In Silence Cries the Heart

“I’ll be waitin’ fer ye on the other side, my hand outstretched, till ye reach fer me when yer earthly time is done. Then our clasp shall ne’er be broken again...”

Sometimes love can be so strong that it ruptures the confines of a single lifetime, extending into those beyond. This is what Caitlyn Hegarty, an American schoolteacher, learns on her trip to Scotland where she soon becomes entangled in the tragic history of a pair of 17th-century lovers. Standing before the dungeon at Undlay Castle, she relives the romantic adventures of the roguish thief and poet, Donal Donn, and his doomed passion for Mary McElroy, the spirited daughter of the laird of Undlay. Unable to shake their spell, Caitlyn is drawn into the shadows of the past as she attempts to solve the mystery enshrouding their forbidden love.

Inspired by the true story of Domhnull Donn and Mary Grant, the novel depicts the timeless power of love amidst the lawlessness, superstition, and pageantry of a lost age.

In the Shadow of the Bridge

El closed her eyes and drew into the corner against the rock-clay bank and the rough boards. She could hear water dripping inside the mine shaft, could smell the dankness, feel the cold air being drawn through the cracks between the boards; she could picture Hollie as she had seen her running up the road in her yellow dress, breaking free, running, the yellow dress pressed against her thighs, starlight sliding along her arms and legs, flowing over her long gold hair, white-faced, doe-eyed, and frightened. She opened her eyes and gasped, alarmed by the sounds of a struggle close at hand. They had reached the railroad tracks, and Emmett was blocking the way. There was nowhere for Hollie to run except out onto the bridge.

Ink-Stained for Life

“Walking with Lloyd through the pages of Ink-Stained for Life will make you laugh, and think, and cheer, and deeply feel what gives meaning to life. A page-turning jaunt of joy.”

— Ron Suskind

Pulitzer prize-winning author of A Hope in the Unseen, The One Percent Doctrine and Life, Animated

In the 1950s, America was coming of age. During the same time, in the North Bronx and within a Jewish family, so was Lloyd Sederer.

This is not exactly a log-cabin tale. Yet, in this story and essay collection, Sederer wrestles with everything—from family and family businesses to mischief, from playing music to gambling and running away from home, from rich people and Jewish people to cars and much more.

Through a unique juxtaposition of first-person stories and essays that further their theme, Sederer attempts to frame his childhood years within the pillars of mid-20^th century thought and values—that education, work, and enterprise were the formula for realizing the American dream, that family was the foundation for all of this, and how tradition is bred into our lives and tribes.

Through these tales from when he was 8 until 17, and their modern-day essay expositions, Sederer illustrates our times and the perspectives gained as a family man, a psychiatrist, and a public health doctor more than five decades later.

Innocence

I based my book Innocence on the Partition of India in 1947. Innocence follows Shukumar, the male protagonist. He grew up in a repressed society like India, in which open sexuality is taboo and kept hidden. However, in Western culture, it is accepted and embraced as a natural human characteristic. So, when he settled in Europe, coming into contact with open sexual expression had a dramatic impact. This gave the illusion of sexual freedom and gratification that led to social decadence and ‘Hell’. Shukumar plunges himself into the inferno to taste Hell and encounters death but survives. Kakoli-the female protagonist who was gang raped by the Moslem goondas during riots and dumped into a ditch escaped death. The author talks about the human animalistic passion for killing and thirst for blood that has stained the psyche of humanity.

Shukumar and Kakoli struggled to survive and beat all the odds stacked against them. They turned their misfortune into a powerful guiding spirit that created a new beginning filled with hope. This new beginning was filled with a belief that humanity can overcome all the tragedies and sufferings that came into their lives. Their story is a tale of innocence!

Into the Night

Into the Night is the story of a boy and his dog on a journey into the unknown, and a metaphor for going within, or simply, intuition. Along the way, they have many discoveries, and even find the key to saving humanity. Told in lyrical language, this book is beautifully illustrated and a perfect bedtime story for children.

Is It Possible to Inspire Anyone?

Readable, compelling and totally persuasive, the ideas in this book have the potential to transform the ways readers approach, establish and achieve goals in a sustainable way.

The book Is It Possible to Inspire Anyone? is a must read especially for young, middle-age and senior adults.

Morales-Pita deciphers the conditions to inspire and to be inspired – generally speaking and especially in the classroom and at home. At the end of every chapter, there is a small “food for thought” paragraph inviting the readers – on the basis of the chapter they had just finished reading – to meditate and to prepare themselves for the following chapter.

The importance of tenacity and passion to succeed in whatever undertakings they pursue becomes more evident as the readers advance in the book.

This self-help memoir differs from most self-help books in that it requires the relationship of the readers not only in one issue that they are trying to cope with, but also necessarily in connections with other people. In an inspirational context, “It takes two to tango.”

Is That My Sun?

Did you ever, as a child, gaze skyward, lost in the wonder of the vast expanse? Or perhaps, like many, held back the questions that bubbled within, too shy to voice them aloud?

Embark on a heartwarming journey with a curious little girl, bewitched by the celestial wonders of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. With every innocent query, ‘Mama, is that my Sun?’ or ‘Mama, are those my stars?,’ she not only unravels the mysteries of the universe but also fortifies the tender bond she shares with her mother.

This tale beautifully encapsulates the essence of a mother’s gentle guidance and the power of listening to the young voices around us. As you read aloud, watch your little one snuggle deeper into their favorite blanket, clutching their cherished toy, spellbound by the celestial dance of questions and loving answers.

But that’s not all! Tucked at the end of this enchanting story, you’ll discover six delightful children’s poems that add magic to bedtime: ‘Sneakers of McKinstry Street,’ ‘Styxx, Bengal Boy,’ ‘Story Time,’ ‘When Daddy Tucks Me In,’ ‘Little Blue House,’ and ‘Pink Curtains.’

Prepare for a journey that captures the boundless wonderment of childhood and the comforting embrace of a mother’s love.

It Comes In Tides

It Comes in Tides by Joseph Roccasalvo showcases a striking talent for the formal style in poetry. The collection is masterful for employing rhyme, meter, and the wordplay of puns and paradox.

In the celebration of the highs and lows of romance and abiding friendship, the poems are subtle and emotional, complex but always comprehensible. They are so rhythmic that the image of tides hitting a shoreline best describes them. They share the gift for point and counterpoint in their musical precision. The playful wit, conspicuous in the love poems, captivates the astute reader.

It Comes in Tides will inspire both poets and lovers who have a zest for romance in rhyme and meter.

It's Raining Gnats and Hogs

The weather report is simple and short: It’s raining cats and dogs… then gnats and hogs… even hardhats and corndogs!

And now there is no weather report – at least not the usual kind with maps and numbers and pastel colors and wiggling arrows.

Instead of telling us how much rain and how long it last, the forecast is a rhyming blast for us to enjoy the rain!

It's All Good!!

Lara Lee loves the farm she lives on with her family. Then she gets to visit her aunt in the big city!

Follow her antics as she experiences both!

It’s All Good!! is a delightful story that celebrates the simple pleasures of childhood, the warmth of family, and the magic found in everyday experiences.

Jack and the Royal Mountaineering Expedition to Shambhala

Jack, a precocious nine-year old adventurer, awakens to discover that her grandfather has already departed on a mountaineering expedition to the lost city of Shambhala deep in the Himalayas.

Sadly, he neglected to bring three key items – his mountaineering goggles, map, and compass. With courage and resolve, Jack follows in the footsteps of her grandfather and the Royal Geographic Expedition.

By train, ship, bi-plane, elephant, and pony, she crosses distant seas and lands to come to the expedition’s aid.

Along the way, Jack encounters historic female explorers of the past who encourage our brave young adventurer on her journey.

Jeramiah's Power

Jeramiah loves playing with superpowers! He and his friend Max spend their days in passionate imagination, controlling the world around them.

But with power comes responsibility.  One day, Jeramiah learns to be responsible for his power over other people’s emotions.

The drama of power struggle leads both friends to understand that sharing power leads to more fun, and using real power for good is the most powerful feeling of all!