Mark S. King
At a Glance:
Mark S. King has been a Project Contributor since May 2010, has written 102 entries and currently lives in Ft Lauderdale, FL.
Bio
Mark S. King is an HIV poz gay blogger in recovery from meth addiction. What's not to love?
Mark has been an outspoken advocate for those living with HIV since testing positive in 1985. He produces an often comical written and video blog ("My Fabulous Disease"), is an award-winning columnist and author of "A Place Like This," chronicling his life in 1980's Los Angeles.
He attributes his longevity to taking part in his health care, the love of a good man, and double chocolate brownies made from scratch. Find out more at www.MyFabulousDisease.com.
Mark S. King: Recently Filed
Coming Out with Donna Summer
Filed by Mark S. King | May 21, 2012 5:00 PM |Donna Summer is among the spirits now, joining the legions of ghosts haunting brightly colored discos from another era. She is still cooing to them, to these throngs of boisterous men, inviting them to the dance, and there is everything to celebrate and nothing to forgive.Read More
The Unfortunate Pursuits of a Gay Porn Critic
Filed by Mark S. King | April 04, 2012 5:00 PM |This morning as I chomped down my Raisin Bran Crunch, I opened email from an aspiring writer who wanted feedback on his work. Attached was a piece of gay erotic fiction called "Michael's Awakening."Read More
Dealing with Shame Can Be a Drag
Filed by Mark S. King | March 16, 2012 12:30 PM |I didn't want to be known as a drag queen ("It's comedy! I'm a performer!" I would insist). It's strange, how those things about which we have drawn the most shame are also able to liberate us, not to mention help others.Read More
HIV Criminalization Face-Off: A Poz Man & His Accuser
Filed by Mark S. King | February 15, 2012 1:30 PM |What if you could witness a face-to-face confrontation between a man living with HIV and the sex partner accusing him of not revealing his status? Wouldn't you like to be a fly on that wall?Read More
HIV Positive Criminals: Have Sex, Go to Jail
Filed by Mark S. King | January 10, 2012 2:00 PM |This may be the defining HIV issue of our time, and it is a true test of our compassion and understanding of both HIV stigma and the law. Please read this closely.Read More
