Writings

Books and other printed works I have written, illustrated, designed, and/or published.


Welltower

Welltower 1-3

Written, illustrated, produced, designed, and published by Lester Yocum.

The gripping science fiction series following Kaehl and his sister Selda in their struggle to survive in the mile-high, looking-glass city called Welltower.

The series includes four novels and an illustrated collection of the first three books, all available in Kindle and paperback formats through Amazon. Book five will be published soon.


Remembering the Child – A Christmas Story

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Written, illustrated, produced, designed, and published by Lester Yocum.

An illustrated holiday classic previously titled “The Christmas Orange”, this is a story about a boy and girl’s life-changing encounter with a homeless child just before the holiday. Available on Amazon.


Alligator Shoes

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Written by Neil J. Yocum. Compiled by Lori Hagey. Illustrated, produced, designed and published by Lester Yocum.

A collected lifetime of fantasy, fun, informational, and morality poems by Neil J. Yocum. Available on Amazon.


A New Dark Age

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Written by Sanyee Barjogar, Jr. Cover illustration, design, publication by Lester Yocum.

Arcé Lex and his friends struggle through an apocalypse, watching their friends and family fight, suffer, and die in the cruel would which they were born. Available on Amazon.


Bus Stop

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A flip book written, illustrated, produced, designed, and published by Lester Yocum.

A young man waits at a bus stop with his phone, unaware of the fantastical world passing him by. Available on Amazon.


FIT

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Written by Todd Raetz. Designed, illustrated and published by Lester Yocum.

This life-changing book reveals how three simple word — focus, imagine, trust (FIT) — can help you overcome adversity and achieve goals. Based on real-life stories and astute observations, this book explains how FIT happens from a scientific and spiritual perspective. Discover how your mind, body, and spirit can work together in unexpected ways. Gain insight on how you can:

  • Convert obstacles into opportunities
  • Turn procrastination into motivation
  • Break bad habits, begin good habits
  • Replace self-doubt with self-confidence
  • Find inner peace and strength

Available on Amazon


Makayla and Leo: A True Story

Writing and photography by Makayla and Lawanda Jones. Designed, illustrated and published by Lester Yocum.

The beautiful, simple story of a young girl’s love for a wild friend and the differences it made in her life, in her own words. Available on Amazon.


Molehills and Universes – Harvesting Joy from Pain

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Written, illustrated, produced, designed, and published by Lester Yocum.

A print and video series about perspective and pain centering on 68 healing words. Available on Amazon.


Nicholas, The Santa Story

Nicholas, the Santa Story

Written, designed and produced by Tom Catalano with several illustrations, including some by Lester Yocum.

A heartwarming and imaginative story that connects the secular tradition of the Christmas holiday with the religious birth of Jesus Christ. Available on Amazon.


The Twins

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Written by Susanne Schroeder. Illustrated, produced, designed, and published by Lester Yocum.

Awaiting birth, two infants debate their mother’s existence. This simple parable, a collaboration between members of different faiths, addresses universal concepts of life, death, faith, hope, existence, acceptance, and unconditional love. Available on Amazon.


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