Peyton Rose

Peyton Rose is a native of Arkansas. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School and later earned a Philosophy degree from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL. He spent several years traveling the world before returning home to create his debut novel on southern culture, The Long Way Home.

At fifteen years old, Oscar Brighton must leave home to attend school in a new city. He soon meets a cast of characters who change his life forever, encountering the hilarious twists and terrifying turns that only come with being young. Follow the enduring story of five young men, coming of age in the South, at the turn of the millennium.

The Long Way Home immerses the reader in a story that explores drama, tragedy, triumph, defeat, love, and the wonders of comedy. The novel addresses some hard realities that young adults face when forced to mature before their time. It explores and translates them in a way that is exciting to read, leaving one with an overwhelming sense of hope for American society.

“Story telling is in my blood. I grew up listening to my elders give accounts of their lives and adventures. It became my earliest dream to create my own narratives for the world to hear. So, I began studying the art of writing and made it my primary focus while attending the historic Little Rock Central High School and earning a Philosophy degree from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL. I spent several years traveling the world before returning home to create The Long Way Home, my debut novel on contemporary southern culture.”