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{{Short description|Keith Thorn, American Author}}
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Keith Thorn (born April 11, 1958) is an American author of more than 15 published books spanning memoir, spiritual reflection, and personal growth. His work explores themes such as grief, healing, redemption, and second chances, often rooted in real-life experience. Thorn divides his time between Collinsville, Illinois, and Port Isabel, Texas.
Thorn began publishing in the early 2020s often blending short meditations, epistolary storytelling, and narrative reflection. His work speaks to midlife renewal, second chances, emotional honesty, and the quiet strength found in ordinary life. His books often feature forewords by pastors, mentors, leaders, and medical professionals who have played a role in his personal journey. An Alumni of Webster University in Webster, Missouri with a Masters' in Media Communications.[3]
All books are available with a Free Chapter One for both print and or audio sample at the author's web site: keiththorn.com
And available online through these of many more websites:
amazon.com/author/keiththorn.[9] Barnes&Noble.com. Books-A-Million books.by/keiththorn IndieBound
Selected Works
- A Season in the Sun: The Winter Texans – A semi-autobiographical novel of rediscovery and healing set in Port Isabel, Texas. The book includes a foreword by Kevin Breeding. [1][2][4][5}[6}[7][8]
- The Long Road to Here – A memoir examining Thorn's personal path through family dynamics, faith, and hard-earned wisdom. [4][5][6][7][8]
- Escape to Port Isabel – A narrative account of seasonal life and reflection on the Texas Gulf Coast. [4][5][6][7][8]
- Waves, Wind, and Wisdom (Volumes I–III) – A three-part series of short reflections on grief, nature, healing, and personal growth.[4][5][6][7][8]
- She's Not Just Along for the Ride – A memoir centered on Thorn's wife, Melody, during her battle with cancer and their journey together. [4][5][6][7][8]
- Effortless Power – A meditation on Ki-Aikido and spiritual alignment as a metaphor for living with clarity and strength. [4][5][6][7][8]
- A Warrior's Last Words – A dying samurai. A final choice. Not about battle—but peace. A story of honor, regret, and what strength really looks like at the end. [4][5][6][7][8]
- Stillness in the Storm – A collection of 365 daily meditations focused on presence, calm, and resilience. [4][5][6][7][8]
- When I'm Gone – A heartfelt book written as if posthumously, reflecting on legacy, fatherhood, and forgiveness. [4][5][6][7][8]
- Receiving It Forward – A reflective book about giving, humility, aging, and accepting help with grace. [4][5][6][7][8]
- What I Hope You Remember – A series of life lessons written for Thorn's children and others searching for healing and meaning. [4][5][6][7][8]
- You're Not Done Yet – A motivational work directed at men facing burnout or midlife uncertainty, offering hope and purpose. [4][5][6][7][8]
- No Grapes In Grateful – A raw, honest call to replace bitterness with gratitude—because peace begins where entitlement ends. Choose to grow anyway. [4][5][6][7][8]
- Our Bad Choices – The damage we didn’t see. The people we didn’t mean to hurt. A journey of ownership, healing, and becoming trustworthy again. [4][5][6][7][8]
Personal Life
Thorn lives part-time in Collinsville, Illinois, and part-time in Port Isabel, Texas. He frequently references his wife, Melody, in his work, citing her as a central inspiration in his writing and personal transformation.