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James M. Hessler is a writer with published work in Brevity, Shark Reef, and Fourth Genre. Drawing on a rich tapestry of life experiences, including careers in education, ranching, and technology, James is now focused on sharing his compelling memoir. This work explores his time as a draftee in psychological operations during the Vietnam War, and he is currently seeking literary representation.

James Hessler Writer Portrait

The author's latest work.

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Magical Realism

Haunted by past choices and feeling like an outsider, a veteran attends a writers' conference desperate to publish his memoir. When challenged to distill his complex life – from anti-war activism to Vietnam guilt – into a concise pitch, he confronts his own resistance and discovers a surprising truth about his story's power.

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Cutting for Scent

Witnessing his cow give birth, a rancher's peace is shattered by a watching coyote. Haunted by his past in Vietnam, he confronts the predator, rifle in hand. A shot is fired, leaving the outcome, and his conscience, hanging in the twilight.

fourth genre explorations in nonfiction

The Knuckled Calf

After selling his beloved animals and preparing his ranch for sale, a man hires a contractor. But the contractor's offer to bring cattle to graze the overgrown fields presents a poignant reminder of the life he's leaving behind.

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