John Preston was the author or editor of almost 50 books (32 books under his own name, and at least 17 books under pseudonyms) during his 20-year writing career. His books include Mr. Benson, The Big Gay Book, Hometown, and Flesh and the Word volumes 1, 2, and 3 (as editor). He died in 1994.Michael Lowenthal is the novelist and anthologist and author of two books, including the Lambda Award-nominated Avoidance. He wrote the introduction to the Little Sister's Classic Franny, the Queen of Provincetown by John Preston (Arsenal Pulp Press).