I don’t know about the story behind my book, but let me tell you the story behind the boat—for the boat created the story. Like the boat in my book, Cooler Than Blood, this boat is a used wooden cruiser from the mid-1960’s. A family boat—whatever that means. The first boat, not the last boat.…
Growl was inspired by three things I love in this world: my mother, cats, and Native American culture. I love animals, and there has been a furry feline in my life ever since I can recall. In fact, the white housecat in Growl, Tinker, is named in honor of my first pet. All of my…
I was inspired to write Not All Americans Are Racist because of the killings of unarmed young black males. I believe certain part of America still has a fervent love affair with racism. It is mind boggling that some people think the killings were justified, and Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin deserved to be killed.…
Before I developed the 7 Principles of Healing Chronic Pain, over 15 years ago, I was always frustrated that I could not help the patients who presented at my clinic in some form of chronic pain. They make up over thirty percent of all patients. Thirty percent is a figure so staggering that it is…
I believe the best stories result from characters who come to me when I’m not looking for them. That was the case with Hunter Carlisle and Between These Walls. In 2011, a novel concept came to mind: a Christian middle-school student who harbored an attraction to the same gender. Facets of his struggle tugged at…
When I was a younger, I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up; that is a teacher and a writer. However, like many young people, I was discouraged from pursuing my dreams in favor of something “more practical.” So I, upon being persuaded by my parents, went to college for information…
I never met my Aunt Lillian. My name is Lillian Dove. I am five years sober. She was my father’s second sister. He had estranged himself from her for most of her adult life. In fact, I barely heard her name mentioned around our house. And after her death, her name came in whispers. When…
The Story Behind the Book 