The author is a big fan of short fiction and non-fiction. This form of writing is gaining popularity and respect in our quickening world, where only retired people can still get through a 500 page book.
Thomas is drawn to the work of Charles Bukowski, Beniamin Clavell, Jim Harrison, and Chuck Palahniuk. The common element in these influences is their emphasis on real-life, un-sugarcoated characters and situations. While much published writing offers inspirational tales people overcoming adversity (ie: the boy soldier with a stutter ends up speaking before the UN, etc.), the rea more...
