves-bro_b_8431102.html Sara Bareilles Braves Broadway, Book Writing | Entertainment
  4. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-michael-conner/exclusive-interview-dusti_b_8347754.html Dustin Lance Black on the Past, Present, and Future of the LGBT Civil Rights Movement | Gay Voices
  5. http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Books/Official_Book_Club_Selection/ Official Book Club Selection | Books
  6. http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Music/Crown_Jewel/ Crown Jewel | Music
  7. http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Music/Moore_to_Love/ Moore to Love | Music
  8. http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Music/Nick_Carter_Wants_It_That_Way Nick Carter Wants It That Way | Music
  9. http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Music/Destiny__39;s_Other_Child/
  10. Web site: Archived copy . November 4, 2009 . July 25, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110725001837/http://www.eiconline.org/z_images/Vanessa_William.pdf . dead .
  11. Web site: Archived copy . November 4, 2009 . May 16, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080516070819/http://www.eiconline.org/resources/celebritycorner/z_celebritycorner/interviews/MauriceBenardInterviewEIC.pdf . dead .
  12. http://www.eiconline.org/z_images/63306_PTSD%20Book.pdf 00000_PTSD Book.indd.pdf
  13. Web site: Archived copy . November 4, 2009 . August 20, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080820040108/http://www.davidmichaelconner.com/TheRichesDMConner.pdf . dead .
  14. http://www.dmconner.com David Michael Conner.

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