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Glen Nesbitt embarked on his literary journey at the age of four, crafting his initial literary works within the whimsical realm of the Mr. Jones series. These early tales often featured comedic twists, such as a protagonist falling victim to a rogue lawnmower that not only ran over him but also devoured his entire wardrobe, leaving him clad only in boxers. In a surprising thematic connection, these narratives drew parallels to the profound tragedies of Sophocles.
As a teenager in Orange County, Ca, he penned and illustrated a 900+ page comic serial titled "Michael Man" (not to be confused with the famed director). Additionally, he and his friends produced short teleplays like "Verbal Abuse Isn't Nice," "John Wayne's Last Movie," "Pay Schmay," "Joe & Glen Run to Disneyland," "Stop—There's a Hamburger Patty Behind You," "Everybody's Flo," "Joe's Fear of Bridges," and the "Dumb Roommate" series. These cinematic endeavors, characterized by their offbeat humor, are credited with contributing to the extinction of VCRs.
While attending Cypress College, he authored short "Anaconda's Trip", "Step Four", and four plays (including Merry Christmas From Satan) that earned him his inaugural copyright, "The Plays of Glen Nesbitt," now housed in a vast library of congress, adjacent to the ark discovered by Indiana Jones. Incidentally, he graduated Cypress College the same year as Gwen Stefani. Was she oblivious to his presence? No doubt.
As a day care teacher, he wrote and directed three musicals, all novelized for Amazon: "We're Off," a zany reinterpretation of "The Wizard of Oz," "Templeton," a unique perspective on Charlotte's web from the rat's vantage point, and "Joe the Alien," a narrative exploring themes of friendship, acceptance, and, notably, farts—though not necessarily in that order. As his theme song says, "He smells with his thumb and eats with his rear, you wouldn't want to know what he does with his ear."
He also composed "An Animal You Are," which later became his first self-published book. This literary endeavor showcased illustrated lyrics infused with humor that would make any dad roll his eyes.
Presently based in San Jose and working as a teacher, he found inspiration for his first young adult novel, "Break Out of Heaven," while co-teaching a class on literary craft. A memorable line from this novel secured its place in books and collections of quotations: "My Halloween costume was so bad that people opened their doors and took candy from me."
He also wrote about Ginger Bread's rye school reunion in the children's book "Breadtime Story". He also created the coloring book "Ruin a Band with One Letter" which features Dave Grohl of the "Food Fighters" singing, "There goes my Hero" as a submarine sandwich soars above his head in a colossal food fight.
"SUS- Short Unpredictable Stories" features "The Gwen Stefani 4" which explore social-emotional learning for middle schoolers. Get it now before her cease and desist goes into effect.
The fantasy-comedy "Betwixt Forest & Fell" is his latest, which he may have his students read in English Language Arts because he wants to get Medieval on his class.
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