The Before Now and After Then

Danny Goldstein has always lived in the shadow of his identical, twin brother Sam. But when a hurricane of events forces him into the spotlight, he starts to realize that the only thing he’s truly afraid of is himself. With the help of his costume changing friend Cher, a famous gay uncle with a mysterious past of his own, two aging punk rocker parents and Rusty, the boy who will become his something to live for, Danny begins to realize that the music of the heart is truly the soundtrack for living.

Danny Goldstein has always lived in the shadow of his identical, twin brother Sam. But when a hurricane of events forces him into the spotlight, he starts to realize that the only thing he’s truly afraid of is himself. With the help of his costume changing friend Cher, a famous gay uncle with a mysterious past of his own, two aging punk rocker parents and Rusty, the boy who will become his something to live for, Danny begins to realize that the music of the heart is truly the soundtrack for living.

My name is Peter Monn and I am, most importantly, a moon child. I take a 3 hour nap every day, eat loads of mac and cheese and love to drive around late at night and listen to music. I am not ashamed to admit I am a huge fan of 80′s punk rock and old country. My favorite pastime is chasing full moons, reading 1940′s pulp mystery novels, gambling in Vegas and reciting movie lines. In all seriousness, I am a life coach and author of young adult novels, which also appeal to adults. I also run an online entertainment magazine, raannt, with my husband, Alex. (Check it out, it’s pretty amazing and filled with celebrity interviews!) Prior to being a life coach and author, I worked as a counselor at an adolescent, residential treatment center. My writing can be found all over the place including The Huffington Post and my three previous(yes three...) blogs, Suicide Birds and Seahorses, Thoughts From the Couch and Peterisms. It took me three blogs to realize I just needed to be settled under the title of my own name. My debut novel, The Before Now and After Then, is set to be released 7/29/14. I live with my husband Alex, who is 12 years my junior, and our three dogs; PP, Tucker and Boo Radley. They tolerate me and for that I am much appreciative. I’m a big hugger, a smirker and a great kisser!