Jon Michaelsen writes fiction with elements of mystery, suspense and thriller, where main characters are gay. While this fact doesn't always define or limit his characters, it does provide opportunities for exciting and challenging plots. Many diverse writers have influenced his style over the years; among them are the ever popular David Baldacci, John Grisham and Michael Crichton, to groundbreaking novelists Patricia Nell Warren, Michael Nava and Felice Picano. Born in the deep south in Columbus, Georgia along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the late 60s, where he remains even today. He studied English and Journalism at Gainesville College in north Georgia before transferring to Valdosta State College near the Georgia-Florida border to finish out his studies. While at Valdosta State, he wrote and edited the college newspaper's Entertainment page, published features and a few of his short stories in the campus rag. His novella, False Evidence was well received upon release and his erotic thriller, Switch Hitter, which he co-wrote with Alex Morgan, was released in Summer 2013 from Wilde City Press. His debut mystery novel, Pretty Boy Dead, the first in the Kendall Parker Mysteries series features a closeted Atlanta homicide detective investigating the brutal murder of a young, male stripper was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in the Gay Mystery category. Both print and e-book are published by Wilde City Press.He lives with his life partner of 29 years and four monstrous terriers. He loves to hear from readers and responds personally to every email he receives. He can be contacted at Michaelsen.jon@gmail.comFind Jon Michaeslsen on the web:http://www.jonmichaelsen.nethttp://www.facebook/jonmichaelsenhttp://www.wildecity.com/authors/jon-michaelsen/http://www.lazybeagleentertainment.com/jon-michaelsen.html