Something Else Altogether

By Derek Hanebury

Two brothers lose and find one another again on the path to young adulthood; a woman is sought out by an unlikely medium so an insistent message can be delivered; a couple respond to an ad on Kijiji and wish they hadn't. From Vancouver Island author Derek Hanebury comes a remarkable collection of short st

• Language: English
• Publisher: RCN Media
• Release date: Apr 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781989898772

Derek Hanebury

Derek Hanebury is an award-winning Vancouver Island writer with three books published and two forthcoming. His stories strive to bring the lives of everyday people into sharp focus, revealing both the fault lines and the enduring spirit that we all share. Find out more at www.derekhanebury.com

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