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  • General

    Writing in a few genres, watching movies, traveling to places where they speak other languages, snow skiing at Whistler, jazz at times, blues all the time, wanna learn how to play chess, and meeting my fans...not the fanatics...stalkerville, been there done that, bought the t-shirt...cool to meet people who appreciate what you do and understand that fiction means...well...fiction...great meeting the regular well-balanced people who understand that what I do is both the love of the craft and a job I be loving. Yeah, I said be loving. I love my job. I love my job. LOL.

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  • Music

    nina simone, sy smith, pru, inobe, simfani blue, hope, john lee hooker, whitney before...you know, bb king, bobby blue bland, maroon 5, Tupac, Ludacris, John Coltrane, Alannis Morrisette, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Kanye West, and many others!

  • Movies

    Lolita, The Lover, The Killers, Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard, Maltese Falcon, Devil in a Blue Dress, Chinatown, all classic noir, especially with Bogart, Mitchum, Fred McMurray, or Glenn Ford, Cooley High, The first Matrix, All X-Men, All Spidey, first two Superman Movies with Reeves, anything CLint Eastwood, anythign with Jeremy Irons in it Love Jones, Shopgirl, The Color Purple, Friday, Training Day, Million Dollar Baby, The Apartment, Irma La Douche, Match Point, Big Fish, Unfaithful, Batman Begins, Lady Chatterly's Lover. Are you serious? I'll be listing all day!

  • Television

    CNN anytime of the day, CSI, 24, Lost, CSI Miami, Gray's Anatomy. Boson Legal, Oprah, Forensic Files, Judge Judy, Divorce Court, Smallville, Battlestar (new series), any version of Star Trek, Quantum Leap, Sopranos, Nip Tuck,Cheaters, Law and Order, Discovery Channel, Kim Possible, That's So Raven, LA LAKERS!, LA CLIPPERS!...okay tired of typing....

  • Books

    More pics from England, including photos from my signing at Lakenheath Air Force Base.



    Anything by Walter Mosley, ibid with Raymond Chandler, John Irving, Vladamir Nabakov, shouts to my frat E. Lynn Harris, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Donald Goines, Toni Morrison and don't forget the comics, both DC and Marvel are my weekly staples, but the X-Men and the Ultimate Avengers are rocking the Marvel Universe!

  • Heroes

    Mrs. Viginia Jerry, Mrs. Lila Gause, not necessarily in that order, but they are the top 2. (the rest are not in any particular order) Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Dennis Miller, Rodney Perry, Robin Harris, Steve Buscemi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jeremy Irons, Oprah Winfrey, Muhammed Ali, Ken Norton, Sugar Ray, Bill SUPERFOOT Wallace, Kang Ree, Bruce Lee, Professor Jack Carter (MSU), Mrs. Love (Carver High School), Mrs. HOllenbach (Riverview Middle School),any my ancestors that still wish to claim me LOL.





    PHOTOS FROM LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE/JULY 2006





    PHOTOS FROM MAY 20, 2006 BOOKSIGNING AT FORT LEWIS PX IN FORT LEWIS, WA:

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Born in Memphis, Tennessee but Cali is the bomb!
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 5' 10" / Athletic
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Occupation: Author

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Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome dickey











Join New York Times Bestselling author

Eric Jerome Dickey as he talks about his new

thriller,

RESURRECTING MIDNIGHT




Tuesday, August 25th,12pm

Waldenbooks

CNN Center- Ste. 265

Atlanta, GA 30303

404-659-1949






Tuesday, August 25th, 7pm

Barnes & Noble

2900 Peachtree Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30305

404-261-7747






Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm

Books & Books

45 Market Street

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

345-640-2665







Thursday, August 27th, 7pm

Borders

570 Meyerland Plaza

Houston, TX 77096

713-661-2888






Friday, August 28th, 7pm

Esowon Books

4331 Degnan Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90008

323-294-0324‎






Saturday, August 29th, 7:30pm

Barnes & Noble

189 Grove Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323-525-0270






Monday, August 31st, 2pm

Alexander Book Co.

50 Second Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

415-495-2992






Monday, August 31st, TBD

Marcus Book Stores

3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Oakland, CA 94609

510-652-2344






Tuesday, September 1st, 7pm

Joseph-Beth Booksellers

24519 Cedar Road

Lyndhurst, OH 44124

216-691-7000






Wednesday, September 2nd, 6pm

David-Kidd Booksellers

387 Perkins Road Estended

Memphis, TN 38117

901-683-9801







Thursday, September 3rd, 7pm

Borders

8000 Mall Parkway, Ste. 2460

Lithonia, GA 30038

678-526-2550






Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6, TBD

Decatur Book Festival

Downtown Square

Decatur, GA 30031

404-625-5448



Saturday, September 12th, 2pm

Medu Bookstore

2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW

Atlanta, GA 30331

404-346-3263






Saturday, September 19th, 2pm

Barnes & Noble

3450 Wrightsboro Road

Augusta, GA 30909

706-737-0012

For more information or to schedule an interview with Eric Jerome Dickey,

please contact Ava Kavyani at Ava.Kavyani@us.penguingroup.com.




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Visit Eric's websites: www.EricJeromeDickey.com


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Eric Jerome Dickey was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Sometimes referred to as EJD for short. He is a best selling author of the books Genevieve, The Other Woman, Drive Me Crazy, Naughty or Nice, Thieves' Paradise, Friends and Lovers, and a host of other novels. Biography Eric Jerome Dickey attended the University of Memphis, where he earned a degree in Computer System Technology.He moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in engineering. After landing a job in the aerospace industry working as a software developer, EJD's artistic talents surfaced, inspiring him to become an actor and a stand-up comedian. He soon began working the local and national comedy circuit. In the early 1990's the aerospace industry took a downward turn and Dickey found himself "downsized," but took this as an opportunity to embark on a writing career. Having written several comedy scripts for his personal comedy act, Eric Jerome Dickey started writing poetry and short stories. In 1994 his first published short story "Thirteen" appeared in the IBWA's River Crossing, Voices of the Diaspora--an Anthology of the International Black Experience. A second short story "Days Gone By" was published in the magazine A Place to Enter. With those successes behind him, Eric Jerome Dickey then developed a screenplay called "Cappuccino." "Cappuccino" was directed and produced by Craig Ross Jr. and appeared in coffeehouses around the Los Angeles area. In February 1998, "Cappuccino" made its local debut during the Pan African Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theater in Los Angeles. Eric Jerome Dickey has gone on to write over fifteen novels and has featured in many publications, including Essence magazine, USA Today and The Los Angeles Times, and his novels have appeared on the bestseller lists of the "Blackboard," The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Dickey has appeared as a guest on many shows, including BET's "Our Voices" and CNN's "Sunday Morning Live." Dickey's writing style has historically on from "Waiting to Exhale-like" Sister, Sister to often putting black females in morally complex situations. Black females are found to be manipulators and scam artists in books like Milk in my Coffee, Friends and Lovers, and Liar's Game. While it should be noted that no black male is considered sacred, they catch an easier break than the black females which goes against what the core audience of black romances would expect. Moreover, Dickey's appears to crossover in books such as Thieves Paradise and Drive Me Crazy, where the stories are written in a more Walter Mosely tone and there is no optimum romantic resolution. Recently, Dickey has written a SIX-ISSUE Storm mini-series for Marvel Comics. The comic is a exploring the origin of the X-Man Storm, widely considered the most visible black female character in mainstream comics as well as her first meeting with Black Panther. Dial 1-888-COMIC-BOOK to find the comic dealers in your area. Dickey is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.
I am a New York Times bestselling author originally from Memphis, Tennessee.

Resurrecting Midnight (August 2009)
Dying for Revenge (October 2008)
Pleasure (April 2008)
Waking With Enemies (August 2007)
Sleeping With Strangers (April 2007)
Chasing Destiny (May 2006)
Voices from the Other Side: Dark Dreams II (April 2006) - contributing writer
Genevieve (May 2005)
Drive Me Crazy (July 2004)
Naughty or Nice (October 2003)
The Other Woman (May, 2003)
Gumbo: A Celebration of African American Writing (2002) - contributing writer
Thieves' Paradise (2002)
Black Silk (2002)
Griots Beneath the Baobab: Tales from Los Angeles (2002) - contributing writer
Between Lovers (2001)
Mothers and Sons(2001) - contributing writer
Got To Be Real (2000) - contributing writer
Liars Game (2000)
Cheaters (1999)
Milk In My Coffee (1998)
Friends & Lovers (1997)
Sister, Sister (1996)
Cappuccino (Movie) (circa 1994)


I also have a novella in the anthology "Got To Be Real," and have contributed stories to other anthologies, including "Mothers & Sons," "Black Silk," and "Voices From The Other Side: Dark Dreams II." I've also worked on a mini-series featuring Storm from the X-Men, yeah it's a comic. Six issues. Run out and get 'em while they're hot! Dial 1-888-COMIC BOOK to find a comic store near you.

I have worked as a computer programmer at a now defunct aerospace corporation, got my hustle on as a middle school SUBSTITUTE teacher, an actor who appeared in at least one student film at every college in Southern California, and a stand-up comic before getting hooked on writing and getting my butt back in school, first taking classes for a couple of years at JCs, starting at Mt. San Antiono College (Mt.SAC) in Pomona, then being awarded with a SEED scholarship by the International Black Writers and Artists, Los Angeles chapter, going there for around four years, taking as many classes on the craft of writing as my time would allow, continuing to study the craft by reading everything I could about writing, and eventually, after countless rewrites, contests, and years of rejections, finally becoming a full-time novelist. Yeah, I know. That was a hellified run-on sentence. ROFL!

*AUDIO INTERVIEW*
Check out Part 1 of a two-part interview with Eric on Ken Gibbs Jr.'s AOL Black Voices Book Channel Blog, "More Than Words." Click HERE to listen!!!

*AUDIO INTERVIEW*
Listen to "One-on-One interview with Eric Jerome Dickey" (click play---the arrow button---to hear interview; wait a moment for audio to load):



Check me out on tour with my newest novel, Chasing Destiny, which debuted at Number 8 on the New York Times Bestseller List.







A MESSAGE FROM ERIC JEROME DICKEY

Dear Reader:

Get Ready—-on August 25th, 2009, Gideon is back, and he’s picking up where he left off in the third novel of the series, Dying for Revenge, and the fourth installment, Resurrecting Midnight, is better than ever.








Publications: NOVELS:
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Sister, Sister, 1996;

Friends and Lovers, 1997;;

Milk in My Coffee, 1998; ;

Cheaters, 1999. ;

Kawa z mlekiem,1999,

Liars'Game, 2000; ;

Cafe Noisette, 2000; ;

Between Lovers 2001;;

La Grosse Triche, 2001;;

Petit mensonge deviendra grand, 2002; ;

Thieves' Paradise, 2002; ;

The Other Woman, 2003;;

Naughty or Nice, 2003; ;

Drive Me Crazy, 2004; ;

Genevieve, 2005; ;

Chasing Destiny, 2006; ;

Inna Kobieta,2006

Sleeping With Strangers, 2007; ;

Waking With Enemies, 2007;

Wyscig z Przeznaczeniem ,2007

Przyjaciele I Kochankowie ,2008

Pleasure,2008

Dying for Revenge,2008

ANTHOLOGIES: River Crossings: Voices of the Diaspora, 1994;;

Mothers and Sons, 2000; ;

Got To Be Real, 2001; ;

Griots Beneath the Baobab, 2002;;

Black Silk, 2002; ;

Gumbo: A Celebration of African American Writing, 2002; ;

Voices from the Other Side: Dark Dreams II, 2006. ;

COMIC BOOKS: Storm (Six-issue mini-series), 2006; ;

Storm Premiere Hardcover, 2007 ;

CALENDAR: Black Expressions, Celebrating our Male Authors, 2007 ;

SCREENPLAY: Cappuccino, 1998;

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Who I'd like to meet:

Many interesting people and be able to communicate more with my readers and fans. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!



SOME OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES:

Comments

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  • ~ Soulful Woman-UK~

    Jan 25 2010 1:06 AM

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    Happy New Year 2010!
    UK Love!
  • MESHA AUTHOR OF THE GLA…

    Jan 25 2010 1:05 AM

    HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
  • Francesca

    Jan 25 2010 1:05 AM

    Hope your first weeks in the new year has been filled with many blessings.
  • Miss Molly

    Dec 28 2009 4:27 PM

    Happy Holidays to you and yours!

    Love,

    Miss Molly
  • ~Nia Simone Bijou~ I h…Nia Simone Bijou

    Dec 28 2009 4:27 PM

    Hi! Eric!
  • Sharyl

    Dec 28 2009 4:27 PM

    Hey Eric Dickey. Just wanted to let you know I finished "Resurrecting Midnight" last night. I couldn't go to sleep until I finished it. I am sooooo proud of you! Keep up the good work & hurry up & bring Gideon back so he & Hawke can kick some "Horsemen" butt.:)
  • lelynn

    Dec 28 2009 4:27 PM

    You are the greatest and i love your books. I have all but three. Im waiting on some more Gideon. I want to write like you someday.
  • ~ Soulful Woman-UK~

    Dec 3 2009 11:59 PM

    Oi Oi ERIC JEROME DICKEY!

    UK!
  • Raya Shallot{{ Stay Gol…Laria Hicks

    Dec 3 2009 11:59 PM

    i loved your book!!! can't wait for the next one!!!!
  • S. J Conerly

    Dec 3 2009 11:59 PM

    You are the best. I've been reading your work for about two years now and I'm hooked.
  • So Beautiful!!!!I'm Taken By Tha best

    Oct 22 2009 12:45 PM

    Hi!!!! I cant wait to read your new book I know its gonna be good!!! Ive read all of your books and I cant stress enough how much of a GREAT author you are!!! Please EJD keep em' coming!!!!
  • ZarinahZarinah Francois

    Oct 22 2009 12:45 PM

    i loved the comic book i thought it wasn't going to be my cup of tea but surprisingly it was true to your excellent skills in writing! Anything u put ur talent to is very interesting. especially how it say "LA face with Oakland booty" :0 in a comic lol!
  • VIRGO

    Oct 22 2009 12:45 PM

    I am halfway through the book. Just got it Saturday. It is soooooo good. Keep doing what you do handsome. Can't wait for the next one. I'll be finish this bood by Thursday. I love your work.
  • Diary of a POET* ™

    Oct 7 2009 7:48 PM

    Hey Homie! How have you been? I see you were in Htown sorry I miss you. I had a concert 2 days after I wish u could have been there,,,:) I am part of a World wide Tour for Spoken Word/Literary Arts. Its in 18 cities so far including UK and Japan. I need u to school me on UK and Japan. I know you've been enough. It's suppose to come to L.A. Will you come check out the show when I come? I got your passes and tickets waiting...:) I love and MISS U , Beautiful Spirited Friend....comes from the heart!
  • Ms. LuGrand

    Oct 7 2009 7:48 PM

    I just finished your new book!! It was so worth the wait, your are one gifted man! Please keep them coming!! I am HOOKED!
  • ♦♦→♥Twerk♥←♦♦Nikki June

    Oct 7 2009 7:47 PM

    I just got "Resurrecting Midnight this weekend and stayed in the house all day yesterday, I just couldn't put it down... I love the Gideon series!!!
  • ERiN

    Oct 7 2009 7:47 PM

    I JUST FINISH READING RESURRECTING MIDNIGHT!! I LUV THE WAY U ENDED IT... KEEP EM COMIN!! THANK U 4 THE HARD WORK U PUT N2 EACH BOOK!! TAKE CARE AND COME BACK AND SEE US IN COLUMBUS, OH HUGS & HOMIE LUV
  • VIRGO

    Oct 7 2009 7:47 PM

    I can't wait to get your new book. I love your work.
  • LECCIE

    Oct 2 2009 11:42 PM

    omg.....i finally finish ur book...it was worth the wait......I LOVE IT!!!!!( worth the other 2) :)
  • Mz T

    Sep 29 2009 5:32 PM

    Greetings Eric, how is the book tour going? I was so upset that I couldn't get out to see you when you came to Oakland. I told my girl Pattie to say "Hey" to ya. She emailed a pic she took with you and just couldn't believe how genuine and nice you are. I told her before your meeting that you are a great person and very down to earth; REASON: cause I know in my heart you haven't changed since that long ago meeting @ 24.

    As always many blessings to you and keep flying high!
    Love ya,
    Felisha
  • Jellybean©

    Sep 29 2009 5:32 PM

    can't wait to get my hands on the new book!!
  • Superwoman

    Sep 29 2009 5:32 PM

    Can't wait for the next one!!!
  • "THE WARRIOR"Terry Reece

    Sep 29 2009 5:32 PM

    Congradulations Eric!

    Seems A Lot is Well, and Very Well with You and Friends and Associates these days.

    Keep Me Posted, and Look for Us, Me and MY NEW "JOINT-VENTURE" Partners, Darrick, and Michele to begin making a Little Noise, with OUR INTERNATIONAL "T.E.A.M. of MATES" AMBASSADORS' Company, utilizing Comics, Cartoons, Animations, Film, Plays, Entertainment as POSITIVE IMAGES of Peoples of Color all over the World, for Our SUPER HEROES. Just Search for me, Terry "the Warrior" Reece on Amazon dot come, or Check out my web sites and My New Book Release "The CLOSET COVE" and "the L.A.Z.E.R.U.S. project"

    Lets Work together for The Better GOOD for the World of Positive People of Colors!

    Sincerely,

    Terry Reece, AKA "the Warrior"
  • °l|l BK MaMi l|l°

    Sep 25 2009 11:57 PM

    Muah mi amor...
  • starlet

    Sep 25 2009 11:57 PM

    hey EJD! you didn't come to NY for this tour...that's not fair :o(
    anywho...as always, loved the book. you truly are a master with words. felt like i was right there on that crowded train watching Gideon. keep the greatness coming ^_^