Markland, in his 40s, leaves his wife and two children in Omaha, Neb., and moves to the commune where he discovers a disparate group of writers -- and some dark secrets behind the mysterious origins of the "monastery of writers."
"...a story of dreamers, doers and an America content to settle for commercialization...."--Ted Evanoff, Business editor, Memphis Commercial Appeal.
"... brings us deep into the world of literary effort ... a look behind the curtain."--Michael J. Brien, MFA, Southern New Hampshire University, College of Online and Continuing Education; Former Editor, Amoskeag: The Journal of Southern New Hampshire University.
"A self-absorbed amateur writer embarks on a quest to find out if he has genuine talent or not ... a story that is about writers and for writers ... insights about the art as well as tributes to successful writers." --Ruth Holladay, former Features Editor, The Indianapolis Star.