Description:
These aren't just coming-of-age stories-they're portraits of a community where friendships form by chance rather than choice.
Brief description: Award-winning storyteller Gerry Coleman brings four decades of literary expertise and a passion for the human experience to every page he writes.His compelling short fiction has earned recognition across multiple publications, including a Best Story award in the Short Fiction Category at the prestigious "Writers In Paradise" Conference. Readers can find his work in The Pavan, The Saratoga Scene Magazine, Literally Stories, and Stories from Around The World, where his authentic voice and keen insight into human nature captivate audiences year after year.Drawing from his rich Brooklyn roots and extensive academic background-including doctoral work in Educational Psychology at Columbia University-Gerry spent over four decades as a professor of Writing and Literature at Union County College. This unique combination of street-smart authenticity and scholarly depth infuses his storytelling with both heart and intelligence.Now based in Florida, Gerry continues his mission to elevate the craft of writing. He organizes dynamic writer salons and workshops for WordSmittenWorkShop, helps coordinate events for The Authors Guild's Tampa Bay Chapter, and provides personalized consulting for writers developing full-length book projects.His stories don't just entertain-they linger long after the last page is turned.
Review Quotes:
"Set on the streets of an unforgettable and timeless Brooklyn, each and every page of this remarkable story collection rings with an authority that can only come from having lived life fully, both as a participant and as a witness. Written in deeply compelling prose that is as lyrical as it is street-wise, the voice here is suffused with humor, compassion, erudition, and an unapologetic love for its wonderful cast of characters. Gerry Coleman is the real deal, and Ninety-Second Street: Brooklyn Stories is a gem."
André Dubus III
Author of The Garden of Last Days, House of Sand and Fog (#1 New York Times bestseller, Oprah's Book Club pick, and National Book Award finalist), and Townie(winner of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature). Recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, National Magazine Award, and two Pushcart Prizes.