Meet The Author

Tom LeNoble has lived more lives than most could dream of — or survive. Misfit kid. Thespian. Corporate executive. Caretaker. Patient. Performer. Survivor. Each chapter of his life has been marked by transformation, loss, reinvention, and an unwavering sense of humor in the face of it all.

Born in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Tom’s story begins in a one-bedroom shack with no hot water and a whole lot of heart. From those humble beginnings, he rose through decades of personal evolution — from small-town dreamer to Silicon Valley pioneer — ultimately finding his voice (and heels) on stage as his alter ego, Rita Dayworth.

Tom’s path has never been linear. He’s faced the unimaginable — being told three separate times that he had only six months to live — and still managed to outwit the odds with style, sass, and sequins. His career took him from the early days of Facebook to a new mission of sharing hope and humor through storytelling.

Through it all, one theme has defined Tom’s journey: resilience.

With unfiltered honesty, biting wit, and plenty of grace, Tom invites readers to embrace their own messy, beautiful stories — to let go of shame, live authentically, and find joy in simply being themselves.

Because as Tom likes to say:
“You can’t control the storm — but you can always choose your outfit.”