Video: Memories
Musings of an Indie Author
The easiest part was the storytelling. But finding the platform from which to be heard is an arduous chore. With these notes, I wish to plot out an easier course.
Continue reading →Never to Forget Characters
She challenged the gender norms to become a revolutionary activist for social justice in Costa Rica. Later, in an adventurous escape from an abusive husband, she emigrates to the US. But for the promise never to forget, her daughter triumphs over her mother’s devastating dementia.
Continue reading →A wedding
By the promise to love
Dreams are made real;
In the touch of his hand
And the glow of her gaze
Never to forget
NOW AVAILABLE: Based on a true story of a woman’s adventurous struggle to fulfill the promise of love, even from the margins of mid-20th century society.
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Tujunga Characters
As if spiritually led, Xochi guides Robert on a cross country adventure to reveal the secret of a military mission to the moon. The silence in which Curt and Claudia were sheltered is shattered.
Continue reading →Cry Watercolors Characters
From his front-row-center on Paradise in Lake Tahoe, Mark goes on an emotional adventure. Emilia’s quest for truth wherever it may arise, challenges him to love against the prospect of his own death.
Continue reading →Diminishing Returns
In the custody of cherished thoughts I believed he would be protected Hung on the wall were paintings That had been with him For as long as I can remember The furniture were those Well worn from years of use … Continue reading →
Only in English
We were three recent immigrants from Latin America, gathered during third-grade recess at a far corner of the school yard. Contented in Spanish conversation, we were startled when the adjacent heavy wooden doors were swung open. Out from the building’s … Continue reading →
On Manhood
“Today you have earned the privilege to be called men.” Coach Green bestowed that honor with an impassioned stare to each of his players. When their yelps subsided, he continued. “I could not be prouder than if you were my … Continue reading →
Far side of the moon
China is not first to soft land on the Far Side of the MOON “Well, guys,” began Worden, who preferred to function in a casual collegial mode, “today we begin Phase One towards our ultimate goal, reaching the boundary to … Continue reading →
Tujunga
A thrilling novel of discovery as to why a government cover-up prevented further Apollo manned missions to the moon in 1972 and, decades later, resulted in the death of the researcher investigating it.
Continue reading →Cry Watercolors
“…Beautifully written, gorgeously layered, Cry WaterColors is a treat for the mind and the imagination.”
Continue reading →Maid of Honor
It’s been mentioned frequently Since the presidential debate But in derogatory terms: “Housekeeping” Two days after our US arrival With few words spoken in English My mother proudly took the title: Hotel “Maid” Before the sun would rise She was … Continue reading →
Military in Space
Military governance of space exploration seemed to Curt incongruent with the founding principles of NASA. Adhering to Lyndon B. Johnson’s words, “Men who have worked together to reach the stars are not likely to descend together into the depths of … Continue reading →