Andy Zeffer

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Andy Zeffer is an American novelist. He received his BA from Eugene Lang College in New York City. His first novel Going Down in La-La Land was published in 2006. The book is centered on an aspiring young actor named Adam Zeller, who moves out to Los Angeles in search of stardom. His ambitions take a comic-tragic turn, and a series of hilarious misadventures ensue. This journey through the darker side of Hollywood is shared by his best friend, a loveable and zany blonde starlet named Candy.

Zeffer tends to write about eccentric yet endearing characters. Going Down in La-La Land was a 2006 Lambda Literary Award finalist and has become a cult favorite.

Zeffer has written for numerous publications including Genre Magazine, The Washington Blade, and The Provincetown Banner. A short story of his is featured in the anthology Paws and Reflect. He currently lives in New York City.

Going Down in La-La Land has been optioned for the big screen by independent filmmaker Casper Andreas. The movie is expected to go into production in 2008.