Dive into the pages of "Roommates and Other Stories," a captivating collection of stories that explore the rich tapestry of African-American LGBT experiences. Through a series of narratives, this book delves into the lives of characters who navigate the complexities of love, humor, and the challenges unique to their journeys.
Set against the backdrop of everyday life, two roommates find themselves entwined in a relationship that tests the boundaries of friendship and love. Their story is just the beginning. Each tale in this collection brings to life the diverse ways men in love behave, think, and feel, offering a window into moments both steamy and tender.
From laughter-filled encounters to the heartache of deep emotional connections, "Roommates and Other Stories" traverses the spectrum of human emotion. The stories are as varied as they are engaging, presenting a range of experiences that speak to the soul of anyone who has ever loved or longed for connection.
This book is more than a collection of stories; it's a journey through the many facets of love and life. It's about the struggles, the joys, and the unspoken bonds that connect us all. "Roommates and Other Stories" is a testament to the power of storytelling in capturing the essence of the human heart.
An Excerpt:
"I speak the truth about me also."
"Yeah like when you walk into my room late at night just wearing a towel."
"I have the decency to put on something. I got up to get a drink of water. I heard your music playing and asked if you wanted a drink. I'm not like you darting through the house butt naked or standing on the patio in the wee hours of the morning butt naked smoking that stuff, or greeting your visitors at the door butt naked, or cooking butt naked. Some hot grease is going to pop you down there and make you wish you had worn an apron."
"You sure know all the times I'm naked. I think you got a cam in here."
"I have no such thing."
"I know when you naked too."
"I beg your pardon?"
"Like when you tip into my room late at night and stand there watching me breathe."
"Nigga, please. You must be dreaming."
"I made you say "nigga." You got a little bit of street dog in you."
"I am a Christian and a proper young man."
"When you take your clothes off to clean my room and lay on my bed right in the middle of my funk--is that proper?"
"I do no such thing."
Rev. 2024
Originally "Roommates," "Roommates Spicy Gay Reads," and other titles. Includes new poetry section.
Harvey, Charles: -
Charles W. Harvey is a native Houstonian and a graduate of the University of Houston. At UofH he studied fiction under the guidance of Rosellen Brown and Chitra Divakaruni. In 1987, Charles was a 1st place prize recipient of PEN/Discovery for his short story Cheeseburger, which went on to be published in the Ontario Review. In 1989 Charles Harvey was awarded the Cultural Arts Council of Houston Grant for Writers and Artists. Also in 1989 he was a finalist in the MacDonald's Literary Achievement Awards. Charles has been published in Soulfires, Story Magazine SHADE, High Infidelity, The James White Review, and others. He is the author of the novels The Butterfly Killer, The Road to Astroworld, and Antoine's Double Trouble. He is also the author of several story and poetry collections. He also writes for the stage and screen.
