I'm inspired by the outdoors, history and a good story - particularly historical fiction, folk tales, tall tales and other short stories that come from storytelling tradition. My love of short fiction comes from the stories my grandfather told me as a child. My own children now inspire me to continue to find wonder in their boundless imaginations.
Another in the Garner Tales Campfire Series, this tale is part ghost story, part historical fiction inspired by the facts and myths surrounding Bigfoot Wallace, a Texas ranger.
This short folktale is about one of the adventures of a Texas jackrabbit who, in the process of trying to impress his best friends at a potluck supper, finds himself in a heap of trouble.
Another installment in the Garner Tales series of campfire stories inspired by Garner State Park in Texas, this short story about a hungry cowboy is part historical fiction, but mostly tall tale.
This short ghost story is part of the Garner Tales series, inspired by Garner State Park in Uvalde County, Texas. Designed to be shared around a campfire, the series is part historical fiction, tall tales and ghost stories.