Somewhere in Nowhere by Steven Gellman

Description

A new school. A secret. And something inside that won’t stay quiet.

In Somewhere in Nowhere, Steven Gellman delivers a quirky, heartfelt coming-of-age story where identity, anxiety, and the surreal collide. Simon Bugg already has enough on his plate—starting over at a new school, dealing with family chaos, and trying to figure out who he is.

Being the kid with two gay moms? Complicated.
Realizing he might be gay himself? Even more complicated.

And then there’s the alien in his stomach.

As Simon navigates senior year in unfamiliar territory, everything feels just slightly off-balance. His mom is overwhelmed, his estranged father has reappeared, and making new friends feels like an impossible task. Still, he finds small anchors—a rescue cat, a kind barista, and eventually, PJ.

PJ is charming, funny, and completely capable of making Simon forget his spiraling thoughts—until Simon spectacularly sabotages their first date. But even as he tries to reconnect, something darker looms beneath the surface.

Every night at 11:22, the attacks come.

No one else knows. No one else understands. And Simon is convinced that whatever is happening inside him is only getting worse.

Blending humor, vulnerability, and a touch of the uncanny, Somewhere in Nowhere explores what it means to come out, to confront fear, and to face the parts of yourself you’d rather ignore—before they take everything with them.

Book Details
Author: Steven Gellman
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: April 14, 2026
ISBN: 1648909191