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Helm Matthews is a novelist and freelance gonzo journalist. But most importantly, he is a Misfit Toy. A man unwilling to follow the rules. A person who defies convention, and does it while wearing a big sardonic smile. Sometimes he blogs, but he mostly posts gonzo articles, short stories, or excerpts from upcoming novels.
Lilac has been released!
Odd and wondrous things begin to happen to professor Marty Jorgenson and his gifted daughter as he battles depression following his wife’s mysterious death.
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Marty Jorgenson has the picturesque storybook life people dream about. He is a professor of history in a small, idyllic college town. He has a loving wife and a very special daughter. But something is terribly wrong. He suffers from an inexplicable sadness. A confounding depression that is driving a wedge between him and his beautiful wife.
Following his wife’s unusual death, and compounded by pressure from the university to finish his book, Marty falls further into an emotional abyss. But there is one person who can save him: his whip-smart child, Jessie. With his daughter’s unfailing guidance and faith—and the help of an old friend and a mysterious black man—Marty embarks on a fantastical journey of healing and rebirth. And it starts by finding a little girl he had befriended when he was nine years old. A girl that haunts his dreams. A traumatized child who witnessed the murder of her parents at the hands of a brutal monster.
Helm Matthews pens an elaborate, beautifully written tale of self-discovery, filled with unexpected twists and turns. He deftly infuses humor and whimsy into a story of tragedy and rebirth. Breathless in scope, Lilac will linger with you long after finish it.
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There Will Be Bud.

This was way too funny: There Will Be Bud - watch more funny videos
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:22:00 GMT

Cal.

This is the first chapter of my novel titled Two Hearts Bleed as One. I will resume working on it when I have finished the Sensors. Here we meet Cal, the protagonist. He is a homeless ex navy SEAL. Tw...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:42:00 GMT

The Bus.

I sat back on my reclining office chair, my feet up on my desk, my eyes blankly staring at the ceiling. My tan khakis were wrinkled, just like my blue oxford shirt. When not on pause, my mind swirled ...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:50:00 GMT

Funny, Funny, Funny.

I saw this on Susan's blog. I thought it was very funny.
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Friday Night Follies!

This is absolutely the funniest thing I've seen all week. WARNING: If you are easily offended by foul language then, please, do not watch. Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That ...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:12:00 GMT

Tuesday Night Funnies!

Sometimes, we just need a little perspective on how things are going. And Louis CK is just the man to provide it for us.
Posted by on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Helmsie's Humorous Humpday with Steve!!

Please, my friends, whatever you do, practice safe beer pong, will ya?
Posted by on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:08:00 GMT

Words Can't Kill You!

I saw this on Steph Infection's blog. This is an excellent follow up to my post on criticism. Thanks for sharing this, Steph! Hurtful words can be defeating--but what doesnt kill you.... ...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:08:00 GMT

Is This Real?

I revisited my little short story titled Is This Real? It was inspired by the songs New World and How it Ends by Devotchka. I added a few touches here and there. This will seem different to my long-ti...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:17:00 GMT

Douchebaggery!

The tigers descended on the cute cashier with eyes that contradicted their words. They flanked her and smiled jovially. They behaved as if elder statesmen of this place, advising her of the ways of hu...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:16:00 GMT