The poetry you are about to read in this book is meant to elicit a reaction and heighten your senses. You will be taken through a range of emotions as you turn the pages and live in the moment of the words. Some are fantastical dreamed up tales of imagination and some are real as well. It is up to you the reader to decipher and decide which is real and which is just fantasy. So, now without further ado it's time to slip off your shoes and make yourself comfortable and enjoy the "new tales from the baron".

With a twist of fate and a bit of kismet, nineteen-year-old Addison Stone stumbles upon solace when he discovers his extraordinary singing voice that brings him unexpected international fame and fortune that he is ill-prepared for. As he climbs the ladder to musical acclaim, his heart remains tethered to a past he can never escape having been raised by a mentally unstable mother that left him emotionally scarred. From mother to son, the legacy of Addison’s turbulent childhood persists.

But amidst the blinding lights and thunderous applause, Addison falls in love with a young woman named Hanna and she with him. But soon there is a deafening silence as Addison loses Hanna’s love to his addiction to his new-found fame and fortune. He sets out to win her back.

Journey through the intricate roots of Addison’s life as “MEGASTAR” takes you on a captivating odyssey.

This heart-warming memoir is a collection of letters written by Army medic, George Burks to his parents and little brother, while serving our country during WWII. The letters begin when George is in basic training and end exactly one week before he is killed in the Battle of Luzon (South Pacific Campaign). In addition to George's letters, the little brother he was writing to, shares his thoughts and memories of his brother, of the pain and pride of being a Gold Star family, and of what it was like to grow up during this time in our nation's history...sixty-some years after the fact. Reading "All my love, George..." will transport you back in time; making you feel like you are sitting at the kitchen table sharing the lives of the Burks family in a real and personal way.

Historical Fiction/Coming of Age/Family Drama

Torn between protecting family secrets and striving for freedom, a naive teen on the verge of manhood, sent out of Cuba on the eve of the Bay of Pigs Invasion to retrieve smuggled family jewels comes of age at the height of the sexual revolution in America.

Mason, The Blue Boy Puppy, is about a little girl named Melissa who wanted a puppy for her birthday. Melissa grows up and goes to college, and now her puppy, Mason, is alone and needs a friend.

This book teaches children to be empathetic toward animals. They too have feelings and needs. 

A definitive collection of 194 haiku that brings together a plethora of diverse natural, cultural, and geographical influences from Navarro's life as a wandering poet-philosopher and minister emphasizing a love of nature and mindfulness.



Navarro draws on a lifetime of learning haiku (40 years), beginning at 19 years old when he discovered its origins in the heart of ancient Chinese poetry (Sensai and Hõ Un); through the quintessential influences of the four great Japanese hokku/haiku masters, Basho, Buson, Issa, and Shiki.



Readers will find everything from traditional English language 5-7-5 haiku, to more modern renditions with fewer syllables, some gendai haiku, semantic disjunctions, and even some senryu. Navarro's haiku are thoroughly steeped in modern American nature, culture, geography, and tradition. He brings haiku to life in a way that is relatable and accessible to the modern reader while faithfully maintaining the sharp visual nature of the form.

An influential haiku book which has made an impact on the haiku community and among academic researchers.

GRIPPING DARK AUSTRALIAN STORY

In the distance a man watches her

Perfect she stands on the beach

Wavelets lapping at her feet

He desires her, he will charm her

She will come with him like others

Where are those others now?



She goes with him, travelling to distant places

They walk all alone in a land of bright sunlight

She sees not the shadows hiding in the dark



Awful secrets emerge - she knows she must escape.

But she is trapped with him in the middle of nowhere.



Her hands and feet are tied. She is a captive.

He is taking her to a place of huge crocodiles.

She fears she will vanish inside them forever!

How could it have come to this?



Reader Review – From Idyll to Nightmare

Highly recommend. Storyline begs to be read

And characters you’ll never forget. Wonderful

Australian backdrop is the icing on the cake

A deserted mansion perches on a steep hillside, overlooking a rocky canyon. Tattered curtains hang behind broken windows, and a turret stretches toward the sky. Three years ago the owner disappeared suddenly, leaving behind a house full of secrets: A mysterious note, tantalizing clues, a hidden floor, one piece of a treasure map, and a missing fortune in diamonds. 

Armed with her detective kit, and with the support of her BFF, Alexa, and a team of secret agents, Skylar Robbins embarks on a new and dangerous mission. Can she outwit a gang of older bullies and find the hidden jewels before they do? Or will the perils of middle school--like battling ruthless rival Emelyn Peters--get in her way?

Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels is an Amazon #1 Bestseller in Children's Detective Books, was voted Book-of-the-Month by LASR readers, won a 5-star Reader's Favorite award, and was a Top Ten Finalist for an Author Academy Award in the YA/Middle Grade category.

Social Skills Teens Need to Survive High School

Learn to Communicate with Assertiveness to Spike Confidence, Gain Personal Growth, and Squash Anxiety With 37 Real-Life Examples

Make the Most Of your High school Years by developing New Social Skills that help make friends, thwart enemies, and build your confidence.

Does the thought of starting high school breed a mix of deep emotions–from intense excitement to mind-numbing dread?

Are you wondering how you will fit in with new peers while you navigate the difficulties of this new, unforgiving territory?

Don’t be a target for bullies and phony friends. Learn to set boundaries for yourself and use assertiveness to thrive.

Avoid unnecessary conflicts, and learn to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and even your boss.

During your teenage years, it’s easy to become overwhelmed while learning to handle life as a young adult.

As you interact with people from all walks of life and face novel experiences, you can expect a few bumps in the road–but don’t let them hold you back!

Unlock new personal skills to overcome life’s toughest challenges.

Conflict is inevitable, but you can find a peaceful solution to any situation without getting anyone riled up or hurt.

From standing up for yourself to successfully resolving conflicts, learn the skills that will help you stay cool and collected in any situation.

In this guide, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

●     The necessary tools for creating an engaging, fulfilling life – make your high school years a time to thrive

●     Helpful prompts to help you gain insight into what makes you unique and uncover a deeper understanding of who you are

●     How to bridge communication gaps with loved ones and start meaningful conversations about struggles at school without retreating within yourself

●     Tips and tricks on establishing helpful boundaries between yourself, your parents, and your siblings to have a stress-free family environment

●     Invaluable insight into maintaining effective relationships with your boss, learning how to assert yourself at work, and developing strategies for dealing with difficult customers

●     How to navigate the world of dating with confidence and respect – get valuable advice on turning down potential partners politely yet firmly, setting healthy boundaries for yourself, and knowing when it's time to end a date

●     How to manage bullies and fake friends at school – learn how you can confidently stand up for yourself and navigate difficult social situations

And much more.

Beginning your journey into high school can feel overwhelming, with looming expectations and worries about whether these will be the years that set you up for success or failure.

No need to worry though. With guidance and self-assurance, this milestone could become an invaluable building block for future success!

If you want to make the most of your high school years and beyond, get this book now!

Having first contracted COVID-19 and then "Long Covid", in February of 2020 (then again in, March of 2022), "Suffering Long Covid" details those difficult and very personal experiences. In attempting to understand the bizarre nature of this disease, the book is written from the perspective of horror / sci fi author, and award winning filmmaker, JZ Murdock, who holds a B.A. in Psychology and Phenomenology. This book shares the things he struggled to discover through research, as well as detailing his own personal attempts to survive and enhance his quality of life, through a very difficult time.

Amazon 5 star review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long COVID-19 - First Hand Experience and Inormaotion

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022

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As we enter our 3rd year of the COVID-19 Pandemic there are a variety of side effects being experience by over25 million Americans from the over 100 million cases of COVID-19.



The author provides excellent detailed observations and research into the symptoms he suffered during his personal expereince with LONG COVD. Through the fatigue and other symptoms you can gain insight into what you and your family may be experiencing.



It is a detailed quick read and he used his background as a researher and writerto bring greater awarernes and understanding to the LONG COVID condition.



As someone who worked in epidemtilogy for 18 years I found this book to be an excellent resource of information.