Mind Over Madness – Volume One

Once an internationally certified meditation teacher, professional musician, concert technician, and trained audio engineer/music producer, Gary Morissette’s life took a dramatic turn when a tragic accident left him a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic. Now, he shares his powerful self-help method for mental wellness, interwoven with an autobiographical collection of his lyrics.

Gary lived a rollercoaster lifestyle, battling drug addiction and the resulting mental health struggles. Through meditation, affirmations, journaling, inspiration, and creative expression, he found a path to healing and resilience. Mind Over Madness offers readers a guide to resetting their own minds and finding inner peace.

Monty and the Rabbit: The Albino

Julia Montgomery (Monty) and Paddy Assenfeld (Rabbit) are reunited after a period apart following their previous adventures with a mafia crime family. In the meantime, Julia has become connected with another criminal organization led by Nikolas Bucher, a Swiss-born man known as The Albino, The Butcher, and the White Monster (the latter two nicknames originating from events during his teenage years in Switzerland). Julia introduces Paddy to Nikolas; although Paddy becomes friends with him, he is reluctantly drawn deep into various criminal enterprises. Meanwhile, The Albino lives alone in his castle, hiding from the sun.

When the River Calls

It’s happening again.

Allerton is a beautiful city, full of vibrant people and quiet charm – but darkness has a way of creeping in. After the accident that shattered her world and claimed her mother’s life, Emma is determined not to give in to grief. Though broken, she’s committed to moving forward, even maintaining her friendship with Justin – whose brother was behind the wheel that night.

Together, Emma and Justin navigate emotional wounds, family tensions, and the quiet unease that never seems far away. As their bond deepens, Emma begins to reclaim control of her life – until a sudden attack makes her question whether the nightmare is beginning all over again.

Justin is dealing with his own uncertainties. His mother, once again receiving treatment at the Recovery Centre, is now missing. As troubling signs reemerge, the attacks on the Ryan family feel eerily familiar. Could his mother somehow be involved?

Then the river changes. What was once warm and welcoming turns deadly when an earthquake unleashes a tsunami along the coast. The people of Allerton rally to protect their homes and each other, proving that even in the darkest moments, community matters

Now, as Justin races to find his mother, one question remains:

When the river comes calling, who will answer?

Rhythm of the Heart

Rhythm of the Heart invites readers on a lyrical journey through the seasons of love, capturing its beauty and complexity in a poignant poetry anthology. It further takes readers on a poetic exploration of love’s different seasons, capturing its essence in a moving collection of poems through wistful memories of autumn and the introspective quiet of winter. From the vibrant excitement of spring’s blossoming romance to the warm, yearning days of summer spent apart, each poem unfolds a chapter in the emotional voyage of love.

As the narrative transitions to the bittersweet nostalgia of autumn and the reflective solitude of winter, the collection delves deep into the heart’s intricate dance with connection, distance, and loss. With vivid imagery and heartfelt verses, Rhythm of the Heart resonates with anyone who has loved, lost, and ultimately found solace in the shared experience of love’s ever-changing rhythm. Discover the beauty in every phase of love and reflect on your own journey through its captivating pages.

Rising Above

Rising Above: The Journey of Clara Bennett is a poetic narrative where aspirations soar through rhythmic lines. Clara’s journey exemplifies resilience, showcasing her challenges and victories. Each chapter unveils new insights as she navigates life with intense passion and ambition, uplifting others in the process.

Accompany Clara on her motivating journey, where hope and strength are honored. This lyrical tale draws readers into her experience, emphasizing her hardships and resilience as she aims for excellence. In the concluding chapters, Clara reflects on her path and takes on the role of a mentor, inspiring young women to chase their dreams and ensuring her legacy of resilience persists.

Rising Above: The Journey of Clara Bennett is a compelling story of personal development, demonstrating that with determination and support, anyone can overcome their circumstances and leave a lasting impression.

An Accusing Finger

A man’s violent, early-morning death on the freezing pavement of a west-end convenience store parking lot in Canada’s capital city appears at first to be just another random act of gang violence. But is it?

The dead man has no identification, and his associate has mysteriously vanished. One of the victim’s fingerprints is linked to the unsolved murder of a young woman more than twenty years earlier. When Inspector Matt Armitage begins investigating the cold case, he uncovers a second, identical, unsolved murder. This one took place years later, in another city, in another country. As he works to close the case, Armitage discovers that cutting through red tape can cause serious, self-inflicted wounds.

Even if he were not a police officer, Inspector Matt Armitage of the Ottawa Police Service would be an imposing figure. He stands seventy-six inches tall in his dress socks, with a big-boned athletic frame, a thick shock of dark hair, and intense, piercing eyes the colour of Antarctic ice. He has an unblemished service record, but Armitage will probably never be promoted. His bosses believe he has one unforgivable flaw: he puts people first. He is a cop’s cop, operating in a milieu that rewards careerism and mediocrity, and punishes anyone who threatens the system’s status quo or the self-interest of the top brass.

An Accusing Finger was a Chanticleer Clue Awards finalist.

More Than Survive

Michelle Davis, another victim of Eric Wyler’s torment, finally tells her story. She may seem awkward and quiet to most, but she possesses a hidden strength that allows her to fight for what she believes is right, even under the most trying circumstances.

Although a dark turn of events soon follows as she attempts something that none of The Nothings of the school would ever even fathom: putting an end to Eric’s reign of terror. The real question is: will she be able to pull it off and what obstacles will leap in her path during this bold endeavour?

BeYoutiful Seoul

Being multiracial in America is not for the weak! Anijah Lee Martin was born in Seoul, South Korea to a Black father in the army and a Korean mother more volatile than you can imagine! Post-divorce, Anijah had to grow up fast and deal with hardships upfront with very little guidance. Will she ever be enough? Will she ever just fit in? Will her mother ever just stop and listen? Growing up in Florida, she finally finds a place of solace. She’s able to make friends and have fun only to be uprooted again to a much bigger place with bigger problems.

Her relationship with her mother is hard and although she tries, nothing ever seems enough. Navigating all of this while trying to build a career, some sort of love life, and being a better person, Anijah finds that she’s so much more and truly has a beautiful soul.

The Corps

A heartbreaking loss of a father, Charlie could not show his grief. He decides to form a drum and bicycle corps and, with the help of his dad's former police partner, finds relief from his long-held anger.

The Brothers Grave

The Four were born alone, abandoned, and imprisoned. Their sickness should have killed them, but instead, it left them with unnatural powers. One can summon death, another can dismiss it, a third can speak to it, and the last can guide lost souls to peace.

They survived. They found each other. And now, they walk the edge of life and death.

But someone has betrayed them, awakening the wrath of the soul-stealers – creatures that reap the dead and bend fate to their will. Now, the emissaries of Hell have come for them, seeking vengeance.

How many times can the dead die?

A Soldier's Prerogative and Other Short Stories

A series of short stories that, in different situations, present characters facing unexpected challenges in unexpected circumstances.The different behaviour of two white men invited to a Navajo peyote church.An elderly man and a youth canoe for many years on Montana’s rivers, until the older man is no longer able to continue.A young college student, unfamiliar with Mexico, creates a disaster.A soldier in World War II is faced with a decision that cannot be ordered by his senior officer.A young man is introduced to his girlfriend’s father and finds himself searching for a dry place to sleep.A man questioning the value of life on a Grand Canyon hike finds himself in a life-or-death position.An art lover gets a chance for a fictional conversation with Vincent van Gogh.

Freedom Runner

Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a nurse. It has now been so many years since I started being a registered nurse/BSN. I am getting close to retirement, but I still have a love of taking care of my patients. I usually work 3-4 days a week. I am presently working through the state of Michigan, which has the highest rate of neonatal and maternal deaths. I take care of pregnant women and babies.

During my spare time, I write novels and short stories. I play with our cats and a dog. I have four children and a granddaughter. I love taking them places, baking cookies, and watching movies.