It Starts In Viroqua!
It Starts in Viroqua!
Every great story has to begin somewhere.
For Driftless, there was only one place: Viroqua, Wisconsin.
We're excited to announce that Bad Axe Music and The Viroqua Public Market are now carrying Driftless, with Driftless Books & Music joining the lineup soon.
This isn't just another stop on a book tour. This is home.
The streets, hills, valleys, bluffs, and unmistakable spirit of Viroqua inspired the world of Driftless. It's where Leo North's story comes alive, and there's no better community to launch the next great country noir thriller.
Our goal is simple: start local, build something special, and share the Driftless Region with readers everywhere. Every copy sold introduces someone new to this incredible corner of Wisconsin and the unforgettable people who call it home.
This is only the beginning.
From Viroqua... to Wisconsin... to readers across America... and eventually around the world.
The adventure starts here.
Let's go!
DRIFTLESS by Stick Vega. Available here and at select retailers.
“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
Available now!
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.