Jonathan J. O'Konek

Jonathan O’Konek is an attorney and author who lives with his wife and two children in Bismarck, North Dakota. When not in the courtroom, he enjoys writing stories for both children and adults about overcoming difficult circumstances. An army veteran, avid reader, and father of a child with a challenging medical condition, he believes in promoting compassion, honesty, and problem solving in his writings.

To contact Jonathan, please send an email to okonekbooks@gmail.com.

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