Hello, I’m K.G.

A husband, dad, children’s author, essayist, poet, and short story writer. I write about faith, family, mental health, and the moments that help us understand one another.

Sometimes that means a penguin’s adventure. Sometimes it means sitting with a difficult question. KGCLAND is a home for both.

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WELCOME TO KGCLAND

Where would you
like to wander?

Little adventures. Big feelings.
A place for the stories that make us human.

Meet Herbie Find something to read Bring a story to class

Herbie Plays Out Front, illustrated book cover

FOR LITTLE READERS

A little penguin.
A world of possibility.

The Adventures of Herbie the Penguin

FOR THE INNER LIFE

Words to spend
some time with.

Essays, short stories & poems

HERBIE & FRIENDS

Small stories for growing hearts.

Ages 0–7 · 2–3 minute adventures

Meet Herbie and his magical neighborhood friends. Read together, discover something new, and make a little room for kindness, curiosity, and courage.

THE ADVENTURES OF HERBIE · BOOK 1

Herbie Plays Out Front

Bike rides, a game of tag, and a visit from Windy the Fairy. Friendship begins close to home.

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THE ADVENTURES OF HERBIE · BOOK 2

Herbie Goes to the Snow

A mountain adventure and an unexpected new friend. A story about keeping an open mind.

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THE ADVENTURES OF HERBIE · BOOK 3

Herbie Goes Back to School

First-day jitters, big emotions, and the joy of returning to the classroom. A little comfort for a new beginning.

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IN DEVELOPMENT · A MIDDLE-GRADE FANTASY TRILOGY

The Chronicles
of the Commons

What if the woods behind your home
held a world your family was born to protect?

Liam and Finn Common discover a hidden elf kingdom—and an ancient connection between their family and the magical realm of Creation. With their parents, George and Lynn, they step into an adventure where family loyalty, faith, and courage meet a gathering Darkness.

From enchanted forests to a treacherous desert and a mountain hidden in cloud, the Commons must discover their strengths—and learn what it takes to stand together.

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BOOK ONE
The Commons and the Spirit of Creation
A hidden kingdom. An ancient family connection. The first step into Creation.
BOOK TWO
The Commons and the Keystone of the Desert
A journey east, a dangerous temptation, and a test of the family’s deepest bonds.
BOOK THREE · PLANNED
The Commons and the Cloud of Mount Théou
A pilgrimage west—and a call to bring freedom to those who need it most.

HELP SHAPE THE ADVENTURE

Be among the first
to enter Creation.

I’m inviting interest from alpha readers: parents and their middle-grade children, readers, educators, and librarians who would like to explore an early draft and help shape what comes next.

Read together or on your own. Tell me where the adventure pulls you in, where you lose your way, and which characters stay with you.

Ask to be an alpha reader

In your message, mention your connection to middle-grade readers and, if reading as a family, your child’s grade. We’ll discuss what’s available and whether it’s a good fit.

FOR EDUCATORS & FAMILIES

A story is only
the beginning.

Educators and families are central to everything we do here at KGCLAND. We can keep the Herbie adventures going with these free activities for creative, curious minds. Print, share, and make them your own.

Ask about a classroom visit