Roy L. Pickering Jr.
Roy Pickering was born on the idyllic island of St. Thomas and currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and daughter. His debut novel Patches of Grey is published by M.U.D. House Books. It was named a 2012 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. His second novel is Matters of Convenience. His first children's book, which is the first title in a planned series, is The Absolutely Amazing Adventures of Ava Appelsawse.
YouTube channel: Roy's Book Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxT...
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/PatchesOfGrey
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/roylpickeri... as well as https://www.instagram.com/avaappelsawse/
@mudhousebooks on TikTok
@roylpickering_author on Threads
Patches of Grey: http://tinyurl.com/c4t745
Matters of Convenience: http://amzn.to/2f46OZ8
Matters of Convenience (audio ed. at Audible): https://www.audible.com/pd/Matters-of...
Ava Appelsawse: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HV8HTPK/...
Autographed copies of Roy's books can be purchased directly from the author (Paypal account required) by sending an email to [email protected]. Price will be discounted for those buying multiple copies for book clubs.
Roy is happy to guest speak at book club meetings in the NY/NJ area as well as by phone or online chat.
He blogs at "A Line A Day" – http://lineaday.blogspot.com
His novella FEEDING THE SQUIRRELS is presented free of charge in serialized format at A Line A Day - starting with The Prologue: http://lineaday.blogspot.com/2013/02/... and can also be found on Wattpad - https://www.wattpad.com/story/2145572...
Audio excerpt from Patches of Grey: http://lineaday.blogspot.com/2010/11/...
Audio excerpt from Matters of Convenience: http://lineaday.blogspot.com/2015/04/...
A number of Roy's short stories are showcased at http://roypickering.weebly.com along with links to interviews and more.
Anthologies that house his short fiction include Proverbs for the People (Kensington Books), Role Call (Third World Press), The Game: Short Stories About the Life (Triple Crown Publications), Prose to be Read Aloud: Volume One, Ménage à 20: Tales with a hook, Forever Travels, and Independent Author Index Short Story Compilation.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”