It is the story of a Wisconsin man isolating himself after his wife passes away. He reflects on all his failings and his failure to thrive in a changing society.
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What is a real writer?
There is power in admitting that you are a writer and in calling yourself a writer.
10 Writing Tips That Can Help Almost Anyone
Mind The Gap
He gets a lot of americana in his stories with his choice of details. In the way that John Updike did. Anyone growing up in the 2000s (really?) will relate to these stories.
Women Should be heroes in Stories
I am asking for people to look for the strength in the female characters in Shattered. Because it is there.
Book Review- News of the Air by Jill Stukenberg
On par with Liam Callanan and Nikolas Butler, this is a must read from a Wisconsin author.
Its Lakefly (Writers) Season
The Lakefly Writers Conference is my favorite weekend of the year. A few years ago, members of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club (which includes me) was given the challenge of creating a conference for writers. With the support of the Oshkosh Public Library and the partnership with the Wisconsin Writers Association, we were able to … Continue reading Its Lakefly (Writers) Season
The Badge of Writer.
The person that was me six months ago was carefree by comparison.
An Improper Joker
A person that does it should be cancelled. But should a character in a book?
Shattered- A Novel
My novel comes out next month (December 2021). I worked hard to be vulnerable and put my own pain into my character. Now that is so close, I am worried how friends and family will perceive my main character as me. The character, Mikey Haskell, does some terrible things. Will they think that I wanted … Continue reading Shattered- A Novel