About Me
Adam Strassberg is a retired psychiatrist living in Portland, Oregon. He uses the intersection of psychology, religion, mythology, and magical realism to explore the human condition through fiction.
His stories have been published in Fiction on the Web, Cafe Lit, Total Quality Reading, Please See Me, other online portals, and various print magazines and anthologies.
His novella December on 5C4 debuts on December 1st, 2024, available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and other vendors.
When he’s not writing or napping, he often can be found updating his website at www.adamstrassberg.com
December on 5C4
December on 5C4 is a vibrant tale of magical realism set during the Christmas season, weaving together threads of Jewish folklore, New Testament narratives, and Santa Claus legends. This story unfolds in the unique environment of an urban psychiatric hospital, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. As the winter holidays progress, Josh and Nick—two very different patients, one with similarities to Jesus and the other Santa—find themselves on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and transformation. Their evolving friendship and shared experiences challenge them to reconcile their pasts, embrace their identities, and navigate the complexities of mental illness. December on 5C4 is a compelling exploration of belief, identity, and the magic that can emerge in the most unexpected of friendships.
Available December 1st, 2024
