Steven Kerry

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I write literary fiction that presents human beings in extraordinarily challenging crises or situations that call upon more strength and courage than my protagonists think they have.
These are intensely dramatic and often suspenseful stories that also offer humor, romance (both hetero and gay) , a supernatural or mystical element, and what may best be described as spiritual or philosophical food for thought.
If there is anything distinct about my books it is that they unabashedly feature gay protagonists and characters as well as heterosexuals. Hopefully that will not get me banished to the GLBTQ+ bin because the only letter that truly informs these books is "H". These are Human books readily relatable to any adult human.
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Steven Kerry I have not experienced this so far. I sit; I write; and I trust the story or book's arc to take me where I need to go next. There is a certain trust i…moreI have not experienced this so far. I sit; I write; and I trust the story or book's arc to take me where I need to go next. There is a certain trust in one's imagination and creativity. Some writers have romanticized notions that the writing process must be "tortured". On the contrary, I believe writing should be a joy. There are those who think smoking herbs will jump start their creativity; it would only send me to the refrigerator or pantry. Others assume that imbibing alcohol will get the pen flowing, but to me it is not numbing the feelings that enhances the writing process, but feeling them as deeply and truly as possible; it is vulnerability and nakedness that makes for the best writing, not being enshrouded in a fog of chemicals, (but to each his own). (less)
Steven Kerry feeling like you nailed the emotional truth of a character or scene without having to re-write it more than two or three times.
Average rating: 2.62 · 106 ratings · 30 reviews · 18 distinct works
The Hook Up

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The Stranger in the Mirror ...

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I Believe For Every Drop Of...

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Brotherhood of the Fire (My...

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Shades of Gay

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The Leftovers

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If Those Trees Could Talk

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The Passage of the Night (M...

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1974

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Love Is A  Real Mother

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What the Hell is a "Gay Lifestyle"??

I am sick and tired of the ridiculous term " the gay lifestyle" !
Lots of people use this term in 2023, but what are they really referring to? Well.. let's take a closer look at it.
The most commonly held narrative about gay men hasn't changed much over the decades despite remarkable victories and progress that our community has made. I am specifically focused here on the G part of the CAP train. Read more of this blog post »
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Steven AuthorIsland wrote: "Congrats on your new release LOVE THY NEIGHBOR!
Thank you! It's as all-American as apple pie and paranoia and may spark the creation of a new app: Who are my new Neighbors? (or do I really want to know?) Enjoy. Steven Kerry
Today on www.CyberLaunchParty.blogspot.com , we're spotlighting some of the November releases from JMS Books!

DANNY'S DAD by Drew Hunt, GRAFFIT..."


AuthorIsland wrote: "Congrats on your new release LOVE THY NEIGHBOR!

Today on www.CyberLaunchParty.blogspot.com , we're spotlighting some of the November releases from JMS Books!

DANNY'S DAD by Drew Hunt, GRAFFIT..."



AuthorIsland Congrats on your new release LOVE THY NEIGHBOR!

Today on www.CyberLaunchParty.blogspot.com , we're spotlighting some of the November releases from JMS Books!

DANNY'S DAD by Drew Hunt, GRAFFITI by Terry O'Reilly,
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR by Steven Kerry, PUBLISH YOURSELF by JM Snyder and RENFRED'S MASQUERADE by Hayden Thorne

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