Mike Klaassen writes thought-provoking and action-filled narratives about young protagonists confronting significant challenges. His works, including The Brute, Cracks, and Backlash: A War of 1812 Novel, display dynamic storytelling and compelling character development.

Driven by a passion for continuous learning and research, Mike delved into the art of storytelling, producing a series of insightful books about the craft of writing fiction. These books offer practical guidance for aspiring writers and illuminate the processes behind compelling storytelling.

Fusing his love for folklore with his skill in fiction, Mike initiated "Klaassen's Classic Folktales," a collection that retells ancient stories as novellas. Through this series, he breathes new life into time-honored tales, offering readers of all ages a fresh
perspective on these enduring stories.


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His gritty and satirical memoir of the years that he served in law enforcement in rural Maine, and his horror/thriller novels.

David was born in Maine and has remained there his entire life.

My childhood was spent at his family camp on'Dobsy', Lake in Lakeville Plantation.

I grew up exploring the area surrounding Dobsy Lake and have hunted, fished, and wandered the surrounding woods and waters more times than he can count.

In my adulthood, the camp became my haven and escape from everyday life and work. Whether it was time spent with my dad while working on the camp, or weekend fishing trips with friends; many of my life experiences and adventures, as well as my best memories, were spent on Dobsy Lake.
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At an early age, I became interested in art, having a close relative who had been a fairly

famous artist in the New England area.

Primarily self-taught, his choice of medium
became pencil drawings and acrylic paintings.

he has been lucky enough to have the
ability to incorporate character drawings into my writing, which I believe enhances the character development.

Additionally, I have created the covers to all of my books.

As far as the book Two Seasons, many of the stories told to David by his father while they were at camp,

along with a few of the more interesting adventures of their own became

the backdrop to create several of the chapters in his book. two seasons

During his career as a law enforcement officer, and later as municipal town manager,

Ma’s in trouble again he had the opportunity to meet many interesting people,

incorporating the eccentricities of those he met, plus family and close friends,

into the individual characters highlighted in Two Seasons and Ma's Diner.

The main character of 'Ma' herself is a combination of many great and influential women that I've known.
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1. Two Seasons
2. Ma’s Diner
3. Ma’s In Trouble Again
4. Last Stop Ground Floor
5. Peanut Butter Memoirs
6. There’s No More Room in Hell

David is also the creator of the Facebook Group “New England Reads”,

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