Founder's Edition Driftless - Coming Soon!
I have decided to release a Founder’s Edition of Driftless. It will be a limited edition run of 100 books. They will be numbered and signed. This will be the first release.
I will bring the books to the Blast Factory, number and sign them. I will post a link when they become available for sale. The Founders Edition will be sold at a premium price.
We will donate all profits after printing and shipping to a good place in the Driftlesss Region. We are not sure what that is yet, but will announce it as we get closer. (email me if you have good suggestions).
DRIFTLESS by Stick Vega (2026)
“Driftless has an excellent voice and distinct dialogue!”
“The setting of the unglaciated Driftless region is a standout.”
”Clear and cinematic with great pace and action.”
”The ending is emotionally satisfying!”
”A nice balance of humor and serious.”
”The dog, Buck, is a star!”
Overview
Driftless is a taut, atmospheric thriller that weaves geological mystery, rural noir, and explosive action into a uniquely compelling narrative set in Wisconsin's Driftless Region—a glacially untouched landscape that becomes both character and catalyst.
Stick Vega was born and raised in the heart of Wisconsin’s Driftless Region in Viroqua, where the land’s history, folklore, and contradictions continue to shape his work. He is the author of the novel Less Killing and has written numerous award-winning screenplays, including A Shot Away and King’s Murder Still, along with hundreds of short works across film and fiction.
In addition to writing, Vega is a nationally recognized visual artist known for his explosive paintings created using gunpowder and fuse. His work has been collected throughout the United States and reflects the same tension, risk, and controlled chaos that define his storytelling.
He lives in Monona, Wisconsin, with his wife Renee and their Shetland Sheepdog, Archie “Buck” Vig.