Hometown Tales

Hometown Tales epitomizes the affable, humorous storytelling style of Philip Gulley. Gulley, a Quaker pastor, demonstrates the virtuous life as he sees it in the actions of those close to him. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can all be found in abundance, simply by looking that the world around us.


Readers will discover a simpler way of life, where things are less complicated and people know each other by name. A place where folks care for one another and are willing to do what is right – no matter the cost.

Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of the acclaimed Harmony series, Front Porch Tales, and For Everything a Season. He and his wife, Joan, live in Indiana with their sons, Spencer and Sam.

“The tales Philip Gulley unveils are tender and humorous ... filled with sudden, unexpected, lump-in-the-throat poignancy.” – Paul Harvey, Jr.