John-Michael Lander has relied on his experiences as a competitive diver and traveling the world to write Surface Tension. He has had a diverse life that includes competitive diving, coaching, acting (theatre, film, and television), teaching, drawing, and writing. He was accepted in the Institute of Children Literature and Long Ridge Writers Group. His Masters’ dissertation was How Sexual Orientation Effects Male High School Students, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Artist instructor of Autism in Shakespeare for the Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton after teaching for 7 years at Stivers High School for the Arts. Spandau Ballet and Saving Balleria are in the editing process. By day he is building Arbonne, a health and wellness business.
This author has been favorited by 1 user.
Contact Information:
Email Address: lucas27land@gmail.com
Books By John-Michael Lander
Genre: Historical
Word Count: Click here to reveal71,988 (Click here to hide)
Character Identities: Click here to revealGay (Click here to hide)
Summary: The springboard finals find David leading the best divers in the world, but his internal struggles try to derail his competitive psyche. David must silence the voices in his head to perform a near-perfect final dive and change his life forever. Returning home to Aulden, Ohio, David faces the reality that people aren’t what they seem. In August 2016, David agrees to Dr. Warner’s unethical form of therapy. Reflecting on the year he turned sixteen, David discovered he had the God-given talent, determination, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Several things stood between him and a gold medal at the 1979 World Games Diving Championships: his age, inexperience, and family’s secrets.
Genre: Inspirational
Word Count: Click here to reveal71,988 (Click here to hide)
Character Identities: Click here to revealGay (Click here to hide)
Summary: The springboard finals find David leading the best divers in the world, but his internal struggles try to derail his competitive psyche. David must silence the voices in his head to perform a near-perfect final dive and change his life forever. Returning home to Aulden, Ohio, David faces the reality that people aren’t what they seem. In August 2016, David agrees to Dr. Warner’s unethical form of therapy. Reflecting on the year he turned sixteen, David discovered he had the God-given talent, determination, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Several things stood between him and a gold medal at the 1979 World Games Diving Championships: his age, inexperience, and family’s secrets.
Genre: New Adult
Word Count: Click here to reveal71,988 (Click here to hide)
Character Identities: Click here to revealGay (Click here to hide)
Summary: The springboard finals find David leading the best divers in the world, but his internal struggles try to derail his competitive psyche. David must silence the voices in his head to perform a near-perfect final dive and change his life forever. Returning home to Aulden, Ohio, David faces the reality that people aren’t what they seem. In August 2016, David agrees to Dr. Warner’s unethical form of therapy. Reflecting on the year he turned sixteen, David discovered he had the God-given talent, determination, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Several things stood between him and a gold medal at the 1979 World Games Diving Championships: his age, inexperience, and family’s secrets.
Genre: Sports
Word Count: Click here to reveal71,988 (Click here to hide)
Character Identities: Click here to revealGay (Click here to hide)
Summary: The springboard finals find David leading the best divers in the world, but his internal struggles try to derail his competitive psyche. David must silence the voices in his head to perform a near-perfect final dive and change his life forever. Returning home to Aulden, Ohio, David faces the reality that people aren’t what they seem. In August 2016, David agrees to Dr. Warner’s unethical form of therapy. Reflecting on the year he turned sixteen, David discovered he had the God-given talent, determination, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Several things stood between him and a gold medal at the 1979 World Games Diving Championships: his age, inexperience, and family’s secrets.
Genre: Young Adult
Word Count: Click here to reveal71,988 (Click here to hide)
Character Identities: Click here to revealGay (Click here to hide)
Summary: The springboard finals find David leading the best divers in the world, but his internal struggles try to derail his competitive psyche. David must silence the voices in his head to perform a near-perfect final dive and change his life forever. Returning home to Aulden, Ohio, David faces the reality that people aren’t what they seem. In August 2016, David agrees to Dr. Warner’s unethical form of therapy. Reflecting on the year he turned sixteen, David discovered he had the God-given talent, determination, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Several things stood between him and a gold medal at the 1979 World Games Diving Championships: his age, inexperience, and family’s secrets.