Larry Burks is a Lubbock, Texas, author who writes fiction for adults and children’s help books that give families a gentle way to begin difficult conversations. A retired United States Air Force security forces veteran and Texas Tech University staff member, he brings a lifetime of service, family, and lived experience to his writing.

Through Rayne Publishing and Little Dusty Books, Larry creates stories and practical conversation tools for children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers. His children’s help books address meaningful subjects such as grief and the effects of PTSD on families, while his adult work includes character-driven fiction.

This site is where readers can learn about Larry’s books, find resources for families, follow his writing, and request him as a speaker. Larry received the International Impact Award’s Distinguished Author Award for his My Family Lives with PTSD and its companion book for Outstanding Literary Achievement across five categories, including Parenting, Relationships, and Culture/Society.