First published 2018
A Blue Jay soars through the forest, driven by an ancient instinct to find the perfect place for his nest. Tree after tree fails to meet his needs until he discovers one that seems crafted just for him. As he builds his home in its protective branches, something unexpected happens. The tree becomes more than shelter. It becomes his companion, his protector, his beloved. The Blue Jay finds himself falling in love with the very tree that houses him. Campbell crafts this story as verse, letting the rhythm of poetry carry the bird's journey from solitary search to deep connection. What begins as a simple quest for the right nesting spot transforms into a meditation on finding home in another. The Blue Jay learns that the perfect place isn't just about safety or comfort, but about the mysterious pull of belonging that draws two beings together.
Genres: animals, literary-fiction, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, love-story
Setting: Forest
28 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform