Tales of second chances, chasing dreams and growing old in style.

A hopeful screenwriter comes to Hollywood with a can’t-miss script and the dream of winning a Pudgie, only to find himself six years later still driving a beer truck beneath the Hollywood sign, surrounded by hustlers, hopefuls, and beautifully broken souls who refuse to stop believing.

A funny and tender coming-of-age story about a boy, an elephant, and the wild seriousness of childhood.

A dark Los Angeles murder mystery about anger, guilt, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

A man with wealth, status, and a system that never loses is washed ashore on a Caribbean island and forced into a life far from the one he thought he had under control.

Three former high school football heroes go looking for one more reckless shot at excitement and discover how much friendship can survive when youth is long gone.

Pull up a chair, take a book from the shelf.

His stories move between offbeat comedy, coming-of-age adventure, and darker crime drama, but they all come from the same place: a belief that a good story can make someone feel a little better, even for a while.

Writes with humor, heart, and a deep affection for dreamers, strays, and people trying to hold on to hope.

Dark Stories

Human Stories