Metro Author Eric Jerome Dickey, ‘forever a Memphian,’ dies in Los Angeles By The Daily Memphian Staff, Daily Memphian Updated: January 06, 2021 11:05 AM CT | Published: January 05, 2021 2:21 PM CT Many of Dickey’s books made it to The New York Times bestsellers list. Topics Eric Jerome Dickey The New York Times ESSENCE The Daily Memphian Staff Comment On This Story Become a subscriber to join the discussion.