William M. O'Brien Jr.

William M. O’Brien Jr. lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, daughter, three dogs, and three cats. His wide range of interests and activities are generally reflected in the writing he does. A...ver maisWilliam M. O’Brien Jr. lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, daughter, three dogs, and three cats. His wide range of interests and activities are generally reflected in the writing he does. An avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction, he chooses fiction as the area in which to write, combining horror, history, and the occult in his first novel, Stehle’s Door. The material for the novel comes from a variety of sources. “As a life-long teacher, I’ve always had a fascination for young people,” Mr. O’Brien says. “I’ve often wondered what certain youngsters would do in a life-or-death situation.” Much of the suspense of Stehle’s Door is built around this supposition. “Immaturity in the face of adversity always provides an interesting situation,” he adds. Another area reflected in the novel is Mr. O’Brien’s infatuation with antiques and artifacts. “Each one has a story to tell,” he says. “I find myself wishing they could talk.” A Civil War artifact plays a key role in Stehle’s Door.ver menos