Miss Daisy Weed's Slow Walk to Heaven

Lucy never knew the date she officially died, but she knew that love had bound her to the earth.She never left her daughter’s side. She was there when Daisy cried for her mother, or for a teddy that had fallen from her cot and landed out of Samuel’s sight, while he was desperate to comfort his crying daughter. Lucy was able to attract Samuel’s attention to the teddy by tickling his bare feet.Another time, after Samuel had prepared Daisy’s bottle and was about to give it to her, the phone rang. No one was there at the other end of the phone line, and as Samuel walked back into the child’s bedroom, the baby’s bottle tumbled off the small table and spilt on the floor. It was only as the steam rose from the milk that he remembered he had not waited to cool the milk. Samuel knew, without doubt, that this was Lucy looking after them both. He always felt her presence, and as the years passed by, he felt her more and more, sharing his thoughts, his dilemmas, and always receiving an answer. Daisy likewise knew this was mummy, letting them know she was there, sharing all their laughter and tears.

Amelia & Olivia Go to the Zoo

Amelia and Olivia are twin sisters who do almost everything together. Find out what happens when a normal school field trip to the zoo turns into an unexpected adventure.

The Lazy Alligator

This swampy adventure is set to the catchy rhythm of The Itsy Bitsy Spider, making it a fun and engaging read-aloud experience.

A lazy alligator drifts through the scenic swamp, searching for a tasty lunch. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful and clever creatures, from a tenacious redfish to a majestic white egret and a feisty blue crab. But as he glides through the boggy waters, his quick-witted prey spot him first and escape his sluggish attempts to make them his meal.

He may be slow, but he has a mighty CHOMP! Will the hungry alligator ever find something to eat?

With lively rhymes, playful repetition, and the unique wildlife of the swamp, this book will have young readers singing, laughing, and coming back to enjoy the adventure again and again.

The Corps

A heartbreaking loss of a father, Charlie could not show his grief. He decides to form a drum and bicycle corps and, with the help of his dad's former police partner, finds relief from his long-held anger.

The Brothers Grave

The Four were born alone, abandoned, and imprisoned. Their sickness should have killed them, but instead, it left them with unnatural powers. One can summon death, another can dismiss it, a third can speak to it, and the last can guide lost souls to peace.

They survived. They found each other. And now, they walk the edge of life and death.

But someone has betrayed them, awakening the wrath of the soul-stealers – creatures that reap the dead and bend fate to their will. Now, the emissaries of Hell have come for them, seeking vengeance.

How many times can the dead die?

Concrete Flower

This memoir recounts a childhood marked by maternal abandonment, a mentally ill father’s emotional torment, and an alcoholic stepfather’s physical abuse. Left to raise younger siblings with scarce resources or adult guidance, the author navigated profound neglect. Despite these circumstances, relentless determination led to financial independence and homeownership by her early twenties, establishing a foundation built against difficult odds.

Yet, hardships persisted through challenging romantic and family relationships, resulting in several crises throughout her life. Faith and self-belief provided the strength to endure, even when faced with losing her home to her mother and an attempted physical attack by her father.

This account details a journey toward forgiveness, breaking cycles of abuse, and finding positivity, resilience, and love, embodying the author’s description of herself as a ‘concrete flower,’ finding light amidst difficult ground.

Path of the Guardian: Awakening

Fate calls. Mysteries awaken. Darkness rises.

Liam lived a simple life in the quiet village of Lindor, but everything changed on the day of the ceremony. His name was chosen and he is now the new Keeper. Fate takes him to the mysterious city of Ecarella, where the past is disguised as a mystery and the future is bound by ancient prophecies.

But the further he goes, the more questions arise. Who is he really? Why do his memories feel erased? What do the elders hide, trying to keep him from seeking truth?

In a world where magic is interwoven with shadows and friends can be pillars, Liam must find answers. But is he ready for what he will discover?

When darkness comes, only light inside can make way.

A Soldier's Prerogative and Other Short Stories

A series of short stories that, in different situations, present characters facing unexpected challenges in unexpected circumstances.The different behaviour of two white men invited to a Navajo peyote church.An elderly man and a youth canoe for many years on Montana’s rivers, until the older man is no longer able to continue.A young college student, unfamiliar with Mexico, creates a disaster.A soldier in World War II is faced with a decision that cannot be ordered by his senior officer.A young man is introduced to his girlfriend’s father and finds himself searching for a dry place to sleep.A man questioning the value of life on a Grand Canyon hike finds himself in a life-or-death position.An art lover gets a chance for a fictional conversation with Vincent van Gogh.

The Collegium Conspiracy

A U.S. congressman is found savagely murdered—his body bound to a navigational buoy just off the rocky coast of a quiet Maine town. The message is chilling. The motive? Unknown.

In response, the President assembles a covert task force led by former FBI agent Nick Taglio and his life partner, ex-CIA officer Francesca “Frankie” Paterson. Having walked away from high-stakes intelligence work for a quieter life in Boston, Nick and Frankie are pulled back into the shadows by a crime too dangerous to ignore.

What begins as a murder investigation soon unravels into a global conspiracy. The clues point to Collegium—a modern-day criminal syndicate modeled after an ancient Roman cabal. Their objective: hijack control of the global cryptocurrency market and destabilize the U.S. dollar, threatening the entire world economy.

Armed with cutting-edge AI and off-the-books tactics, Nick and Frankie race against time on a high-stakes mission from coastal Maine to Boston, New York, London, and Washington—until the trail leads them to the unlikeliest of doorsteps: a rival superpower.

Fast-paced and fiercely intelligent, The Collegium Conspiracy is a gripping thriller that fuses history, technology, and political intrigue into a chillingly plausible global threat.

Freedom Runner

Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a nurse. It has now been so many years since I started being a registered nurse/BSN. I am getting close to retirement, but I still have a love of taking care of my patients. I usually work 3-4 days a week. I am presently working through the state of Michigan, which has the highest rate of neonatal and maternal deaths. I take care of pregnant women and babies.

During my spare time, I write novels and short stories. I play with our cats and a dog. I have four children and a granddaughter. I love taking them places, baking cookies, and watching movies.

Sharing Footprints

It is Christmas Eve, and this is Molly’s fifth Christmas. She does not remember all her Christmases, but she knows this one will be special. This year, Molly is old enough to walk home with her sisters, Marie, and Patty. Molly is attending her favorite holiday party with all her family at her Aunt Ella and Uncle Tim’s house. Her home is only three streets away, but there are a lot of houses to walk past, and the snow keeps piling up. It has been snowing all day and as she gets ready to leave, it starts to snow harder. Molly relies on her sisters, especially their footprints, to get home. One step after another, she follows their footprints in the snow, making it easier to get home. Once she is home, she has her chores to do, and then she can wait for Santa to arrive. This will be the best Christmas ever!

Tayoltita, las Minas de San Luís

Fresh out of the University of Colorado with a degree in geology, the author found himself embarking on an adventurous first job as an exploration geologist for Minas de San Luís, situated in the quaint pueblo of Tayoltita in Durango, Mexico. Nestled under Bolaños Peak and in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental, the mine was a remote gem accessible only by a solitary road winding 3,000 feet up the mountain.

Beyond his duties at the mine, he was charged with the thrilling task of scouting the surrounding wilderness for new gold or silver deposits, offering potential expansion for the company. It’s in these explorations, traversing rugged terrains always on muleback, never horse, where the story truly unfolds.

His narrative richly details the culture, courage, intrigue, superstitions, wisdom, and escapades of the local inhabitants he met along the way. These encounters add a colorful depth to his experiences in Tayoltita.

Set against the backdrop of the early days of the drug cartels, this memoir not only recounts geological explorations but also captures a pivotal moment in history. After his return to the United States, the role of Exploration Geologist at Minas de San Luís remained unfilled, marking the end of an era in this secluded part of the Sierra Madre Occidental.