Author Archives: Doug Hoekstra

Luck Be a Lady

Dear Readers:    So, I’m going to use this blog to keep myself writing, short and long, on a regular basis.  But, part of it is also about sharing  published and unpublished “works” from the catalogue.  Eventually I’ll post a piece or two from my past story collection (“Bothering the Coffee Drinkers”) and preview a piece or two from my upcomingContinueContinue reading “Luck Be a Lady”

Levon and Duck

Hey folks, here’s a brand new poem I haven’t even sent anywhere yet….but by posting it here, it is protected by all applicable copyright laws!  🙂   Dig the read! Levon and Duck (February 2013) My son takes piano lessons. I try to teach him About staying in the pocket but You know it’s a toughContinueContinue reading “Levon and Duck”

Hopi Point

Here’s the piece that led to “Museum of Americana” (below).  Enjoy. Hopi Point (10/19/2011) My eight-year old son and I drove into the Grand Canyon from the east, as so many before and beyond us, making haste through the Painted Desert so we could enter the park before sunset.   We had a week-long stay planned,ContinueContinue reading “Hopi Point”

Museum of Americana

Dear Readers: These days I spend my time helping write charter schools and promise neighborhoods, as opposed to the hook-laden songs or meandering short stories of the past. But, last year, I did squeeze in a few new creative pieces, and a few landed in zines here and there.  And, now I have this blog,ContinueContinue reading “Museum of Americana”