John M. Baicich | Updates

New Release - Everyone Deserves Love

John M. Baicich — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Announcing Everyone Deserves Love: A Novel About Finding Home in Another Person
I'm thrilled to share that my new novel, Everyone Deserves Love, is now available. This book has been a labor of love—one that explores what it means to be seen, to be brave enough to let someone in, and to believe you're worthy of connection in a world that often tells us otherwise.

The Story Behind John and Hank
At the heart of this novel are two men who couldn't seem more different on the surface. John Mason has spent most of his life trying to be invisible. As a shy gay chubby nerd who finds solace in books rather than parties, he's perfected the art of taking up as little space as possible. He's learned to navigate a world that can feel hostile to people like him by simply... disappearing.
Then he meets Hank Palance in a college bookstore. Hank is confident, athletic, everything John believes he can never be. But what starts as an unlikely friendship becomes something neither man expected. Through late-night conversations about sci-fi movies and life's bigger questions, something shifts. John finds himself falling for the one person he thought he could never have.

For Hank, the journey is equally transformative. He's built his entire identity on keeping things light, casual, easy. He's never let anyone too close, never risked the vulnerability that real connection demands. But John makes him want things he's never wanted before—genuine intimacy, true presence, the terrifying possibility of being truly known.

When Everything Changes
The turning point comes when John is violently attacked for who he is. In that moment, Hank discovers just how far he's willing to go for the person who matters most. What follows is the harder battle: learning to heal together, navigating trauma and therapy, and doing the terrifying work of being honest with themselves and each other.

This novel isn't just a love story—though it is that. It's about survival and healing. It's about the transformative power of connecting with someone. It's about two people learning to trust the world again, and more importantly, learning to trust each other.

A Radical Act of Belief
Writing Everyone Deserves Love was my way of asking a question that I think we all need to hear: What if you believed you deserved love, exactly as you are? In a world that tries to convince us we're too much or not enough, maybe the most revolutionary thing we can do is insist on our own worthiness—and fight for the people who see us.

I hope this novel resonates with you, whether you're navigating your own journey of healing, searching for representation in the stories you read, or simply looking for a tender, powerful exploration of what it means to be human and vulnerable.

I'd Love to Have You Join Me

If Everyone Deserves Love sounds like a book you'd like to read, I invite you to pick up a copy, read an excerpt, or learn more about the story. Thank you for being here, and for believing—as I do—that Everyone Deserves Love.

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2026 Book Confab Chicago

John M. Baicich — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

2026 Book Confab Chicago

Date: September 9-10 2026

Venue: 637 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

It’s always been a spectacular time at the Windy City, and ReadersMagnet is thrilled to bring our very own Book Confab back to Chicago for another round of unforgettable celebration of literature!

The 2026 Book Confab Chicago is a fantastic opportunity for authors to connect with an enthusiastic and passionate audience. At ReadersMagnet, it is our ultimate goal to share your story with the world, and with that, we offer tons of engaging and exciting activities – from open mic to ‘BookTok’ to even a scavenger hunt!

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Welcome to the Chaos: Where Dreams Get Words

John M. Baicich — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Chaos: Where Dreams Get Words

Hey there! I am so incredibly excited you stumbled across this corner of the internet. Welcome to my brand-new author blog!

Ever since becoming a writer, this has been my favorite motto: Words are our dreams given life. to be honest, I am not sure if this is an original phrase or if I might have heard somewhere before. All I know that I believe in the phrase with regards to writing.

For the longest time, my stories and characters were just loud, messy daydreams running laps in my head. Now I wanted to share then with all of you. But honestly? Our community deserves to see our dreams, our joy, and our stories written down in black and white. Whether they are stories of love or stories of fantasies.

It takes words to bring those dreams into reality, and that’s exactly what I’m trying to do here.

This blog is going to be our casual hangout spot. Moving forward, you can expect:

Sneak peeks at whatever manuscript I’m currently obsessing over
The chaotic inspiration behind my LGBTQIA+ characters (and maybe playlists as well, Not sure yet)
Real-talk updates about the writing life, the wins, and the inevitable writer's block
And Any other chaotic things that come to mind,

Whether you’re a fellow queer creator, an avid reader looking for your next book obsession, or just someone who loves good stories, I’m so glad you’re here. Grab a coffee (or tea!), get comfortable, and let's dive in.

Never stop dreaming,

John Baicich

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