Royal

By Kevin Stemp

Royal is a long-haul trucker with some deep-rooted conservative values that make him rigid but also principled. He also struggles with anger. The future has brought technological changes (many would argue dystopic changes) that Royal just can't seem to wrap his head around. He once punched a punk kid square in the face for calling him a luddite. Damn straight one shouldn't speak to one's elders with disrespect.

 

Readers of Royal will see the world through his eyes and experience his perspective on the changes we now have or could have in the future. Readers will empathize with Royal as he struggles to manage his anger and repair his broken relationships. All this witnessed throughout the novella that has an intense and terrifying story arch. Royal faces the worst thing a guy like him could experience. Will he survive or will his anger corrode what's little left of his struggling but good heart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kevin Stemp
• Release date: Feb 10, 2024
• ISBN: 9781778026737

Kevin Stemp

Kevin Stemp is a Canadian author. His debut work this decade include the novel The Last Northmen and the novella Royal. Kevin also cut his teeth writing several short stories that mix occult, horror and science fiction themes. He spent seven years (2007 – 2014) roaming the planet which stimulated his personality trait of openness and fed his appetite for adventure. When he's not working on his multiple writing projects, Kevin's helping strengthening his community through his role as a psychotherapist. He also enjoys spending time with his long-time partner and their dog Rocket as they seek out adventures in and around their hometown of Ottawa, Canada. Kevin also thinks it's important to stay mentally and physically healthy by exercising to exhaustion on a regular basis. 

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