Edgar Gomez is a literary fiction author with a unique background, as he has Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan roots and was born in Florida. After completing his education, Gomez decided to pursue a career in writing, ultimately leading to the publication of his debut work.\n \nGomez made his debut in the literary world with the publication of his memoir, "High-Risk Homosexual," which was released in 2022. This memoir has been widely praised by critics and has become a popular work among readers. In fact, "High-Risk Homosexual" has been named a Best Book of 2022 by Publishers Weekly, Buzzfeed, and Electric Literature, and has received several prestigious awards, including the 2023 American Book Award, a Stonewall Israel-Fishman Nonfiction Book Honor Award, and the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Memoir.
In addition to his successful debut memoir, Gomez has also announced plans to release a second book in the future. Titled "Alligator Tears," this memoir will focus on his experiences growing up poor in early 2000's Florida. Readers can look forward to this upcoming release from Gomez, which is scheduled to be published by Crown in 2025.