Don Mcallister

The Pencil Man Don Mcallister

Publisher Marketing: "I LOVED the book! I laughed, I cried and couldn't wait to finish it and at the same time saved the last 10 pages for 2 days because I didn't want it to end! THANK YOU DON. It was great! I will recommend to all my friends!" "These characters are so real. Are you sure this is fiction?" These are some of the reader reactions to Don McAllister's first novel Angel and the Ivory Tower. The same vivid imagery and "can't wait to read what's next" style of writing can be found in this work The Pencil Man, Don's second novel. The Pencil Man was a real person who lived in Anderson, Indiana during the 1950's. He was a beggar who had no legs, moved about on a board with wheels, and sold pencils on the street. Many remember him, but no one seems to know who he was or what became of him. While no one knows the real story of the Pencil Man, this novel tries to give some idea of what it would be like to be The Pencil Man. The story includes the mystical realm of the spirits, experiences, and decisions that guide everyone's fate. It also places one in the position of The Pencil Man himself, and shows us the world from a very different perspective. As with Angel and the Ivory Tower, you will be entertained, laugh, and cry, but more importantly your eyes will be opened to people around you who may now seem invisible. Contributor Bio:  McAllister, Don Hoosier author Don McAllister began his writing career as a columnist for the Anderson Herald Bulletin, where he writes a monthly column to share stories of a Veteran's history project he is associated with (www.nvharchive.org). The many positive comments on his writing style led him to write his first novel, Angel and the Ivory Tower, followed by The Pencil Man. Reader comments like "I have read over 250 novels over the past decade. I couldn't tell you what half of them were about--they just weren't that interesting. Your stories stick with people." have been typical. Don's third novel, The Art of Freezing Pickles is another bold step forward toward reaching out to the better angels in all of us.