Scott D Van DamScott Van Dam moved with his family to the Black Hills in 2007 to begin his practice as an oral surgeon, quickly discovering he had also arrived in a rock-hunting paradise. A lifelong rockhound, he had collected stones since childhood, but South Dakoa's Fairburn agates captured his imagination in a new way. Fascinated by both geology and storytelling, Scott began exploring the mystery of how these gemstones formed, weaving science with creativity to share their story in an engaging way. His playful poem about Fairburn agates - part rock concert, part geologic journey - grew into Minnelusa Magic, a book that blends poetry, illustration, and photography to celebrate the beauty, history, and enduring wonder of South Dakota's state gemstone. Read More Read Less