Young and newly widowed, Jim Mellon rebuilds an old motorcycle and starts on a journey of grief across the country. Along his route through the lower forty-eight states, he meets women who change his life in many ways: his sexuality, love, career, and his deepest feelings about life. Jim proves to be a hero time and again, plus deals with threats to his life and loved ones.
Harold and Mary Lou, married for over 60 years, relive moments from their past. This is a departure from the typical Reverend story, but is still a sermon worth telling.
A part of the Bits & Bytes Universe
The "Bits and Bytes" universe was introduced by Asa Strong with his "Bits, Bytes and Life" (BB&L) story, and much of this story takes place at the same government agency in the same time frame. There is more emphasis on computer hardware design. It is also the story of two young engineers. Steve works for the agency, and Sandy works for IBM. Most of the story takes place in Washington (at the agency) or Poughkeepsie N. Y. (at IBM). / (Reviews)
Artist Jett Blackburn's paintings reveal the soul of his subjects. They have the power to change the viewer, the model, and the artist. Sometimes emotionally, sometimes terminally. Join this digital native and his accumulation of girlfriends as they break the ties with their parents and move off to college and self-discovery. All characters are over the age of 18. / (Reviews)
A Poacher's Progress Story Once on site in Egypt excavating keeps the expedition busy, although the devil can always find work for idle hands and active glands. Jack renews his friendship with Sayeed bin Ghouad and increases his dislike of Valentine Crudwright. He learns much of ancient Egyptian and Roman engineering, and unearths some surprising discoveries, not all concerning archeology. Eloise de La Zouche continues to be elusive, although not supine. Finally another journey beckons - but not by camel
Jennifer dreams of Santa at Christmas, as if catching St Nick placing presents at the end of her bed, or sometimes she just dreams that he visits. With an assuring voice he calms her and she goes back to sleep. She once told her parents about her dream but they told her to forget it. Now almost 30, she kicked out her boyfriend of 8 years for cheating, but to fend off her grandchild-wanting mother made up a fake boyfriend. Now she will have to confess. And suddenly Santa comes early....
An Eternal Serpent's Tale Joe finds himself at home in Minnesota with Snake, Joe's angel wives and the other angels and mortals. They take over a defunct theater/camp on a beautiful Central Minnesota lake to listen to more Tales and to work on dance and plays. Simon's aggression escalates. As usual, reading the Tales from the start is highly recommended.