Fiction Author
Eric Rickey
Welcome! I’m Eric Rickey, the author of Beautiful; Crazy. My debut novel explores the intricate details of life in 1920 during prohibition. Through heartfelt storytelling, I aim to capture the beauty and unpredictability of life’s most profound experiences.
Available on 9/8/25
In a small midwestern town, Sam, a transgender teenager walks a tightrope between identity and survival. When an act of violence shatters the surface of small-town life, the story unfolds from multiple perspectives, each revealing their own truths, secrets, and struggles. A powerful exploration of fear, compassion, and what it really means to see one another.
A Bird’s-Eye View
Now Available!
Joplin, Missouri, the year is 1920. Nearly two years into the Prohibition era, the O’Connor family consists of four male siblings raising themselves with money provided through bootlegging and any means necessary. A tale of loyalty, love, and questionable decisions.

