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Written with great attention to detail, putting the reader solidly in John’s shoes.

Cleverly Written, Dynamic Story Telling

This short-story collection depicts growing up in 1960s Detroit, capturing the author's childhood adventures—alone or with friends—often marked by both fear and excitement. Vivid descriptions bring his experiences to life, revealing the innocence of boys who chase adventure despite the consequences. Readers may recall their own childhood moments, especially those spent running from danger in the dark.

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.

Semi-fictional biography of Khan, a real Maine Coon. 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, and misses his mother, his litter mates, and his tomcat friend. Weeks later, when another young kitten joins the household, Khan befriends him, and they form a tight bond. Khan deals with life's challenges and surprises, always finding strength in feline friendships, old and new, and...

In these novella length short tales from THE FURLTES OF ARORIEL world, discover details about Commander Geupetus’ childhood, and his fight with Cerus and feud with Clan Enilura. Find out the origin of Geupetus’ pet Monius Terpus, and of his importance to the three children who rescued him. Read more about the childhood separation and subsequent bonding of Elara and Tesuris. In the last story, learn how the Felakoon Fantia saves Nera from the despair of her bondbreak. A fine complimentary volume to the main series, these tales reveal details omitted from the main story lines.

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...

You were never meant to become someone else.You were meant to come back to yourself.There’s a moment in growth where the striving starts to feel… unnecessary.You’ve done the healing.The searching.The unraveling.The rebuilding.And a quieter truth rises:You’re not here to keep fixing.You’re here to remember.Return to Yourself is for the person who’s walked the long road inward, and is ready to integrate what they’ve learned into how they live, love, and show up.Not more effort.Not more reinvention.Integration.Inside, you’ll explore:• Why healing often feels like remembering, not changing• How awakening reshapes identity, relationships, and purpose• What it means to live f...

If you could “just stop”… you would have.So why does willpower disappear in certain moments?Why does shame hit after, and somehow make the cycle stronger?It’s not weakness. It’s wiring.You Are Not Weak is a psychology-based guide for anyone stuck in addiction, compulsive habits, or emotional escape patterns, and tired of hating themselves for it.Alcohol.Drugs.Overeating.Scrolling.Porn.Gambling.Work.Shopping.Different behaviors.Same pattern.Your brain learned a fast way to cope with stress, loneliness, trauma, or overwhelm.And what the brain learns… it can relearn.This book blends accessible neuroscience, emotional awareness, and practical tools to help you:• Understand how addi...

You’re still showing up.Still responsible.Still capable.Still getting it all done.So why does everything feel heavier than it used to?You might not call it burnout.You might call it life.But chronic stress.Invisible mental load.Emotional overextension.They quietly reshape your energy, until functioning starts to feel like survival.Women’s Stress, Burnout & Emotional Load, Book 2 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who looks fine on the outside… and feels stretched thin on the inside.If you’re experiencing:• Emotional exhaustion• Irritability and less patience• Difficulty concentrating• “Tired but wired” sleep• High-functioning burnout• Overwhelm from...

You’re doing everything “right.”Eating well.Getting things done.Holding it all together.So why are you still this tired?Energy unpredictable.Mood harder to regulate.Sleep lighter.Afternoons that feel like a wall.It’s not laziness.And it’s not weakness.Your rhythm is off.Women’s Energy & Hormonal Balance, Book 1 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who’s tired of pushing through exhaustion and wondering what changed.Because fatigue isn’t random.Stress hormones.Blood sugar swings.Nervous system overload.Hormonal shifts across life stages.They all shape how you feel, every single day.If you’re experiencing:• Persistent fatigue• Afternoon crashes• “Tire...