It would be a challenge to find someone as deeply embedded in the Pinelands culture as William Lewis. And while the term “Piney” to some may have pejorative connotations, Lewis wears the moniker proudly.

The author of numerous Pinelands-oriented books has announced the release this month of his latest work, My Daily Piney. The 311-page volume is patterned after the devotional Our Daily Bread. In that book there is an inspirational reflection for each day, while in Lewis’ book each page carries a Pinelands theme.

“My Daily Piney contains hundreds of stories written in spirit writing form. They’re personal stories told from the point of view of someone who pulled pinecones down the Plains of Warren Grove as a child. Inspired by the Pines for certain,” said the 51-year-old Lewis, a New Egypt resident.
“My Daily Piney is your invitation to start each morning grounded, grateful and refreshed,” he said.

Lewis is the author of New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture (The History Press, 2021); Adventure with Piney Joe: Exploring the New Jersey Pine Barrens (South Jersey Culture…