Tony’s life on the family farm seemed predetermined—until everything changed. This is the story of how a small-town boy became the man the priests would come to know. Before the series began, there was Sycamore Boy.

H. Les Brown is an author whose novels explore the intersection of faith, identity, and human desire. A retired Catholic priest, he brings intimate knowledge of religious life to his acclaimed We Are Not Saints series—four interconnected LGBTQ novels about faith that follow complex characters as they navigate the complexities of calling, love, and institutional faith. Les’s work has been praised for its unflinching honesty, psychological depth, and compassionate portrayal of characters seeking authenticity in a world that demands conformity. Beyond fiction, he writes a weekly blog of Scripture-based homilies on topics of spirituality and the courage to live one’s truth. He currently lives in Palm Springs, CA, with Craig Gibson, his husband of thirty years. Outside of writing, his interests are encyclopedic. He’s been jokingly called the last Renaissance man.