Nicholas Bruechle
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Nicholas Bruechle
A Quiver of Surf Stories
by Nicholas Bruechle
Taking a ride through ‘The Surfer Alone’ is like going surfing – you never know what’s going to happen next. These stories are funny, silly, adventurous, uplifting and sometimes even a little deep.
If you love waves, the taste of salt and the surfing life, add ‘The Surfer Alone’ to your quiver for a little flat day fun. Like great swells and memorable days, these stories were meant to be shared.
LIfelong surfer Nick Bruechle’s stories reflect almost every aspect of the wave lover’s life. There are true stories of waves ridden, adventures shared and fears faced. Untrue stories that are strange, inspiring, silly and just plain fun. And insights into what it is to love the ocean, to fear and respect it, and to have some of the greatest moments of your life in it.
i surf, i write, i abhor war and i adore my wife
Having wasted his youth earning a living, Nicholas came to be an author relatively late in life, publishing his first book in his early 40's. His first two books were science fiction, and he has since concentrated on contemporary fiction. He has also written a quite a number of short stories (some of which can be read for free on his website) including numerous surfing stories. His published works include a book of surfing stories. When not chained to his computer Nicholas enjoys surfing, travelling with his amazing wife Rachel, and endlessly throwing a frisbee for their demanding blue heeler, Munty.
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