Hotwalker (2021) is Rick Neumayer's second published novel following his debut with Journeyman in 2020. Rick has published short fiction in many literary magazines, and three of his full-length Broadway-style musical collaborations have been produced. A career teacher, he has had a wide variety of experiences, including working as a newspaper reporter, book reviewer, literary magazine editor, and singer in rock bands. He is a Louisville native and resident, and Male High grad with degrees from Spalding University (MFA), University of Louisville (MA), and Western Kentucky University (BA).