After the Flames Have Cooled

This magnificent novel is a fiction filled with passion, thrills, and adventures, and it includes a flair of religious beliefs—beliefs that demonstrate strong characteristics in the characters.

After over fifty-seven years of composition (intense meditation and creativity), the author brings to life a well-developed Beasley family saga (six generations) that relied on hard work, courage, dreams, and God to give them strength to escape impoverishment, deadly romances, triumphs, and tribulations. Female matrons paved the way as traditions molded passionate hearts. High expectations to rise above poverty with rewards (happiness and wealth) were driven via romance, strong family connectivity, and education. As they embarked upon new territory—internal and external to the Mississippi Delta—they survived floods and economic downfalls, wars and societal upheavals, untimely deaths, and heartfelt relationships resulting in pleasure and deep conflicts—even murder. The author was born in such an environment where only the strongest survived!

So be it as it was—mysteries unfold like unto “diamonds in the rough”—in this fictional publication. An in-depth creation of characters & events gives life to individuals trapped in an era of American history via which they are freed as readers are enlightened & entertained. A vivid imagination allows readers to peek into a “bittersweet,” mysterious realm where secrets are told—spreading like wildfire among tall cotton and catfish ponds.

An “Unclaimed Race” of people (Mulattos) created during slavery—survives enduring journeys in spite of many evils, triumphs, and tribulations. Before burials in soil from whence they’d risen (disappearing like unto dust whirling across a broad delta plain), four of life’s secrets to happiness became their golden treasures: (1) Eros Love; (2) Storge Love; (3) Philia Love; and (4) Agape Love—in “After The Flames Have Cooled.”

Love Hurts

Thomas Pry High School is a place where only the children of the elite study and interact with each other. A place where all the guys and girls fawn over Luke Finnegan, a fencing champion in his third year. But to Jack Whyte, the popular fencer is just another student passing through the halls. All he wants is to make friends and keep out of trouble at his new school.

When their eyes finally meet, however, Luke can’t seem to want nothing more than to be around Jack. So much so, that what was supposed to be a tournament afterparty ends up putting Jack’s life in danger.

Follow the students of Thomas Pry as they begin to learn about each other, and their newfound friendship begins to draw some attention to those closest to them.

House Ravenin - The Folded Path

The world is always changing, each step uncertain as the old ways and the new collide in a struggle for supremacy. Yet even the most well-paced paths sometimes turn in odd directions, the rumble of discontent along the western border leading to bloody clashes against the advancing world slowly encroaching upon the once open wilds.

As Crissone lies in flames and the tenuous peace between elven and human people threatens to collapse, the slaves taken in from the attack and sold to the estates are not what they seem to be.

It is here beneath the roof of House Ravenin that the lives of all hang in the balance, the arcing destinies of singular lives quietly merging together to decide the fate of an unsuspecting people. Each has their own part to play out, the Folded Path watchful upon all who grace its stones.

As poisonous secrets are revealed and true natures rise to the surface, careful hands begin to unravel a deadly mystery in hopes of staving off a greater, more sinister threat.

The Blue Truth

In The Blue Truth, author Erstorm explores the complex nature of love and its crucial role in promoting societal acceptance of same-sex relationships and marriage. The book is structured around interconnected chapters that examine love’s historical perceptions, legislative frameworks for inclusivity, and the emotional bonds that unite individuals, regardless of sexual orientation.

Erstorm begins with a historical analysis of love across cultures, arguing that it is a foundational element for guiding inclusive legislation. Through anecdotes and research, the author demonstrates how love can challenge societal norms and inspire change. The narrative also introduces concepts like “love at first sight” and the idea of soulmates, emphasizing the importance of various relationships in shaping identity.

Challenging outdated views, Erstorm presents homosexuality as a natural variation of human sexuality, advocating for a deeper understanding of human connections. The book contrasts conscious manifestations of love with instinctual behaviors in the animal kingdom, highlighting the commitment in same-sex relationships.

Erstorm calls for legislative action through The Blue Truth, providing a framework for addressing challenges faced by the gender variant community. Ultimately, the book serves as a manifesto for love and equality, encouraging readers to advocate for a future of acceptance and freedom in love.

Tesoro

After the brutal murder of her friend, Mattie, three years ago, Eva was left wondering what happened to Mattie’s baby. No longer able to resist the desire to know if the child is safe and healthy or met the same fate as her mother, Eva starts to investigate. Her questions take her on a dangerous path that alters the course of her life. Will she find the child, and perhaps love, along the way? Or will she meet the same fate as her friend did?