Louis

Louis is my best friend, the inspiration for my alpha male heroes, and the person to whom my books are dedicated.  In 2008 he will complete his 30th year in prison.  He has never claimed to be an angel, but he’s been one to me.  If not for his unwavering support and encouragement, not to mention downright pushing and prodding, Thin Ice and Jake’s Return would still be collecting dust bunnies under my bed. 

A long time ago, I was involved in prison ministry, and for almost ten years now, I have felt a calling to write a book about prison life.  I’m a very faith-filled person, and have my own version of Conversations with God regularly.  It was during one of these conversations that I finally said, “But I don’t know anything about prison life!  How am I supposed to do this?” 

Six months later, Louis came along.  That was seven years ago, and the book I first envisioned, a compilation of stories about prison inmates, their lives and how they came to be where they are, has evolved into a narrative non-fiction series about Louis’s life before and since he went to prison.  It’s titled Letters to Laura, the first book is completed, and I’m currently seeking representation for it. 

The opening to Letters to Laura, written on the date he began his 25th year in prison, can be found here.  

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