Douglas Westerbeke

Douglas Westerbeke is a librarian working at one of the largest libraries in the United States.

He resides in Ohio and has spent the last decade serving on the local panel of the International Dublin Literary Award.

This experience inspired him to write his own book, resulting in his debut novel, "A Short Walk Through a Wide World." Westerbeke's background in libraries is evident in his work, which features themes of adventure, storytelling, and the power of literature.

As a first-time author, he has garnered attention for his ambitious storytelling and unique premise, drawing comparisons to established fantasy and magical realism authors.