Gary Goldstein

Gary Goldstein is an author, screenwriter, and playwright. His previous novels include the romantic comedy "The Last Birthday Party," which won an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence in Fiction; the family drama "The Mother I Never Had"; and the coming-of-age dramedy "Please Come to Boston." His latest novel, the dogs-and-divorce comedy "Canine Custody," will be published Sept. 22, 2026 by Koehler Books.

Gary is also an award-winning writer for film, TV, and the theater, with more than thirty screen and stage credits (including more than fifteen telefilms and several theatrical features). A New York native, Boston University graduate, and lifelong dog lover, he resides in Los Angeles. Gary has also been a contributing entertainment writer and film reviewer for the LA Times since 2007.