Every relationship is a story in the making. As each moment unfolds a new page is written into the novel. These pages are what compose the chapters that chronicle our shared lives and our aspirations to love and be loved. In the wake of passion's journey, along the banks of our emotional rivers, lie the residual thoughts and feelings left behind from the tide of love. These residual thoughts often go unnoticed, but touch and impact everything that navigates the space through which our emotions flow. The Residual Thoughts Love Left Behind explores through poetic verse the highs and lows of relationships, and the emotional scarring that can sometimes be a consequence of fierce passion. It acknowledges that love is neither good nor bad, but rather a mixed bag of emotions we carry with us throughout our lives.

As you begin to get to know her, you will learn to appreciate her even more. Appreciating the beauty of a woman, means peeling back her external layers to examine who she is at her core. Seeing her uncloaked, with her essence on reveal. Where she is no longer obscured beneath the day to day coverings of style, high-fashion and contentment. In this state, she is most vulnerable. Nonetheless, it is her vulnerability that makes her beautiful. The Gift of H.E.R. represents a poetic expression of the beauty all women hold within. It attempts seeing through a woman's eyes, the thoughts, feelings and struggles that cause her pause, and brings her joy, happiness and heartbreak. It is a poetic commentary exploring the challenges and triumphs of women in their struggle against the traditional stereotypes of beauty. Each poem dives into the conscious soul where we form, shape and refine the many facets of our personal definitions of what makes a woman beautiful.

Throughout history the drum has served as a primary means of communicating. Whether inspiring rhythmic movements, raising alarm to potential danger or speaking to the soul to arouse and summon the inner spirit, the drum has been synonymous with the fluidity of life and our need to be in synchronicity with its rhythm. Similar to how the drum is a calling to those affected by its rhythm, the voice of God is a calling to all to fulfill a grander purpose. Nonetheless, in this world of swirls and twists it is so easy to lose spiritual rhythm and become out of step with God. Doubt disrupts the ability of our mind to receive divine thoughts and invades our hearts, causing us to question the presence of God in our lives. We challenge years of embedded wisdom and debate argumentatively with the voice of reason that directs us to the most righteous path. God Speaks to the Drumbeats of My Soul represents my spiritual journey and personal conversations with God. It chronicles my attempts to find my rhythm and synchronize my steps with the higher purpose each of us are called to live.

The human spirit is endowed with hope, love, and perseverance. These gifts are passed to us through the teachings of our ancestors, intended to help improve our prospects for a brighter future. However, the brighter future is dimming, as we find ourselves amid a struggle between materialism and basic need between unification and division. The impact of this struggle has splintered our communities, turning what was once a collective future into the pursuit of individual endeavors. How Deep Is Drowning is a poetic commentary on the journey from the darkness of slavery, through the perils of segregation, to the continuous challenges facing a mosaic America. Linking the key events of yesteryear to the current events of today, each poem serves as a call to action for the removal of barriers and falsehoods dividing our nation. It underscores the power of hope, the vigilance of love, and the necessity of perseverance.

Love is the most powerful emotion in the universe. It is the only power capable of both healing and damaging simultaneously. Thus giving your love to someone can be both a special gift and a curse. We all take for granted those who love us most, not realizing how life is a series of moments stitched together by the very thin threads of commitment. If we fail to nurture love by returning love, commitment becomes strained, and eventually weakens and breaks. The collateral damage leaves us with vacant homes, empty picture frames and unfulfilled promises. Somehow we must find the strength to sort through the scattered emotions and piece together a broken heart. Chasing Reciprocity is an acknowledgement of the difficulty that lovers face in their journey for passion and the boundless reward when true love is found. The collection of poems conveys the ups and downs of feelings, the euphoria and excitement of new love and the inner turmoil and conflict of learning to trust and love again.

We are born learners. Each person has a signature way of learning gathering, processing, interpreting and applying what they see, hear, smell, taste and touch. Thus, the most precious gift we can give our children is the freedom to explore. Learning peaks when minds are free to imagine. Stimulating a child's learning by providing an environment that is rich in color, content and curiosity provides the initial foundation for a solid start to early education. This book is designed to be a different journey each time it is read. Whether learning to read basic sentences, identifying letters, developing word association, or identifying colors and shapes our children's minds are set free to roam and explore.

Friendship is an invaluable aid to children in their early development. Though often taken for granted as an instinctive character trait that naturally evolves as we move along the spectrum of maturity, engaging with others and developing a sense of belonging should be a part of every child’s early development portfolio. It is in these early years where positive influences can have the greatest impact on individual social and emotional development. The effects of these early engagements are life-long and often manifest into emotionally healthy and stable adults. A Kids’ Guide to Making Friends is intended to reinforce the importance of friendships and provide early learners a road map for engaging with others in a meaningful and civil manner.

Uncle Knowledge shares his wisdom through tall tales and sage parables. Join the journey and encounter the many wonderful characters that bring his words to life. Filled with memorable rhymes, parables, and short stories, this book will help your child develop and enshrine enduring moral lessons and life values. A pleasurable read for children and adults that is sure to become a favorite book and treasured possession.