To Make You Smile

In the pages of To Make You Smile, you’ll discover a delightful collection of 12 humorous short stories and one captivating longer tale that will bring joy and laughter to readers of all ages.

‘Shy Brenda’ is a heartwarming autobiographical account of the author’s childhood in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, during the 1950s and 60s. It follows the journey of a shy little girl as she overcomes her timidity and blossoms into a confident young woman.

‘Arnie’ is a charming short story about an adventurous armadillo who mines for diamonds in the lush forests of Brazil, South America. This tale is sure to delight and entertain.

‘Perkins the Praying Mantis’ is a humorous short story that explores the tender love between Perkins, a mantis preacher, and Mertle Mantis, one of his devoted parishioners.

‘Fustus, The Fly’ offers a whimsical glimpse into the life of a fly, providing a day’s worth of amusing antics and escapades.

‘Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Snails’ takes a humorous approach to exploring the fascinating world of snails, revealing their quirky habits and endearing qualities.

In addition to these, you’ll find several more lighthearted stories that showcase the author’s unique sense of humor, guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and bring a smile to your face.

While this collection is perfect for children and young teens, parents will also find themselves chuckling along with their kids as they follow the hilarious adventures and mishaps of the characters in these short stories.

To the Moon

Jacob and Trevor are brothers and the best of friends. They have avid imaginations and love to play make-believe.

Whether they are pretending to be pirates or running from imaginary dinosaurs, they know how to have fun. Their favorite thing to do is play on their saucer swing and pretend to fly to the moon.

One day, after Jacob loses a tooth, the tooth fairy leaves something very special for the boys. Jacob and Trevor’s adventures are about to change in a way neither of them could ever have imagined.

To Touch a Heart

To Touch a Heart is a heartwarming collection of poems that reflect the sincere joys and struggles of everyday life. With touching verses about family, friendship, childhood memories, and the passing seasons, this little pink book invites readers into quiet moments of meaning. While the wider world calls for our hurry and worry, these poems offer respite, beauty, and a tender glimpse of the humanity in us all. Readers will find humor and wisdom within these pages, and perhaps see their own story reflected. More than pretty words that rhyme, these poems aim to delight, to console, to inspire. For any seeking more gentleness in life or longing to be understood, To Touch a Heart offers a sweet retreat where poetry still blooms.

Today, Oh Boy

Today, Oh Boy is the tale of one day in the life of Rusty Boykin and Ollie Wyborn, juniors at Summerville High School. The year is 1970, and as a counterculture emerges in their conservative South Carolina community, a cast of characters find themselves in the throes of social upheaval: preppies, jocks, hippies, and belligerent country boys who don’t believe in giving peace a chance.

Tome of Infinite Darkness

Tome of Infinite Darkness further explores the cosmic evil, which amplifies the Luciferian to new heights of Satanic power! Through this work, the Black Magus further hones his Satanic magic to bend reality to his will.

Tome of Infinite Darkness is for those Satanic Practitioners that seek to overcome slave conditioning and slave religions and aspire to become the apex praetor of the Satanic race!

Tommy and the Flying Mattress

Tommy is a rambunctious young pirate with an aspiring career on the high seas. With his first mate, Stella, he leads a mutiny against Captain Ted E. Bear. That is, until his father reminds him that he is actually a boy with a very messy room that was supposed to be cleaned. Tommy is sent to bed early for not cleaning his room.

Mutineers do not clean rooms, and they certainly don’t go to bed early because their parents said they should. It is in that room where Tommy’s mattress gets involved and takes Tommy and Stella on a wild ride. After a fright-filled flight, the mattress splashes down, of all places, next to a real-life pirate ship. Here, Tommy and Stella are pressed into service and find out what a pirate’s life is really about.

Top Leaf

Embark on a delightful journey with a curious little girl, as she unfolds the wonders of her world! Top Leaf invites you to see the magic of everyday through her wide-eyed wonder. Her joy is infectious as she revels in the beauty of trees, cherishes the waves lapping at the beach, and finds excitement in all the little adventures that lie in between. With each page, her enthusiasm for the simple joys around her will surely brighten your day and remind you of the endless magic that surrounds us all. So, come along and discover the world anew through her charming escapades!

Torrential Rains

My mother was worried sick about me. She thought it would be a good idea for my brother Johnny to come and stay with me and Louis. She believed that Johnny would be able to protect me. I felt a little safer with Johnny there even though I still cried myself to sleep every night. One day Johnny told me he was leaving and going back to Gary. Instantly, I felt the fear rushing back into my body. He must’ve gotten into it with Louis. Johnny said he couldn’t stay there because Louis had a bad attitude.

My children don’t often ask me about their father. Maybe it’s because they’re grown now, and they somehow knew not to ask when they were younger. I did love him. And my children are here because of him. I’m thankful that God saved me and preserved my life in order for me to take care of my children. Maybe I forgave him because of them.

Toward the Bigger Half

Toward the Bigger Half: Equity in Public Education explores what makes equity and schooling uncomfortable but necessary companions. Dr. Beth Godett theorizes about the goal of equity in public education and provides a vital window into history and the law. The term “equity” is demystified by introducing historical figures as if they were alive today.

Her book will make you angry, curious, and also hopeful. Challenging her readers to embrace opportunities, Dr. Godett details pragmatic ways that teachers (like herself) can make a difference in K-12 education.

Enjoy it in one sitting or break it into small bites; either way you will be eager to share new ideas with colleagues.

Trailer Trash

Heidi Nolan lives with her mother and her latest ‘uncle’ John in a rundown trailer next to a stream which overflows after a storm. She hates being poor and does not want to end up like her mother, working in a tavern, with no husband, and labeled as ‘trailer trash.’ One night, her mother disappears after work; folks saw her getting into a Mercedes after her shift, but Heidi thinks John murdered her.

History seems to repeat itself as Heidi begins to work in the tavern until she gives birth to a baby girl. The town hosts monthly auctions of cattle and horses, which attract ranch owners from the surrounding area. It is at one of these auctions that Heidi meets Darryl Hanson, a prosperous ranch owner who falls in love with her and offers her a perfect life on his ranch and a beautiful mansion.

Heidi, equally in love with Darryl, accepts his marriage proposal, but she faces one problem: a baby girl conceived in hate. As Heidi navigates the complexities of her past and the promise of a brighter future, she must decide whether she can embrace the love and stability Darryl offers while coming to terms with her own difficult history.

Transformation of a Village

In Transformation of a Village, experience the evolution of Adoma, an African village on the brink of change. When the elders alter the age-old system of selecting rulers, choosing merit over lineage, a ripple of discord sweeps through the community. Reluctantly crowned the new chief, city-bred John navigates a path of tradition and modernity, aiming to uplift his village through self-help projects. But as he soon discovers, the road to progress demands alliances beyond the village borders, pulling the Central government into their fold to accelerate Adoma’s journey towards a new dawn. Through a blend of suspense and drama, this tale explores the pulse of a community amidst a changing world.

Trapped in Heavens

Max Engler, our audacious protagonist, alongside his loyal colleague, Chou Wong, are pioneering physicians nestled within a reputable biochemistry department on the West Coast. Their invention – a sophisticated machine orchestrated by a network of lasers and magnets – holds the promise of unraveling the mysteries veiled within unknown substances. A serendipitous discovery propels them into uncharted territory, unveiling a novel physical transformation that disrupts the strong nuclear force within solid atoms, transmuting them into pure energy.

A twist of fate and a flick of a switch later, Max finds himself disintegrated by his own invention, vanishing into the unknown. The sudden disappearance casts a long, accusatory shadow on Chou, dragging him into a whirlpool of accusations and police interrogations. The ordeal intensifies as spectral attempts by Max to communicate further entangle the reality around them.

Eventually, a breakthrough: Max reestablishes contact, unveiling a celestial domain – dubbed the ‘Heavens’ – that he’s been traversing. His newfound ability to escort others through these ethereal realms via special arrangements unveils a vista of cosmic exploration. However, with knowledge comes scrutiny. As tales of Max’s celestial sojourns ripple through media and religious circles, a barrage of questions and incredulity follows suit.