Adult film award-winning star and AVN Hall of Fame performer Tommy Gunn has published a new memoir, “Tommy Gunn: Unloaded,” co-written with author Jim Steele. The book, released by Tepris Press, details Gunn’s two-decade career in the adult entertainment industry.

Memoir Details and Release

“Tommy Gunn: Unloaded” was released on October 2, 2025, and is available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions on Amazon. The memoir chronicles Gunn’s journey, from his beginnings as a dancer to his status as a prolific male performer, covering both career highs and lows, and the lessons learned from working both in front of and behind the camera. The book is described as not being a "triple-X book," but it offers insights into the operations of the industry.

Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Joseph Strada, stated that the memoir has been a "labor of love over the last couple years" and expressed excitement for its release. He also conveyed hope that the book would be well received and thanked those who contributed to its creation.

Jim Steele, co-writer of the memoir, described the collaboration with Gunn, Nikki Anderson, and Jon Ford from Tepris Press as an "amazing journey." Steele expressed gratitude for the team involved and confidence in the "wonderful book" produced, anticipating that Gunn’s story would be shared with the world.

Tepris Press and Collaborators

Tepris Press, co-owned by Nikki Anderson and Jon Ford, published “Tommy Gunn: Unloaded.” Anderson and Ford also served as co-editors for the memoir. They characterized the project as "fun and unique" for their publishing house, noting that Tepris Press is a "smaller publisher for more indie-oriented authors." They expressed enthusiasm for working with Jim Steele and Tommy Gunn, applying their "perfectionist standards" to Gunn’s "open, honest and heartfelt memoir."

Joanne Paulson, who learned about the book from Nikki Anderson, noted that the memoir presents the story of a "complex, multi-skilled and interesting human being" who has experienced both significant challenges and moments of "huge excitement and joy." Paulson also mentioned Gunn’s appearances in mainstream programming.

Brad Armstrong, one of Gunn’s directors, described Gunn as an "actor, an outdoorsman, an inventor, an ex-husband, a mechanic, a storyteller, a body builder, a welder, a boyfriend, a visionary, a porn stud, a costume designer, a survivalist, a dancer, a writer, a real character, and a dreamer," emphasizing that "more than anything, he’s an incredible friend."

Gunn’s Career and Public Presence

The memoir covers Gunn’s "20-year run" in the adult industry. Gunn is an adult-film award-winning star and an AVN Hall of Fame performer. His career has involved being a prolific male performer and working both in front of and behind the camera.

Tommy Gunn can be followed on X.com @tommygunnxxx and Instagram @theetommygunnxxx. Jim Steele can be found on X @TheJimSteele. Information on Tepris Press is available at TeprisPress.com and on X @TeprisPress. Tommy Gunn is self-booking at [email protected].

Key Facts

  • Tommy Gunn’s memoir, “Tommy Gunn: Unloaded,” was published on October 2, 2025.
  • The book was co-written by Tommy Gunn and Jim Steele.
  • Tepris Press, co-owned by Nikki Anderson and Jon Ford, is the publisher.
  • The memoir is available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions on Amazon.
  • Tommy Gunn is an adult-film award-winning star and an AVN Hall of Fame performer.
  • The book covers Gunn’s two decades in the adult entertainment industry.