Paul Keene
Paul Keene is an American writer living in Idaho with his wife, daughter, three pugs and Labradoodle. He grew up along the banks of the Snake River bordering Idaho and Oregon. Paul attended small rural schools and fell in love with books and writing at a young age. The former teacher and school principal creates contemporary fiction that offers hope for the most basic human conditions. He is the author of the Running Nowhere trilogy: Among the Jimson Weeds, Between Pieces, Within Time.
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Among the Jimson Weeds
Contemporary Fiction, Coming of age
Get to know Conor Kelman, a young man coming of age in the 50s. Discover the triumph and trauma that Conor faces every day. Between being misunderstood and not learning how to deal with his issues, Conor is in a constant state of awkward discomfort. Outwardly, he searches for something to call his own--his girlfriend--his guitar--a little white house in an apple orchard. Inwardly, Conor hangs from a cliff by his fingertips. Visions that play in his head haunt and distract him. They won't stop no matter how fast or far he runs. Journey with Conor and discover the joy growing within the pain. |
Between Pieces
Contemporary Fiction, Coming of age
Growing up is tough for Conor Kelman. The ghost that came with the pawnshop guitar watches his every move. He not only has a perfect older brother, but the girl he plans to be with forever cheats on him. He starts high school in a new town and is given the chance to start over and change his life. Conor tries to fit-in, feel normal. He is pulled to friends that are far from the type his eighth grade teacher recommended. They take him on a roller coaster of bizarre events. He is riddled with doubt, guilt, and grief. Parties, girls, clothes, and money do not quench the fire that gnaws his insides or stop the emptiness and longing. He dreams of Wylina, the girl that hurt him. Will life pass by like a merry-go-round? Are a guitar and ghost destined to be all he has to call his own, or will music that runs through his veins bring him the happiness he searches? |
Within Time
Contemporary Fiction
Donny and the Hot Rods find a label and Conor Kelman sees his name in lights. The band's tour driver shows Conor how to survive a musicians life on the road. He depends on pills, booze and parties, ignoring the deadly scheme behind the driver's friendship. His life turns upside down, forcing decisions never considered. In the end, he must choose between music and a girl that loves him or the little white house in the orchard and a girl that brings memories. |