"Hugs From The Heart" began as autobiographical bedtime story 'memories' meant to lighten the moods of dear friends, many of whom spend their lives providing care and support for others. A collection of memories from my past, observations from my own perspective, and encouragement for those darker moments everyone has every now and then, I've been told I 'write the way I talk', which I take as a compliment. This is my way of saying, "I love you. You're special. You deserve to be cared for. You are MINE and I'm here for you."

"For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz, King of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the LORD." 2 Chronicles 28:19 NKJV In this twenty-first century, the eruption of HIV/AIDS is a disturbing result of moral decline. This is a call to the people of all nations --and all in authority --to learn from history and uphold a moral culture. Wherever you live as an honorable father, mother, sister, and brother, please do not ignore this essential and timely call. This book offers you, your family, and your children a new dimension of exceptional living. Readers of all ages will find this book indispensable. It offers sensible and practical suggestions on how to manage the disease, relate with those already infected and, best of all, avoid becoming a victim of HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is a global health problem. Only those who are equipped with knowledge and understanding will be able to escape. Whether you are so far free of HIV or have already been stricken, save yourself and your children, arm yourself with the facts, and do your part to stop this pandemic. Do not despair . . . In the words of Scripture, "Everything is possible." Yes, it is.

Doing Time is the compelling, true-to-life story of a young woman, Annabel Lee, who is wrongly convicted and imprisoned for a crime committed by her wayward husband. Beginning before her birth, the story opens in the rural American South of the1950s, and tracks the brutal relationship into which Annabel Lee is born. As she grows, Annabel Lee cannot escape the cycle of violence and abuse that surrounds her. Naively, she elopes with her teenaged lover in the vain hope for an escape from her cruel past, only to discover that she has entered upon an equally harrowing stint in a women's prison. In the unlikely fellowship behind bars, and through her relationships with inmates, staff and particularly the prison's chaplain, Annabel Lee courageously moves from the scarred existence as a victim to the life of a survivor. Filled with the local color of life in rural North Carolina between the 1950s and 1970s, Doing Time is a poignantan-and at times humorous-story of multi-generational trauma and abuse, and the journey of the human spirit to healing and redemption.

In "If I Knew it Was Going to Be This Much Fun, I Would Have Become a Grandparent First Willard Scott, along with celebrities and ordinary people, will write about all the joys of becoming a grandparent. "If I Knew it Was Going to Be This Much Fun will be similar in format to "The Older the Fiddle, The Better the Tune-a long introduction by Willard, followed by shorter pieces by each contributor. This is a great follow-up book for Willard who was married for almost 50 years and has two grandchildren.

Ruthie's mother is terminally ill and she has to endure sexual harassment, pain and agony for several years to support her mother.

Ruthie is a paralegal who has been looking for employment for almost two years. She finally got a job but it was far from what she expected. Her boss is obsessed with her and his wife does not have a clue as to what is really happening.

Ruthie boss gave her a box of papers pertaining to a case and told her to read them. He said, "This will help you to become a better paralegal." Ruthie read and used those papers to her advantage to include in her book.

She begins to feel sorry for her boss but Ruthie couldn't take it anymore and decides to take matters in her own hands.

Somehow, her boss becomes ill. He ends up getting in a terrible accident and eventually dies.

At the end, Ruthie and his wife understood the humiliation and pain she endured.

How to Deal with 21st Century American Women teaches men from all walks of life how to understand and adapt to the evolving male-female paradigm shift occurring at every level of American society. Today, women run companies, become school principles, military generals, police chiefs, corporation CEOs and dozens of other power positions where they make more money and give orders to male employees. It's no longer exclusively "a man's world." Women compete for the highest job slots at colleges, governorships of states, Ph.D. programs and athletic money in professional sports. Where men once drove the car for dates, women demand equality in the work, family and social realm. Men need to slide over and share the driving with women. This enormous emotional, social and sexual shift in the Western world creates a new male-female relationship dynamic. This shift proves the first of its kind in human history. The new dynamic also creates incredible confusion, frustration and exasperation. Along the way, women want men to be men. They want a good man to marry and raise a family. But early in the 21st century, half of all marriages end in divorce. Male domestic violence continues at distressing levels. Weekend fathers explode on the emotional landscape. Children suffer the loss of structure, a balanced family unit and a sense of belonging. This book enlightens, educates and encourages men to maintain their masculinity while adapting and thriving in the new male-female paradigm of the 21st century. The book presents straight-forward ideas to men on how to deal with a 21st century American woman. This book shows men how to successfully marry the right woman for long-term success. It shows which women to avoid. The book creates new understandings to move men forward in relationships in the 21st century.

A young girl is raped by the school bus driver, mocked by the investigating authorities and abandoned by her family. This is her journey through foster care as a ward-of-the-state, the pitfalls of open adoption, anerexia, bulimia, addiction, multiple sclerosis, Youth Ministry and much more. The true story of a young girl's walk in faith.

The author uses short stories to quickly capture the attention of young readers. Each fictional character struggles with real-life issues impacting youth and young adults today. Every character is challenged to maintain faith in God although they are in a battle with abuse, death, drugs, divorce, sexuality, school grades, bullying or other hardships presented in their life. The author ends each chapter with a resolution for hope, inserting biblical teaching as a foundation for victory. Several questions are posed at the end of the book to help youth leaders, Christian churches and other group facilitators guide discussions about each chapter.