“Hard Softball” by John Carenen
A childhood softball showdown ends in an unforgettable triple play and explores the sting of near‑glory and the humor found in hindsight.
childhood memoir
“Rocks On!” by John Carenen
A rough‑and‑tumble, nostalgic look at Saturday‑morning rock fights in 1950s small‑town Iowa.
“Two-Wheel Terrors” by John Carenen
In Two‑Wheel Terrors, a “big boy bike,” two scheming sisters, and one giant tree turn a simple lesson into a legendary childhood crash. A funny, tender slice of small‑town mischief from Gunpowder & Peonies.
