J Hirtle, author and poet, writes from his home in New Braunfels, Texas. The genesis of his stories and poetry resembles the often-rocky trails of life. A father, cancer survivor, addiction victim, and born-again believer pulls together memories and imagination in his short stories and poetry. You can contact him through email at goingnumb@live.com or visit his blog https://addictedtofaith.blogspot.com