Confessions of a Bi-Curious Man

New Fiction Explores the Effects of Hiding from Your True Self

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) March 19, 2004 --The gay communitys struggle for civil rights has been well publicized, but the personal battle each member faces is often kept in the dark. Author Ken Jackson delves into one mans turmoil as he denies his sexuality to fit his expected mold in Colorful Matters (now available through 1st Books).

Keir McBrides parents groomed him for success at an early age, and now his life is turning out according to plan. He has a fabulous home in a prominent area, a lucrative job and a lovely fiancée.

Tia Loren embodies every mans dream. With beauty, intelligence and compassion, she entered Keirs life at one of his darkest moments and brought him joy. There is only one problem: McBrides other love, Troy Bevies. Keir keeps this secret life carefully concealed. He denies his strong attraction to Troy, fearing scorn from his family and disruption in his carefully planned life.

Colorful Matters reveals the life of one Down-Low, bi-curious, African-American man who leads a duplicitous life for two reasons, one, because of the stereotypes plaguing the gay community as a whole and two, because of the hush-hush nature of the African-American family units and its reluctance to accept or incorporate gay lifestyles into the community and society." Jackson directs this story at African-American women, gay men and others who are likely to be impacted by this duplicity. With style as colorful as the title, Jackson is sure to draw in mature readers from all walks of life.

Jackson teases the senses of his readers with the first of a series. If you enjoy reading how Keir McBrides world tangles in Colorful Matters, then you will love learning how it unravels in Reconcilable Sacrifices," says Jackson of his next book.

Jackson, through his extensive traveling, has honed his writing ability to open the hearts and minds of readers of all types. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts, and from Central Michigan University with a Master of Science. He currently resides in Atlanta. Colorful Matters is his first novel. Reconcilable Sacrifices is to be released this fall.

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