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Reading March 13 at St. Louis Artists' Guild

Feb.17.2012

Reading March 13 at St. Louis Artists' Guild

I'll be doing a reading and book signing Tuesday, March 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Louis Artists' Guild. More details here.

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PUBLISHED: Nov.15.2011

Detours

Joel Patterson should be happier than ever. He's back from a two-week vacation in London, where he met Philip, who might be the man of his dreams. Instead, Joel's heading to Maine for his mother's funeral. He quits his job to fulfill one last request for his mother: unload his parents' albatross of an RV by delivering it to a family friend—in California. Somehow, Joel's high school...

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PUBLISHED: Sep.01.2011

The Trouble with Billy

Speaking Out features stories for and about LGBT and Q teens by fresh voices and noted authors in the field of young adult literature. These are inspiring stories of overcoming adversity (against intolerance and homophobia) and experiencing life after "coming out." Queer teens need tales of what might happen next in their lives, and editor Steve Berman showcases a...

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PUBLISHED: Sep.20.2011

"Landfall," in WINGS: SUBVERSIVE GAY ANGEL EROTICA

A couple's relationship takes an unexpected turn when a strange man falls through the roof of their barn.

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PUBLISHED: Aug.15.2011

"Murder on the Midway," in Men of the Mean Streets: Gay Noir edited by Greg Herren & J.M. Redmann

Noir has always been one of the most popular—and darkest—sub-genres of the mystery field. Following in the footsteps of such masters of the form as James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett, some of the top writers of gay mystery explore this territory of amoral tough guys with a cynical view of the world by giving classic noir a gay twist. Edited by award winning...

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PUBLISHED: May.20.2011

"Lifeblood," in Wilde Stories 2011

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PUBLISHED: May.09.2011

Maternal Instincts (short story)

Raising two kids and running a household is challenging enough. It's even more challenging when the bag boy down at the grocery store has turned you into a vampire. Despite the transformation, Lisa is determined to keep life as normal as possible for her family, but when you've unwillingly joined the ranks of the undead, even grocery shopping is a trial. When a disastrous parent-...

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PUBLISHED: Nov.01.2010

"Lifeblood," in Blood Sacraments

Their lust for human blood struggles with their desire for the body of a beautiful man—and if they are truly lucky, they can satisfy both lusts at the same time. In these tales of the gay vampire, some of today’s top erotic writers explore the duality of blood lust coupled with passion and sensuality, and the need of the vampire to take blood and give erotic delight in return.

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PUBLISHED: Aug.02.2010

New Normal

What if doctors were able to transplant your mind into a new body after a terrible accident? What if, thanks to the process, you found you could no longer love the person you were with or live your old life? What would become your new "normal"?

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PUBLISHED: Feb.01.2009

"At the End of the Leash," in Fool for Love: New Gay Fiction

Is romance over in this age of online cruising and anonymous hook-ups? For anyone who believes that love has left the building, here is an exhilarating collection of new gay fiction designed to reignite your belief in the power of romance. Follow the travails of a dog walker enchanted with his new client; check out the restaurant owner who catches the eye of his most loyal customer...

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PUBLISHED: Nov.01.2007

"Dakota," in Paws and Reflect: A Special Bond between Man and Dog

Paws and Reflect explores and celebrates the special and powerful bond between gay man and dog through twenty-five stories of personal experiences in this well-crafted collection. Touching, powerful, and often humorous, this is a must-read for all dog lovers. My essay, "Dakota," is included in this anthology.

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May.23.2012 - 3:43 am

An interview and a new story

I had the good fortune recently to strike up an internet acquaintance withJess Faraday, author of the novel The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. This work of LGBT...

May.03.2012 - 5:57 am

Working soundtrack for a novel in progress

Here's a true fact: I can't listen to anything while I'm working. I've certainly never understood (though sometimes I've envied) people who can work and, say, watch TV at the same...

Apr.19.2012 - 5:42 pm

Oh my God! You killed _____! You bastard!

My friend David told me this week that J.K. Rowling wrote the last chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows while she was still working on The Prisoner of Azkhaban....

Apr.12.2012 - 6:53 pm

Why I Love Saints & Sinners

No, this is not a post about religion. It is, however, about a pilgrimage. I love Saints & Sinners because it's a big part of the reason my first novel came out last year. (...

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May.03.2012 - 5:37 pm

In response to: Dog Days

Why am I always the whipping boy on this topic?

Welcome to the club, Dia. Don't worry, you get used to it after a while.

Mar.28.2012 - 7:28 pm

In response to: Come and Knock on My Door

It's times like those when I

It's times like those when I wish I could just temporarily bow out of the human race.

Nov.30.2011 - 8:34 pm

In response to: Only Coming Through in Waves

There's the family you're

There's the family you're born into and there's the family that's real. Often, the two are not the same. (I was lucky;...

Nov.18.2011 - 6:42 am

In response to: What if you knew?

This gets a big old HUZZAH!

This gets a big old HUZZAH! from me. I suspect this news comes as a surprise to no one but you, my talented friend. I...

Oct.21.2011 - 3:35 am

In response to: The eBook (sadly) Reduces Nonlinear Reading

Eureka

This really is one of the things that I've found a bit frustrating, especially when reading an anthology. I have a...

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Feb.13.2010

"At the End of the Leash," in Fool for Love: New Gay Fiction

Published by Three Dollar Bill Reviews

Brian walks dogs for a living. Although he once aspired to acting, he came to the conclusion that being a struggling actor wasn’t worth the struggle and now prefers walking dogs...

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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Ricker is a writer, editor, and graphic designer. His first novel, Detours, is available from Bold Strokes Books. His writing has appeared in the literary magazine Collective Fallout and the anthologies Paws and Reflect, Fool for Love: New Gay Fiction...

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