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In this full color paperback, follow the short tales of creatures as diverse as Feklaar, the white dragon forced into first contact with the dangerous Humans on his world, Princess Tulitara of the Unicats, who is kidnapped. and an appaloosa Pegasus who triumphs over his insecurities as he comes of age, shown from their points of view. Quick fun reads, they take the reader more worlds of the fantastic, from the dark tale of Kaekodemon, who is murdered and returns as a spirit to enact revenge on her killer for her kittens, to the fun, lighthearted Keeper of Word, a tiny winged equine who wakes, unable to recall who she is.

    Semi-fictional tale of a beloved Norway Spruce, with full color illustrations!Sprouting in an old abandoned field around 1895, Old Gent, a Norway Spruce, grew into a majestic towering specimen of his species, protective of the old home he saw built on his lands as a stout sapling. Human activity amused, startled, frightened and sometimes hurt him, thus he never found trust in the beaverlike species, until the fifth owner in nine decades moved into the old house he sheltered. The woman and her spouse proved reverent, changing his attitudes towards humans.      The old tree experienced a new emotions, and gained the name of Old Gent. When terror from the skies...

     In this complimentary novel to THE FURLITES OF ARORIEL series, young Kutius and his parents move to the small town of Gabbruss in the State of Burstal, a place very different from the open farmlands he grew up on. Upset and angry, the youngster hates his new hometown, and hates new classmate, Murkuria of Clan Darius. She stows aboard her Clan’s starship, disappearing from his life. Kutius, despite the bias against who he is, improves his life, leaving the musty home he abhorred. He finds peace in the city of Astrolis, until the Starship, thought lost, returns, carrying back into his life the girl he despises. His hatred rules him, and he connives to hurt her, her C...

Book Three of Three   (Full color interior.)

The second mission of the Sunpyne, to retrieve the Voziak, proves far more difficult than expected. Commander Geupetus and his crew discover the critical importance of an astounding turn of events, when a wormhole throws both ships into an astonishing situation. In primitive conditions, the crew of both ships must now fulfill an unknown destiny in which their Felakoons play a prominent role, and set history on its proper course. They cannot fail this mission.

BOOK Two of Three     Young Murkuria discovers that the homeworld-bound Sunpyne harbors yet another stowaway. This time, it is the Human's lost pet Maine Coon cat, which is pregnant and dying from malnutrition. Murkuria succeeds in genetically altering the Earth cat's unborn zygotes so they can thrive on Aroriel's magnesium-rich foods. Seven kittens -- born to surrogate mother Iggie the Matissia -- bond to and communicate telepathically with Furlites of their own choosing. These exotic smart treasures which Murkuria dubs Felakoons, endear themselves to the proud Clan, proving to be far more than mere pets.     However, as the Sunpyne and Sauri return from t...

    Book One of Three The cold distant world Aroriel -- where primate species never evolved -- has spawned a furry saurian race that now reaches for the stars. Commander Geupetus of Clan Darius, offered command of the first near-lightspeed Starship, hesitates to take the job, as Furlitian Law forbids his teen-aged twins Murkuria and Thorius from accompanying their Clan on this historic mission into interstellar space.    Clan Darius, after careful deliberation as a family, driven by their rigid sense of military honor, discipline, and duty, decide they must squelch their emotions and accept the commission -- leaving the twins on Aroriel. Distraught, They conceiv...

 Award winning story of one of the author's Maine Coon's life through his eyes. With the exception of his 1st three months of life, the fantasy elements, and the cat characters speaking-the story is true. These hardcover editions  provide full color Illustrations include actual photographs of the characters.     Abandoned and left at a local shelter, a Maine Coon kitten awaits an uncertain fate. During his stay, Khan befriends a wise old tomcat. Four days later, to Khan's horror, the shelter workers take his friend away, leaving Khan scared and alone. Just before Khan's time is up, a man enters the shelter and adopts Khan. Though he feels loved, he is also alone...

The Peacock's Legacy is a sweeping saga of one woman's courage in an era when women were expected to be silent. Brigid Power, the indomitable heroine of The Peacock’s Legacy, is born to a struggling Irish tenant farmer. She endures the loss of her mother and the devastation of the Famine of the 1840s, with the loss of three brothers.These experiences shape her indomitable character, displayed by her rejection of religion and flight from an unwanted marriage arranged by her domineering father.In Dublin, she joins the Fenian resistance—a bold act of rebellion fuelled by her love for a leading member of the movement, Niall, a banker who woos and marries her. But her idyll is not to las...

Born Posthumous chronicles the life and extraordinary afterlife of the iconic singer-songwriter Manny Old, unfolding the complex journey of his transition into a hyper-sophisticated artificial intelligence entity named Posthumous Manny Old. The narrative itself is uniquely structured, employing a nonlinear narrative guided by a guitar fretboard and visual signposts to mark chronological events. Manny Old’s career, characterized by his raw and unpolished vocal instrument and inherent emotional authenticity, was launched after a scathing newspaper review. The story follows Manny’s successful but turbulent life, marked by his dedication to family (especially his son, Junior, who was born wi...

Embark on an extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation in Esteban, where seemingly insignificant moments lead to profound change. Born into a tumultuous family, Esteban yearns for his father's affection but faces countless obstacles. A fateful teenage date alters the course of his life, triggering events that challenge him to the core and lead him to become a priest.Within a demanding seminary, Esteban grapples with inner turmoil and a relentless mental illness. The specter of graduation looms overhead until twists of fate unexpectedly grant him success.As a newly ordained priest, Esteban's first assignment reveals profound lessons through human interactions. Amid trials and ste...

Embark on Esteban's captivating journey of resilience and self-discovery in "Love's Irony." From the evocative streets of Las Cruces, where he battles illness and solitude while revitalizing a forgotten church community, to the vibrant city of Kochi in southwest India, Esteban's life takes unexpected turns.In Kochi, amidst fulfilling duties and encountering fascinating individuals, Esteban discovers an unexpected source of joy. His path intersects with Aja, the head nurse, and their connection defies the conventional boundaries of their roles. However, their burgeoning romance faces challenges, especially as Aja grapples with her identity as a practicing nun. Their complex relationship unfol...

Esteban, an unassuming and pure-hearted man, embarks on a transformative journey that inadvertently sparks a chain of events leading to global harmony and solutions to a pressing humanitarian crisis. His path of resilience takes him from Kochi, India, to the Vatican, where he works closely with the Pope and his inner circle of cardinals.When the Pope falls ill and passes away, Esteban finds himself unexpectedly elected as the new Pope by the College of Cardinals. Despite the immense honor, he declines the position, guided by a higher calling to fulfill a greater destiny.Amidst his ongoing struggles with solitude and an undiagnosed mental health condition, Esteban's life once more intertwines...

The Flat Tire is a tale that illuminates the universal threads of humanity binding us all. Through the once-separate lives of Cardinal LaMacchia, Rabbi Rahabi, Dr. Herzog, Imam Martin, and Sequoia Motyoq, Esq., the novel takes readers on a transformative journey, revealing that despite our varied paths, backgrounds, and beliefs, we are fundamentally connected. As these protagonists confront personal challenges, spiritual trials, and the ambitious mission to draft a Redeclaration of Independence for the United States, their individual stories intertwine to reveal a profound truth: our shared humanity transcends the borders of religion, philosophy, faith, and culture, reminding us of the inher...

Born Posthumous chronicles the life and extraordinary afterlife of the iconic singer-songwriter Manny Old, unfolding the complex journey of his transition into a hyper-sophisticated artificial intelligence entity named Posthumous Manny Old. The narrative itself is uniquely structured, employing a nonlinear narrative guided by a guitar fretboard and visual signposts to mark chronological events. Manny Old’s career, characterized by his raw and unpolished vocal instrument and inherent emotional authenticity, was launched after a scathing newspaper review. The story follows Manny’s successful but turbulent life, marked by his dedication to family (especially his son, Junior, who was born wi...

Gem was a quiet girl from a loving family, or so it seemed. She was four years old and playing in the garden when her mother’s sudden unprovoked and brutal attack changed everything.A life of intolerable cruelty ensued and Gem existed purely for her mother’s gratification in a home where all personable traces of a once functional family had been systematically removed.An adverse event during her teenage years forced Gem to leave Lanebridge, so she fled to London to live with her sister, but the sibling relationship soon turned sour, forcing her to seek independence within the hostile depths of a big city.The effects of childhood trauma and present day issues forced her to seek therapy an...