trinities:

One year ago, I independently published a first collection of writings inspired by my young practice as a physician. It was entitled Legends of the Examining Room, and it attracted attention from The Lancet, a few fellow doctor-writers, a leading literary agency in New York, WebMD, and a fair number of interested readers. In the same way a proud farmer might bring his goods to market, I gained satisfaction from independently publishing it. Like an heirloom tomato it probably had its awkward bulges and corners, but it was real, homegrown and organic. Despite some interest and calls from traditional publication sources, the book remains a self-determined work.

I’d like to present the next installment, entitled trinities. It too is a collection of tales, essays, and poems, now inspired by the second year of my practice. I’ve drawn these from the favorite posts of my blog, in addition to some never before published material. Each story is framed by two others which relate to it, and I hope that when read in threes they perhaps stand out from their pages, compelling a few extra dimensions of consideration.