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“Springhill” Book Release Party

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.

Other books that you can purchase on Amazon:

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Opinion: What We Lost…

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If you want to change the nation’s opinion of gun laws and background checks…

Tell us what Evelyn’s favorite color was and how she used it in her pictures.

Tell us what Hallie’s favorite animal was. Mine is a polar bear, but I’m guessing she had a different one.

Tell us how William wanted to play the lead in the school play when he was “bigger” or maybe right field like Babe Ruth.

If you want people to listen and respond to the challenges of mental health…

Tell us how Katherine poured her life into a better future for children.

Tell us about how Cynthia worked as a substitute teacher, knowing the teachers she filled in for were as crucial as the students.

Tell us about Mike and his love for those kids and how he wanted everything to be just right for their next day at school. 

If you want to change the world, stop telling us about those who take and kill and, instead, tell us about our loss, for it is oh, so very great.

I can hear nine-year-old William—if he had a voice—a few years from now, quoting Shakespeare, “Thy life’s a miracle. Speak yet again.”

The killers are nothing. Those they slaughtered… we’ll never know.

Want to change the nation’s opinion of gun laws and background checks… 

Tell us about what we lost.

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