My Books
I’ve always wanted to be a writer, since a very young age. And I’ve always thought that meant books. Or more specifically, novels. Over the years I’ve attempted a few:
Kara, Brick and James form a trio of survivors, the last of a now-dead community. They wander a post-apocalyptic world where humanity’s savagery has already ruined civilization and now threatens survival as well. James is always looking to the east and the hope of the promised land, Brick is quiet but strong and Kara yearns for simple hope. This young, world-weary trio encounters a man full of hope and promise—he’s either a wise guru to lead them forward or a foolish old man. Written in 30 days as a part of National Novel Writing Month in 2008, Least of These is published as a rough draft and available as a free download or purchase as a paperback. Read more >>
Turn Left At the Blacktop: A novel
2006
Nobody likes their first day of high school. It’s even worse when you have to do it again. But when Anwyn’s sister kills herself and the family falls apart, moving to small town Kansas and starting over doesn’t sound so bad. But being back in Kansas where she spent so many summers with her family, Anwyn finds that her sister’s suicide is still a problem. Also written as a part of National Novel Writing Month, this sophomore effort is currently being edited.
Downtown Dandelions: A novel
2004
The quiet college student Sedgewick has a history of pain and loss, which all comes to the forefront when he meets Allison, a pretty girl with a much more immediate loss. Together they have to confront death and love. Written as a part of National Novel Writing Month, this debut novel was published in a fit of self-indulgence for what amounts to a literary demo tape.
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Mike, The Cat
1986
In first grade I wrote and illustrated the “Scotchcott” award-winning children’s book Mike, The Cat. It tells the thrilling story of how Mike the cat woke up the entire family so they wouldn’t be late for work or school. What a hero, that Mike. Read more >>
