 
  Midwest Writers Room
Podcast from the Wisconsin Writers Association. We discuss all things writerly, with an emphasis on the unique flavor of works that originate in the Midwest.
Midwest Writers Room
Chapter Break with Thomas Cannon
BIO:
Thomas Cannon was raised on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. In 2021, he was named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Oshkosh. He has written an eclectic collection of books and has many poems and short stories published in journals. Thomas and his wife have raised three children and have three grandchildren.
SYNOPSIS:
A troubled life has led spirited Auburn Halverson to make every mistake that came her way. At twenty-three, she has finally created a stable life for her two children. However, when she finds out her boyfriend is cheating, the trauma of her childhood tells her to fall back into her destructive patterns. She must learn that choosing the pain she knows is not a sign of weakness, but a symptom of staying strong too long.
Her journey of healing begins, but she must give herself permission to stop calling the girl in the mirror ugly or face losing everything.
LINKS:
https://thomascannonauthor.com/
Author Showcase of Oshkosh > https://www.youtube.com/@authorshowcaseofoshkoshwi
 
      