My debut novel, Unintended Consequences, will be available December 2025
In the meantime, here's a short excerpt from my short story, “Onions Always Make Me Cry.” Click here to find the whole short story. I think it's worth the read, especially given the current political climate in our country right now.
I gave the heavy rear door a solid slam and checked it to make sure it was locked. As I turned to my Mustang sitting alone in the workers’ parking lot, I saw the lone figure leaning against a streetlamp.
Oh, shit, I thought. I'm gonna get mugged. Well, this guy doesn't know who he's dealing with. I slid my hand into my into the pocket of my overcoat and found my Glock 43.
Clutching the weapon, I slowly approached the car, waiting for my assailant’s move, but the figure just stood there. He's waiting for me to get closer, I thought. As I took each step closer, I started to pull the weapon from my coat pocket. The man began moving slowly toward me. I raised the pistol and pointed it directly at the man.
Jim Boatwright’s novel “Unintended Consequences” will be available in December, 2025.
“Unintended Consequences weaves a tale of three disparate men—a struggling first-year teacher disillusioned by his challenging career, a troublemaking student whose recalcitrance lands him in a strict military academy, and a young black man caught in a violent street gang.
All are ultimately thrown together unexpectantly as a young college student lies serious injured after a life-threatening motorcycle crash.
A recently retired educator and musician, Jim has lived in multiple southern states and brings a wealth of life experiences to his work. Often reading his descriptions feels like visiting the places he describes. He loves Southern culture—in all its aspects, good and bad.
