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Student publishes first novel titled, 'The Woodsmen'
Distance learning student Chris Glode gets book published; novel has strong Oregon ties
Rebecca Johnson
Issue date: 2/27/09 Section: News
Online OSU student Chris Glode is the author of a new book, "The Woodsmen," which was published in November 2008.
According to a synopsis given, this is a story of love and loss.
The story follows a logging family from the coastal foothills of Oregon. Set in the 1980s, the family is facing a diminishing way of life. A large company is moving in and threatens to take away the work they have done for generations.
While going through this threat, the family also must go through many personal issues among themselves. The focuse is on a father and his son as well as between the son and his lover.
This book is not described as a "nice" book. The people are flawed and hard, exhibiting traits of prejudice and pride. But it is also these qualities that lend the book its authenticity.
Glode is currently working as a federal wildland firefighter in Central Oregon, and said the inspiration came from being born and raised in Oregon.
He said he wrote the book eight years ago and that it sat on the shelf since then.
Glode finally decided to take it down and do something with it several months ago.
"I wanted to move on from it, get some closure from it," Glode said.
When asked whether he has any plans to write another book, Glode said he wasn't sure yet.
"I would like to think I could, but I'm not in a career that really allows the time for it," he said.
Once Glode decided to take the book off the shelf, he said it didn't take long for a publisher to pick it up.
Glode went through a few traditional publishers, but said it would have taken much longer to get it printed, so he chose Dog Ear Publishing.
One customer review from Yahoo's shopping website, where Glode's book is available, reads:
"This is a good work of fiction by a first-time author. It has strong Oregon ties and good characters. The setting is realistic, its flow quick and enjoyable. I recommend this book to all mature audiences."
While working, Glode takes courses through OSU's distance learning program. He is taking part in the Interagency Fire Program Management, which is a program for fire technicians to maintain and upgrade their qualifications. He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon.
Rebecca Johnson, senior reporter
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
According to a synopsis given, this is a story of love and loss.
The story follows a logging family from the coastal foothills of Oregon. Set in the 1980s, the family is facing a diminishing way of life. A large company is moving in and threatens to take away the work they have done for generations.
While going through this threat, the family also must go through many personal issues among themselves. The focuse is on a father and his son as well as between the son and his lover.
This book is not described as a "nice" book. The people are flawed and hard, exhibiting traits of prejudice and pride. But it is also these qualities that lend the book its authenticity.
Glode is currently working as a federal wildland firefighter in Central Oregon, and said the inspiration came from being born and raised in Oregon.
He said he wrote the book eight years ago and that it sat on the shelf since then.
Glode finally decided to take it down and do something with it several months ago.
"I wanted to move on from it, get some closure from it," Glode said.
When asked whether he has any plans to write another book, Glode said he wasn't sure yet.
"I would like to think I could, but I'm not in a career that really allows the time for it," he said.
Once Glode decided to take the book off the shelf, he said it didn't take long for a publisher to pick it up.
Glode went through a few traditional publishers, but said it would have taken much longer to get it printed, so he chose Dog Ear Publishing.
One customer review from Yahoo's shopping website, where Glode's book is available, reads:
"This is a good work of fiction by a first-time author. It has strong Oregon ties and good characters. The setting is realistic, its flow quick and enjoyable. I recommend this book to all mature audiences."
While working, Glode takes courses through OSU's distance learning program. He is taking part in the Interagency Fire Program Management, which is a program for fire technicians to maintain and upgrade their qualifications. He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon.
Rebecca Johnson, senior reporter
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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