Arlington

In Lisbon, 1941, an all-American boy, Manny, falls for a captivating French girl, Mari. Their whirlwind romance leads them to the heart of France, where they join the resistance against Nazi occupation. Together, they foil a German general’s plot to loot precious art and treasure, but their fight is far from over.

Mari, now pregnant, returns to her hometown to aid her father, a newspaper editor secretly forging documents to save Jewish lives. Meanwhile, Manny continues the struggle, first with the resistance and then as a soldier in the U.S. Army.

Arlington is a heart-wrenching and emotional tale, yet moments of humor, hope, and resilience offer respite, further immersing readers in the lives of both soldiers and civilians caught in the crossfire. The novel paints a compellingly honest portrait of war, expertly balancing thrilling twists and turns with profound emotional depth, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the final, hopeful moments.

At its core, Arlington is a poignant love story set against the backdrop of war. Given the current state of global politics, it also serves as a timely and cautionary tale about the enduring fight for freedom and justice.

Art and Poetry by Pollock

Life was smooth sailing and quite normal up until my mom Janis was killed in a car accident heading from Santa Cruz California to Carmel when I was 11 years old. After her death, life changed drastically from a nice gentle breeze to a category five tornado; an inferno of drugs, lies and alibis. Let’s just say… No more smooth sailing. When the dust began to settle at the age of 24, I enlisted in the United States Navy and set sail for a better life and once again it was smooth sailing.

Here are some of my experiences, thoughts, and photographs of my artwork which I use as a way to process my childhood traumas.

Processing as I stack stones and transfer the negative energy into a beautiful piece of work giving it life; it lives then eventually dies, taking the negative energy with it.

I hope you feel something from these pages within.

As a Woman Thinketh

Mike Pauro, aka ‘Ajax Moon’ and his daughter, Morgan Deeble, aka ‘Bridey Moon’ remake the aphorism examined by James Allen for women. In this transposition of Allen’s classic, the authors revisit the impact of thought on health, purpose, achievement, ideas, and serenity from the female perspective. The work is accompanied by imagery from early 20th century postcards passed down for generations in their family. The images were selected to be contemporaneous of the era of James Allen (1864-1912).

Awake in Dreams Sleeping Death Away

Awake in Dreams Sleeping Death Away is a pun on the different states of consciousness, which is open to multifactorial answers. In reality, the observations in the poems leave the readers perhaps with more questions than answers.
The three states of consciousness—awakening, sleeping, and dreaming—hint at the fine line between life and death. The entire book can be seen as a dream.

Awake in Dreams Sleeping Death Away does not try to scientifically claim any truths, but it does attempt to question what we may hold as true. It is more important to experience the poems, rather than to actualize them in an objective manner. No doubt the meaning or truth in these poems, if any can be found, will be organic and morph with each new reader.   

Back to the '50s

Back to the ’50s, a book of poems highlighting life in America during the 1950s by Earlene Green Evans will take you on an exciting trip without luggage or a ticket. After experiencing the ‘good old days,’ you may not want to return to reality. You will stroll the street of an ideal crime-free neighborhood. How about squeezing into a neighbor’s crowded living room to view outrageous, funny comedians or cowboys and Indians on a dinner plate size black and white television screen. You will make an appearance in your stylish poodle skirt with a matching off-shoulder blouse. Then, rack your brains trying to understand the impact of Russia’s Sputnik. Dance to exhaustion with the music of the famous Drifters. Perhaps you just prefer to relax in the cool breeze on a strong tree limb with your favorite book.

Back to the ’50s will definitely rekindle buried feelings, old habits and foggy thoughts of people, places and things in the safe haven of the fabulous ’50s.

Ballsy

In this collection of novellas by Perry Glasser, three very different women find themselves confronting a world of men unable to see them for who they are.

They are pursued, tracked, and fearful, but they are never timid.

When they turn to face their foes, they must rely on their extraordinary courage and will to prevail.

Call it guts, call it bravery – or call it ballsy.

Basa, Swords, and Mayhem

The world fades as dragons, having turned on their human masters, seek to destroy civilization and rule supreme. Dragon Slayers – a cursed family with the power to steal dragon souls and abilities – stand as humanity’s last defense.

Basa Alkire emerges from hiding to join the Fallen Embassy, dragon-fighting warriors. But he soon discovers his uncle, their leader, is a dangerous zealot. Deception and betrayal lurk around every corner. Amidst the chaos, an even darker secret comes to light. Goddess Vulpecula deceived them all when she created Ashwick, a mighty sulfur dragon birthed pregnant with a vile demon child. Now, the moon goddess favors only darkness, and humanity’s days are numbered.

As the end nears, Basa must battle lethal foes from without and within. Will this world belong to dragons and demons, or can Basa turn the tide before all is consumed by death and deceit?

Bean Fate

A shocking Prohibition-era murder in a dusty Saskatchewan border town inflames the public’s suspicions about links between the politicians and Al Capone and the Chicago Mob. When rookie cop Jack Ross’s investigation gets too close to the truth, he’s pulled off the case. Then he goes rogue.

Because of Eve

Michael Katz is a medical student moonlighting as a detective for a small agency. When he opens a door on a routine case, his life is forever changed. The trail of a student-loan defaulter leads him to a shocking discovery: the unresponsive body of Anne Richards, with no indication of how she died. An autopsy reveals that she was pregnant, yet still a virgin. Alongside Anne’s sister Gail, Michael joins forces with Detective Lieutenant James Durant to uncover the truth behind her death. Their investigation delves into the dangerous world of black-market mobs, government secrets, and international controversy. Together, they uncover answers that will change the course of history.

Being Human in This Crazy World

It is a daily struggle trying to navigate this crazy world as a simple, emotional, and superbly flawed human being.

The poems contained in this book delve into relationships that we as human beings must juggle and ultimately master in order to survive this life and become fulfilled, reasonably happy people.

The hope is to inspire, educate, amuse, and touch the hearts and souls of the reader through honest and relatable poetic pieces of work by a fellow, sympathetic human being.

Below

Drawing inspiration from a chilling, real-life enigma of an airline crash in the Gulf of Mexico, this thriller plunges deep into the heart of the southern U.S.

What dark secrets did the passenger on the ill-fated flight harbor, and what unspeakable terror was he transporting?

Dive into a tale where every twist beckons a haunting question, pulling you deeper into the mystery.

Ben of Nigglewood

Ben Nigglewood is a homeless man who is fed up with his predicament in the care facility. The care in this place leaves much to be desired. Along comes Gretta Wollenzeider who is sympathetic to his cause and starts to take action. She arranges an interview with Mr. Dicton of the housing authorities to discuss plans to check the facility. As she is mobilizing her plans, Ben passes away. Gretta is distraught, and angry, and decides to visit him in heaven. A heated discussion ensues between agitated Gretta and peaceful Ben. Along the way, there are angels, Niggy, the demon, Ben’s mother, and the truckers of Bacnauld’s Bar. There is lots of action. Finally, Gretta and Ben’s mother touch base with one another and they make plans to improve Ben’s former care facility.