Jeffrey Ellinger

A Gradual Backslide traces the steps of Joseph Bethel, a child born with a spiritual triptych imprinted on his soul. In one frame he stands at the altar beside a dark-haired volleyball player, in...

Balding is the story of a man telling his story of balding. The main character, Paul Bethel, moves around the country and does his very best to gain and not lose, yet he continues lose, and in the...

Personal Stories is a collection of autobiographical fiction. Some examples of what you'll find inside include "Two Old Dolls," the tale of two stuffed dolls dealing with the fallout of an affair,...

The Online Dater, a modern story of sad young people, highlights the life of one desperate person doing his very best to make it seem as though he is not so desperate. Even after years of online...

Very Personal Stories contains glimpses into the lives of malcontents and dreamers, bros and apostates, lovers and yearners. Though disparate in background and geography---from Milwaukee to...