A Home for Mr. Higgins

Mr. Higgins, a Scottish terrier longs for a home, but no one can see past his rambunctious and spirited behavior. Finally, a family headed by two dads recognizes his worth and rescues him. Mr. Higgins then discovers what love and acceptance genuinely are.

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Mr. Higgins Takes a Stand

Mr. Higgins to the Rescue

About Mr. Higgins:

In 2014, the authors David Preece and Jim Webber adopted a black Scottish terrier who was a shy, nervous, and somewhat suspicious mid-life rescue dog. ‘Mr. Higgins’ (the fitting name he came to us with) gradually emerged from his shell and enjoyed his new life in his forever home. Still, on guard with most strangers, Mr. Higgins learned to return love while protecting his home and keeping his dads to their daily routines. Not a fan of pats on the head, ‘Higgins’ prefers a light touch on his sides and burrowing into a safe space. He loves walks, other dogs, treats, and – as a born outfielder – plays fetch.

A Horny Gilf Named Erica

Erica is a sexually-enlightened mature housewife, known euphemistically as a Gilf.

Erica is engaged in an elicit relationship with a young lover named Terrence. She assumed her husband, Richard is clueless about her affair. That was until Richard surprised her one night and demands that she invites Terrence over for a chat. This opens a closet full of unresolved secrets neither wished to confront.

Questions of infidelity, distrust, and sexual desires arise, stemming from their past. Erica now faces pressing issues regarding what went wrong in her marriage, and whether it can possibly be saved. 

A Jewish Girl Saved Me

The novel is inspired by real incidents and events, the anguish that people have lived and are still experiencing due to conflicts, wars, and diaspora. It combines truth and fiction. The novel’s characters connect between them, taking us from the distant traumatic past to the immediate and more traumatic present.

The novel carries many facts for truth-seekers from Jews, Christians, Muslims, and others. It aims to urge the search for truth and answer many questions, some of which will remain open even after the end of the novel. These questions represent part of the doubts that many people have in our present reality.

However, the role of the truth-seeker will be to complete the process of research, which will be the cause of the beginning of the desired intellectual change phase that leads us to achieve freedom, peace, justice, and peaceful coexistence among all nations.

A Jigsaw Life

A Jigsaw Life is a series of short stories that are set in the deep South surrounding a woman named Violet, a mother who suffers from bipolar episodes and severe depression. Lilly, the oldest daughter, will use her beauty and charm to maneuver through a small Georgia town but this ultimately sets her up for tragedy in the end. Meanwhile, the youngest girl in the family, named Jane, must work her way out of the heavy cobwebs of dysfunction. As a further matter, Violet and Jane are left struggling to overcome these hardships in order to prosper or grow.

This is a collection of short southern stories that deal with flawed, and profound relationships, from the beginning with Jane, the child who must use her strength and creative energy to endure life with an unstable mother, and later she must learn to rise above her own father’s addiction. In other stories, as Jane grows into adulthood her romantic relationships are tested when boundaries are crossed and broken once more, wreaking havoc on the weak.

Will she rise or will she fall? Can Jane pick up the jigsaw pieces of a shattered life and find her way back home again?

A Journal Entry

Marina Flores captivates exactly what it means to grow up in a small town while being queer. Identity is often difficult to grapple with, not to mention the turmoil of denying one’s innermost desires, and small towns aren’t exactly known for having a whole lot of diversity.

We are suddenly put in the shoes of a small-town kid who hides their rainbow socks. As if looking back from a mirror, Marina enthralls us by showing exactly who we are, blemishes and all. Self-discovery and tribulation come together as one big happy family in her debut book.

A heart wrenching and personal account, anyone could find solace in her kind and honest words. An out member of the LGBTQ community, Marina shares with us a glimpse into her world. Members or not, we are handed a VIP pass.

Touching on the themes of queer identity, womanhood, nature, love, and culture – A Journal Entry feels like coming home.

A Journey for Peace: A Journal of Peace

Don Yates enrolled as a Peace Corps Volunteer after responding to the challenge then-President John F. Kennedy issued to young Americans to ‘ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.’ From compiling over 500 pages of a diary kept while he worked as an educator and community developer in the Philippine Islands on the southern island of Jolo in the Sulu Archipelago, he gleaned over 25 stories, or episodes, depicting highlights of his life there along with reflections of local culture. Many episodes, such as the prologue entitled Culture Shock, depict a young man’s orientation and involvement in a way of life very different from his upbringing as an American. Complete with photographs from his two-year tour of duty, Don has captured the essence of an area of the world rarely seen or visited by outsiders while sharing how he grew as a young man in a foreign land.

A Journey with Plato and My Monkey Toward Ground Zero

Do you know your monkey? Do you truly know who you are or how you became so?

I was living in an illusion in the world that I thought I knew. I had painted such a great picture of myself, that I loved so much. My shortcomings and uncalled-for poor personal behaviors were always justified by either nature or by the presumed faults of others.

Then I met my monkey and we decided to take a journey together with Plato, representing knowledge and wisdom. We discovered that nature and people, most of the time, have nothing to do with our bad habits and poor behavior.

Join us in a journey of searching for the best version of ourselves by going back to ground zero. Then and only then shall we live the true essence of happiness, prosperity, and peace of mind.

A Journey Within Us

Life is complicated. As you delve deeper into your emotions and confront your fears, a certain sense of understanding evolves, fostering personal growth. Adversity often breeds creativity and strength; you just need to be prepared to open your heart and soul to the truth.

In this book of poetry, I expose my deepest, most personal thoughts to anyone who decides to read. The main work evolved from waking during the night and contemplating the river, trees, and birds at the bottom of the property where I lived. I entered a realm in my mind that had developed from a young age, where the intricate details of life – people, animals, plants, ideas, creativity, questions – fascinated me.

Music has always been a great solace for my mind, heart, and soul. Listening to some of the classic songwriters, I have always been amazed by the craft of their lyrics. I often dreamed of being a songwriter, finding incredible freedom in expressing thoughts and feelings on a day-to-day journey.

A Joy We Spent

What would you do if you were invited to sail over the horizon on a beautiful day with the most cheerful group of kids imaginable? What would you do if you could make magical things happen and see sights few children have ever seen? What if you could do all this in one day? Would you go? I did, and it changed my life forever. This book is an invitation to anyone who would like to join the adventure.

A Kind of Cousin

A Kind of Cousin is a daring collection of short stories by Suenel Bruwer-Holloway that whisks readers on a journey through the raw and unapologetic facets of human experience. Like a fresh breeze, blowing irreverently through old taboos, sweeping away the cobwebs of political correctness, Holloway shatters the confines of political correctness, delving into the resilient and complex spirit that pulses through her homeland, a place of beauty, sorrow, and resilience.

From the wily old woman in ‘The Statistic’, cleverly hoarding her exit from this world, to the candid wisdom of a child in the titular ‘A Kind of Cousin’, and the unflinching gaze cast upon society’s underbelly in ‘The Healer’, these stories are as provocative as they are enlightening. ‘The Right Therapist’ delivers a satirical jab at the mental health profession, while ‘Horseflesh’ pays homage to the enduring spirit of an old donkey, a symbol of unyielding courage in the face of adversity.

Strap in and prepare to be swept off your feet as Bruwer-Holloway tackles subjects often muffled by societal discomfort—farm murders, religious zealotry, the deep-rooted connections of the Afrikaner people to their land, and the poignant realities of aging and death. A Kind of Cousin promises a literary escapade that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

A Life of Poems for All Seasons

The changing of the seasons, the dreams of the young, the times of happiness, and times of complete despair. Struggles, wishes, beliefs, relationships; these are all part of the experiences that make up our lives and form who we are. Each season has its own memories which come together to create a lifetime. 

A Little Dog's Adventures in a Big Dog's World

In A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World, the author recounts the heartwarming story of her bond with her Pug-Beagle mix, Winnie, as they trained together to become a detection team in the sport of Nose Work. This book not only shares the joys and challenges of this hobby, but also delves into the unique bond between dog and owner, offering insight and understanding into the world of dogs. For those who love animals or have always wondered why their dog is so focused on their every move, this book is a must-read. With honest and personal anecdotes, the author’s story of how Nose Work has impacted her life will be sure to inspire you to look at your own relationship with your dog in a new light.