Elias was interviewed on The Culture Buzz podcast by the renowned, John Busbee, at Mainframe Studios ahead of the release of his memoir.

A group of eleven people, including a drag performer with bright orange hair and makeup, pose for a photo on a stage with purple and blue lighting. The background features a screen displaying the text 'Capital City Pride' and a QR code. The group includes men and women of diverse ages, some smiling and dressed casually, others in more formal or colorful attire, standing on a patterned rug.

Elias and fellow speakers at the Capital City Pride event in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Elias and Loretta Stone spoke about their addictions, self destruction and the power of naming pain to invoke change.

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In a commitment to making books more accessible, Elias donated 125 advance copies of his memoir to Little Free Libraries throughout the Midwest, distributing 25 books each in Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Omaha, Nebraska; Wichita, Kansas; and Peoria, Illinois.

Elias receives Honorable Mention for his short story, “Project Mercy.” This was in partnership with Little Village Magazine and the Des Moines Public Library. This Time Next Year: A Short Story Contest

The day after its release, Elias donates 45 additional copies of his memoir throughout rural areas in Iowa. Believing accessibility over profits is what writing is all about. He hopes to challenge more authors to donate a number of their books to ensure everyone has a fair chance.

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