Returning to my Roots…

Today I completed a short story. To be clear, when  I say it was a short story, I have been in the process of writing it for the past 10 years. It’s a very different story than I usually write. It was not a sci-fi. That being said, 10 years ago, I published my very first short story, which was also not a sci-fi. That story happened to be about the classic feud between cat and mouse and was called The Adventures of Phineas Harrington. In the future, provided I can track it down, I will put it on this site.

For now, I wanted you to know that I have made the short story available with Smashwords. I chose Smashwords this time rather than my usual publisher for a very good reason. I wanted it to be free and allow readers to donate as desired.

I tackled a rather dark concept for a kid’s story: Teddy Bear Junction is about a little girl who has been abused and neglected by her aunt who she has been forced to live with after the loss of her parents. And she decides to run away from home with a teddy bear and a talking suitcase. Now, while the overall feel of this story is comical and uplifting, I want it to be known that I don’t take child abuse lightly. I work most of my days as a volunteer minister, and part of what we do is teach families who will listen how to be happier families. I think that’s something we all want. And I am personally blessed to be able to share this message with all who will listen.

It is my hope that this story will be a force for good in the world.