Books

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I didn’t learn love early. I learned it slowly — through silence, mistakes, regret, healing, and finally, a marriage that showed me what tenderness truly feels like.
This memoir follows a lifetime of quiet lessons: the affection I never inherited, the friendships I let slip away, the fear that shaped my first marriage, and the gentle, enduring love that found me later in life.
If you’ve ever felt late to love or unsure you were built for it, this story is a reminder that love is patient. It waits for us to grow, to soften, and to finally open the door. link

When dreams begin speaking in symbols and waking life answers back, Sam steps into a journey he never expected — a slow, steady return to the self he once abandoned. The Voice Inside traces the inner landscape of becoming whole: the silence, the stretch, the lift, the broadening, and finally, the offering. This is a book about listening to the voice within, honoring the truth it carries, and discovering that the most meaningful transformations happen quietly. A tender, reflective memoir for readers who crave depth, honesty, and the courage to begin again. link

A lifetime of ordinary days, extraordinary people, and one near‑death moment that changed everything. I’m not an expert, not a scholar, not a man with advanced degrees — just a human being living in Bonus Time. These pages are my attempt to make sense of the soulmates who shaped my eighty‑plus years on this earth, the quiet geometry of connection I never saw until life gave me the gift of a second chance. This book is not instruction. It is gratitude. link

What if the life you thought had ended was only beginning to deepen?
After a near‑fatal embolism, Lee Weiss wakes into a world that looks the same but feels entirely different. The foothills outside his window, the dust motes in the morning light, the quiet hum of his own breath — everything carries a new kind of weight, a new kind of wonder.
In the long months that follow, Lee learns to move through his days with a slower, steadier presence. He reconnects with his daughter. He begins writing again, one honest line at a time. He leads a small circle of local writers who remind him that creativity is a form of community. And through a series of unexpected letters, he forms a gentle, luminous connection with a woman named Eleanor — a companion in grief, courage, and renewal.

The Bonus Time Philosophy is a tender, reflective novel‑memoir about what happens after survival. It’s not a story of second chances in the dramatic sense, but of deeper chances — the kind that arrive quietly, asking only for attention.
With warmth, clarity, and a deep appreciation for the ordinary miracles of everyday life, this book invites readers to consider their own bonus time:
the conversations that linger,
the pages that wait to be written,
the people who walk beside us,
and the quiet afternoons that change everything.
A story about presence, gratitude, and the courage to stay. LINK

This book is a companion for anyone who has ever paused long enough to wonder what their life has really meant. Through fifty tender, distilled chapters and a luminous epilogue, the author traces the arc of a life shaped by love, softened by time, and illuminated by meaning. It’s a celebration of presence, gratitude, and the quiet miracles hidden in ordinary days. A warm, reflective journey that leaves readers feeling seen, comforted, and deeply at peace. link

A story about a leg cramp that turned into a life-threatening experience. Waking up around 3 am with a terrific pain in the calf, I initially brushed it off as just another muscle cramp. However, as time passed, the pain intensified, leading to alarming symptoms that could not be ignored. The following week unfolded in a blur of worry and doctor visits, culminating in a frantic 911 call that would change everything. The paramedics arrived swiftly, and within moments, I was whisked away to the hospital where a lifesaving procedure was performed. The diagnosis revealed a serious underlying condition that I had no idea existed, and I was faced with an eye-opening surgery that redefined my perspective on health and well-being. From near death to going home, the journey was a testament to resilience and the fragility of life, teaching me to appreciate even the smallest moments of comfort and normalcy. link

Everyone has a little Indiana Jones in them. My own brush with adventure didn’t involve ancient artifacts or daring escapes, but it did begin in a place steeped in history, mystery, and the lingering shadows of a world still recovering from war.
It was January 1965, and I was in the U.S. Army, newly assigned to Merrell Barracks in Nuremberg, Germany. The winter air was sharp enough to sting your lungs, and the sky hung low and gray, as if it were weighing the city down with memories it hadn’t yet released.
Merrell Barracks was no ordinary post. The place had a presence. Thick stone walls, echoing corridors, and a sense that every footstep carried the weight of decades. You could feel the past in the air. The buildings had seen things long before we arrived, and you couldn’t help but wonder what stories they would tell if the walls could talk.

I didn’t know it then, but this old German barracks — this unlikely crossroads of history and youth — was about to hand me an adventure I never saw coming. The kind of story that stays with you for a lifetime. The kind that proves you don’t need a whip or a fedora to feel like Indiana Jones.
Sometimes all it takes is being in the right place, at the right time… and just curious enough to get yourself into trouble. LINK

What if the person you loved most could see the parts of you even you’ve forgotten?
When Thomas slips into a vivid dreamscape shaped by Dee’s memories, fears, and unspoken longings, he becomes a silent witness to the pieces of her she’s never shared. But the deeper he travels into her dream‑world, the more he realizes he’s not just exploring her past — he’s confronting the quiet distance that has grown between them in waking life.
Then, unexpectedly, Dee appears in his dreams too.
Together, they walk through mirrored hallways of regret, shoreline worlds of possibility, and the locked rooms of their own hearts. What begins as a surreal intrusion becomes a journey of rediscovery — of vulnerability, of forgiveness, and of the love they thought they’d lost to time.
As dreams and reality begin to blur, Thomas and Dee must decide whether the truths they uncover in sleep can transform the life they share when they wake.
A tender, romantic, and quietly haunting story about connection, second chances, and the courage it takes to truly see — and be seen by — the one you love.
In the end, one question lingers long after the final page:
How well do we ever really know the person sleeping beside us?

The Dreamer in the Doorway Link to Kindle edition

Valentine’s Promise is a tender, time‑spanning love story about two people whose hearts find each other again and again through every season of life. From an unexpected Valentine’s Day beginning to a lifetime of shared laughter, whispered vows, and three miracle children born on the same enchanted date, Lee and Mallory Collins build a marriage shaped by devotion and destiny. As their family grows and the years unfold, they discover that true romance isn’t found in grand gestures, but in the quiet, everyday moments that bind two souls together. Warm, luminous, and deeply heartfelt, this novel celebrates a love that endures, a family that blossoms, and the beautiful truth that some promises are written long before we know to make them.

Valentines Promise Link

Step into a New Year’s Eve unlike any other in The Last Countdown, a witty, fast‑paced mystery where five friends stumble into a hidden world of secret rooms, time‑bending artifacts, and a clock that doesn’t just mark midnight—it controls it. When the legendary Midnight Clock vanishes, the group is thrust into a race against unraveling time, hunted by a man who believes the world should freeze forever. Equal parts humor, heart, and high‑stakes magic, this story turns the ticking of a clock into the pulse of an unforgettable adventure.

The Last Countdown Link

The Lives We Didn’t Live Link

When Tom drifts into sleep one ordinary night, he’s pulled into a vivid dream where Sandra—his grounded, quietly magnetic grade‑school companion he hasn’t thought of in forty years—appears exactly as she was in high school. She shows him three lives they might have lived together, each one tender, unsettling, and impossibly real. Shaken awake, Tom searches for her… only to discover she died three days earlier. What follows is a decades‑long reflection on connection, timing, and the mysteries that refuse to fade. Three Days After Sandra is a haunting, heartfelt novella about the questions we never knew we asked, the lives we never lived, and the quiet ways the past sometimes reaches forward—not to change our path, but to remind us that it mattered.

A collection of spooky stories designed for casual readers, this book offers an escape into various thrilling worlds. Each story is crafted to keep readers engaged, making it accessible for newcomers to the genre. Ranging from factual to whimsical, these tales blend truth and imagination, entertaining while providing insight into real-life events. They spark creativity through eerie encounters and mysterious happenings, challenging how readers perceive reality. Perfect for commuters looking for a quick thrill or for late-night reading when suspense lingers in the air, these stories invite readers to explore the human experience and reflect on the nature of fear and bravery.

Book Five of Tales of TomT 2.0 Book Five Link

The above book and the following four books are a collection of short stories. Ideal for the casual reader and public transportation commuter.

Stories and tales that have been floating around in my brain, weaving intricate patterns that connect diverse thoughts and experiences. They may be comments and stories about any subject, ranging from the mundane to the extraordinary, each one with its own unique flavor. This series of books is designed with the casual reader in mind, offering a delightful escape into various worlds without the pressure of academic rigor. The stories may be factual or fiction, allowing for a delightful blend of truth and imagination, providing insight into real-life events while simultaneously sparking the creativity of the mind through fantastical narratives. These musings are not just mere words; they are invitations to explore the vast landscape of human experience, encouraging readers to find connections within the narratives and perhaps discover something about themselves along the way

Book Four of Tales of TomT 2.0 Book 4 Link

Book Three of Tales of TomT 2.0 Book Three Link

Book Two of Tales of TomT 2.0 Book two Link

Paperback of short tales and stories. Ideal for the casual reader. Contains intrigue, strange tales, and paranormal events. $7.99 paperback Book One Link Audio Book Link 2 hr 18 min

The U.S. immigration situation in 2025 is complicated and divisive, influenced by changing policies, border issues, and economic factors. Many were allowed to stay in the country while they wait for immigration hearings, which can take years because of court backlogs.
The immigration issue prompted me to take the problem seriously and explore it thoroughly by turning to various AI tools in my toolbox. I utilized Grok, Copilot, and Gemini for this purpose, each offering unique insights. I asked a common but crucial question across these platforms: “If I permanently wanted to immigrate to (country), what would I have to do? Additionally, do they have any assistance programs available for newcomers?” It’s important to note that there have been comments in various forums suggesting that different AI platforms may present biased perspectives and generate answers based on the leanings of the platform originators. This potential bias is precisely why I opted to consult multiple platforms; by doing so, I aimed to gather a more comprehensive view and ensure that I wasn’t missing out on any vital information that could facilitate my immigration journey. Link to Amazon