Publications

Tyson Pete’s published works are a living testament to resilience, truth, and the transformative power of love. Each title carries a distinct voice, yet together they form a body of work that challenges silence, uplifts marginalized voices, and inspires readers to step into authenticity. His award-winning Courageous Love: A Self-Help Guide for Gay Fathers recognized with the Regal Summit Book Award for Best Parenting Book, has become a groundbreaking resource for LGBTQ+ fathers worldwide. In Dirty Laundry: Confessions of a Married Bisexual Man, he dismantles taboos with unflinching honesty, while Stronger This Time uses the artistry of poetry to turn scars into strength. Works like Alone After Midnight and Love Lesson delve deeper into vulnerability, desire, and the radical act of self-love. Even through music, with singles like One Day and Easy for Me, Tyson’s voice echoes the same themes of courage, healing, and liberation. Taken together, his works are not just books and songs—they are guideposts, offering readers and listeners alike permission to live fully, love boldly, and embrace their truth without apology.

Award Recognition

In 2025, Tyson Pete was honored with the Regal Summit Book Award for Best Parenting Book for his groundbreaking work, Courageous Love: A Self-Help Guide for Gay Fathers. This prestigious recognition not only celebrated Tyson’s skill as a writer but also affirmed the profound impact of his message: that fatherhood, love, and visibility can coexist courageously in the LGBTQ+ community.

The award marked a turning point, solidifying Tyson’s place as a leading voice for fathers and families seeking guidance, truth, and healing. More than a trophy, it was validation of a lifetime of resilience transformed into purpose, and proof that his words are changing lives, one reader at a time.

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Courageous Love: A Self Help Guide for Gay Fathers

Courageous Love: A Self Help Guide for Gay Fathers Fatherhood is a profound and rewarding journey, but for gay dads, it comes with unique challenges. Courageous Love is a compassionate and practical guide that empowers LGBTQ+ fathers to navigate parenthood with confidence, resilience, and pride. This book redefines fatherhood beyond traditional roles, offering guidance on integrating identity, finding acceptance, and building a supportive community. It covers essential topics such as legal protections, adoption and surrogacy, maintaining strong relationships, and fostering open communication with your children. With strategies to combat discrimination, prioritize mental health, and create a nurturing home, Courageous Love helps gay fathers raise happy, confident, and inclusive children. Through expert insights and heartfelt encouragement, this book is a celebration of love, family, and the strength it takes to be a Proud Gay Dad.

Publication Date: Mar 30, 2025

ISBN: 9781300410454

Category: Parenting & Families

By (author): Tyson Pete

Stronger This Time

Stronger This Time is more than poetry, it’s a journey of becoming. Tyson Pete invites readers into an intimate exploration of self-love, healing, and awareness, weaving verses that illuminate what it means to rise stronger after struggle. With lyrical precision and heartfelt depth, this collection captures love in every form, romantic, spiritual, familial, and self-directed, revealing its power to heal, transform, and endure. Bold, vulnerable, and masterfully crafted, Stronger This Time offers not just poems, but a blueprint for reclaiming wholeness and stepping into your greatest self.

Publication Date: Dec 23, 2021

ISBN: 9781794784437

Category: Poetry

By (author): Tyson Pete

Alone After Midnight

In Alone After Midnight, Tyson Pete peels back the quiet hours where truth and vulnerability live. This collection explores love, longing, and the shadows of the heart, offering raw reflections that echo what so many feel but rarely say. Intimate, fearless, and unforgettable, it’s a book for anyone who has wrestled with solitude and come out stronger on the other side.

Publication Date: Dec 14, 2017

ISBN: 9781387412044

Category: Poetry

By (author): Tyson Pete

Love Lesson

Love Lesson is Tyson Pete’s unapologetic exploration of desire, freedom, and self-discovery. Bold and candid, this book captures the thrill of embracing your truth—sensual, messy, and liberating—without apology. Blending intimacy with reflection, Tyson reveals that love is not just something we fall into, but a practice of courage, honesty, and joy. This is a book for anyone ready to step outside the rules, listen to their body and spirit, and learn what it really means to love on their own terms.

Publication Date: May 24, 2017

ISBN: 9781365986437

Category: Poetry

By (author): Tyson Pete

Dirty Laundry: Confessions of a Married Bisexual Man

Raw, riveting, and unfiltered, Dirty Laundry pulls back the curtain on the hidden life of a married bisexual man. With fearless honesty, Tyson Pete reveals the secrets, struggles, and intimate relationships that shaped his journey to authenticity. More than a memoir, it’s a bold challenge to society’s assumptions about love, sexuality, and marriage. Vulnerable yet defiant, Tyson’s confessions spark conversation, shatter silence, and redefine what it truly means to live, and love, without shame.

Publication Date: Mar 1, 2017

ISBN: 9781365792618

Category: Biographies & Memoirs

By (author): Tyson Pete

One Day

One Day is a stirring anthem born from Tyson Pete’s resilience and vision for a better tomorrow. Mixing soul, R&B, and gospel undertones, the song captures the longing for freedom and the strength to rise above pain. Tyson’s vocals move from quiet vulnerability to powerful conviction, echoing a universal truth: healing is possible, and a brighter day is always within reach. It’s not just music—it’s a testimony set to melody.

Released: February 8, 2023

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Easy For Me

Easy for Me is Tyson Pete at his most vulnerable—an intimate ballad about love, acceptance, and the courage to be authentic. With smooth rhythms and heartfelt delivery, the song paints a portrait of what it feels like when connection flows naturally and truthfully. It balances tenderness with strength, inviting listeners to embrace both the risk and the beauty of love without masks. Each lyric lingers like a confession, making the track a soundtrack for anyone learning to live and love unapologetically.

Released: June 14, 2023