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I have a restless mind. I'm almost always curious and you must be, too, to find me here and my first novel; For A New Life. A suspense thriller that can be read in three ways; traditional front to back or, after the first chapter, read from either the perspective of the villain or the hero, for the story is written in first person for both. (Please see my WRITINGS page).
This book took me thirteen years to write and came about from a recurring nightmare that only stopped when I started writing this story. (No, I am not a fan nor have I read any of Stephen King's novels that are so famous for starting this way). There were five major revisions along the way and I wrote until the story told me it was set--and I still enjoyed it. Those who write know there is no lunacy in what I just said. After a while the story and its characters speak back at you; tell you what you may be trying to make them do is something they wouldn't do. They tell you enough is enough. So, here it is, the best I can give you. I hope you'll enjoy For A New Life. I'll be writing more as soon as I can but about other topics.
Thank you.
Tim
Craig Allen Birkholz served tours in Afghanistan & Iraq, rising to rank of Sargeant in the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division. Returning home he earned a BS in Criminology from UW Oshkosh, married Ashley Czarnowski in 2009, and also became a police officer for the city of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. On Sunday, March 20, 2011 he was killed in the line of duty while coming to the aid of fellow officers who had been shot. He was 28. My nephew. My hero. His motto; Stay Safe, Stay Strong, Stay Positive ... we will, Craig. We will. Thank you for enriching our lives the way you did and still do.
