Chatting With Sherri welcomes author John Arthur Long!

John Arthur Long is a writer and a director in theater for his entire professional career and recently received a Best Director nomination for the Chain Theatre’s Off-Broadway revival production of Wait Until Dark. Long is the co-author of a children’s book, The Tooth Fairy Legend, a perennial seller which was based on his original family theatrical musical for which he co-wrote the book and music with Chet Meyer and that Liz Smith called “delicious,” in her column about its New York premiere, which Long also directed. 

According to the audiobook award winning narrator and writer, John Arthur Long, DRAGULA: A Transgender Tale conveys a message that is clearly and uncompromisingly stated by the main character: “Bigotry, the inability to tolerate the differences in others, is one of the great flaws of our society!” Moreover, he states that when presenting entertainment that represents individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community, he has endeavored to be sensitive to the courage these individuals have shown and empathetic to what they have endured by living in a manner that allows them to be true to themselves. Vellum Publishing notes that a rave review from Broadwayworld.com 

A series of six videos by the author covering all aspects of DRAGULA: A Transgender Tale audiobook can be found on YouTube. It’s important to note that the author is not transgender, but believes strongly in entertainment that takes a stand for equality and tolerance for all.