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About Sam Westhoek
Sam Westhoek waited until the midpoint of his life to start writing in earnest. He felt it best to first experience our world to its fullest.
His various travels have taken him to: farms and cities in Europe; amidst lush humid bayous on the Gulf Coast; across the grandeur of hills and plains in Texas; atop arid mile-high mountains in California; slogging through insidious moon dust in the Arizona and New Mexico deserts; under the variegated curtains of the aurora borealis in Iceland; through tropical fields on the island of Terceira in the Azores; and horseback riding amidst the aspens in the high country of Colorado.
Through it all, Sam has loved and lost, and learned to love again. He has currently settled in the middle of the country, in the middle of the state of Missouri. Sam has been an encouraging force for writers in his community, hosting events for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for the past few years.
He hasn't settled on one particular genre in which to spin his tales, so don't be surprised to find him published in a niche you least expect. His favorite genres are sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, and even poetry. His stories strike a chord with a wide range of ages. Turn a page and find something new each time.
Do yourself (and Sam) a small favor by taking a few minutes to sample each of the works in his growing repertoire. The Previews are free. If you use Kindle Unlimited, you can read his works for free. Conversely, you could invest in the craft and bless yourself with a copy of one of his ebooks or paperbacks. What a nifty symbiotic relationship!
Oh, and if You like a particular work, tell a Friend.
His various travels have taken him to: farms and cities in Europe; amidst lush humid bayous on the Gulf Coast; across the grandeur of hills and plains in Texas; atop arid mile-high mountains in California; slogging through insidious moon dust in the Arizona and New Mexico deserts; under the variegated curtains of the aurora borealis in Iceland; through tropical fields on the island of Terceira in the Azores; and horseback riding amidst the aspens in the high country of Colorado.
Through it all, Sam has loved and lost, and learned to love again. He has currently settled in the middle of the country, in the middle of the state of Missouri. Sam has been an encouraging force for writers in his community, hosting events for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for the past few years.
He hasn't settled on one particular genre in which to spin his tales, so don't be surprised to find him published in a niche you least expect. His favorite genres are sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, and even poetry. His stories strike a chord with a wide range of ages. Turn a page and find something new each time.
Do yourself (and Sam) a small favor by taking a few minutes to sample each of the works in his growing repertoire. The Previews are free. If you use Kindle Unlimited, you can read his works for free. Conversely, you could invest in the craft and bless yourself with a copy of one of his ebooks or paperbacks. What a nifty symbiotic relationship!
Oh, and if You like a particular work, tell a Friend.
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Books By Sam Westhoek
Chasing the Dragon (A Ka-World Novel Book 0)
Jan 11, 2017
by
Sam Westhoek
$2.99
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Attic Treasures: poetry from an old trunk
Jan 15, 2017
$2.99
Have you ever stumbled upon someone else's belongings and unearthed a long-lost treasure?
The poetry and haiku I found runs through a gamut of emotions, observations, and styles. I'm certain you'll come away from these little treasures with a favorite gem that makes the discovery of it so much sweeter to your soul.
Sam
Contents:
morning offering
--Emotions--
Questions in the Night
Dark Fringe
Fading
Girl in a Bubble
--In Darker Corners--
Bed of Roses
Hush-a-Bye
Rubble
Sniper Fire
--Of Love--
One Two One
We Kiss
The Nearness of You
After-Image
The Distance Between Us
Of All
Without You
Kisses are Whispers
--Humorous--
Of Mice and Men
20-something
--Haiku--
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
Haiku Schmykoo
Bonus vignette: After-Word
Sam
[ NOTE: An eBook copy is available FREE if you buy the Paperback. That's because I like You as a Reader. ]
The poetry and haiku I found runs through a gamut of emotions, observations, and styles. I'm certain you'll come away from these little treasures with a favorite gem that makes the discovery of it so much sweeter to your soul.
Sam
Contents:
morning offering
--Emotions--
Questions in the Night
Dark Fringe
Fading
Girl in a Bubble
--In Darker Corners--
Bed of Roses
Hush-a-Bye
Rubble
Sniper Fire
--Of Love--
One Two One
We Kiss
The Nearness of You
After-Image
The Distance Between Us
Of All
Without You
Kisses are Whispers
--Humorous--
Of Mice and Men
20-something
--Haiku--
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
Haiku Schmykoo
Bonus vignette: After-Word
Sam
[ NOTE: An eBook copy is available FREE if you buy the Paperback. That's because I like You as a Reader. ]
Other Formats:
Paperback
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