Hello, Old Friend

Hello, Old Friend" is a captivating novel that shares the relationship between a nine-year-old boy and his new neighbor from Scotland. These two friends, Christian and Kian, develop a relationship that lasts twenty-six years. While Christian is on a family camping trip, he learns of Kian's passing. He begins the journey of reliving and sharing his memories of Kian with his family. Transcending traditional genres, this story is about family, friends, faith, love, and how life is incomplete unless you bond all four together.

"Hello Old Friend" is a captivating novel that shares the relationship between a nine-year-old boy and his new neighbor from Scotland. These two friends, Christian and Kian, develop a relationship that lasts twenty-six years. While on a family camping trip, Christian learns of Kian's passing. He begins the journey of reliving and sharing his memories of Kian with his family. Transcending traditional genres, this story is about family, friends, faith, love, and how life is incomplete unless you bond all four together. After learning about his death, Christian wishes he could see Kian to thank him for his friendship one last time. But he doesn't know how to make that happen, or does he? This is not a love story, but you can feel the love and special feelings they shared for twenty-six years. It is not a who-dun-it, but it may be a mystery how two people could create a special friendship just by being themselves. Did something unique or special happen that ignited their bond? It is not about seeking higher education but about advancing through life and mastering the lessons life taught you along the way. It is not necessarily a tear-jerker, but you may feel a tug in your heart from time to time. BONUS: Three short stories. "The Spirit of the Forest." "The Christmas Angel: A Story of a Christmas Miracle." "The Lighter Side of Life."

Joseph and his wife of 50 years were born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Together they raised three boys who attended and graduated from Western PA colleges with honors. Joseph is now retired after spending 45+ years in sales of consumer products for a few corporations where he was part of the executive management team. His sales career enabled him to travel throughout the United States. He enjoys reading, being outdoors and enjoying Mother Nature, writing stories about life, love, family, and friends with a twist of humor, and hanging out at his camp in the Allegheny Mountains of Western PA. Today, Joseph and his wife reside in Locust Grove, Georgia, where they are only 16 miles away from their grandchildren, who fill their hearts with love and joy every day.