He Goes by A.J.
A Novel Burt Jude Lancon
by Burt Jude Lancon

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He Goes by A.J. is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of hope. Addicus Cecile Ellis Lee Boudreaux Junior is a man the world has given up on and overlooked—A.J. becomes shaped by heartbreak and loss, yet he is unwilling to surrender to despair. When life slams every door shut, he refuses to be locked out, finding his way forward quietly and with an abundance of defiance. Each painful setback arrives with an unexpected second chance, leading him to rediscover what hope looks like, tastes like, and feels like.

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“Burt Lancon brings a fresh, vibrant writing style for all to enjoy... It’s like going to the movies... He paints living pictures with his words.” —Dyan Cannon, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant “What an insightful journey that Burt takes you on! This well-written story is a page-turner.” —Kit Hoover, Access Hollywood NBC “A fascinating read! With brilliant descriptors and cleverly crafted scene-setting, Burt Jude Lancon does an exceptional job of making the reader feel as if they were Attie, experiencing every turbulent high and every tumultuous low. He Goes by A.J. will have you wanting more while challenging your humanity.” —Rob Wozny, Author of Storytelling for Business: The Art and Science of Creating Connection in the Digital Age

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As a child, Burt Jude Lancon often worried about the transience of human existence. He wanted to do something that would put his name in the history books, ensuring that he would never be forgotten. Now, Burt finds his name in many history books and on the cover of his first novel, He Goes by A.J. Originally from Morgan City, Louisiana, Burt found success as a nationally ranked pairs roller skater as a young boy. His family moved to Houston, Texas, where he switched to ice figure skating in his senior year of high school to achieve his goal of earning a birth on the US Olympic Team. The same month after graduating high school, he moved to California, where he found a skating partner and a World and Olympic coach. In the next few months, Burt competed in the World Junior Championships, followed by four consecutive years on the United States World Figure Skating Team. In 1984, he achieved his ultimate goal of becoming an Olympian. In 1997, he and his skating partner won the World Professional Championships. Burt's competitive years ended, and he went on tour with Ice Capades. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he landed a prestigious job at the Stardust Hotel and Casino, performing in the world-famous Lido de Paris show, and later starred in Enter the Night. At 55, Burt began the craft of writing. For years, Burt enjoyed the sound of applause as he told stories through the art of skating. Now, Burt finds his storytelling has led to published short stories, poems, and his first novel, He Goes by A.J. Burt and his family reside in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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