For local author Rob Wahl, writing runs in the family—his brother, Jan, has written several children's books. Hall took that tradition forward when his novel, Ride the Giant Wolf, was published by BearManor Press last month. The book outlines the discovery of the first wild horse in America by a Native American, Flying Fox, who mistakes the beast of burden for a giant wolf, hence the title. Fox and his horse eventually bring peace to two warring Native American tribes. Wahl said his novel is a loving tribute to the great adventure stories that captivated him as a child; but the novel has literary aspirations as well. "When you can be constructive and thought provoking, it’s good," Wahl said about his mix of entertainment and high-concept writing. If the book sells well enough, Wahl said he may write a sequel about the first encounters between Native Americans and European explorers.—JS
Local Author Heralds Horses
For local author Rob Wahl, writing runs in the family—his brother, Jan, has written several children's books. Hall took that tradition forward when his novel, Ride the Giant Wolf, was published by BearManor Press last month. The book outlines the discovery of the first wild horse in America by a Native American, Flying Fox, who mistakes the beast of burden for a giant wolf, hence the title. Fox and his horse eventually bring peace to two warring Native American tribes. Wahl said his novel is a loving tribute to the great adventure stories that captivated him as a child; but the novel has literary aspirations as well. "When you can be constructive and thought provoking, it’s good," Wahl said about his mix of entertainment and high-concept writing. If the book sells well enough, Wahl said he may write a sequel about the first encounters between Native Americans and European explorers.—JS
