I don't have enough information to say exactly who JT is. JT could be a patient on the 'My 600 - lb Life' show who is going through a weight - loss journey.
I heard it too. Here's the full story. There was this really interesting event at the park. People were gathering around a street performer. He was doing amazing tricks with fire and everyone was in awe. I was there and I'm guessing you heard about it from someone else who was also there.
JT Leroy was a supposed literary prodigy. However, it was later revealed to be a hoax. A woman named Laura Albert had created the persona of JT Leroy. Albert wrote books and had a public presence through this fictional identity. This led to a lot of controversy in the literary world when the truth came out.
I heard it too. The full story is that there was a lost dog in the neighborhood. It was a cute little puppy. Everyone was out looking for it. I joined in the search and finally found it hiding in an old shed. That's the whole story.
I don't know the exact plot as I'm not familiar with this particular short story. It could be about a person who hears a rumor and then gets involved in a series of events because of it.
One major consequence was the loss of trust in the literary community. Publishers who had promoted 'JT Leroy' works felt deceived. Fans who had related to the supposed JT Leroy's story also felt betrayed. It also led to a re - evaluation of how the media and the public perceive and promote new literary talent.
JT Leroy was a name that made waves in the literary scene. Essentially, it was a hoax. The so - called author was a construct. Laura Albert, the real force behind it, managed to convince a lot of people that JT Leroy was a real, talented young writer dealing with all kinds of hardships. The books written under the Leroy name had a certain edgy and raw quality that attracted readers, but when the truth came out, it was a big shock to those who had been following the 'author's' story.