Stories

As a centuries old vampire, Jeremiah Blackfoot is used to living a solitary existence. When he meets the sickly Cale, Jeremiah has to come to grips with the possibility that maybe there is someone out there for him. The biggest holdback for Jeremiah, Cale is human. Jeremiah has watched many lovers wither and die, and has since stayed far away from romantic entanglements. Can Cale and Jeremiah overcome the odds, or is there no hope of bridging the mortal chasm between them.

If to save mankind will you give up on those you love? Will they give up on you?

A romantic vignette for the character of Andrew Pendergast from James Howard Kunstler's World Made by Hand series

The Palouse Writing Project is intended to look at the nuts and bolts of writing a novel, Palouse, about the coming of age of and the coming of maturity to a young prodigy musician and the love that grows between him and a young musician.

Trevor slipped up and is now out at school, but how will he tell his Evangelical Christian parents? He has a plan, but will it work? (September, 2007)

This is the 4th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

Sam, Tyler, and Alex Sullivan are brothers, but that's not all that they have in common. Travis is new to Stone Lake, staying with his Aunt and Uncle. He gets to know the brothers, but he especially takes a liking to Sam. Brian's family runs the town apple orchard, but he's way more interested in other things, more specifically Alex Sullivan.

Although modern day “Naptown” is very different from Indianapolis in 1972, it's still in the Bible Belt and gay teens face challenges even today. Let me explain what I faced that led me deeply into the closet. (Revised June 18, 2010)

A coming of age Poem.

Non-fiction. My perspective on getting through life, and specifically adolescence. This is a resource that is open to be shared should anyone find it useful.

JW's life is falling apart after a rocky divorce from his wife. Marcus will not admit it but he is looking for more than a quickie. A chance meeting sets in motion an unexpected relationship of two men who mature into a more than just friendly lovers. This story evolves from a secrete love to a gay families daily and unexpected life.