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Meet the Bard
I’m Bill Oakes, a storyteller riding under the banner of Christ. I write Westerns as Will Young-Oakes and biblical fantasy as William Charles Oakes, weaving courage, grace, and timeless faith into every tale. These aren’t just stories; they are ministry on horseback, written to inspire courage, hope, and faith in every reader.
THE CHRISTIAN BARD
Faith Filed Stories of the West, the Ancient World and Beyond
All my books are on Amazon, on my website.
Godspeed West
A frontier tale of courage, grief, and God’s providence. Follow young Ben and his grandfather as they journey West through danger, faith, and redemption.
The Way of the Colt (Free Short Story)
A father teaching his son to use a Colt Peacemaker and the deeper lessons of faith, justice, and manhood.
The Shepherd’s Sling (Free Short Story)
A lyrical retelling of young David defending his sheep from a wolf, blending action and psalm-like reflection.
From Palace to Womb
The young Crown Prince of Israel, Solomon, is the target of assassins, mercenaries, a treasonous General, but always protected by God and King David's Mighty Men, the Gibborim!
The Valley of the Giant (Free Short Story)
A fanciful retelling of young David standing up for God and Israel against Goliath the Giant.
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