Mark Brennan Rosenberg is an openly gay[1] author and comedian based in New York City. He is the author of two books: Blackouts and Breakdowns - released on August 24, 2011, and Eating My Feelings: Tales of Overeating, Underperforming, and Coping with My Crazy Family - released on August 6, 2013 through Crown Publishing. Rosenberg's writings and commentary focus on the issues that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community; particularly alcohol addiction and substance abuse, which he discusses heavily in his first book.[2] Rosenberg has been sober since 2008. He is currently a contributor for The Huffington Post.[3] Rosenberg toured the country promoting his first book Blackouts and Breakdowns in 2012,[4] and again promoting his second book, Eating My Feelings, in late 2013.[5] Rosenberg's first novel This Made Me Think of You was released on April 5, 2016. It follows a couple's breakup over the course of a year solely through their social media, text and email exchanges.[6]