Local multi-talented resident Jim Richardson has written his first novel, Middle Blue.The story takes place in South Vietnam. Tom Holt, the appealing protagonist of this novel, is a fun-loving young man who begins his adventure on the banks of the Ohio River. He is a dreamer, a sailor and an art student who suddenly finds himself drafted into the Army after college. In 1970, he befriends his two buddies, McGregor and Petrini, whose bonds deepen from camp to combat. While he is grudgingly transformed into a foot soldier, he begins to discover how his wit and artistic talent can help him be a survivor. Jim will share his reasons for writing the book and explore the strong bonds that are often formed by young soldiers in combat, a central theme of the story.
Jim Richardson lives with his wife, Martha, in a village on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. Jim has spent his working life as a sign maker, artist and illustrator, grocer, postmaster, and carpenter. Now retired, he likes to write stories and poetry for children and an occasional play for adults. Drawing, travelling, (especially by sailboat), biking, iceboating, running, and above all, enjoying his friends, are among his other special interests. For more information call 410 745-5877 or go to the Events Calendar at www.tcfl.org.
Ken Sadler says
Jim,
Congratulations. You are a Renaissance Man for sure. Sarah and I will miss talk due to a grandkids GW college graduation.