The Adventures of a Southern (Baptist) Buddhist
This true story is about a girl who is born up north; into a conservative, fundamentalist/evangelical family—but then becomes a Liberal Buddhist. Her family moves back to their roots in the Appalachian south, where Pam is molested by her grandfather. She later owns her sexuality by becoming promiscuous; beginning a pattern of serial dating, marrying and divorcing. She is first married at 18 to another 18 year old, who gives her a beautiful son—but he is a redneck and they have nothing else in common. Her second husband is a talented musician, but turns out to like sex with men. Her third husband speaks five languages and is a Pakistani, but he beats her up. Her fourth husband is a chef who makes delicious meals, but turns out to be a felon and a crackhead. Finally, the love of her life neglects to tell Pam for seven years that he is married. In the meantime, Pam completes two degrees and works as a counselor, and then 20 years as a hospice social worker.
The Alas League: The saga begins…
The Alas League is an entertaining humorous series made up of episodes ranging from 80 to 140 pages each. Brief “interlude” short stories are inserted between instalments, adding increasingly funny new angles to the new Worlds they live in.
The Beauty in Her Soul
‘I can’t see my soul,’ she said, searching her reflection. ‘Wait until you grow up and fall in love. You will know it’s there. The man who will love you will see its beauty.’ Diana grows up in the Italian village of Santa Lucia during the 1950s. Abused by both parents, her childhood slips her by. Repercussions of a love once shared with Paolo affect her entire future. She marries Marco, unaware of his sexual dilemma. Coping with her mother-in-law’s overriding hatred, an estranged husband, a torrid affair, a demanding job, and a fake family life has extreme consequences. And her existence becomes meaningless when she discovers the truth about her daughter. Love and forgiveness are behind a locked door. Will someone find the key?
The Body In The Barrel
The Body in the Barrel is a crime novel set in 1973 San Diego, where a Harbor cop and a producer of X-rated films join forces to unearth the past, facing hard truths about their own histories despite death threats from the Chinese Tong and heat from San Diego’s conservative establishment.
The Days of Our Birth
“The Days of Our Birth” delves into the intricate bond between Peter and Sarah as they navigate their formative years. Spanning from their sixth birthday through two decades, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Sarah’s placement on the autism spectrum. With a blend of humour and poignancy, the book intricately weaves together themes of love and friendship, unravelling the tale of two individuals who grapple with their emotions for each other, even though they remain unacknowledged.
The Demon of Avalon
It was a bizarre weekend for Leroy. A concert with the girl of his dreams. Helping his friend break the law. Then he fell into the demonic void. The endless abyss was not empty, much to Leroy’s terror. A woman’s voice calls out to him and warns him that he is in danger. When he turns 18 in two months, his father will come for a visit.
The Family Stone
Before the supermarket boom, corner markets dominated neighborhoods where most people did their grocery shopping. These corner markets sold all of your staples. They were hospitable and served as a junction to exchange ideas, beliefs, and gossip in much the same way as barbershops and beauty salons still do today. The Family Stone is set in the memory of these institutions long gone from most American economic landscapes. It is the year following the long, hot summer in America. Abraham and Winona Stone are the proud owners of Willie’s Market, a modest corner grocery store in a working class urban community. The Civil Rights movement is at full throttle. The fight for social equality does not halt personal drama. Intriguing neighborhood sagas of life, death, love, heartbreak, betrayal, hope, faith, and redemption play out against the fiery backdrop of civil unrest.
The Fortress
We are the fortress, and the fortress is us.
Sim was a teacher in his old life. Now he’s the savior of orphans. He isn’t their father. God knows he has already failed in that role. But he is their guide. And the kids? They are his penance. His redemption. For three years Sim has prepared his orphans for the hard realities of life after the plague that wiped out most of the global population. Theirs is a life without laws or creature comforts. He has trained them to forage and grow their own food, to be vigilant, and to protect themselves and each other by any means necessary. In building a fortress of brick and mortar, they’ve become a fortress of flesh and blood.
The Great Revitalization: How activating meaning and purpose can radically enliven your business
Life and work continue to evolve, and so must your leadership. Thriving in today’s business environment requires conscious, inspirational leadership, a fresh understanding of the world we find ourselves in, and a whole new playbook anchored in meaning and purpose. You need a set of strategies and applications that enable you to create an experience in your organization where your people give their
The Hang-Up
THE HANG-UP WHERE MUSIC AND LITERATURE COLLIDE ‘The Hang-Up’ by Tasmanian born author/songwriter/lyricist D J McMullen puts the reader right there amongst it as the songs are written, recorded and performed, giving them a fly-on-the-wall insight into why, when and where the songs were written. They’ll walk side-by-side with the two main characters, Jordie and Jess, as they step out onto the world stage; they’ll share the highs and the lows as the characters navigate the giddy heights and the lonely nights of life as popular music stars. D J McMullen has woven Tasmania’s beauty and charm into this tale of two loves, the love Jordie and Jess share for each other and the love they both share for music. Tasmania’s scenic wonders, its rustic charm and its inhabitants (good and bad) are all painted into the story. And so as not to leave the reader wondering he has brought the story to life by recording all the songs written within the story (professionally recorded fully mixed and mastered in collaboration with a crew of very talented session musicians including vocalists Joshia Ruff and Mella Barnes) so as to give the reader an aural perspective of how the songs actually sound. They are available to the reader as either a download, in CD format or to simply listen to on the author’s website http://djmcmusic.com as they read along to the songs being written in the story. ‘The Hang-Up’ is a story music lovers everywhere, young or old, will relate to. Anyone who’s been on stage, or simply stood in front of the stage and watched on in awe will be transported back to those heady days that will have lived on in their memory.
The Land Of Now And Then
Step into the wonderful world of the ‘Magic Islands’ for the third time, as the magical, mystical, educational series continues…
Still too much of a handful, even when captive, the naughty Purple Wizards are once again exiled for their environmental crimes – this time to a mythical land which shouldn’t exist, a land of extinct animals and ancient fictional beasts. A land where time has suddenly stood still, caused by the same lunar eclipse which brought them there…
Wizard Ambrosious needs help to start time up again – or half the Land of Now and Then will be in perpetual darkness, the other half perpetual light, and nothing will grow or thrive. He again needs the help of a particular group of schoolchildren, from a particular school in White Stone Town, Wales…
So, Stefan and Megan, this time with their friend Trevor, are called on once more to save the Magic Islands from climate catastrophe, by helping to find a missing magical Box of Secrets and its Golden Key. Their investigation will introduce them to a host of long-extinct animals of Planet Earth: a Gigantopithecus, a Dodo, a Parasaulophus, and the inhabitants – both terrifying and friendly – of fearsome Dinosaur Country.
The MAGNOLIA BONES
It can be dangerous to hide. Wendy flees into the night after narrowly escaping with her life. Her abusive husband has hurt her for the last time. She finds refuge at The Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast run by two twins. But things are not what they seem and Wendy may be in trouble. A chilling psychological thriller that pushes the boundaries of what one mind can endure.
The Manic Mission: Children of the Mob, #1
Gabe Giordano, the sexy young lead of the upcoming band Shine, will do anything to prove he’s no monster like his mob-connected father. Emboldened by mania, Gabe slips out after nightclub gigs and embarks on a secret redemptive mission against the dirtiest of mobsters. But reckless heroics mark Gabe—and all those close to him—as mafia targets. Savannah Fletcher, co-singer of Shine, has faced too many hardships with her best friend and on-and-off boyfriend Gabe, but even as she tries to move on to a relationship with a carefree biker, her lingering feelings for Gabe are placing her in harm’s way—again. Claire Noel Brooks, an isolated artist and “beauty seeker” like her Cherokee granny, is infatuated with the beautiful and wealthy Giordanos, who’ve unexpectedly arrived at her quiet lakeside community just in time for Christmas. But behind their beauty and wealth hide the ugly secrets of their first million-dollar deal. And history too often repeats.
The MENtal Fight Of Your Life
The ultimate aim is to have a relationship that is healthy in the sense that it allows for both partners to form a bond that lets them not only grow together but also grow independently as people. The book’s overall attitude regarding the importance of fairness and respect as a way to find happiness in marriage rings true. Chapters discuss familiar topics such as what does it mean to really love your wife and being faithful and consistent in your dealings, understanding what men really need, having dating standards, the things to consider before you say I do among others.
The Prince of Kaloria
The Prince of Kaloria is a story of courage, determination, and love. Eshley, the future king of Ashlaria, escapes his kidnappers only to find himself on a preindustrial world. Even with limited vision, he is determined to steal a spaceship, fly home, and save the woman he loves. But only marriage to Cendry, the miserable and unstable daughter of the Lashon king, will end his world’s racial and religious violence. Does he choose peace for his world or the woman he loves?
The Two Wolves (A Dying Truth Exposed, Book Three)
The saga continues for Great-Great-Grandmother Annabelle as the Brooks family learns more of their family history and the legacy she left for them. Settling in and enjoying her new life with her Cherokee family while navigating the role of a young mother, she learns more of her family’s traumatic past. As conflict soon arises again, this time from the Lightning-Strongman family in addition to an ever more persistent threat from Indian Agents, Annabelle and her family will all stand before the two wolves while making daring choices to confront the past and fight for their future. Which wolf will they feed? Good or Evil?
The Whiskered Witness
THE WHISKERED WITNESS Olivia Swann is at it again in the second book in the Whiskers & Tails Mysteries series. Olivia loves to help people and her patients, but when a stranger asks for her help with a mystery, she can’t resist! With the help of local newspaper reporter Randy Seaver, Olivia delves into finding a mystery that is decades in the making and uncovers more than she bargained for. In this whodunnit where nothing is what it seems, Olivia faces challenges and twists and turns she can’t seem to figure out. Tom Barnaby and her herd of animals are back to help Olivia and protect her from harm when she gets too close to the truth. Will Olivia be able to solve the stranger’s mystery? Will she uncover a possible killer during her search? Will she find love amongst the chaos and danger? Olivia is more determined than ever to uncover the truth no matter what. But will the cost of learning the truth be too high a price to pay in the end for her and her friends?
Through the Waters and the Wild
Haunted by lost loves and limping through a lifeless career, Conor Finnegan’s discontent mirrors the restlessness of his grandfather Liam, caught as a young man in the crossfire of the Irish Civil War. Drawing from Liam’s wisdom and courage, Conor seeks to reinvent his character and reclaim passions made numb by neglect and loss. Through the Waters and the Wild addresses the timeless questions, “Where shall I go now? What shall I do?”
Trial and Redemption
SCIENCE MEETS MAGIC… In his latest inspirational and suspenseful novel, Trial and Redemption, Reilly continues the saga of a mystical Janus key and its time-bending influence on 21st-century characters, first introduced in the award-winning Chasing Time. Disgraced scientist Brian Ellis finds an improbable ally in Julie, a college student trying to reset her life after a family tragedy. Guided by a Janus key with magical powers to predict future events, they embark on a crusade to bring a corrupt pharmaceutical executive to justice, prevent a medical tragedy, and restore peace to their shattered lives. However, Brian guards a dark secret that may imperil both their mission and their redemption. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, memorable characters, and heart-stopping suspense, Trial and Redemption is an emotive mix of medical and legal fiction with a touch of fantasy.
Trintarious: A Prodigal Son Story
Trintarious: A Prodigal Son Story delves into the parable Jesus told in Luke 15 in an imaginative way to try and make sense of its biblical context while enabling the reader to see the human side of the story. It is a coming of age story exploring themes of friendship, love, acceptance and forgiveness.
Trintarious: A Prodigal Son Story
Trintarious: A Prodigal Son Story delves into the parable Jesus told in Luke 15 in an imaginative way to try and make sense of its biblical context while enabling the reader to see the human side of the story. It is a coming of age story exploring themes of friendship, love, acceptance and forgiveness.
What Would The Founding Fathers Tell Us Today?
The book “WHAT WOULD THE FOUNDING FATHERS TELL US TODAY?” offers a reflection on American history, politics, democratic theories, and principles. Through fictional dialogues, it allows the Founding Fathers to express their views on what contributed to making America a model democracy, and what would ensure genuine freedom and prosperity for Americans today. The author asserts that democratic principles, as well as ethical and selfless leadership in service of the people, are essential pillars for achieving justice, equality, and prosperity for all.
Yes! Commit. Do. Live
YES! COMMIT. DO. LIVE takes you on a journey to reimagine yourself, discover the True/Authentic you, and find lasting health from the top-down / inside-out. Combining aspects of health coaching, personal training, and brain science, The YES! System Flips the Script on Aging using a simple, three-part process: COMMIT. Embrace the Yes! Mindset—a positive, empowered outlook enabling you to eliminate barriers, reimagine your potential, and discover the authentic you. DO. Reconnect your brain and body using focused movement, breathing, and eating exercises. Choose an age-defying life—you really can “Age with Grace and Excellence.” LIVE. Boldly challenge your brain, body, and beliefs throughout the rest of your life as you achieve and advance your personal vision and goals. Lisa has put her years of self-exploration, career reinvention, and fitness/wellness coaching to work in helping countless clients reclaim their health and transform their lives. Now, she’s challenging you: Are you willing to embark on the YES! Journey to find a version of “you” you never thought possible?