Novels
The Ride of My Life
The Ride of My Life
Gary Barto
The Ride Begins Manila, Philippines October 17, 2001Well I made it!! One of eighty-seven new people to join the MV Doulos, in the Philippines. The Ride began as the Doulos left Manila, the Philippines a few days ago en route for Batangas, about eleven hours sailing time. We are still on the island of Luzon, where the people are very friendly. Although this town is “off the beaten path” for tourists, the people seem to really appreciate us being around. We had a team of forty go out today to help plant one hundred and twenty-five trees .
Jesse, A Man Good Enough
Jesse, A Man Good Enough
Will Michelet
Jesse La Follette, an imagined social reformer, advocates for a program of transformative political change for Wisconsin in the mid-twentieth century that is eerily reminiscent of the early Christian Prophets. When he threatens too many of the powers that were then, though, he escapes the fate that Jesus Christ suffered two thousand years before only by the skin of his teeth and flees to a surprising and ironic refuge nearby to quietly continue his teaching. While in India as a Peace Corps Volunteer, Will Michelet learned about language as a means of connection to others and as a result became able to communicate to all of its various castes. This facility affected a commitment to the equal importance of each and every person in him. You will see this thread in his Jesse, a Man Good Enough.
Independence: Dancing with Time
Independence: Dancing with Time
Taylor Curtis
An effort to sustain the fifty-year tradition of a Staffordshire block party on July 4th faces the challenges of old cultural values, changing demographics, modern technology, and new national standards of conduct. The eccentric locals confound out-of-state newcomers as individuals and groups vie to define a community future.
Book 2 of the Persimmon River Novel Series. Staffordshire, a village of 2000 nestled on an inland bay formed by a North Carolina river, is declining; yet, individuals are drawn together—instinctively? mysteriously? magically?—to rebuild a community and a tradition.
Southern Cross
Southern Cross
Will Michelet
This historical novel gives a panoramic view of a very important but little-known corner of Africa from the beginning of time to its not-too-distant future. The peoples of Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia are altered by immigrants from near and far, then colonizers. Finally Chimbos and Patels, then Bandas and Phiris, and mostly the Siame Family of Livingstone grow Zambia into a country of great hope but dashed dreams. At last Priscilla Siame, her family and friends who are in many ways a typical fusion of tradition and modernity that is Africa today, take responsibility for their homeland and bring this tale to an unexpected and stunning conclusion.
Loca Si O No
Loca, Si 0 No
Will Michelet
The Southwest of the US was till the mid-19th century territory of Mexico, so it is not surprising that its population today is still substantially people of Mexican origin. In perhaps the most scenic part of this beautiful region, the high country of contemporary Northern Arizona has often been built and preserved by its Mexican-Americans, whose native language Spanish lives on in its street signs, place names, and person and business appellations.
The first novel of Will Michelet’s ‘Norzona Quartet’, Loca, Si 0 No, follows the Sandoval Family in the lovely town of Sheldon where Locaria and Fidencio bore and raised their fourteen children, most of whom still live there.
Stepping on Fingers
Stepping on Fingers
Doug McPheters
In the next exciting thriller by Doug McPheters, "Stepping on Fingers", Lea Holderness, a young teacher in far Northern New York, was sent to a penal colony on a remote island in the Chukchi Sea, north of Russia, by an American religious court for speaking out against intrusive new Federal laws. The Movement, which fights attempts of the Federal government to infringe basic freedoms, helped her escape the prison colony. Upon her return to America, Lea rescues her young daughter from Federal clutches. In return, she joined the Movement's drive to stifle the Federal government's unpopular plans to erase many Constitutional rights, often in dangerous ways.
Blessing and War
Blessing and War
Joy Simons
Blessing-the rain of gifts from God to us and our praise for Him. There is far more in this exchange than we think.
War-What we were created for. To learn our destiny brings greater joy in victory.
Blessings are the tools for war. War strengthens us for more blessing.
Cave of Worlds
Cave of Worlds
Mike Haboush
This is a somewhat surreal or sci-fi tinted story about Selvi, Myrna, and Alex, who have a series of life-changing ventures into other worlds while exploring tunnels within a local hill. All of these adventures provide some insight into where our planet Earth is headed. This book is meant to be a wake-up call regarding our present environment.
Mata Naveena
Mata Naveena
Will Michelet
In the East Indian state of Bihar, an area poor in finances but rich in vibrant culture, the long-awaited spring season has finally arrived. But as her family gathers on the veranda to celebrate the first tempest of the year, young Shashi Verma hides away in a bedroom closet, startled by the violent rumbling of thunder.
And for eight-year old Shashi, this isn’t the only time she will find herself frightened into silence. Upon experiencing a devastating trauma at the hands of an older relative, her mother’s reaction transforms the event into a secret shame—and as the cycle of the seasons continues to pass, the pain of this shocking encounter begins to take an even deeper toll on her psychological well-being.
Lena Tu Ha
Lena Tu Ha
Isherbomb
This saga takes Lena-tu-ha from a life of slavery and poverty to a life of assumed identity and wealth. She encounters rape, love, and death in her travels from Mexico to Denver, Colorado. She endures whatever the spirits bestow upon her with the dignity and strength befitting a Native American woman of her era. This is a rags-to-riches love story that includes all the joys and hardships of her Apache people trying to survive in the White-Man’s world.
Stick With It
Stick with it: Adventures of a Chapman Stick Player
Michael Kollwitz
Through the pages of this book, readers will discover the fascinating history of the Chapman Stick, a unique instrument that combines elements of guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. Kollwitz shares his experiences of learning the instrument as a protege of inventor Emmett Chapman, including the challenges he faced in the earliest days of The Stick.
He shares stories of his travels, the people he's met, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Kollwitz's passion for music shines through on every page, inspiring readers to pursue their own creative passions and never give up on their dreams.
Resurgence
Resurgence
P. Scott Camposeschi
The death of Will Moretti’s good friend is the catalyst that sends him to a camp for healing in the mountains of southern Arizona. Guided by his instructors, Will examines the relationship of diet to human evolution, and he discovers how the wisdom of the Ancient Masters can help us access our true potential. Along the way he opens his heart to the young woman who tends the garden, and as love blossoms, he finds happiness in helping others lead better lives.