ERUDITE AND QUIRKY...It's about time the art world got an ax-wielding, miracle-working heroine of its own.
Shinder can talk the talk. Very cool.”
—David Barnes, Professor of Fine Arts, SOSU

ASTONISHING...It's about a woman who carves up the sides of buildings with an ax, and I loved every minute of it.”
—Billy Adams, Retired Chief Deputy Sheriff

NEARLY FLAWLESS...What I liked best, Miranda sounded
real to me.”

—Ivan Kelly, Bryan County Commissioner

CRAZY FAST-PACED...Can’t wait to see the movie.”
—Dr. Robert Golly

INSPIRING...If you read only one book this year,
read this book.”

—Cheryl Adams, Cole County Child Support

A SURPRISING OPENING, a brilliant ending. Need I say more?”
—Aaron Thompson, Vice President, First United Bank


 


Welcome! You've found the official online resource for news and information on Latham Shinder and his new novel,
The Graffiti Sculptor.


I want to give a special thanks to photographer Richard Vanek for the cover photo shown below and for a handful of photos used in the booktrailer on the left. Please visit Richard's Web site at: www.piskoftak.com

By Latham Shinder
BlueWood Publishing
Customer Reviews:



While comparisons are always iffy, The Graffiti Sculptor will likely appeal to readers of Jonathan Lethem and Chuck Palahniuk and Pete Dexter. Go on, order the book. You deserve a good read.

HAPTER EXCERPTS:

Chapter One
Chapter Two


WARDS:
Finalist - Best Mainstream Novel, Writers' League of Texas Conference 2007, for The Podcast.