We had a Beloit College Alumni meetup in Portland, OR on Saturday April 20th. Hosts Cameron Dieter ('16) and Jim Long ('72) generously allowed to do a reading of college-related scenes from my new novel, ALLEY POND PARK. I would like to thank everyone who purchased a book, the proceeds of which will go to Beloit College.

Posted on: Apr 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM

My new novel, ALLEY POND PARK, was written up in the Spring 2024 issue of the Beloit College Magazine. Check it out, and please note all proceeds from sale of my novel, which largely takes place at Beloit College circa 1969-1973, will be donated to the college. In addition so the write up in the magazine, more information about the novel is available at zakgordonauthor.com

Posted on: Mar 26, 2024 at 12:15 PM

ALLEY POND PARK published today and now available.
"From his socially awkward arrival at Wisconsin's Beloit College in 1969 to...his ascendance during the 1980's avarice of Wall street...this is an epic tale of a flawed, loving, confused man who persists in finding his way in a very difficult world..." Susan Kasten, Editor Emerita, Beloit College Magazine

Posted on: Mar 05, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Dear Classmates, I'm excited to announce the website for my novel, ALLEY POND PARK, is live at zakgordonauthor.com. Two-thirds of the novel is set at Beloit College circa 1969-1973. I hope you'll enjoy the website and its features. The novel is available for pre-orders now. 100% of author royalties will be donated to Beloit College

Happy Birthday, Tom! Hope it's a great one.

Posted on: Feb 18, 2024 at 8:01 PM

David, happy belated birthday. We celebrated Wendy's yesterday (2/17).

Hi Warren. Happy almost birthday on the 13th! You'll beat me turning 72 by one day.

Chris, hope you had a great birthday. You look great, just a tad older than I remember!

Posted on: Oct 16, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Hi Bob, sorry we never got to finish the screenplay we were writing Summer term '70--The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. Do you dare to eat a peach? I always assumed you'd be a filmmaker. Take care,
Zak Gordon

Hi Tom, thanks for sending me that note. Next time you're visiting Portland don't just look us up on Google maps. Give us a call and come visit! We've got a big guest suite and it's been used by many Beloiters over the years. Sorry Wendy and I were unable to attend the 50th, but we were in Iceland for a month. Like your wife Ann, Wendy was also class of '76, although she wound up graduating from Simmons College in Boston.

Posted on: Oct 10, 2023 at 7:08 PM