Life Seemed Good But....

<p>Bell began crafting tiny stories in 2004 as a therapeutic outlet creating characters in situations worse off than he was. The common theme is that life seems good then something goes all cattywompus. Add some intelligent if not adolescent humor and we deal with adversity the best we can. You might compare it to other artists who delve straight into the subconscious and don't bother to explain how it happened. Think warped fairy tales for adults.</p><p></p><p>The stories are woven with cultural trivia movie nods and literary quotes-Easter eggs for those who look deeper. Characters range from power-mad potatoes to extraterrestrials zombies to disobedient children bed-bears to drunken clowns and even a short romantic firefly rendition of the French Revolution. The author himself muddles through first-person misadventures with tinfoil headgear laser beams and kitchen magnets. By the end even Santa gets weird. Everything tangles loosely within the Mystee Forest.</p><p>The book is for anyone who's supported someone through a serious illness or simply navigated the ups and downs of life anchored in the belief that laughter is good medicine. You might even find yourself reflected in a story.</p><p></p><p> Reviews? One called it shockingly amazing.</p><p>Many of the stories began during his ten years writing a monthly article for a bar magazine honing his skill at absurdity and humor that shines more brightly today.</p>