I write stories.

Want more? Read on to discover what you'll find here. For more about me, visit my website at www.ruelknudson.com, where you can find additional details about me and my writing.

About this presence:

The stories here are fiction. They can be sad, dark, frustrating, revealing, and occasionally violent. Their settings are not confined to a specific genre, and their genres are not bound by expectations. My stories explore themes of love and hate, prejudice and acceptance, hope and dismay.

The Highwaymen Series are westerns, in a way. They are gothic stories with fantastic elements, but not fantasy. Set in a post-apocalyptic world that has evolved into a setting resembling the early 1800s. Frontier America after the fall of civilization.

The Monolith Series is set in a fantasy world with magic, occasional monsters, and a giant floating obelisk. These stories don't follow brave heroes on daring quests to save a world on the brink of darkness. Instead, they focus on people who just want to survive. Sometimes they do.

Each story stands alone. Read them in any order you like. Read only what interests you. For more, visit my website. All of my books are available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats. Audiobooks are in production but take a while. If you want to share these stories, consider purchasing a hardcopy as a gift.

Yes, I am pitching my books. Spend money on my books. I love to write, and I need to eat.