Pride, destruction, and pathos threads through this calamitous story. This could be the wildest story in rhyme you’ve ever read, where all adversities are overcome and good wins over evil. [Read more...]
THE LAMPLIGHTER
November 9, 2009 By 183 Comments
Shortly before the birth of Christ, an angel appeared before a handicapped shepherd boy named Luke, who was told to collect old and damaged oil lamps. This request presented problems with Luke’s friends, townspeople, and was also of concern to his parents. On Christmas Eve he followed a bright star directed towards a stable in Bethlehem, where the reason for the oil lamps is revealed to him. [Read more...]
SLUSHY THE TROMBONE – Book 1
October 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
Slushy, a talking trombone, relates the sad plight of his master, Slide Hooper, a professional trombonist who becomes ill. One of Slide’s compassionate young students takes it upon himself to help him in his hour of need. Young readers will learn from this story that “life is not a “bed of roses.” The next Slushy story will be more uplifting and humorous, but read this first. [Read more...]
SLUSHY BEATS THE ODDS – Book 2
September 9, 2009 By 4 Comments
What a nightmare for Slushy the trombone! Going from the All-Star City Band, then to a bunch of hoodlums, and finally to a pawnshop where Slushy finds it’s almost too much to handle. Could this situation get any worse? Will his new master, Tony, show up in time to save the day? Start reading now before it’s too late! [Read more...]
ROCKY AND THE ROCKIN’ PIRATES MEET MERLIN
August 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
Little did Merlin the Magician realize he would use a “heavy metal” band that appeared out of nowhere to fight Sir Arthur’s enemies. Rocky and his band are totally confused when they find themselves in another times zone, after one of their friends with his magic wand, utters a mysterious ancient oath. [Read more...]
REACHING FOR A STAR
July 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Who would turn down an offer of free lessons from Madam Gulenka to learn the graceful moves and artistry of a ballerina? This opportunity extended to an intelligent but overweight 7th grade girl with psychological problems reaps great rewards. [Read more...]
NICK MEETS KNOBBY – Book 1
June 9, 2009 By 7 Comments
In this first story of a series of eight called the “Adventures of Nick & Knobby,” Nick rescues a dog who used to be part of an animal act. Nick plays the bass drum in the school band, and Knobby, his new dog, has a tail with a knob at the end that looks like a drumstick, and he plays the bass drum, too. Knobby’s former owner causes serious problems after being released from jail. [Read more...]
NICK & KNOBBY GO DIGITAL – Book 2
May 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Nick builds his own bass drums and organizes a digital bass drum band with Knobby as an integral member. The story includes a French baker whose ultimate survival depends upon the band. [Read more...]
NICK & KNOBBY IN THE DARING ESCAPE – Book 3
May 9, 2009 By 62 Comments
Nick and Knobby who have an act where they both play the bass drum, are kidnapped in the “Big City,” and escape just in time for their successful TV debut. [Read more...]
NICK & KNOBBY GO TO HOLLYWOOD – Book 4
April 10, 2009 By 4 Comments
Because of Knobby’s supposed cowardice, Nick and Knobby fail their Hollywood screen test. But Knobby proves the Hollywood director to be wrong as he regains his credibility through his eventual heroics. [Read more...]
NICK & KNOBBY GO TO MEXICO – Book 5
March 9, 2009 By 7 Comments
Nick and Knobby take their bass drum act to Mexico City, where Knobby accidentally gets involved with a bull in a bullring. This wonderful drum-playing dog becomes a national hero to accolades of “Oles” from the local aficionados. [Read more...]
