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  • Pardon The Dust

    Pardon The Dust

    It’s time for Spring cleaning!

    My website is getting and update, but don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere.

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    Dragon’s Hanukkah

    It’s Hanukkah, and Dragon is helping his family celebrate.

    Have you ever made latkes or played dreidel? Come join the fun as Dragon makes latkes and lights the menorah. Then play the dreidel game and see where it lands!

    MARK OF THE GODDESS

    Sometimes a blessing can be a curse.

    Young Maya bears the mark of the moon goddess, a sign that would doom her to be sacrificed in her village where the death god is revered. Forced to dye her golden eyes dark, Maya lives in constant fear of discovery. To save her family and the village’s future, she must find the courage to stand up to the high priest before he can bring the death god into this world.

    STAR TOUCHED

    Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.

    Especially when your powers can get you killed.

    Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.

    Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble.

    Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.

    HUMMINGBIRD

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history.

    One step toward understanding.

    One stride toward survival.

    One leap toward flying free from the past.

  • Introducing……

    Introducing……

    Dragon’s Hanukkah!

    It’s Hanukkah, and Dragon is helping his family celebrate.

    Have you ever made latkes or played dreidel? Come join the fun as Dragon makes latkes and lights the menorah. Then play the dreidel game and see where it lands!

    I had a great time not only writing this little story, but illustrating it with watercolors as well.

    Get your copy of Dragon’s Hanukkah here!

  • Here is another hint

    Here is another hint

    Put the pieces together.

  • Looking for that perfect gift?

    Looking for that perfect gift?

    Books make excellent gifts and I have several to choose from.

    If you’re game for something to wear, visit my Redbubble Shop.

    They have a 50% off sale going on right now!

    STAR TOUCHED

    Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.

    Especially when your powers can get you killed.

    Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.

    Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble.

    Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.

    HUMMINGBIRD

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history.

    One step toward understanding.

    One stride toward survival.

    One leap toward flying free from the past.

    MARK OF THE GODDESS

    Sometimes a blessing can be a curse.

    Young Maya bears the mark of the moon goddess, a sign that would doom her to be sacrificed in her village where the death god is revered. Forced to dye her golden eyes dark, Maya lives in constant fear of discovery. To save her family and the village’s future, she must find the courage to stand up to the high priest before he can bring the death god into this world.

    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

    Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.

    But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.

  • No Kings Day: A Day of Love and Support of the USA Constitution

    No Kings Day: A Day of Love and Support of the USA Constitution

    On October 18, 2025 I exercised my constitutional rights by participating in one of the demonstrations around the country. I was one of over 7,000,000 people in around 2700 protests around the country.

    Columbia, Maryland had more than 6,500 people. 30 percent bigger than the demonstration in June.

    Despite the two cars that drove by flipping demonstrators the bird, it was a peaceful event with speeches, signs, and waving at cars.

    The only issues around the country were 20+ counter protesters, some of whom had weapons, that were arrested.

    There were some creative signs and costumes. Here are a few pictures.

  • Happy Book Birthday to STAR TOUCHED!

    Happy Book Birthday to STAR TOUCHED!

    Great news! Star Touched is back in print.

    You can now get it as an e-book, audio book, and in print!

    Check with favorite book store and buy a copy.

    Here are links to Amazon and Barnes & Noble

    It’s been out of print since my previous publisher went out of business last year. The road to re-publishing entailed extra editing and reformatting. I love the way it looks.

    It’s hard to be who you are meant to be.

    Especially when your powers can get you killed.

    Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.

    Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble. Will Tatiana flee or stay and fight for the new life she has built? Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.

  • Did you get my Spring Newsletter?

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