Unbend the River

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and resilience in rural America.
In the forested landscape of Western New York, the linked stories in Unbend the River reveal the lives of characters connected to a local knife manufacturing plant. Through hardship and change, they seek meaning in their relationships and surroundings.

From elderly hockey players to Franciscan Friars, each character grapples with longing, disappointment, and the search for connection. Discover their stories of building hotrods, training animals, and facing the chaos of their homes with creativity and heart. Perfect for readers of character-driven literary fiction and regional short story collections, this collection offers a moving portrait of small-town life and the enduring power of the human spirit.