Where the Waves Meet Fire

Beneath the golden glow of New York’s skyline and the wild Pacific horizon, two lives are about to collide in a love story as fierce as the waves that carry them.

Alfonso Rivera, a thirty-year-old surfer and Ph.D. student, lives between the crashing waves and the quiet halls of academia. When his father’s dream of building a surfing center in Malibu pulls him west, he must navigate ambition, family legacy, and the shadows of his past.

Krystal, a former beauty queen turned scholar, hides her scars beneath elegance and fire. Drawn together by an undeniable spark, Alfonso and Krystal discover a love as exhilarating—and dangerous—as the ocean itself.

But passion alone cannot protect them from betrayal, ambition, and secrets that threaten to pull them under. Between the glitter of New York and the wild horizon of California, they must decide if their hearts are strong enough to survive the storm.

Where the Waves Meet Fire is a sensual, dramatic tale of love, resilience, and destiny—crafted for readers who crave romance that burns with intensity and lingers long after the last page.

Father Tom’s Penance

Tag along with Father Thomas Flannery on his circuit ride as he wends his way through western Kentucky and Tennessee in 1948. Listen to his deeply meaningful and moving sermons. Eavesdrop on the sanctity of the confessional as he listens carefully to the penitent. He pronounces absolution and assigns very appropriate penance to each contrite sinner.

Meet some of his old friends along the way and the new friends he makes on the journey in his old Model A Ford.

Father Tom struggles with his personal weaknesses and his past and learns much about the forgiveness Christ offers us. He also learns about true maturity and how one can find it.

He wrestles with great mysteries as a good theologian would and even questions Church doctrine. His compassion, faith, sense of humor, and work ethic help make him a great priest.

Explore with Father Tom the magic of memories, dreams, and fantasies. Enjoy this nostalgic trip back to yesteryear, when life seemed to be more simple—but it really wasn’t!

Full Moon Speaks

Experience a timeless adventure under a brilliant full moon traversing the night sky in Full Moon Speaks! When the sun sets and the world quiets down, creatures near and far share their dreams and secrets with their shimmering friend—the moon.

Filled with enchanting illustrations and heartwarming conversations, this delightful story reminds us of the magic that happens when we dare to dream and share our thoughts with the universe. Perfect for bedtime reading, Full Moon Speaks will inspire little and big hearts alike to believe in their own beauty as reflected in the creatures that are revealed by the light of the moon.

The Frog Song

Rubabbum, ruuummm, ruummmm. Did you know that not all frogs make the sound “ribbit”? Over 6000 species of frogs exist in the world, each with a unique voice.

The Frog Song brings these sounds to life in an engaging, heartwarming tale about a bullfrog who travels the globe on a magic lily pad to bring frogs from across the world together in song.

This whimsical story will have children laughing as they croak along with these distinctive frog sounds. Bullfrog is sure to be a family favorite as he gathers these frog friends together for a celebration of sound.

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.

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.

Ozark Justice

The year is 1938, and it’s a beautiful Indian summer day in the Ozark Mountains. Yarnell Cates, his wife Thelma, and his father are returning home with a wagonload of stove wood when they discover the sheriff’s car in their front yard. Sheriff J. D. Hawkins is there to arrest Yarnell on trumped-up charges concocted by the prosecuting attorney and his brother, the circuit judge. The charge is part of an ongoing feud between their families and the Cates. In a twist of fate, Yarnell is forced to kill the sheriff in self-defense. This act incites the prosecuting attorney to form a posse with orders to burn down the Cates’ home, slaughter their livestock, and shoot Yarnell on sight. A bounty of five hundred dollars is placed on Yarnell’s head, later increased to fifteen hundred dollars, driving Yarnell and Thelma to seek refuge in a cave in the mountains. Throughout the winter, they endure harsh conditions while evading the men of Sycamore County in a desperate bid for survival.

Where To?

Whispers of Joy and Murmurs of Love

The CHI Brown Girl

Adrienne Plummer seeks to motivate, inspire, and uplift Black people. She fell in love with writing in the 4th grade after reading a book report aloud to the applause of her eager peers. This started her spoken word journey, which had been a long time coming. Throughout her early years and adolescence, she perfected her craft, culminating in the publication of her first poem in 1984. With Vanessa Williams’ crowning as Miss Black America as a backdrop, Adrienne drew inspiration from proud Black women.

When she later went to Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, she joined a college poetry club and majored in English. As her professor read feminist poetry, Adrienne’s activism was sparked. She learned about prominent activist figures and interviewed student leaders. Years later, during the height of a social justice reckoning, she read Becoming by Michelle Obama and Jenifer Lewis’ autobiography. Upon hearing two other prominent Black women speak on overcoming struggles, Adrienne was inspired to reignite her voice. Often a quiet and ‘Chi’ Brown girl, she is vocal in her poetry. These powerful poems will help readers hear the cry of a Black woman.

Plastic: The Side Dish You Get with Every Meal

This book provides an eye-opening revelation about how our current practices continue to harm the environment and all its inhabitants. To ensure a more sustainable future for the planet, we must adopt new ways of doing things and eliminate consumer products and practices that cause the most damage to natural ecosystems and threaten life on Earth.

Wildlife species, ecosystem functions, and human health have all been negatively impacted by the excessive amounts of garbage produced globally every day. Many commonly used products linger in the environment for years after disposal, resulting in grave consequences for essential wildlife organisms and their ecosystems, including water sources, land, and soils. Natural resources have been rapidly depleted for decades, diminishing habitats and generating excess pollution.

The time is now to take decisive action. We must move towards using alternative materials and methods that reduce environmental harm caused by today’s common products and practices. This shift is crucial in minimizing the increasing risks of climate change and preserving our planet for future generations.