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The schoolyard scene from the short story Charlie
The Sins of Maggie Black, a novel by Howard Petote — book cover
Welcome to my website. The schoolyard scene shown above is from one of my short stories, Charlie. You will also find news on my novel, The Sins of Maggie Black, and novel-in-progress, The Angel of Pleiku. My characters often struggle with trauma and loss. In their desire to heal, to find peace, I hope I've portrayed their journeys as universal and heroic.