Walt Loves the Bearcat — Randy Boyd

For 21 years, Marcus Coleman has fantasized about a lifelong romance with a handsome college quarterback he once saw in a photograph. Thanks to the Internet, Marcus discovers the former quarterback's whereabouts. Thanks to a shot of tequila, Marcus dials the former quarterback's number. Thanks to a curious twist of fate, the former quarterback answers the phone with: "Marcus, when you coming home?" How big a deal can one pissant little photo turn out to be? Big enough to take you on a fantastical journey with a new kind of buddy duo, featuring the first superstar athlete to admit his love for another man while in the prime of his pro career. A story of love, football and some very potent daydreams. Your ticket is your imagination. A Lambda Literary Award Finalist.