Ben of Nigglewood

Ben Nigglewood is a homeless man who is fed up with his predicament in the care facility. The care in this place leaves much to be desired. Along comes Gretta Wollenzeider who is sympathetic to his cause and starts to take action. She arranges an interview with Mr. Dicton of the housing authorities to discuss plans to check the facility. As she is mobilizing her plans, Ben passes away. Gretta is distraught, and angry, and decides to visit him in heaven. A heated discussion ensues between agitated Gretta and peaceful Ben. Along the way, there are angels, Niggy, the demon, Ben’s mother, and the truckers of Bacnauld’s Bar. There is lots of action. Finally, Gretta and Ben’s mother touch base with one another and they make plans to improve Ben’s former care facility.

Ms. Arlene Mighton began her writing career in Montreal and then California. Upon returning to Canada to retire, she took up writing full time as a hobby. She joined the group Writer’s Ink and after one year, began the process toward publication. Previously, she worked in Montreal and was associated with Canadian Culturama Programs, an organization promoting Canadian authors. She is currently a third-year student in the Bachelor of English program at the University of Saskatchewan. She now lives on an island, near her family and likes to work out, travel, and attend cultural events.