Werewolves and Cheeseburgers

Young Adult Horror · Mystery · Dark Comedy

Seaside is full of fog, old warnings, stranger traditions, and stories everyone knows better than to believe.

Then Violet Finch finds something beneath the harbor pier.

It cuts her.

The wound disappears.

And Violet begins to change.

A darkly funny seaside mystery about grief, friendship, folklore, and the unfortunate discovery that some towns do not keep their monsters in the past.

Cover artwork authentically crafted and not generated by AI.

Beyond the Book

Writing Werewolves and Cheeseburgers got me thinking about what the world of Seaside could become beyond the page.

With my background in design, marketing, and innovation, I started exploring ways the story could extend into games, partnerships, experiences, and a little bit of ridiculous cheeseburger culture.

Video game

Imagine an ’80s-inspired arcade game with a little Tapper energy.

You play a server slinging cheeseburgers to a growing crowd, except some of the burgers turn customers into werewolves.

As the game progresses, you bounce between causing chaos and trying to undo it, serving transformation burgers on one round and antidote burgers on the next.

Pixel art, synth music, increasingly frantic customers, and plenty of questionable cheeseburger decisions would bring the strange little world of Werewolves and Cheeseburgers into an entirely different medium.

AI imagined concept.

Cheeseburger Excellence Awards

Why stop at a video game?

The idea could extend into real-world partnerships with burger joints, restaurants, and other brands through the Cheeseburger Excellence Awards, celebrating exceptionally good cheeseburgers while connecting the fictional world of the book with actual places people can visit.

The game, the awards, merchandise, and restaurant partnerships could all become small extensions of the same strange universe.

Because if you write a book called Werewolves and Cheeseburgers, eventually you have to take the cheeseburgers seriously.

Sowal Bicycles

SoWal Bicycles: Crafted for the Spirit of 30A

Founded in 2015 in South Walton, Florida, SoWal Bicycles began with my passion for craftsmanship, timeless design, and the easygoing spirit of 30A. While I’m not currently offering bicycles for sale, the story continues. My love for the creative culture of South Walton is still very much alive.

Each SoWal Bicycle was thoughtfully designed to blend modern innovation with classic lines, capturing the relaxed elegance of days spent riding along the scenic highways and quiet beach roads of 30A. Whether you're coasting past the colorful cottages of Seaside, weaving through the nature trails of Grayton Beach, or heading to a local coffee shop in Rosemary Beach, these bikes were made to turn every ride into a lasting memory.

South Walton, often called SoWal, is a collection of charming beach communities along the 30A corridor. Known for its sugar-white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant arts scene, the area encourages a slower, more intentional way of living. Cycling isn’t just a pastime here. It’s a way of life. From family rides to sunset cruises, bikes are the thread that ties the community together.

Although I’m not building bicycles today, the spirit that inspired them is still with me.

Made by Max

A Heartfelt Creation Inspired by Love for My Little Girls

Made by Max was born out of love for my daughters and a desire to share something meaningful with them. It all started with a simple idea: we’re all fundamentally the same, just shaped by different traits and experiences.

I brought Max to life by creating fun, imaginative characters and an interactive story designed for the iPad. I teamed up with a group of amazing people who believed in the vision and brought their talent and heart to the project. Together, we built a downloadable iPad story that’s both adorable and engaging.

To make it even more special, we hand-stitched a collection of characters to go along with the story. It was a true labor of love, and one that still holds a special place in my heart.

Walton Skate Society

How to build a community skate park

A while back, a group of like-minded people from the Surfrider Foundation’s Emerald Coast Chapter came together to advocate for a skate park. I was fortunate to support and collaborate with them as we launched the Walton Skate Society, a community-based initiative with a mission to build a local skate park, and that’s exactly what we did.

My involvement was more behind the scenes, stepping in to help whenever I could. Along the way, I contributed a few special pieces, including autographed skate decks from Tony Hawk and some custom skateboard designs I created myself. Here are some visuals of the designs I made.