subject: 13 Things You May Not Know About Shelby R. Lee Iii [print this page] Author Shelby RAuthor Shelby R. Lee III self-published All Points North in 2010. If you have already read the collection of short stories, you may be aching to know more about the man behind the unique collection. If you are considering whether or not to purchase the book, learning more about the author may be just the push you need to convince you that the stories are worth reading. Here are 13 things you may not know about Shelby R. Lee III and All Points North.
1.) Lee is an avid collector of books.
2.) He loves music and the opera.
3.) All Points North, a collection of 13 fast paced short stories, is not organized in chronological order. For instance, the first story is not the first story Lee wrote.
4.) Lee compares his stream of consciousness writing style to a tornado. It touches down and takes off, sometimes hitting a tidal wave.
5.) He began writing fiction in February 2002.
6.) Lee often works on multiple projects simultaneously.
7.) He describes his passion for writing as a "writing fever without a cure.
8.) Sometimes, he wakes up at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning with the urge to write.
9.) His stories delve into the psychological complexities of life. They are not for the faint hearted, as they are often gritty and zestful.
10.) While writing All Points North, Lee dedicated himself to his writing as a way to deal with pain in his personal life.
11.) Not only is he a self-published author, but Lee also holds the honored title of Eagle Scout.
12.) He is on the board of The Old Time Piano Players Association.
13.) Lee is currently working on a novel and a sequel.
Sometimes comical, always moving, and often starkly painful, the stories in All Points North share one overriding similarity --- an extraordinary ability to reveal the deep psychological complexities of the human experience. In All Points North, author Shelby R. Lee III targets the unseen mental landscape that informs our daily lives. These 13 short stories trace the roots of grief, anger, and psychological torment and sorrow and shine a much needed light on our seemingly unexplainable behaviors and attitudes.
To purchase All Points North, visit www.outskirtspress.com/Allpointsnorth. You can also find the book online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Also, stay tuned for Lee's next books. They are sure to delight those who enjoyed his collection of short stories as well as readers who are simply looking for a new favorite author.
