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1 y separately published work icon No Flag is a Good Flag JCS , Fremantle : Vivid Publishing , 2022 23697355 2022 single work novella

'No Flag is a Good Flag is a story for adults who sense that our freedoms are slowly being restricted, and who believe creative writing still has a place to defend them. The text is alive with psychological tension. At its heart is the concept of emancipation from malign narratives. The story is set in 2014, with Joe as one of its characters. He is a decorated 66-year-old Vietnam veteran with PTSD who runs The Rocking Chair Motel. A 12-room establishment located on a lonely West Texas highway. Travellers arrive, and each have a story they are unable to tell. Subjects addressed include the human cost of war, child abuse, pornography, the secret state, domestic violence, and racism. Graphic descriptive passages leave little to the imagination. The book is for the mature reader who can continue to think about disquieting material while continuing to trust in an author’s positive intention.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sol Y Sombra JCS , Fremantle : Vivid Publishing , 2021 23697288 2021 single work novel

'Sol y Sombra, a cocktail, a type of ticket bought at a bullfight, and the name of a discotheque in Western Mexico made infamous by barbarism. Alcohol, machismo, excitement, and violence, all feature in this account of an epic journey undertaken by two friends. Their road adventure takes them from New York City to the Pacific coast of Mexico. They ride in a classic car. A 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Fastback in dark Highland Green. Two very different characters. Black’s love of automobiles is intertwined with his thirst for the new, thrill seeking, and his willingness to take risks. White is no risk taker, but someone who can apply himself to tasks with discipline and determination. The desire to experience more from life drives the trip. The book is about their journey, and navigation of human appetites along the way.' (Publication summary)

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