Arch Patton, It Was 1993, Chapter 5
Arch waited, backing up slowly each time he was sucked toward the cloying grasp of a swelling wave about to break. He had to get it right. He picked up a slight ‘crumping’ sound that was different from what he’d been hearing, as the waves broke in front of him, one after another without let up
Audio of the Short Story, The Treasure Pool
Life can get boring on Hawaii…. But sometimes a simple walk along the beach can be very rewarding and a way to break the vicious Writer’s Block. So many different ways to help others and help yourself at the same time. Enjoy the Audio version of the Treasure Pool Text Copy Here The Featured photo is residence designed by Vladimir Ossipoff The Hale Kai estate. Originally built as a residence for...
About Me
James Strauss was born into a Coast Guard family during WWII. He’s lived in four countries and twenty-seven states, in places from South Manitou Island in Michigan to Honolulu, Hawaii.
He’s held a variety of positions in many careers, from being a Marine Corps Officer wounded in Vietnam, a college professor in anthropology, a CIA team leader in the field and more recently as a screenwriter and novelist, along with publishing a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin newspaper.
James has published three novels; The Boy, The Bering Sea and The Warrior.