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	'''Kevin Esser''' is a novelist from Illinois. He is best known for his novel "Streetboy Dreams," a semi-autobiographical work about a young schoolteacher's complex relationship with a 14-year-old streetboy. ~~Kevin~~ Esser was described as a 30-year-old elementary school music teacher ~~at the time of the interview in 1984~~. He was born in 1953, supposedly. ~~Esser describes~~ himself as a nomad, who had lived in various countries including England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Mexico, but in 1984 resided in a small Illinois town.		'''Kevin Esser''' is a novelist from Illinois. He is best known for his novel "Streetboy Dreams," a semi-autobiographical work about a young schoolteacher's complex relationship with a 14-year-old streetboy. In a 1984 interview, Esser was described as a 30-year-old elementary school music teacher. He was born in 1953, supposedly. He described himself as a nomad, who had lived in various countries including England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Mexico, but in 1984 resided in a small Illinois town.

	He described himself sexually active from 14, involved in sexual activity with peers, and when he got older - as an adult with boys. Esser has published over 30 short stories, many of them were published in [[boylove]] story anthologies (~~see~~ The Panthology Reader, The Acolyte Reader), and some in [[NAMBLA]] publications. His works explore themes of man-boy relationships, unconventionality and personal identity.<ref>Two interviews with Kevin Esser: about "Streetboy Dreams" (1984) and “Mad to Be Saved” (1985), [https://web.archive.org/web/20231124182921/https://urbanbookmaven.blogspot.com/search/label/Kevin%20Esser archived copy]</ref>		Esser described himself as sexually active from 14, involved in sexual activity with peers, and when he got older - as an adult with boys. Esser has published over 30 short stories, many of them were published in [[boylove]] story anthologies (e.g. The Panthology Reader, The Acolyte Reader), and some in [[NAMBLA]] publications. His works explore themes of man-boy relationships, unconventionality, and personal identity.<ref>Two interviews with Kevin Esser: about "Streetboy Dreams" (1984) and “Mad to Be Saved” (1985), [https://web.archive.org/web/20231124182921/https://urbanbookmaven.blogspot.com/search/label/Kevin%20Esser archived copy]</ref>

	== Some works and publications ==		== Some works and publications ==

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	== References ==		== References ==

	[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Gay]][[Category:People]][[Category:People: American]][[Category:People: Popular Authors~~]][[Category:Pubs: Books~~]]		[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Gay]][[Category:People]][[Category:People: American]][[Category:People: Popular Authors]]

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	::5. Easter Bunnies (excerpted from Voodoo)		::5. Easter Bunnies (excerpted from Voodoo)
	::6. BAGGY-PANTS THUGGERY & HIP-HOP BURLESQUE: CLOTHING AS SEXUAL POLITICS IN AMERICA (essay)		::6. BAGGY-PANTS THUGGERY & HIP-HOP BURLESQUE: CLOTHING AS SEXUAL POLITICS IN AMERICA (essay)
	* Esser’s novels in anthologies:		* Esser’s novels in anthologies:<ref>Synopsis of ''The Panthology Reader'' and ''The Acolyte Reader'' series on [https://www.greek-love.com/index.php/fiction/reviews-of-anthologies-of-greek-love-stories/panthology-one Greek-love.com]</ref>
	::*'''The Panthology Reader'''		::*'''The Panthology Reader'''
	::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''		::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''

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	::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.		::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.
	*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985		*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985
	::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through life's challenges, marked by drug use, existential search, and sexuality exploration.		::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through adolescent life's challenges, marked by drug use, existential search, and sexuality exploration.
	*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988		*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988
	::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom		::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom
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	::*'''The Panthology Reader'''		::*'''The Panthology Reader'''
	::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''		::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''
	::*'''The Pan Magazine Reader'''		::*'''The Pan Magazine Reader'''

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.		::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.
	*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985		*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985
	::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through life's challenges, marked by ~~heavy~~ drug use ~~and~~ existential search, and sexuality exploration.		::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through life's challenges, marked by drug use, existential search, and sexuality exploration.
	*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988		*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988
	::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom		::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom

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	'''Kevin Esser''' is a novelist from Illinois. He is best known for his novel "Streetboy Dreams," a semi-autobiographical work about a young schoolteacher's complex relationship with a 14-year-old streetboy. Kevin Esser was described as a 30-year-old elementary school music teacher at the time of the interview in 1984. He was born in 1953, supposedly. Esser~~, described~~ himself as a nomad, who had lived in various countries including England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Mexico, but in 1984 resided in a small Illinois town.		'''Kevin Esser''' is a novelist from Illinois. He is best known for his novel "Streetboy Dreams," a semi-autobiographical work about a young schoolteacher's complex relationship with a 14-year-old streetboy. Kevin Esser was described as a 30-year-old elementary school music teacher at the time of the interview in 1984. He was born in 1953, supposedly. Esser describes himself as a nomad, who had lived in various countries including England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Mexico, but in 1984 resided in a small Illinois town.

	He described himself sexually active from ~~his~~ 14, involved in sexual activity with peers, and, when he got older, as an adult with boys. Esser has published over 30 short stories, many of them were published in boylove story anthologies (see The Panthology Reader, The Acolyte Reader), and some in NAMBLA publications. His works explore themes of man-boy relationships, unconventionality and personal identity.<ref>Two interviews with Kevin Esser: about "Streetboy Dreams" (1984) and “Mad to Be Saved” (1985), [https://web.archive.org/web/20231124182921/https://urbanbookmaven.blogspot.com/search/label/Kevin%20Esser archived copy]</ref>		He described himself sexually active from 14, involved in sexual activity with peers, and when he got older - as an adult with boys. Esser has published over 30 short stories, many of them were published in [[boylove]] story anthologies (see The Panthology Reader, The Acolyte Reader), and some in [[NAMBLA]] publications. His works explore themes of man-boy relationships, unconventionality and personal identity.<ref>Two interviews with Kevin Esser: about "Streetboy Dreams" (1984) and “Mad to Be Saved” (1985), [https://web.archive.org/web/20231124182921/https://urbanbookmaven.blogspot.com/search/label/Kevin%20Esser archived copy]</ref>

	== Some works and publications ==		== Some works and publications ==
	There are many his publications one may find at different ~~hostings~~<ref>Some Kevin Esser’s publications available at
	[https://1lib.sk/author/Kevin%20Esser Zlibrary];[https://annas-archive.org/search?q=Kevin+Esser Anna’s archive];[https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/434793.Kevin_Esser Goodreads]</ref>		There are many his publications one may find at different locations.<ref>Some Kevin Esser’s publications available at
			[https://1lib.sk/author/Kevin%20Esser Zlibrary]; [https://annas-archive.org/search?q=Kevin+Esser Anna’s archive]; [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/434793.Kevin_Esser Goodreads]</ref>
	*'''Streetboy Dreams''' - 1983		*'''Streetboy Dreams''' - 1983
	::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.		::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.

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	== References ==		== References ==

			[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Gay]][[Category:People]][[Category:People: American]][[Category:People: Popular Authors]][[Category:Pubs: Books]]

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'''Kevin Esser''' is a novelist from Illinois. He is best known for his novel "Streetboy Dreams," a semi-autobiographical work about a young schoolteacher's complex relationship with a 14-year-old streetboy. Kevin Esser was described as a 30-year-old elementary school music teacher at the time of the interview in 1984. He was born in 1953, supposedly. Esser, described himself as a nomad, who had lived in various countries including England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Mexico, but in 1984 resided in a small Illinois town.

He described himself sexually active from his 14, involved in sexual activity with peers, and, when he got older, as an adult with boys. Esser has published over 30 short stories, many of them were published in boylove story anthologies (see The Panthology Reader, The Acolyte Reader), and some in NAMBLA publications. His works explore themes of man-boy relationships, unconventionality and personal identity.<ref>Two interviews with Kevin Esser: about "Streetboy Dreams" (1984) and “Mad to Be Saved” (1985), [https://web.archive.org/web/20231124182921/https://urbanbookmaven.blogspot.com/search/label/Kevin%20Esser archived copy]</ref>

== Some works and publications ==
There are many his publications one may find at different hostings<ref>Some Kevin Esser’s publications available at
[https://1lib.sk/author/Kevin%20Esser Zlibrary];[https://annas-archive.org/search?q=Kevin+Esser Anna’s archive];[https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/434793.Kevin_Esser Goodreads]</ref>
*'''Streetboy Dreams''' - 1983
::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.
*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985
::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through life's challenges, marked by heavy drug use and existential search, and sexuality exploration.
*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988
::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom
*'''Something Like Happiness''' - 1993
:: A handsome 14-year-old boy Andy falls intoxicatingly in love with his neighbor, Matthew, who has just reached puberty and who hero-worships Andy.
*'''Dans van de krijgers''' - 1995
::A novel in which two boys, who are lovers, are locked up in a camp in Utah, and a group of young freedom fighters fight to free their comrades.
*'''Voodoo''' - 1998
*'''Salvation''' - 2003
*'''Dreamboy Variations''' - 2005
::A series of interrelated tales or episodes following one man's erotic adventures through the boyscape of modern America
*'''Short Stories'''
::1. Cryptogram
::2. Confirmation
::3. Salvation
::4. Swimboy (excerpted from Voodoo)
::5. Easter Bunnies (excerpted from Voodoo)
::6. BAGGY-PANTS THUGGERY & HIP-HOP BURLESQUE: CLOTHING AS SEXUAL POLITICS IN AMERICA (essay)
* Esser’s novels in anthologies:
::*'''The Panthology Reader'''
::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''
::*'''The Pan Magazine Reader'''

== See also ==
*[[Acolyte Press]]

== References ==

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	== Some works and publications ==		== Some works and publications ==

	There are many ~~his~~ publications ~~one may find~~ at different locations.<ref>Some Kevin Esser’s publications available at		There are many publications, which can be found at different locations.<ref>Some Kevin Esser’s publications available at
	[https://1lib.sk/author/Kevin%20Esser Zlibrary]; [https://annas-archive.org/search?q=Kevin+Esser Anna’s archive]; [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/434793.Kevin_Esser Goodreads]</ref>		[https://1lib.sk/author/Kevin%20Esser Zlibrary]; [https://annas-archive.org/search?q=Kevin+Esser Anna’s archive]; [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/434793.Kevin_Esser Goodreads]</ref>
	*'''Streetboy Dreams''' - 1983		*'''Streetboy Dreams''' - 1983
	::The lonely teacher offers 14 yo boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.		::The lonely teacher offers 14-year-old boy shelter from an abusive home. Both man and boy fight awkwardly against their growing attraction.
	*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985		*'''Mad to Be Saved''' - 1985
	::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through adolescent life's challenges, marked by drug use, existential search, and sexuality exploration.		::An autobiographical novel by Kevin Esser that draws heavily on his experiences. The story reflects the protagonist's journey through adolescent life's challenges, marked by drug use, existential search, and sexuality exploration.
	*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988		*'''Dance of the Warriors''' - 1988
	::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom		::Set in a dystopian mid-21st century America devastated by Christian fundamentalist policies, this novel follows the harrowing journey of a young teen named Teddy as he navigates a world where non-heterosexuals are persecuted, striving for freedom.
	*'''Something Like Happiness''' - 1993		*'''Something Like Happiness''' - 1993
	:: A handsome 14-year-old boy Andy falls intoxicatingly in love with his neighbor, Matthew, who has just reached puberty and who hero-worships Andy.		:: A handsome 14-year-old boy Andy falls intoxicatingly in love with his neighbor, Matthew, who has just reached puberty and who hero-worships Andy.
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	::5. Easter Bunnies (excerpted from Voodoo)		::5. Easter Bunnies (excerpted from Voodoo)
	::6. BAGGY-PANTS THUGGERY & HIP-HOP BURLESQUE: CLOTHING AS SEXUAL POLITICS IN AMERICA (essay)		::6. BAGGY-PANTS THUGGERY & HIP-HOP BURLESQUE: CLOTHING AS SEXUAL POLITICS IN AMERICA (essay)
	* ~~Esser’s~~ novels in anthologies:<ref>Synopsis of ''The Panthology Reader'' and ''The Acolyte Reader'' series on [https://www.greek-love.com/index.php/fiction/reviews-of-anthologies-of-greek-love-stories/panthology-one Greek-love.com]</ref>		* Esser's novels in anthologies:<ref>Synopsis of ''The Panthology Reader'' and ''The Acolyte Reader'' series on [https://www.greek-love.com/index.php/fiction/reviews-of-anthologies-of-greek-love-stories/panthology-one Greek-love.com]</ref>
	::*'''The Panthology Reader'''		::*'''The Panthology Reader'''
	::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''		::*'''The Acolyte Reader'''