My debut novel, ALLEY POND PARK, was published one year ago today. My thanks (and Beloit College's) to everyone who purchased and read my book. If you haven't yet had the chance, I hope you'll read it. It's available everywhere. For more information, see zakgordonauthor.com

Posted on: Feb 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM

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

Posted on: Sep 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM

If any of you are attending the 2024 Alumni weekend, please stop by the Powerhouse at 1:30-3pm and visit with me during the Author Event.

I am thrilled to be participating in the Alumni Author Celebration to be held on Friday, September 13th at 1:30-3pm in the Turbine Galley in the Powerhouse during Beloiter Days. Two-thirds of my new novel Alley Pond Park is set at Beloit College circa 1969-1973. Please visit with me at my table to chat about the novel. I'll answer any questions and have signed copies of my book for sale. All author proceeds are being donated to the college. Hope to see you there!

I will be participating in an Author Symposium at Beloit College on Friday, September 13th at 1:30pm during Alumni Weekend and available for Q&A and book signings. Hope to see some of you there!

Posted on: Jun 30, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Happy birthday, Gretchen!

Posted on: Jun 25, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Happy birthday Tom

Posted on: May 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Seeing the photos for the graduating class of '24 brought back memories of our own rather unique graduation in April '73, the great flood.https://downtownbeloit.com/us/2023/04/stateline-area-residents-recall-flood-from-50-years-ago/#:~:text=The%20flood%20that%20struck%20Beloit,by%20the%20Easter%20weekend%20flood.
My parents moved into the tiny, mouse-ridden attic flat I shared with my then girlfriend, Wendy, while we slept on a friend's floor in another apartment. I memorialized our graduation experience in my new novel, ALLEY POND PARK. Although fictionalized, it will bring it all back to you. Check out my website, zakgordonauthor.com for more information.

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

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!