What causes America's mainstream media to fear and try to destroy a group of artists and their work? What happens when such a creative movement grows in strength and threatens media's bottom line? Why would extremists find it necessary to take acti
Determined to confront the hazy memories of his troubled youth, Oliver Matthews, a retired detective and confirmed bachelor, returns to the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames for the first time in years.
Mike Bayles, a lifelong Midwest resident, is the author of Threshold, a book of poetry. His poetry and fiction are widely-published. Since the passing of my father in 1993, I write to live. But for most of my life i've written. My poetry and short stories are published in a number of literary magazines, anthologies and newsletters.
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It's in my blood. In high school certain phrases and word rhythms kept going through my head, and they were seeking accompaning lines. I also must say that The Beatles helped inspire my creativity. A classmate's reaction to an essay I wrote in high school was encouraging.
Birth Place
Peoria, IL Peoria
Accomplishments
My wrting has received numerous rewards from the Iowa Poetry Association, Phantasm, The Des Moines Register, Out Loud Poetry readings, The Great Blue Beacon.
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