I’m the author of the rural noir crime fiction series THE BILLY KEENE STORIES, including the novels "All Debts, Public And Private," "Broken Heartland" and "The Grifted Girl." All are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

I live in a Kansas City suburb. On the Kansas side. Around here you have to declare such things.

Born and raised in a small Kansas town. Graduated from Kansas State University (EMAW!).

Then got the hell out of Kansas.

Lived in Boston, made some friends for life and met someone willing to put up with me.

After a few years moved with her to Columbus, OH. Had a kid there, then convinced my wife to move to Kansas City. To be closer to home…but not so close family could drop by without calling first..

Once in KC, promptly had