This is the fifth in a historical fiction series that I have dubbed, for the moment, “Gold Star Mothers.”  The series is fiction, but is based on a true story. It is very helpful to read the previous installments to provide insight about these characters and how they came to be where [...]

This is the third in a series that remains nameless at the moment.  The series is fiction, but is based on a true story.  It is not mandatory to read the first two installments, but it will provide insight about these characters and how they came to be where they are.  The first [...]

This is the second in a series that remains nameless at the moment.  The series is fiction, but is based on a true story.  Key background details have been included in this installment so it is not mandatory to read the first piece – “Beating the Draft” – although of course I encourage your to [...]

This is the first in a series that remains nameless at the moment. The series is fiction, but is based on a true story. The second installment of the series is “Holding the Woods.”  Thanks for reading!

“Beating the Draft” by P.J. Kaiser

Crary leaned across the wooden table towards his friend.  [...]

“A Jury of Your Peers” by P.J. Kaiser

The judge sits at the bench above the few people in the courtroom and glares down through his thick glasses supervising the jury selection.  People walk in and out while they ask me questions.  The lawyer in the blue suit steps closer to where I’m sitting. [...]

“Highway Robbery” by P.J. Kaiser

William strained his eyes at the dirt road in front of him.  The team of horses pulling his wagon knew their way back home to Millsville by rote and didn’t mind the ineffective lanterns strung on either side of the wagon.  In the morning on the way to Tatesville, [...]

“Dave’s House” by P.J. Kaiser

I sat on the floor in my living room and gazed at the glimmers of light cast [...]