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Marlene is best known for her fiction, including short stories (over a hundred in women’s magazines) and novels, young adult fiction and picture books. A departure from fiction is her memoir, NOT LIKE OTHER BOYS, which she wrote with her son, Christopher.
PRFECT HRLM APT–First Prize winner of 2019 Playwrights First annual contest. THE WINDOW WASHER–Theatre Odyssey–2021. WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT. PLEASE CONTINUE TO HOLD. MINNIE BLISTER–ASSASSIN.
Shyer, Marlene Fanta. PERSONAL: Born in Czechoslovakia; daughter of Eric G. and Gertrude Fanta; married Robert M. Shyer (an optical manufacturing executive), June 3, 1954 (divorced); children: Kirby, Christopher, Alison. Education: University of Bridgeport, B.S. Religion: Unitarian.
NOT LIKE OTHER BOYS — Growing Up Gay: A Mother and Son Look Back co-authored with son Christopher Shyer “ W hat makes their story ultimately heroic… a reminder of all those who struggle against the stigma of who they are.”
Welcome Home, Jellybean is a 1978 novel written by Marlene Fanta Shyer. It is about a family who brings their mentally challenged teenage daughter Gerri home from an institution and their struggles adjusting. It was made into a CBS Schoolbreak Special in 1984, starring Christopher Collet as Neil Oxley and Dana Hill as Geraldine "Jellybean" Oxley.
A complete list of all Marlene Fanta Shyer's books in order (14 books). Browse plot descriptions, book covers, genres, pseudonyms, ratings and awards.
Marlene Fanta Shyer has 23 books on Goodreads with 1056 ratings. Marlene Fanta Shyer’s most popular book is Welcome Home, Jellybean.
