Eric Dakota

Except for Cough Drops (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

High school hallways hide deeper secrets than locker combinations.

Cory: Average fifteen-year-old? Maybe before he realized butterflies erupt for guys, not girls. Now, confessing to his best friend Brian, feels like stepping off a cliff. But amidst the confusion, he finds an unexpected anchor in a kindred spirit who speaks the language of hidden hearts.

Brian: Scoring goals is easier than navigating life's sudden curveballs. His carefully controlled world spins wildly, leaving him scrambling for his footing. When tragedy strikes Brian cracks, revealing vulnerabilities he desperately tries to deal with.

Travis: New kid, mid-year. The whispers follow him like shadows: "Why the move?" "Where'd you come from?" He longs to disappear, but as he carves his way through unfamiliar faces, he stumbles upon friendships as warm as stolen sunshine.

Together, they dive into a world where families shift like tectonic plates, love blooms in unexpected corners, and self-discovery hurts like growing pains. In a landscape painted with loss, first kisses, and whispered truths, they grapple with the messy, exhilarating chaos of finding themselves in a world obsessed with fitting in.

Except for Cough Drops is more than a coming-of-age story. It's a raw, honest exploration of belonging, acceptance, and the courage it takes to be who you want to be in a world obsessed with fitting in.

Triggers: Bullying, grief, homophobia.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Eric Dakota Books
• Seitenzahl: 403
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798869356741
• Artikelnr.: 70722383

Autorenporträt

With dust-kissed beginnings in the heart of West Texas, beneath endless skies and unfiltered starlight, Eric cultivated roots that burrowed deep into sun-baked earth. Family ties entwined their way to Midland, adding grit and resilience to the tapestry of his life. Armed with a theatre degree, he traded desert winds for the hushed backstage world of regional theaters, weaving soundscapes as an audio engineer. Later, he scaled the corporate ladder, mastering the technical symphony of audiovisual systems. Life, however, had its own unscripted act. Coming out wasn't a fiery crash, but it wasn't a smooth glide either. A hesitant confession to a close friend during senior year met with unexpected acceptance, becoming a pivotal moment that ushered in the open embrace of university life. College, a vibrant kaleidoscope of joy and challenge, along side High-School, became the fertile ground where his stories took root. "Except for Cough Drops," Eric's debut novel, is a love letter to self-discovery. As a proud gay author, he bares his soul in this tale of honesty and acceptance. When not conjuring worlds with words, he finds solace in the furry company of canine companions, their wagging tails painting joy onto his days. Friends, dogs, spicy Mexican feasts, portals to sci-fi/fantasy, and the crisp embrace of winter air - these are the melodies that dance in his heart. Yard work, finicky felines, broccoli's bitter bite, and the searing desert sun? Let's just say they're off-key. "Except for Cough Drops" is more than a novel; it's a reflection, an invitation into the life of a man trying to be his best self. A word wizard, a story weaver, and a champion of life's simple pleasures, Eric invites you on a journey of exploration, growth, and savoring every moment, sun-soaked or snow-kissed.