Join MoCo Pride Center for a special author event in the Kason Mordechai Smith Inclusive Books Library for Pride Month! On Saturday, 6/13, from 1-2 PM, local author N.N. Nicky comes to Bethesda for a discussion and reading from his new short story collection, That Missing Piece. Copies of the book will also be available for checkout from the library! Explore supernatural crime thrillers and stories of found family influenced by Vietnamese culture, and connect with the author himself on finding love.

About That Missing Piece

This collection of LGBTQ+ short stories explores the emotional tapestry of life, woven with tears and laughter, family and friendship, love and loss. Each story captures the complexity of romance and the universal longing for connection and acceptance. The characters reveal both the beauty and the flaws of being human as they navigate the spaces between family, identity, and love, each one searching for that missing piece in their lives.

You may find yourself reflected in these pages: someone yearning to be understood in a world that does not always welcome difference. Or perhaps you are someone who already knows your worth and walks boldly in your truth, gay or straight.

Above all, these stories remind us that the greatest gift we can offer, whether to ourselves or to others, is love without conditions. Because being accepted is not always the final goal; sometimes, simply being loved for who you are is more than enough.

About the Author

N.N. Nicky grew up in the Washington, D.C., area. He graduated from University of Maryland, Global Campus with a Bachelor's degree in Communication - Journalism and a Master's degree in Distance Education. He started writing when he was young, and finished many short stories at a young age. Outside of writing, his hobbies also include playing tennis and traveling around the states and internationally. He currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.