Wild Dandelion

Haunted by his sister's disappearance, Bo-a trans trucker with a rough past and a loyal orange cat-drives coast to coast chasing shadows and helping lost kids survive.

When Dillon, a runaway trans boy, stows away in his trailer, Bo takes him in. Soon after, he meets Heather, a kindhearted waitress with a hard history and a quiet strength that draws him in. Together, they form an unlikely family, each trying to heal in their own way. But when Dillon is kidnapped and Bo thwarts an abduction at a county fair, old wounds resurface-along with a clue to his sister's fate. What began as a solitary search becomes a fight for love, closure, and a future they never thought they'd find.

Val Gale was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He served in The US Army from 1991 to 1996, stationed in New York and Seoul, Korea. He completed a B.A. in 1999 from Grandview University in Des Moines after his honorable discharge.He identifies as trans. Val's passion has always been advocating for marginalized voices. This also includes tremendous support from his ally relationships. He focuses full time on his writing since an industrial accident amputated his hand and ended his work in a tire facility, creating an opportunity to pursue his lifelong passion for creative fiction.His debut novel, Different (2017), a semi-autobiographical YA story about a trans teen, introduced his voice to readers. He followed with Hunter, an exploration of post-transition LGBTQ relationships. Wild Dandelion is his third novel. Val continues to experiment with short fiction.