Tony DuShane a ghostwriter and works in story development. He is the author of the semi-autobiographical novel Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk. He adapted the screenplay for director Eric Stoltz, and the film is now available on Amazon Prime.
His journalism and essays have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, Penthouse, The Believer, and other media outlets. DuShane has hosted the author interview show Drinks with Tony since 2002.
DuShane teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension and is almost finished reading In Search of Lost Time.
Los Angeles Public Library Free Creative Writing Workshop:
September 2, 2026
Oct 7, 2026
Los Feliz Branch Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles
UCLA Extension
Feature Film III – Fall 2026
Feature Film IV – Winter 2027
Story development, Ongoing
From idea stage to final draft, I work with clients at all levels of experience.
Writing the novel, screenplay, memoir, feel free to get in touch.
dushane@gmail.com.
First session is $150 to go over 10 pages of script, novel, or put together a plan to execute your idea to paper.
Contact for schedule.
Drinks with Tony
Tony DuShane chats with a different author every Tuesday at 4pm on Pirate Cat Radio 92.9FM, Los Gatos, 91.9FM Portland, and 101.9FM Santa Cruz.
Also available wherever you receive your podcasts.
Previous guests include Chuck Palahniuk, Nick Cave, Steve Buscemi, Lee Child, and 100s more.
Subscribe on iTunes
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www.drinkswithtony.com
Film:
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Here’s the trailer….
Book:
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk (Soft Skull Press)
“A surprisingly sweet coming-of-age story told through the eyes of a horny, Jehovah-battered, Watchtower-wielding, door-to-door proselytizer.” – Mark Haskell Smith (Blown, Naked At Lunch)
“Addictive, informative, heartbreaking, and utterly satisfying.” – Janet Fitch (White Oleandar, The Revolution of Marina M.)
“DuShane writes with an insider’s perspective about this unique world, balancing criticism with understanding and a convincing portrait of the struggle to integrate religion into a modern world, producing an ultimately touching story that will speak to atheists and believers alike.” – Publisher’s Weekly starred review.
Bio:
Tony DuShane is the author of the semi-autobiographical novel Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk. He adapted the screenplay for director Eric Stoltz, and the film is now available on Amazon Prime.
His journalism and essays have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, Penthouse, The Believer, and other media outlets. DuShane has hosted the author interview show Drinks with Tony since 2002.
Contact: dushane@gmail.com
Publicity photo by Buck Lewis. Click for hi-res version.