J.R. Packard
Joshua (J.R.) Packard is a full-time writer, journalist, content writer, and editor. He is an alum of Central Washington University where he studied journalism and creative writing. He lives in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade mountains in Washington State. He fancies all fiction genres, but is most fond of young adult, dystopian, and coming-of-age stories.
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Anathea
Thriller / Sci-Fi
In the mid-21st century, a dictator had come to rule the entire world. He has created a dystopia founded on his exceedingly evil religion that he invented when once a past politician. Peter, a young rebel who doesn’t agree with the Order and dreams of freedom, must endure the New World revolving around the great goddess, Anathea. He and his best friend, Janet, eventually come to meet another group of young rebels. They must battle with the darkness and depravity of their “New World”, seeking to simply survive, and eventually escape its horrors. |
That Which Creeps
Horror / Mystery
From whence came the beasts--the devils, the demons, the creatures--of the deep (blizzard)? The group knew naught: not of them, the snow, the fog, and the mysterious voices. How would they survive? How could they escape the cabin? Only one thing was for certain: at all costs, avoid those which creep. |
When I Go...
Coming-of-Age / Young Adult
Tom, a writer and loner going into his senior year in high school, is without friends; and to make it worse, he discovers he has cancer. That all soon changes. In a series of letters to his former friend Caleb, he discusses his coming-of-age experiences of falling in love, gaining friends, and becoming close to eleven-year-old Noah who also suffers from cancer. Tom slowly learns the meanings of life, his purpose, and what it means to be happy and make an impact. |
Find Us In The Forest
Young Adult / Adventure
In the unforgiving winter of the 1950s, five boys from Washington State embark on a daring adventure that will change their lives forever. Fueled by dreams of freedom and escape from their troubled pasts, they set out on a journey to Alaska, seeking a new beginning in the vast wilderness. Facing challenges of survival, friendship, and self-discovery, they navigate through snow-covered landscapes and icy waters, forging bonds that will be tested by the harsh realities of the wild. As they confront the untamed beauty of Alaska and the demons within themselves, they discover that true courage and redemption lie not only in conquering the wilderness, but also in facing their innermost fears. "Find Us In The Forest" is a captivating tale of adventure, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship against the backdrop of the last frontier. |
The Madness
Thriller / Sci-Fi
The derelict citizens, known only as, “fishermen”, have lived poorly in the various precincts, while the leaders of the ship, under the direction of the Captain, live in a large tower surrounded by the vast stone maze. The leaders, called “the Provocateurs”, wear their theater masks and snakeskin suits so that no one may know their true identities. Who are they? They have convinced the masses that the citizens are the righteous chosen ones destined to conquer the sea and enforce ‘their’ new moral standards. Lloyd is a young criminal who attempts to find himself amidst the oppressive regime. A criminal at first, he later decides to join the Madness’s army and destroy any ship which does not submit to their rule. Meanwhile, he progressively falls in love with his long-time friend, Savanna. What shall become of him and, most importantly, the ship that contains most of humanity? |