John Lamb

Like many of the Rough Writers, I spent much of my career writing about the issue or crisis of the moment and never had time to write for pleasure.  The Rough Writers have helped me revive my creativity and deprived me of any excuse to not write. 

Rescuing Norman
Vacationing city slickers discover an abandoned newborn calf that appears to be dying.  What will they do?  What would you do?  Based on a true story.

To My Most Constant Friend
Did she? Didn't she? Will she?
Finalist in SLO NightWriters' Short Story Contest, 2010 (theme -- trust and betrayal)

The Neptune Club
Why you shouldn't be annoyed by junk mail.

Not Margaritaville
Living the life in Cambria.

Tangled Web
Unraveling a mysterious death in the coastal village of Seacliff.  Chapter 1 of a longer piece.  Let me know if you want more.