I attended an author presentation last night at the Austin Public Library.  Peter Geye talked about the two books he had written and published.  The first was Safe From the Sea.  His second novel, which he had to be asked about by an attendee, was The Lighthouse Road.  Although I haven't read either one, my wife has and highly recommended both to me.  I will be reading them.

I was struck by the humble and honest presentation from Mr. Geye.  I was also impressed by his reading of a short section from his first novel, Safe From the Sea.  Mr. Geye, I think is an honest to goodness fine human being who has an endearing interest in becoming a good writer.  Based upon what I heard, he's already there.

His presentation actually inspired me to write a story about brothers and explore the interactions, differences, inconsistencies, and love that exists among them.  Since I have two brothers I have some background to drawn upon.  Although my younger brother died in an ATV accident several years ago, memories never seem to fade, and he is as alive today within me as he was when we were young.

My older brother has lived a colorful life and I would certainly draw upon some of his experiences as I try to weave a story that would allow people to laugh, and maybe even shed a few happy tears, hopefully in recognition of similar interactions with their own siblings.

 It will be a different type of writing for me, but I'm excited about trying something like this.  Hopefully, I will be able to turn out a good product, because, in the end,  I, like Peter Geye, would eventually like to be known as a good person, father, husband, and...writer.