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Who is Alexander J. Kirkland?

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Alex Kirkland is an award-nominated writer and author, as well as a book cover designer based out of Kansas City. He was nominated for Best Local Author in The Kansas City Pitch for his debut memoir, Wolves of Hemp Street. He has also been featured in Westword Magazine, Canvas Rebel, and Helpful Living Magazine.


Alex has also written more memoirs, When Obstacles Limit Freedom and The Cricket Chronicles, as well as being a co-author for his uncle's paranormal memoir, When The Footsteps Stop.

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Alex is now in the process of writing his first couple novels, one being of nostalgic origins. 

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Books

hardcover

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paperback

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$2.99

ebook

paperback*

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*new covers not available yet, but book with old covers are.

Books
In The Press

Praise

[Wolves of Hemp Street] Should seriously be considered for a documentary.

John. T,
BOOKSIRENS

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"It’s refreshing to see an author who addresses his subject in his own voice—without attempting to cloud the narrative with unnecessary flourish.

Jeff Gudzune, MA., GOODREADS

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The 'Dark Side' of Colorado's CBD Trade.

Thomas Mitchell, DENVER WESTWORD

WOLVES OF HEMP STREET

Praise

WOLVES OF HEMP STREET

[Wolves of Hemp Street]

should seriously be

CONSIDERED FROM A DOCUMENTARY.

WOLVES OF HEMP STREET DELIVERS AN ENTERTAINING, unorthodox account of one man’s involvement

in the CBD industry.

THE 'DARK SIDE'

of Colorado's CBD Trade.

John. T,
BOOKSIRENS

Jeff Gudzune, MA., GOODREADS

Thomas Mitchell, DENVER WESTWORD

WHEN OBSTACLES LIMIT FREEDOM

What sets this book apart is its ability to comfort those who struggle with anxiety disorders while also educating those on the outside looking in. Alex’s journey underscores the importance of persistence, even when stumbling through life’s challenges, and highlights

THE POWER OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE.

Bruce Schutter,
author of  53 MINDSET RULES OF A MENTAL HEALTH WARRIOR

Alex Kirkland shares an intimate version of his lived experience with anxiety. I appreciate the honesty, down-to-earth approach, and the resiliency that he showed to

NOT LET ANXIETY WIN.

Dona Dubbs,
M.A., LCPC, CCMHC

What struck me most was the author,

Alex Kirkland’s ability to break down what anxiety *feels* like—the racing thoughts, the physical manifestations, and the pervasive sense of overwhelm. These descriptions are not just relatable but deeply validating for readers who may feel

ISOLATED IN THEIR EXPERIENCES.

Deanna Bugalski

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