Writings from a year of exploration, solitude, and adventure. Through long travel, trials, torment, young questions, Discovery, wonder, weather, and culture. Introspection and reflection. Love, humanity, and discovery of self. A journey into the realms of humanity, all its beauty and all it's mess.

From the author of Last Stop Hotel, this new collection of multi-layered short stories, sharp and evocative vignettes, and contemplative poetry explores the dark underbelly of the human condition.With influences from the author's upbringing and the horror films he enjoyed, these stories cover topics such as corrupt law enforcement, organised crime, doomed romances, alternative history, as well as tales from the Wild West and dystopian science fiction.With the use of dark hu...

Life at the turn of the 20th century. Pioneer childhood running wild in the woods of British Columbia. Forestry and hunting as a way of life to provide for family. A time when everyone had their roles to play. Too young to fight in 1st world war Dave finds his way through the woods and becomes The Coyote King. A memoir that leads you through life in British Columbia through the second world war and on. Follow Dave through his life as a Carpenter, Shipbuilder, Forestry camp stories and more...

By the seat of your pants. On a whim the decision is made to travel thousands of miles away. Fast adaptation essential, orientation for basic resources a must. Adjusting to culture quickly and casting aside fear of the known. Three travelers, leave and are reduced to one in short order. A free spirit among others roam around running into little adventures wherever he finds himself. Feel his challenges, feel his victories, his despair and loneliness, and recognition of self as he wades thro...

Really. It is exactly as the title sounds. A whole crapload of nothing. A book about nothing. Very seriously nothing. A short attempt at sarcastic humor with a few profanities thrown in for good measure. Nothing.Its Ugly. Real ugly.

Journey with a young traveller as he finds himself in Random life encounters. You will wade through experiences that may just give you a small case of wanderlust yourself."Upon arriving at Camp Cove it was a spectacular spot that overlooks the bay. It was quite a long drive to get to. In any case we set up a picnic style dinner spot. We shared a few laughs well I started to prepare macaroni and cheese with vegetables. I started making the white sauce in preparation to add the chees...

This is the story of a young man and his will to navigate a rough upbringing. No guidance, living with his mother looking for new opportunities but finding himself in precarious situations wherever he goes. As he enters his teen years, he discovers girls. It seems like a whole new world. His adventures would lead him to encounters with the law. Realizing the path he is on, he looks inward for self discovery. Join him on his journey through the years, and see the world through his eyes. See...

Mac and Cheese, Donuts, Bacon, wine and cheese. Does this get your attention really quickly? This book has been put together with so much fun, and adventure in culinary and beverage exploration for you to enjoy. Regions of beautiful history will not be quoted, nor vinyards or artisan foods exquisite. Straight up craziness is what you get. These dishes will bring you (and your friends if you so chose to have them over for an occaision of exploritory fun) great combinations that you may not ...

When tragedy brings Sam Jones back to his home city of Cardiff, what begins as a personal trip quickly spirals into a deadly confrontation. Sam's rare gift for languages—and the instincts honed from his military past—draw him into a perilous investigation involving a seemingly legitimate charity and ruthless criminals exploiting the war in Ukraine. Soon, Sam himself becomes the target, hunted by enemies who've dangerously underestimated "The Translator."From the quiet streets of Wa...

Life at the turn of the 20th century. Pioneer childhood running wild in the woods of British Columbia on the West Coast of Canada. Forestry and hunting as a way of life to provide for family. A time when everyone had their roles to play. Too young to fight in 1st world war Dave finds his way through the woods and becomes The Coyote King. A memoir that leads you through life in British Columbia through the second world war and on. Follow Dave through his life as a Carpenter, Shipbuilder, Fo...

Your thoughts are not your own.Following the death of her parents—operatives of a Top Secret government psychic espionage program—Archer Wilson receives an urgent warning from beyond the grave. Your life is in danger. Leave home now or die.Running for her life and unsure of who she can trust, Archer finds herself caught up in a bizarre world built upon madness and paranoia. Her life, her family, everything she thought she knew is swept away, and no...

By the seat of your pants. A decision is made to leave security behind, and explore the cultures of the world. Journey through a young mans initial paradigm and experience of discovery, surprise, excitement, loneliness, and lustful heartache. A down to earth journey, and a short read into the early days of his exploration.Journey with him as he discovers new ways of living, working, and trying to integrate into local culture. This is a short read that will leave you wanting more. P...