Vanished Beauty

Trials and Tribulations.

These are the things life is flooded with: disappointments, heartbreaks, and setbacks. These things can be quite annoying and bewildering.

However, it is not necessary to pick up arms and fight against the current. A shift in perspective with a calm mental attitude can be a more promising guidance.

Endeavor to stop and think. Re-evaluate what and where things spun out of control. Life is always in perpetual motion, just like the rise and fall of the ocean waves. To be steadfast is to view circumstances, both pleasant and otherwise, with revered detachment.

Fire Within

Ava Celeste Hennessey's Fire Within is a poignant and stirring memoir that delves into the tumultuous life of a family striving to keep afloat amid the challenging times of the 70s and 80s. Set against the contrasting backdrops of New England’s biting cold and Maui’s embracing warmth, this narrative unfolds through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of a child, Ava.

Ava’s childhood is marked by a series of escapes from literal and metaphorical fires, painting a vivid picture of a family often ensnared in chaos and struggle. Despite the hardships, her story is not just about the trials but also about the unyielding spirit of a young girl. Ava’s perspective, tinged with a child’s tendency to romanticize, provides a unique lens to view the odd and sometimes disturbing behaviors of her family members.

The Threat of Kierin

Branded by a curse that started in the past, Kierin grew up knowing that he was hated by his community. One night, though, it goes too far, and Kierin gives in to his fate, growing up to become a monster like everyone expected him to be. Years later, the citizens of Montoya hire a criminal to hunt down Kierin and put a stop to his killing spree. Moonshadow arrives and tracks him down, but instead of killing the fox, the wolf offers Kierin a deal instead. Kierin accepts the deal and follows Moonshadow, swearing loyalty to a group called The Order.

For a while he serves them faithfully, until on one mission he meets a turtle called the Shaman that leads him on a different path. Kierin’s eyes open up to horror as he fights to escape The Order and find allies that can help him repent for his past. A cobra named Coatl who was kidnapped by a cult for his ability to change in size, and a dragon named Giza who once worked with the Egyptian god Set to overthrow Ra.

Three cursed souls are now bound together, prophesized to protect the world from any evil that crosses their path. Will they succeed? It is up to them to find out.

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.

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.

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.

Main Character Energy

Unlock your potential and become the hero of your own story.

In a world where many people live on autopilot, following the expectations and scripts set by others, it’s time to break free and step into your true power. Main Character Energy: Reclaim Your Life and Live Authentically is your ultimate guide to transforming your mindset and embracing a life filled with purpose, confidence, and joy.

Inside this book, you’ll:

• Learn how societal conditioning and personal experiences can trap you in the NPC (Non-Playable Character) mindset, and identify the signs that you’re living someone else’s script. • Develop self-awareness and adopt a growth-oriented, main character mindset that empowers you to take control of your destiny.

• Establish healthy boundaries and integrate essential self-care practices into your daily routine to protect your well-being and fuel your success.

• Craft a compelling life story that reflects your true values, passions, and goals. Visualize and manifest your desired future with clarity and confidence.

• Create actionable plans, build effective routines, and stay accountable to your goals. Learn how to adapt and thrive through challenges and setbacks.

• Connect with like-minded individuals and communities that provide encouragement, accountability, and inspiration on your journey.

• Stay ahead with emerging practices and innovative tools that support your growth and well-being.

Empower yourself with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to reclaim your life and live authentically. Main Character Energy is not just a book; it’s a transformative journey to becoming the hero of your own story. Step into your power and transform your life today!

Where Did You Go, Mr. Black?

Have you ever wondered where your cat goes when they are outside? Do they go to the neighbor’s house and ask for food? Do they spend time with other cats? Do they chase birds? Do they run away from dogs?

Where do our cats go and why are they so curious about the outside world? But worst of all, where do they go and what happens to them when they disappear for too long?

Do they go on vacation?

New Horizons in Astrology

Couture offers a transpersonal view of astrology. Rather than the planets’ apparent position to the Earth, he places them in position to the Sun. This would be a heliocentric view, and his work is dedicated to being of help for humanity in the development of a non-dualistic spirituality. This view is supported by the development of the quantum scientific viewpoint. I highly recommend this detailed view of astrology that promotes a sense of universal connectedness and interdependence, including empathy, social responsibility, and ethical action.

Justine Willis Toms

Co-founder, Creative Producer, Host

New Dimensions Radio

Revolutionary Voices from the American Presidents' Slave Houses

After securing independence, America’s Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall to draft a Constitution. Article II, Section I vested executive power in a president, an office to be filled by the will of "We the People." The judgment of each president would prove critical to the grand experiment of American democracy.

Yet, from 1789 to 1865, every single president personally accepted or permitted the continuation of American slavery—a vile and brutal system that used generations of enslaved people as free labor to fuel the nation’s economy, offering no reparations upon its violent end.

Revolutionary Voices from the American Presidents’ Slave Houses offers a critical analysis of each administration, exposing the stark contradiction between the nation’s professed ideals of liberty and its presidential endorsement of slavery. The book centers the revolutionary voices of the enslaved and their descendants, who spoke truth to power through resistance and upheld a vision of a nation truly “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Scare Record

In the 1970s, a comic book ad promised a chilling record: sold alongside Sea Monkeys and a towering “you control it” Monster Ghost. These novelty ads were often more thrilling than the cheap trinkets they sold, and wise parents spared their children the inevitable disappointment.

But this ad was different. Its eerie artwork hinted at something far more sinister, and for $1.25, buyers got more than they bargained for. The mysterious Gayle House, the company behind it, vanished without a trace. Was it just another gimmick, or something cursed?

For 50 years, parents’ skepticism may have saved us. Or did it?