The Idler

by Rusty Watson, Ron Watson (Illustrator)

Overview

Jeremiah Watts, in a drunken stupor, signs a seaman certificate and suddenly finds himself aboard the Ann Alexander, a rickety whaling ship. While aboard this ship, he begins a transformation as he gains maturity and begins to resolve his authority figure issues. This story is drawn from his journal and love letters covering the years he spent aboard the Ann Alexander.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150043329
Publisher:	Casa de Snapdragon LLC
Publication date:	11/18/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	270
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

My name is Rusty Watson and I currently live in Mt. Vernon, IL. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, among a large group of very talented family members who worked and created fine art, sang opera, played musical instruments and read novels with a passion. After obtaining my fine art degree from Washington University, I had an exciting career as a fashion designer but when the workday was over, I usually had my �head in a book.� My desire to learn permitted me to go back to college and obtain my teaching degree. I hope I have instilled that same desire for knowledge in the hearts and minds of the hundreds of Kindergarten and Art students I have taught through the years. I believe this cognizance has manifested itself in my desire to research and write about the past generations who have nurtured us and set examples for our behaviors. History is my interest but the retelling of it within the structure of a personal story is my passion. After all, how can we face the future without learning from the past?
Although I am currently teaching art and free lancing as a childrens� book illustrator, this is my first written novel. Creating words on a page is similar to creating artistic marks on a canvas. I feel blessed to be able to make my family proud.

Editorial Reviews

I just finished reading The Idler. I loved the vivid details and descriptions. It made me feel as if I was there. I was sad to see it end and want more. Please write another book and tell us of Jems life after whaling. Ironically, the old movie Moby Dick was on TV this weekend and as I watched it this time, I understood more of what the whalers went through. Well done Mrs Watson!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Idler-Rusty-Watson/product-reviews/1937240436/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoi - Mary Morak