Dorothy Shea Chapman was the last person in the world to take herself seriously. When she first came to our Autobiography Workshop, held in the Community/Senior Citizen Center in Dana Point, CA, she entered the room with a bouncing flair and a spirited walk, while folding up her red-tipped white cane. One knew immediately that this woman was full of wit, intelligent without the egotism that often goes with it, possessing a self-deprecating manner that worked as a magnet. She drew others to her without any visible effort. Dorothy's essays and poetry hit their target every time. Nothing-no subject-was off-limits for her pen. She exhibits a sensitivity not often seen when she tackles life's most laborious challenges-even grief. She tackled everything from kitchen pots to kibitzing pols, from gravy to graft, so to speak. This book promises you one laughing-out-loud page after another! Let this mother, grandmother and great-grandmother regale you, teach you, and bless you.

Adversity can teach as well as torment. It forces us to become introspective. It tests the length and breadth of our will, our inventive spirit, and our drive to thrive. It is the clay that shapes character. With the hope of illuminating a thoughtful way forward, Bill Heitland shares nine short stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of diverse characters navigating their way through loss, health issues, heartache, separation, and much more. A father reunites with his estranged daughter with help from a running club whose members hail from India and the US. A handicapped boy wishing for a silver tongue finds a more golden gift on Christmas day. An individual learns that his brother’s life, though fraught with complex issues, held redeemable value. A young man fearing his maturation process is being stunted pushes toward the threshold of adulthood amid a key rite of passage. A married couple coping with the loss of their daughter find a way to rekindle the ardent love that marked their courtship. In this volume of short tales, individuals and families who must deal with tests of their strength of character find something rich—a light that translates into hope.

'Characters that jump from the page with an entertaining and engaging plot ... Domhnall's novel ties Ireland to Istanbul in a surprising and hilarious way. The perfect antidote to a chilly winter.' ' – Áine Toner, Editor, Woman's Way ' Full of Irish nostalgia. Hilarious, charming and a little bit bonkers – I loved it!' – Jennifer Zamparelli, 2FM Colin Saint James hates his older brother, Freddie - and for good reason. A true psychopath, Freddie has been hell-bent on destroying Colin's happiness since before he was born! Never one to admit defeat, Colin searches for opportunities to get one up on his sibling, even just once. When the heats for the final ever Housewife of the Year competition are announced, Colin sees his chance. The only problem is he needs a wife. Luckily, he lives next door to Navan's best-looking woman, Azra, who happens to be single and anxious to get a ring on her finger. But Azra is also a Turkish concubine and she and Colin don't exactly see eye-to-eye over her nocturnal activities. Will Colin be able to park his reservations about his X-rated neighbour if it gives him the chance to emerge triumphant over Freddie for once in his life?

A step-by-step plan offers examples and exercises on how to determine and live by a set of values, experiment with failure as a formula for success, and take life beyond set limits.

Lorna has everything she's ever wanted. And then one day, her beloved husband Ed dies - leaving her widowed and pregnant at 29. Eighteen months later, Lorna misses Ed as much as ever, but knows she must get out and make a new life for herself and her kids. When her mum and dad suddenly find themselves desperate for somewhere to live, what could be more natural than for them to come and live with Lorna? It'll be a great opportunity for her to go back to her job as a midwife, while they get to know their grandchildren. But that's before the mishaps, the arguments over childcare, or the rows that break out when Lorna announces that she's met a hunky doctor and is ready to start dating again.

After the Rain is the second part and the ending from the first book, A Rainy Day. Now this ending, as you begin to read, will have your head turning. As I was writing it, I thought, You're going way out with this. LOL. But I want you to wonder, as a reader, Where is she going next? So this is about the affair that Marie had, and her husband found out. Now do they stay married? Did they divorce? Did he cheat? Hmmm, you will have to read on to find out. I so do hope you enjoy my work as I loved writing it all for you. And just see what happens after the rain. Love y'all! God bless.

Tornado Warning Now that Brian “Ice” Hatcher is the new President of the Iron Tornadoes he’s done waiting for Lisa to pick a side. Ice has known Lisa forever, he’s wanted her almost as long. Sexy, smart, and curvy, she’s the perfect yin to his yang. He’s given her all the time in the world—three years of law school and then some—to figure out what she really wants. Him, or her career with the state? She needs to decide and unless she picks him, they are done. But Lisa doesn’t want to chose. She wants its all: the man and the career. Can she pull it off or will she lose it all? Storm Advisory Some tastes are too good to be missed. Iron Tornado and private investigator Whizz approaches women like he does ice cream - a few licks and then he’s on to the next flavor. Alienor has never been the flavor du jour. Maybe it was the big brain hiding behind her beautiful brown eyes. Maybe it was the generous heart beneath the bountiful curves. Maybe it was the fear that her special sweetness would linger on his tongue. Who cares what it was? Today the beauty is off limits. Whizz has been hired by Alienor’s family to find her and keep her safe. Whatever he wants to happen between them just isn’t meant to be. Until he finds out someone is lying to him. No matter how far you run, your past catches up with you. And always at the worst possible time. Tornado Warning Sally - The moment I met Slider, I couldn’t resist him. He stole my heart and won’t give it back. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for him. Except tell him the truth. He can never know the darkness I came from, the threat that stalks my every waking moment. To keep him safe, I’ll run again, even though it will break my heart. Slider - I don’t just want Sally in my arms and my bed. She belongs at my side, my ring on her finger, forever. She’s hiding something from me, but before I can get to the bottom of it, I find out she’s in trouble. The worst kind. Someone wants to take my woman from me in the most permanent of ways. They don’t know who they’re dealing with. I’ll hand them hell on earth to keep my woman safe.

No matter how far you run, your past catches up with you. And always at the worst possible time. Sally - The moment I met Slider, I couldn’t resist him. He stole my heart and won’t give it back. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for him. Except tell him the truth. He can never know the darkness I came from, the threat that stalks my every waking moment. To keep him safe, I’ll run again, even though it will break my heart.
Slider - don’t just want Sally in my arms and my bed. She belongs at my side, my ring on her finger, forever. She’s hiding something from me, but before I can get to the bottom of it, I find out she’s in trouble. The worst kind. Someone wants to take my woman from me in the most permanent of ways. They don’t know who they’re dealing with. I’ll hand them hell on earth to keep my woman safe.

A GRIPPING, FEARLESS EXPLORATION OF MASCULINITY The effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. In this engaging and provocative new book, beloved actor, director, and social activist Justin Baldoni reflects on his own struggles with masculinity. With insight and honesty, he explores a range of difficult, sometimes uncomfortable topics including strength and vulnerability, relationships and marriage, body image, sex and sexuality, racial justice, gender equality, and fatherhood. Writing from experience, Justin invites us to move beyond the scripts we’ve learned since childhood and the roles we are expected to play. He challenges men to be brave enough to be vulnerable, to be strong enough to be sensitive, to be confident enough to listen. Encouraging men to dig deep within themselves, Justin helps us reimagine what it means to be man enough and in the process what it means to be human.

Two money hungry bounty hunters bite off more than they can chew in this Ralph Compton western... Charley Pickett was cleaning up the West—working on a farm shoveling you-know-what. Then he met Tony Fabrizio, bar sweep extraordinaire. In need of more money and more respect, they declared themselves bounty hunters—but the job is easier said than done. Going after one of the most wanted outlaws in the West—with a dollar value on his head bigger than they’ve ever seen—they’ll have to learn the tricks of the trade in no time flat… or lose their good-for-nothing lives. More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!