For the past several months, I’ve been spending my mornings and late nights in the summer of 1976.
I’ve walked railroad tracks with an eleven-year-old boy named Birdy, met people I won’t soon forget, and discovered that some stories don’t simply get written—they slowly reveal themselves.
There are still edits ahead, but if all goes according to plan, BIRDY will be released this December.
I won’t say much about it just yet.
Only this…
It’s a story about childhood. About friendship. About the things we carry. About the people who teach us to be brave. And about discovering that sometimes the hardest journey isn’t finding somewhere else… it’s finding your way home.
I hope, before long, you’ll get to meet Birdy.
I have a feeling you’ll remember him for a very long time.
I’m delighted to announce the release of my fourth book, Springhill.
From the back cover:
There’s a difference between being lost and being lost in Louisiana. Being lost means that, given enough time, you’ll sort it out. Being lost in Louisiana means you can’t find your butt to scratch it. Bill Montgomery is the latter. After arriving in Springhill, his only hope is to get out. In one blistering hot afternoon, he discovered that it wasn’t so bad, but first, he had to learn its secrets and the people that lived them.
Toles sweeps the reader away, lost in the story from page one, swimming with ease in the current. Sprinkled with humor and small-town charm, the author conveys deep affection for his characters…. a sublime reflection on Americana. When the final sentence arrives and our time in Springhill must come to an end, the reader should not be surprised to think, “Oh, hell… / want more.” – Faith Phillips
An enjoyable ode to small-town America and the wonderful people who call it home… a timely reminder lof the beauty – and importance – of sitting down and listening to people’s story… so grab an ice-cold Coke and jump in with this great cast of characters. – Chloe Fuksa/Putnam Six Bookstore
You can preorder the Kindle version here. The paperback will also be available on November 8th.
If you happen to be in Enid on Friday, November 8th, please stop by the book release party.
If you can’t make it Friday, there will also be a book signing at Putnam Six Bookstore on Saturday, November 9th. Friend and fellow author Paula Benge will also be there with copies of her new book.
Candle in a Cave 