Middlewest just wrapped up it’s second arc and Book Two is out there in the world now. I can’t tell you what it means to me to have so many of you following and connecting with Abel’s story.

That’s what I wanted to talk to you about today. Over the last year, i’ve had many people post on social media and stop by at conventions and share their stories of how and why Middlewest is connecting with them. It’s taken a lot for me to write this story, and even more for Jorge to put into motion artistically. But nowhere near as hard as it must be for a stranger to tell us that they can relate to Abel’s story all too well. I always reply the same way…

“I’m so glad that it’s connecting with you, but I’m so sorry for what you must have been through for it to connect with you.”

It’s something I don’t know i was prepared for. But it is something I feel privileged to be apart of. To tell your story and get stories told to you in return is as rewarding as it gets.

So, I’m asking you all out there to write in and share your stories with us and the other Middlewest readers. We’ll put a big letter column in the back of Middlewest 18 and print those stories. Tell us about your experience reading this book. Was it just a crazy fantasy romp? Did it remind you of your own journey? Do you just enjoy coming of age stories? Are you super into talking foxes? We want to know.

Email us your letters HERE

Please write that you are allowing us to publish your letter if it gets chosen and please tell us if you’d prefer to have you whole name, first name, or no name printed in the book. We will respect you privacy if you’d prefer to remain anonymous.

Thank you! We can't wait to read your thoughts.