I’ll be honest: I struggled with English throughout high school, college, and even during my time in the Air Force. Writing was never something I imagined I’d pursue. But during my years teaching—mostly geometry—at Christ the King High School, something unexpected happened. A spark. A story. An idea that simply wouldn’t leave me alone.

While teaching an elective called Introduction to Aviation, a wild question popped into my mind: What kind of physics breakthrough could reduce drag on an airfoil? That single thought grew into my first novel, Bach’s Air.

I discovered that writing was far more enjoyable than I ever expected. It felt like sitting in a movie theater where the scenes unfolded in front of me—yet I had the freedom to decide what happened next. And thanks to Kindle Direct Publishing, I realized I could share those stories with readers without jumping through endless hoops.

Of course, I quickly shook off the daydreams of bestsellers and movie deals. Like anything else worth doing, writing takes practice—lots of it. And so, I kept going.

Another idea “floated” into my mind, almost like one of those cartoon's thought bubbles: What if I turned my senior class trip to Rome—taken with my girlfriend—into a thriller? That question became the foundation for my Chris & Colleen three-book thriller series.

If you enjoy suspenseful plots, travel, action, and characters who feel real and grounded, I hope you’ll check them out.

Bach's Air - https://www.amazon.com/Bachs-Air-Bill-Fountain-ebook/dp/B07MDLJH3X

Chris & Colleen Thriller Series

Chased in the Eternal City – https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798702545127

Escape France – https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798519246613

England but Not Yet Home – https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798751362386

Meet Bill Fountain--Advocate

As a Christian, husband, father, and lifelong patriot, I cannot sit quietly while our young people—especially here in Mecklenburg County—struggle in a public school system that is failing to prepare too many of them for life. Speaking out is not a choice; it’s a responsibility.

For years, CMS has prioritized social and political agendas over academic excellence. The results speak for themselves: nearly two-thirds of students are not meeting state standards. This shift has weakened family values, allowed the code of student conduct to be inconsistently enforced, and encouraged a mindset that focuses more on grievance than growth.

During my three runs for the school board, I advocated a simple but proven approach:

• Strong student behavior and discipline
• Character and moral-virtue formation
• Mastery of the academic basics—reading, writing, and math
• Empowering parents to be true partners
• Supporting school choice
• Upholding traditional values in the classroom

I remain committed to making the case for a return to character, responsibility, and moral clarity—principles that build a civil society and help young people develop resilience, purpose, and gratitude.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

I'm speaking out.

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