Chapter 8: Young Love in High School | Under the Oak Tree Date: May 16th, 2002 Place: Outside of Corner High School, Warrior, Alabama As the final bell of the day rang out, signaling the end of classes, Eric and Kaitlyn made their way through the crowded hallways, the ambient noise of students and lockers […]
Under the Oak Tree | Chapter 7: Time Travel Paradox
Under the Oak Tree | Chapter 7: Time Travel Paradox Date: Unknown Place: Unknown Eric groaned, his head throbbing as consciousness crept back in. The world around him was a blur, every sense muddled by the abrupt transition from one reality to another. As his vision slowly focused, the familiar outline of the old oak […]
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 6: A Perfect Memory
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 6: A Perfect Memory Date: May 4, 2002 Location: An open field in Birmingham, Alabama, between the railroad tracks and 1st Avenue South The air was alive with the hum of excitement and music as Eric and Kaitlyn navigated through the bustling crowd of The Crawfish Boil in Birmingham, […]
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 5: A Storm and a Vanishing
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 5: A Storm and a Vanishing Date: April 26th, 2008 Location: Lucas’s Backyard, Warrior, Alabama In the expansive backyard, under the vibrant hues of the setting sun, our trio—Josh, Eric, and Lucas—gathered around a sizzling grill. The aroma of steaks filled the air, mingling with the casual chatter of […]
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 4: The First Date
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 4: The First Date Date: April 26th, 2002 Location: Eric’s House, Empire, Alabama On this particular Friday afternoon, Eric sat in front of his computer, the glow of the screen illuminating his focused expression as he engaged in an online chat with Kaitlyn. The digital conversation flowed easily, a […]
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 2: A New Connection at Corner High School
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 2: A New Connection at Corner High School Date: April 25th, 2002 Place: Corner High School, Warrior, Alabama Corner High School stood as a time-worn sentinel on the outskirts of Jefferson County near Blount and Walker, its brick facade faded by years under the relentless sun. The building, with […]
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 1: A Fateful Evening Beneath the Branches
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 1: A Fateful Evening Beneath the Branches Date: April 25th, 2008 Place: The Oak Tree behind Lucas’s house, Warrior, Alabama The sun was beginning to dip below the horizon, casting elongated shadows across the open field behind Lucas’s house. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming […]
Uncovering the Secrets Behind ‘Under the Oak Tree’
As an author, there are few things more exhilarating than bringing a story to life. My novel, “Under the Oak Tree,” is a journey that combines the magic of time travel with the poignant experiences of coming-of-age. In this blog post, I want to take you behind the scenes and share some of the secrets […]