Heidi and Ellen were thrilled to talk to Abdi Nazemian, tracing the astrological arc of his bountiful career. Abdi is an author, screenwriter, and film and television producer. He has written four published novels, with a fifth, ONLY THIS BEAUTIFUL MOMENT, just released on May 9th, 2023. His first novel, THE WALK-IN CLOSET, was awarded a Lambda Literary Award for Best Debut. His novel LIKE A LOVE STORY won a Stonewall Honor and was chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best young adult books of all time. He has also written for three television shows, including ORDINARY JOE, and written six produced films including THE ARTIST'S WIFE and THE QUIET. He has been an executive producer or associate producer on numerous films, including CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and LITTLE WOODS. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband, two children, and dog Disco. You can find him on Instagram @abdaddy.