Gene's writing crosses three genres.
He is a writer of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry.
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Gene lives and writes in Minnesota. He feels as comfortable sitting in the seat of a tractor or wading through an autumn duck marsh, as he does sitting in front of his computer keyboard.
He is the author of eight books, highlighting the rural and intriguing aspects of middle America.Rural outdoor topics dominate his writing themes. Being an avid outdoorsman enables Gene to articulately describe the land and people of rural America. Drawing upon his livelihood from organic farming, native-plant nursery production, and the trapline, have formed the basis for; endearing homespun characters in his fiction, a sense of rough-hewn reality in his non-fiction, and a transforming beauty and commonness in his poetry. Like thousands before you, you will enjoy Gene's fresh and original approach to storytelling. |
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Scroll below to learn more about each of Gene's eight books and to purchase.
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God in a God-Foresaken Land“God in a God-Forsaken Land” is a journey of faith and adventure in 1870s pioneer Minnesota.
Dropped from a stagecoach into the harsh, yet beautiful wilderness of western Minnesota in 1874, Pastor August Hertwig faces isolation, severe weather, and extreme physical hardship. Yet God leads him to the love of his life in the strong, determined Elizabeth and together they forge an amazing ministry. The frontier town of Alexandria, Minnesota in 1874, attracted immigrants longing for land and freedom. Yet the newcomers to this wild, beautiful, and dangerous landscape needed the stability, love, and peace found in the Word of Life. |
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Deep Tracks to FollowDeep Tracks to Follow is a heartfelt memoir about the deep bond between Stark and his Labrador retriever.
Deep Tracks to Follow explores the mysterious and ancient bond that ties human and canine spirits together. Animal lovers of all shapes and sizes will see their hearts reflected on the pages of this book as they relate to Stark’s poetic description of the experiences and love between a family and man’s best friend. Stark writes, “When a little furball pup jumps into your tracks, he’s sure to climb into your heart as well.” If Amazon is out of inventory with any of the books, click here to directly order from Gene and receive your author's signed edition.
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Flyover SeasonsFlyover Seasons is a book of poetry from a farmer’s viewpoint that takes us through the seasons of the year.
This book takes us on an outdoor journey through the changing landscapes and moods of the year. From the frozen bloody shadows of a moonlit January night to the hot breath of a summer solstice day, the moods of the seasons grip us and mold us into what we are. If Amazon is out of inventory with any of the books, click here to directly order from Gene and receive your author's signed edition.
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Tracks in the MudA personal chronicle of a unique time when the greatest fur boom in history hit our continent.
Still little known, as much of the fur boom flew by under the radar screen of most Americans, I’ve portrayed the highs and lows, the competition, the beauty and freedom of the full time trap-line, as well as the joy of being able to fulfill life-long dreams. "I’m always amazed at the perfect storm which brought things together in the seventies for the fur harvesters in America. Lots of kids like me had grown up in rural areas and had learned to trap as youngsters." |
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Water and DirtWater and Dirt tells the story of a Successful New York businessman Rutherford “Runt” Hobbes as he ponders his past life; orphaned and crippled at birth he slogged through the essence of survival in rural Minnesota. Surrounded by a colloquial bunch of characters, embodied in Buck the curmudgeon bar-fly, happy-go-lucky Uncle Mike, and a role model for life in Aunt Dorothy, Runt learns to grapple with the mysteries and realities of life.
With the drums of the Vietnam war sounding constantly in the background, the realities of life in rural Minnesota can change quickly from frozen lakes to rice paddies, and the rush of water down a pristine stream can meld into the rush of traffic on a busy New York street. If Amazon is out of inventory with any of the books, click here to directly order from Gene and receive your author's signed edition.
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Accidentally GreenIf you are passionate about organic agriculture, this book is for you.
Learn the true story of two teachers who will inspire you as they and their family build their organic growing business from the ground up. Lacking capital, experience, and encouragement, they learn the nuts and bolts of production and sales; making mistakes and relying on common sense to succeed. The culture and independent mentality of small growers is explored as the 1970’s unfold and the new quest for wholesome green products begins to envelop the buying public. |
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The FlutermacawnWelcome to the northern marshes of McKay, where the bright colored Flutermacawn birds live and thrive. That is, until the Toothymajay invade their habitat and diminish the food supply.
Teach your child about invasive species and find out what happens to the Flutermacawn in this colorful, imaginative story. If Amazon is out of inventory with any of the books, click here to directly order from Gene and receive your author's signed edition.
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The Earth MoversHaferman and Stark, Inc beat all the odds when it comes to small business. The four partners, Erwin, Howard, and Lawrence Haferman along with Herbert Stark, built an aggregate and road contracting business that lasted 44 years. Haferman and Stark, Inc. began in 1928 and endured the Great Depression, numerous wars, severe weather, and countless setbacks. By the time the four partners sold the business in 1972, there was a lot of history to be told.
This book recounts the story of Haferman and Stark, Inc., a business which began in a horse-drawn society and persevered into the space age. If Amazon is out of inventory with any of the books, click here to directly order from Gene and receive your author's signed edition.
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