Eric Jerome Dickey Books in Order

Eric Jerome Dickey is a renowned American author known for his captivating novels that seamlessly blend elements of drama, romance, and social commentary. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Dickey's early career path led him to Los Angeles, where he initially pursued a career in engineering, working in the aerospace industry as a software developer. However, his artistic talents soon emerged, and he began to explore his creative side through acting and stand-up comedy. Dickey's writing career flourished through his participation in the International Black Writers and Artists (IBWA), where he received the SEED Scholarship to attend UCLA's Creative Writing classes. His breakthrough came with the publication of his short stories, "Thirteen" and "Days Gone By," in IBWA's River Crossing and A Place to Enter magazine, respectively. Dickey's subsequent novels, including "Sister, Sister" and "Milk in My Coffee," solidified his position as a prominent voice in contemporary African American literature.