| Eric Durchholz | |
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| Born | Patrick John Coleman June 2, 1972 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Pen name | Jaya Mangelou |
| Occupation | Author and graphic artist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | sci-fi and assorted |
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www.eric-durchholz.com |
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Eric Durchholz, (born Patrick John Coleman in 1972) who publishes under his legal name, Eric Durchholz, and also writes under the pseudonym Jaya Mangelou, is an author,[1] 3-D and multimedia graphic artist,[2] and former Internet radio host. A gay writer, Durchholz has stated that he draws on childhood experiences and memories of growing up as a bullied gay youth in his writing.[3]
A recognized name and personality in gay pop culture and fiction, he has spoken at seminars and been interviewed on the Starz! network.[4] At one time a prolific Internet Radio host, Durchholz did a live netcast during the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Durchholz also contributed in part to Camgirls: Celebrity and Community in the Age of Social Networks (Digital Formations) by Theresa M. Senft.
Durchholz is perhaps best known for his first novel, The Promise of Eden. He is also the author of The Fabulous Second Coming, (2000) Just Publish Some of my Poetry 'Fore I Diiie (2001), Digital Demons (DVD - 2005) Off Tha Chain (2005), iNVERSION (2005), 3dboys- Hardcover Coffeetable Book Type Thing (2007) among several other novels and coffee table books. In 2009 Durchholz published the experimental fiction novel HEARTLESS. Some of his books list "William Eric Durchholz" as the copyright owner.
Durchholz is an active Jeerleader for the Nashville Rollergirls Roller Derby team under the pseudonym Pan Stabyrinth.