The Third Sunday of Every June

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The Third Sunday of Every June

By L. E. Schwaller

The Third Sunday of Every June is a sharp, unflinching portrait of friendship, fatherhood, and the messy pursuit of identity. Set in St. Louis, it follows Brett Corwin and Julian Reyes—two young men bristling with bravado but drowning in insecurity—as they navigate life without the fathers they so desperately needed. When Julian learns he’s about to become a father himself, he spirals into denial, leaving Brett to wrestle with loyalty, guilt, and the weight of their shared past. What follows is a whirlwind of comedic misadventures as the two stumble through the complexities of growing up, grappling with their sense of manhood, and coming to terms with what it really means to be a man in a world that hasn’t exactly prepared them for the role. Brutal, honest, and unsparing, The Third Sunday of Every June lays bare the ache of fatherlessness, and the desperation and confusion young men face as they try to fill the void.

Author L.E. Schwaller is a storyteller drawn to the quiet resilience of ordinary people leading ordinary lives. His work is reflective and explores the ways in which complex events and connections shape our lives, with unexpected twists of fate often forging our character. Born in the Ozarks and educated at Rockhurst and Creighton, Schwaller now lives in Wisconsin, where he spends winters complaining about the cold to his wife and two children. When he’s not writing, he coaches youth hockey, navigates the ever-evolving whirlwind of parenthood, and searches for the next great story to tell. This is his debut novel.