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Helianthus

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An old friend posted a book here and encouraged me to post mine. Now I’ve been told I should put some info here in this “about me” section so I don’t look like a blank. I’ve read dozens and dozens of these; I am not so fascinating as any of you.

In my youth, I wrote poetry which I never shared with anyone. Then I wrote short stories, which I never shared with anyone. Now I write books, which I never – oops. Well, everyone has to change sometime. Or so they say.

I went off my depression and anxiety meds years ago because I was afraid they were bad for me. I drink too much and cry too much and I don’t sleep well. I feel I've failed at something in my life.

I'm seeking redemption.

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Sunflower

Cass McMain

Can a Sunflower save a man's life? Ask Michael.


Michael is trying to become an artist, which is hard enough. It’s been made harder since his business partner left. It doesn’t help that his deliveries are always a hassle thanks to his stubborn neighbor. After a fight about this, neighbor Ted surprises Michael with a deal that will make his life easier. But there’s a catch: Michael has to wait for Ted to die.

He doesn’t have to wait long.

After Ted's death, Michael spirals into a dark pit of despair, tormented by a relentless sense of guilt. As the threads of his life unravel, the haunting shadow of his involvement in Ted’s death taints everything he holds dear. Each day brings a further disintegration of his once comfortable and productive life. His customers leave him. His girlfriend leaves him. He’s about ready to give up entirely.

When all seems lost, a new alliance unwittingly provides the key to salvation, and Michael discovers a few truths. One of them is that he doesn't have to become someone else in order to be a good man.

 

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William Holt wrote 2 hours ago

Cass, Finally finished Sunflower. A sonnet in its honor will soo....

outofprintwriter wrote 23 hours ago

Hi Cass sorry it looks like I left 3 comments for you! I was hitting....

Wussyboy wrote 1 day ago

Thanks for the forum plug Cass. Hope you and yore pussies are kee....

Rob1969 wrote 2 days ago

Thanks so much for backing Fink Cass. It means the world to me, espec....

RobRow wrote 2 days ago

Here's the only suggestion I would make, one that only slightly alter....

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I wrote 3 hours ago

I read all that you have up of this, and I enjoyed it. I don't know what I think of the "bro-lit" thing - it seemed pretty chicky to me! I do have a few typo comments for you if you'd like to have them privately. view book

I wrote 4 days ago

Chilling, heartbreaking, amazing work. I read all of it. I have a few typos for you if you'd like them messaged to you... Hell of a story. view book

I wrote 8 days ago

Hmmm, interesting! I just read all you have up of this and I enjoyed it a great deal. I'm curious where it's headed, so let me know if you post up more of it. This is one of the more unusual things I've read lately. You should hit up the comedy people and try to get more reads going on here. view book

I wrote 9 days ago

Well, Fontaine, you did it to me again. Such fine work, and not enough of it. Where is the rest? I want to read it all, all, all. I found about five typos for you, if you'd like them. But, as before, I was far too involved in the reading to give a damn about the typos. You've got me hooked. view book

I wrote 12 days ago

Ok, I've read all 69 chapters of it now. When I read this some months ago, it had a very different feel. I really liked this guy then. This time, you made it more clear to me why I wouldn't be returning his calls. Outside of the instances of animal cruelty, I enjoyed this book very much. The writing... view book

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