Mission
We currently publish our own memoirs and stories of events of our lives
A memoir of two lives, two coasts, and one road that led to Idaho.
Current projects
Apr·29•2026
Writing
Apr·29·2026
Upcoming
Apr·29·2026
Photos
Meet Buckskin press
We are Buckskin Press. Our name comes from twenty-plus years spent in a log home off Buckskin Road, in the hills above Pocatello, Idaho — which also inspired our tagline: “writing the memories that linger.”
We started with memoir and short fiction, some of which you’ll find posted on this site. Longer manuscripts in various genres are in progress and will be available in print when complete.
About the author
Mel is a retired engineer and who spent his career in the American West. He served as a Military Policeman in Germany, raised a family in a log home on Buckskin Road above Pocatello, and came to writing late — which turns out to be the right time.
Buckskin Home in fall colors
Latest stories
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The Floater
I woke up one morning and noticed a tiny speck drifting across my vision. Classic eye floater. Harmless. Boring. The… Read more.
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Pyrenees Castle
A castle in Alhambra, CA October I was ten years old the first time it got my attention. That probably… Read more.
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Case Presentation
The patient is a male, now in his mid-forties, presenting with a history of thyroid dysfunction consistent with Graves’ disease.… Read more.
3–4 minutes
memories and adventures
Pyrenees Castle
Alhambra, California
Story of strange feelings
Field Maneuvers
Military
In the dark German countryside, directing armor with nothing more than a small flashlight
But it was there — two grandchildren of railroad men, grown up and ended up together
Case Presentation
Patient Analysis
History of thyroid dysfunction consistent with Graves’ disease
Buckskin Road
Home
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