jjollman

New writing

My newest book is in progress and involves another Gerald Hodges, AKA Oliver Payne adventure. He is lured back to Minnesota by a friend who needs him to investigate the disappearance of several Native American women. The local authorities don’t seem to have a lot of interest in the cases and she suspects some amountContinue reading “New writing”

Clouds Over Black Beach

BOOK REVIEW In Ollman’s novel, a Black teenager confronts racism and past grudges after moving into a new community with a grandfather he never knew. When Alex Fetter is 15 years old, his father takes off from their home in Minneapolis and leaves a note telling him to find his grandpa in rural Silver Bay,Continue reading “Clouds Over Black Beach”

Review of Clouds Over Black Beach

An often entertaining (…) read (…Kirkus Reviews) Ollman meticulously wraps up the stories of every character and resolves every plot (…Kirkus Reviews)

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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