Meghan and Martin Break the Rules

This novel, like the earlier one, Meghan and Beth discover, It’s a Men’s World, the underlying theme that women are people. People who often are not allowed to oversee their own sexuality.

Nature has programmed humans’ life force toward reproduction, although that force can be directed toward many goals, good or bad for society.

Gender expectations can even lead to ignoring the presence of women in the street, in meetings, and in organizational plans.

Cultural definitions are often unconscious, may facilitate, but often interfere with relationships between men and women. These unconscious gender prescriptions show up early in the novel as Meghan and Martin return from their honeymoon and set up their apartment. Gender issues show up at work in sexism. Racism intertwines with sexism in the book.

It's All About Me

Dr. Nasser, a board-certified internal medicine physician, has spent over a decade witnessing the profound intersections between life, illness, and the human spirit. Through countless interactions with patients and their families, he has come to understand that while much of the world remains beyond our control, one thing always remains within reach: ourselves.

In this deeply personal reflection, Dr. Nasser shares the lessons learned from the bedside and beyond, exploring how responsibility, resilience, and compassion shape our response to life’s greatest challenges. From moments of loss and despair to hope and renewal, he invites readers to see how healing the body often begins with understanding the mind and heart.

A memoir grounded in medicine yet reaching far beyond it, this book offers an honest and human look at what it truly means to live well even when faced with life’s most difficult truths.

The Prophet of Dust

Arik Delvin never asked to be a prophet. A jaded conman surviving among ruins and superstition in the post-apocalyptic Wastes, he earns his keep by spinning false miracles for desperate souls. But when his lies accidentally come true, the Wastes begin to whisper his name. Now, hunted by zealots, Hollowed wanderers, and a power older than faith itself, Arik must decide whether he’s been chosen… or cursed.

Beside him stands Mira, a silver-eyed survivor of rebellion burdened by guilt and faith; Nyra, a scarred fighter who once tried to burn prophecy out of the world; and Kevin, a goat far cleverer than he has any right to be. Together they cross a dying land where the sky bleeds ash, the dead still trade tea, and every step threatens to unravel what’s left of the Thread, the force holding everything together.

A thrilling blend of grim imagination and quick wit, The Prophet of Dust is a haunting tale of belief, betrayal, and survival in a world that has forgotten what it means to be saved.

Apollo the Angora Goat and His Friends – Book 2

Apollo the Angora Goat and His Friends – Book 2 is the continuation of Apollo’s adventures. In this new installment, Apollo introduces his new friends who live with him on the farm. As Apollo and his companions experience new adventures together, readers are invited to get to know each of Apollo’s friends and witness the special bonds that form among them.

Throughout the story, each of Apollo’s friends learns how to interact kindly and thoughtfully with one another. The book highlights the importance of showing consideration and understanding in building strong friendships on the farm. Readers will not only meet the new animals but also gain an overview of life on the farm.

This second book, Apollo the Angora Goat and His Friends – Book 2, serves as an introduction to new farm characters and sets the stage for future adventures. Apollo’s journey is ongoing, with more exciting experiences to come in forthcoming books.

Backyard Rehabbing

“Save some for Inky,” the Roper children chant at meal times after their father found and brought home an abandoned baby crow. Two years later, their parents find an injured wild bird, take it to a wildlife rehabilitator, and begin the process of becoming rehabilitators themselves. What they find is that the most difficult part of rehabbing is not working with the birds. The public, who know little about wild birds, can hamper a bird’s healing and even become a danger to their lives.

...a man saw an injured pigeon... “But I didn’t touch it,” the man said. “I didn’t want to catch rabies.” I explained to the man that rabies can be caught from...wild and domestic animals. Birds...cannot catch nor carry rabies. I then asked the man to pick up the bird and bring it to us in a covered box. “You want me to touch that bird?” the man asked...and hung up.

An injured bird may need immediate attention from the person who found it, and that could be YOU! Suggestions are included as to how to help the birds.

No Regrets

Sheila is a determined woman, strong in spirit, who reached her dreams despite all obstacles. Her derailed life, her cobbler, and her struggle with her family will churn the reader’s stomach and make you think, what would you do if you were in her shoes?

And So, We Dance

In And So, We Dance, Leigh loses herself in memories of her life and her wife’s cancer journey. The novel started out as a memoir, and then I began to hear Leigh (LL) and Lizzie’s (LiLiz) inner children talk to me. The magical elements that emerged soften the tragedy of losing a loved one. Blending emotional intimacy with quiet surrealism, the story explores lesbian love, grief, and the inner selves we call forth to help us navigate when everything else is lost.

Leigh finally comes out of the closet where she had lived since she was 15. She meets and marries the love of her life, Lizzie, only to face a battle much worse than closet dwelling. Lizzie’s cancer diagnosis turns their lives upside down. As Leigh loses herself in her memories, she finds her inner child in the body of a six-year-old hitchhiking on the highway, waiting for her. Little Leigh (LL) tries to help her through the battle she and Lizzie fight. Lizzie’s inner child, LiLiz, also joins, and the four struggle against the Stranger, cancer, who threatens their lives.

The author holds a PhD from Emory University, has studied under Anya Auchtenberg, and is a member of a weekly writing group and Pitch to Published. She is a published poet, and her book is entitled Journeys.

A Heart Stitched with Scars

A personal story of resilience, hope, and new beginnings. Witness how my life challenges were transformed into opportunities and how I was raised above the ashes and soared higher than ever before. Join me on this journey and be inspired to embrace change and overcome adversity.

A Cool Snake Named Sean

Six year old Mike was just a boy out mowing the lawn for his mom on a beautiful summer day. Little did he know he was about to make a special, new friend in a most unusual way. Mike was about to meet a cool snake named Sean. Please read on to see just how these new friends meet.

TWID – Traveling, Wondering, Imaginative, Dweller

Lillian Longwood is my name. I was nearly turning 13 when I discovered the truth. Changing one’s perspective thoughts only teaches your mind far greater than you or I could ever imagine. Understanding greater knowledge of the unknown that was finally known was far beyond an adventure but a whole new beginning for not just myself but for everyone that is a traveling, wondering, imaginative dweller. Anybody with a creative ability to create or anyone with any kind of talent whatsoever is a Twid. Everyone with no talent or no imagination is called an Unimaginative Dweller. The mysterious within one world brought into our own world you will never know until you open this book. Many adventures bring together friendships and family within this book.

10 Flavors of Potpourri Trailmix

Ten tales grounded in events that really happened, that have been given new life, embroidered a bit around the edges to give them an outcome that, while maybe not filling the bill of living happily ever after (something that really never makes any of us all that happy), creates a warm conclusion that makes the journey worthwhile for both my characters and readers.

Leading in the Digital Age

With the onset of technology, the leadership landscape has changed drastically and keeps on changing rapidly. Therefore, leaders who want their organizations to succeed and remain so should leverage the skill sets that can keep them relevant. This book provides answers to many questions thought leaders are asking.

What are the new leadership strategies in the digital age? How do you embrace technology for effective leadership? How do you harness the power of artificial intelligence and automation? How do you navigate the issues of ethics in the digital world? Is it important to identify and attract digital talent? These and many more questions have been answered in this easy-to-follow book. Concisely, this book is a handy manual for leadership success in the corporate world.