William Traband

Biography

For the past twenty years I have been a teacher in mostly alternative settings working with "at-risk" students. Prior to teaching, I worked in both the insurance and investment fields. I've worked at AG Edwards (now Wells Fargo) and Shelter insurance. I grew up in Edwardsville, Illinois and attended SIU at Edwardsville after graduating from Edwardsville High School. After high school I did take a one year detour through McKendree College in Lebanon, IL. I am married with one child who is now a teacher in her own right. I did lose my older brother when I was seventeen, and still miss him. He truly was my hero and friend. My books are works of historical fiction to be exact. My books are a collection of the stories based on real events with the names changed to protect the innocent and the guilty.

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Yes, from Ghetto to Glory. It is an autobiographical work about the great Bob Gibson. I became fascinated by the story.
How do you approach cover design?
Since this is my first book, it was an after thought. I will be careful to plan it out more for my next one.
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Where to buy in print

Books

The Impact of Stones
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 47,310. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Biographical
Scott Henry is entering his senior year. His older brother has died. He looked to his brother for everything, and now he was gone. Scott spent his senior year searching for answers and closure. What he found was that time moves on and the path left behind gets covered over with the moss of age and opportunity.
I Want a Do-Over
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 63,270. Language: English. Published: May 15, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
The story of two brothers told through the eyes of the younger brother. They have a very close bond throughout their relatively short time together on this earth. In the end, tragedy tears them apart. This is real life that runs the gamut of love, laughter, sacrifice, and heartache.

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