by Tim Brown (Author)
An unlikely souvenir from the American Revolution becomes the unusual focal point of a spur-of-the-moment fly-fishing trip. The coveted relic, an inkwell, spirals from a casual topic of conversation into a wondrous curiosity, a reason for family introspection and a backdrop for a lifelong struggle with faith. Fly fishing is the shared and spirited high ground for four long-time friends. Their playful banter about those differences runs throughout this tale with good-humored purpose, until a surprising event sends their attention in a new direction, The Inkwell celebrates family connections current and ancestral. If Grandfather Reed hadn't escaped from British captivity in 1777, this 21st-century tale could not be told.
Author Biography
The Inkwell reflects Tim's appreciation of history, his passion for fly fishing, and his appreciation of good friends. He weaves playful dialog, plot-twisting surprises, and a challenge to faith into this mysterious story. He learned to write succinctly as an advertising copywriter and his fiction benefits from that discipline, although it's wrapped in the easy-to-read flair of a master storyteller.
He holds a BA in journalism at the University of Nebraska and an MA in mass communications from Denver University. Between degrees, he served as a journalist in the U.S. Army.