M. Dean Wright
Debut Novelist
New Release
Welcome, Caller (2023)
Malcolm's self-proclaimed archnemesis, Peter, has re-entered his life after their long-dead rivalry back in college—a rivalry which seemed to start without Malcolm's knowledge or permission. Already dealing with bursts of extreme anger that he can't seem to explain, Malcolm needs to keep his routine from being interrupted by any more unnecessary stressors; and, as infuriating as he is handsome, Peter Tollemache is one massive stressor.
Determined to keep Peter off his mind, Malcolm finds solace in calling a late-night radio show hosted by the charming and mysterious "Rebo." Malcolm isn't one to have crushes (much less on people he's never met in person), but something about Rebo's soothing voice is too enticing to ignore. He's funny, kind, smart…and familiar. Before he can stop himself, Malcolm's daydreaming about him; about his voice, his laugh, and what this stranger could possibly look like on the other side of the phone. Rebo and his radio show become a new part of Malcolm's routine; unexpected, but certainly not unwanted. That is, until Malcolm finds out the man's true identity.
With Peter on one shoulder and Rebo on the other, how will Malcolm bring his life back into its comfortable balance? How can he keep his anger episodes in check when his nemesis has a habit of popping up around every corner? How can he keep these two worlds he's created from colliding? And more importantly: does he want to?
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...M. Dean Wright has fashioned an engrossing, rueful and brilliantly funny rumination on the true meaning of family.... A shining debut by a great writer.
"Charming Debut Filled With Wit And Humor"
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Praise & Reviews
The first thing I wanted to do when I turned the last page was start at the beginning again.... I saw myself represented in the story and the characters in a way I never have before.
"Great Read, Something Really Special"
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I can't recommend this book or this author enough....these characters have such a real place in life and like with everything else, I am thankful to know them.
"In Love With This Book"
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About M. Dean Wright
M. Dean Wright is a queer, trans, auDHD author who dreams of writing stories for underrepresented voices like his own. Wright received his BA in Art Studio at the University of Kentucky in 2023, and plans to continue with his passion for writing even as he works towards his goals as an artist. He has plenty more stories to tell, and will fight to tell them.
When he isn't writing, Wright can be found painting, reading, or binge watching Doctor Who. He also loves to spend time with his partner and their two pets: Whiskey the rowdy puppy, and Mahoraga, their loving snake.