Helpless at the Gates of Graceland
By Jon Wilson
Illustrations by Justin Groom
A man crushed by profound grief seeks solace at Elvis Presley’s mansion…Three shunned children embark on a peculiar quest that changes their lives…A despondent writer finds new hope when he meets a crazy cat lady… A missing lion revives the flagging career of a private eye who is not as hard-boiled as he thinks…Time travel promises exotic romance when a dull boy learns life offers more than his weekly soda … plus more short fiction, poetry, and essays as Helpless at the Gates of Graceland explores the power of emotion, yearning hearts, and sudden magic.
$17.95
Meet the Creators
Jon Wilson
Author
Helpless at the Gates of Graceland represents a departure for Jon Wilson, whose six previous books have focused on local history. Wilson has lived in St. Petersburg since 1956. He worked as a reporter and editor for 37 years for the St. Petersburg Times and Evening Independent, and 11 years for Florida Humanities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degrees in Journalism Studies and in Liberal Arts, all from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.
Justin Groom
Illustrator
Justin resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with his partner and wife, Becca McCoy, and their cat Bella, where he enjoys good tea, being outdoors, and vintage home goods and lighting. In 2022, Justin and Becca formalized Leafmore Studios, LLC, offering merchandise, original fine art, and creative services. In 2025, he joined as a member at the Hive Community Clay to expand his creative practice into ceramics.
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