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Roy L. Pickering Jr.
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Patches Of Grey
by Roy L. Pickering Jr. (Goodreads Author), Erin Rogers Pickering   4.10 avg rating — 39 ratings
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Feeding the Squirrels: A Novella
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The Game: Short Stories about the Life
by Tracy Brown, Trustice Gentles, Kiki Swinson  3.78 avg rating — 85 ratings
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Ménage à 20, Tales with a hook
by Carlos J. Cortes (Goodreads Author) , Andy Love (Goodreads Author), Minnie Estelle Miller (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 32 ratings
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FEEDING THE SQUIRRELS: A Novella (Literature & Fiction)
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“Feeding the Squirrels” tells the story of a self-absorbed philanderer who lives a life of leisure and usually manages to remain one step ahead of consequences for his actions. He reveals himself to the reader by chronicling his rapid fire sex life woman by woman in this literary novella by award winning author, Roy L. Pickering Jr. The narrator of “Feeding the Squirrels” is Michael, a prolific lover who defines himself by his various sexual conquests. Each chapter in between the first and last is named after a woman who has been seduced by him, and thus helped to shape his identity. Every one of the erotic encounters can be read as a story unto itself, with Michael’s single minded pursuit of pleasure being the common thread that unites them. Although his succession of affairs are singular experiences to a man who rarely thinks of yesterday or tomorrow, they eventually manage to intertwine and leave him with a web of his own design to untangle.
Available for sale at: http://www.synergebooks.com/ebook_feedingthesquirrels.html
Excerpt from PATCHES OF GREY (Literature & Fiction)
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Patches of Grey has been reviewed at Alvah's Books - http://www.alvahsbooks.com/?p=417
Tony Johnson is a studious young man planning to soon graduate from much more than high school. Although his zip code places him in a Bronx tenement, his sights are set far beyond the trappings of his humble upbringing. Collegiate dreams combined with falling in love with a white classmate put him strongly at odds with his father. Although his brother C.J.’s rebellious ways place him directly in the path of danger on gang ruled streets, and the virginal innocence of their sister Tanya is clearly approaching its demise, it is Tony who incurs the majority of Lionel Johnson’s wrath for the sins of ambition, daring to be with Janet Mitchell, and refusing to bend to his father’s will. Seeing unrealized goals reincarnated in the eyes of his eldest son harshly remind Lionel of what once could have been, and of what went wrong. His own childhood in a segregated southern town established a bitter, prejudiced outlook that is the only legacy he has to pass down to his children. When his job and role as primary breadwinner are lost, Lionel’s authority quickly erodes and he drowns his disappointment one drink at a time. This affords Tony, who lacks the seemingly servile patience of his mother, an opportunity to assert his right to become the man he wants to be rather than allowing his fate to be set by chance and circumstance. But throughout the course of Roy Pickering’s debut novel, Tony comes to learn that the world is not as black and white as he and his father’s opposing mindsets would suggest.
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“My talent is looking into a woman's eyes and instinctively knowing what I need to. If she's lonely or bored; neglected or abused; timid or adventurous; satisfied or confused; looking to recapture the past or re-invent the present; making plans for tomorrow or merely concerned about tonight. I discover what a woman is looking for and promise it to her. If all she wants is a good time, she gets everything. If she wants more, I lie and take what she has to give. Then I move on.
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― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
“My travels have been numerous, though no topographer could chart the shores I have landed upon. For it is not places that have been my destination, but women. I am drawn to them by a force I have never questioned. To their infinite variety of charms I am helpless. But the hold of none has been strong enough to keep me from wandering aimlessly to others.”
― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
“Life, like love, holds many secrets for us to discover. Some we unearth early on. Others take us most of our days to stumble upon, even though they are hidden in plain sight.”
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“My talent is looking into a woman's eyes and instinctively knowing what I need to. If she's lonely or bored; neglected or abused; timid or adventurous; satisfied or confused; looking to recapture the past or re-invent the present; making plans for tomorrow or merely concerned about tonight. I discover what a woman is looking for and promise it to her. If all she wants is a good time, she gets everything. If she wants more, I lie and take what she has to give. Then I move on.
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― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
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― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
“Life, like love, holds many secrets for us to discover. Some we unearth early on. Others take us most of our days to stumble upon, even though they are hidden in plain sight.”
― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
“My travels have been numerous, though no topographer could chart the shores I have landed upon. For it is not places that have been my destination, but women. I am drawn to them by a force I have never questioned. To their infinite variety of charms I am helpless. But the hold of none has been strong enough to keep me from wandering aimlessly to others.”
― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
― Roy L. Pickering Jr.
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ebooks with ratings of 4+ stars selling for less than $1. Being broke is never an excuse for not being well read. http://99cent-books.com/
Ellen Reads '50 Shades of Grey' youtu.be/on3JCwnwHbU LOL. I read from Patches of Grey youtu.be/AnTrDHPg_Eg
Happy World Book Night everybody! Congrats to the winner of my book giveaway contest. Your autographed copy of Patches of Grey will be in hand soon.
Just updated my profile page with video excerpt readings from my novel PATCHES OF GREY and my novella FEEDING THE SQUIRRELS. Also, I invite everyone to enter the giveaway contest here at GoodReads for a chance to win a copy of Patches of Grey. Winner will be selected on Monday, April 23rd - aka World Book Night.
If you're a fellow Pinterest fan please check out my pins at http://pinterest.com/authorofpatches/ - I'm always looking for new people to follow there.
One year ago today I reduced the price of Kindle ed. of PATCHES OF GREY to 99 cents. People are still buying it so the cost is staying as is: http://lineaday.blogspot.com/2011/03/...
I've become a tad obsessed with Pinterest. Check out my boards, pin to your heart's content - http://pinterest.com/authorofpatches/
February issue of From A Writer's POV is out http://www.fromawriterspovmagazine.co...Kindle/Nook eds. of Patches of Grey is their featured e-book of the month http://www.fromawriterspovmagazine.co...
Reader reviews of my novella FEEDING THE SQUIRRELS at eLibrary: http://e-library.net/item.php?n=11419 Reviewed by Rachel
My Rate 5
An incredible story by a gifted writer. Sexy prose that builds up to a stunning conclusion. I can't get this book out of my head and wish it could have kept going on and on. I'm really looking forward to reading more of his stuff.
Reviewed by Wilma
Bravo! A tale of a devilish cad delightfully told.
Reviewed by Carmen
Awesome story from a gifted writer. Nothing more to say than that.
Very pleased to find my novel Patches of Grey respectively on this Top 20 and Top 10 list of books read in 2011. http://www.reads4pleasure.com/2011/12...
http://www.readingwhileriding.net/pos...
Free excerpt alert. Chapters 1-4 of Patches of Grey can be found at Authonomy: http://www.authonomy.com/books/39753/...Also, I'm just 3 new FaceBook fans away (provided they Like my page by 12/31) from picking somebody to win a free copy of Patches of Grey: http://www.facebook.com/PatchesOfGrey
Wanted: New Facebook fans. Incentive: I'm holding a lottery. Participants will be those who LIKE my page between now and year's end. On 1/1/12, provided that I've reached at least 75 followers (only 8 away) I'll conduct a drawing and select person to win a copy of Patches of Grey (and accompanying swag). http://www.facebook.com/PatchesOfGrey
I'm rolling Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday all into one and adding GREY SUNDAY to the mix. That means autographed copies of the print edition of Patches of Grey purchased directly from me via PayPal (see details at RoyPickering.net) will be on sale 11/25 - 11/28 for $8.99. Nothing aids digestion better than a good book (with a glass of ginger ale). Happy Thanksgiving.
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Brandi wrote: "Consider it a duh moment, but all this time you have been on my friend list, I've been reading your reviews and I JUST realized I have your book!!":-) I look forward to hearing your opinions on it, Brandi.
Consider it a duh moment, but all this time you have been on my friend list, I've been reading your reviews and I JUST realized I have your book!!
The Electronic Text and Literature Cloud (eTLC) is a great new site featuring excerpts from books that are available for purchase in electronic format. Stop by and check out a sample (chapter 9) from Patches of Grey - http://www.etlc.info/index.php/lit_bl...
Full review of Patches of Grey by A Book Vacation is now up at their site - http://bookvacations.wordpress.com/20...
Roy wrote: "Ten Books You Should Be Readinghttp://networkedblogs.com/kIY9h
Proud that Patches of Grey made this list.
Patches of Grey"
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Proud that Patches of Grey made this list.
Patches of Grey
Happy Valentine’s Day! Live More, Laugh Much, Love Often!!!"I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition."
Just in time for the holidaze travel season - Forever Travels - Short story collection that includes my tale "Dear Google" http://bit.ly/a035wN
Just stopping by to say hi to you! I do hope that all is prosperise your way. Mind, body, spirit and all else!
David wrote: "Thanks Roy, and thank you for the final push to join. It's his usual non stop, breath taking conspiracy theorist race through time & place type work. Really enjoying it so far, can barely put it do..."I enjoyed That Old Cape Magic (review is now up) very much and would recommend it with the warning that it's about as polar opposite of Dan Brown as you're going to get. Currently reading a rather odd but interesting/enjoyable Colson Whitehead novel, his first.
Thanks Roy, and thank you for the final push to join. It's his usual non stop, breath taking conspiracy theorist race through time & place type work. Really enjoying it so far, can barely put it down. Around half way through but it's definitely up there with the best of his work at the moment in my opinion.How is That Old Cape Magic working out for you? never read a Richard Russo book personally.
Dana wrote: "I hope this message finds you and your world well. - Dana"Doing and feeling great, looking forward to Memorial Day weekend, the summer in general, completing my second novel, getting a call from Oprah asking to showcase my writing, the usual stuff. :-) All the best.
Shalonda wrote: "Hey Roy, just stopping by with a hello. I hope that your week has started off great. Peace to you!"Counting the hours until the weekend. Close enough to taste. TGIF.
Roy I visted your wife's site. Wow she is talented. I love all of the artwork and the shoe art is awesome! I will be making a purchase in the near future.
Hi Dee. Thanks for the compliment on behalf of my wife who is the artist. She sells those princess prints on her Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop/eringopaint and has several more in the works to be added soon. Thanks for the compliment on my blog as well. Hopefully I'll get around to my next entry within the next few days. All the best.
Hello Roy-Beautiful artwork on your blog!
Artwork that I would love to hang in a frame in my daughter's bedroom & playroom. She would love that.
Your blog is another one I enjoy reading and follow faithfully.
Have a blessed 2010!
Just stopping by to say Happy Holidays. Just added your book to my listmania for good reads from goodreads authors. I hope all is well with you.Shalonda "Treasure" Williams
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Looking forward to talking books with you, Bobbie.Bobbie wrote: "Hi Roy,
Thanks for the friend request. :-)
-Bobbie
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