Gonna Dig Myself A Hole . . . ‘n’ bury myself in it” is the dramatic story of Sheppard (Shep) James Michaels, a Midwestern corn farmer, whose past holds deep secrets that are unknown to his family until a tragic event brings them together again. As they explore a cache of Shep’s private journals and musical recordings, they learn of man who ran away from home at the age of 16 and met the man who would change his life forever… Bluesman Tin Can Willie Thomas. The original soundtrack embedded within the novel augments the adventure with songs and stories as written and told by the fictional characters, and provides the reader with a unique and interactive experience.