Dru Simon has been writing in one venue or another for most of her life, though she claims The Siliphore mostly wrote itself. An avid reader and collector of classic movies, Dru lives in southern California with her husband, two parrots and an umbrella cockatoo. In defiance of the powerful Council of Agma, Sennic and his companions have ridden west in search of the priest Barak. As time grows short, Sennic must learn how to wield the enormous power of the Collar of the Kings before his inescapable confrontation with the genocidal demon, Jave. But the Council of Agma is not taking Sennic's disobedience lying down. Their response is felt throughout the capital and surrounding cities, setting off a chain of events that threaten the future of the entire Kingdom. Unaware of the dangerous situation in Agasee but too aware of his own mortality, Sennic prepares for his inevitable encounter with Jave, the result of which will decide the fate of the world. The lush world of the Siliphore broadens as Sennic and his companions prepare for a confrontation they have little chance to win and the cities of the Kingdom stand on the terrifying brink of war. These events and their aftermath bring the epic of the Siliphore to a complex and surprising conclusion.

Do you think you could love a tyrant? Would you be amazed if you found yourself absolutely doting on an autocrat who makes constant demands, awful messes, earsplitting noises and lives by his or her own rules, almost completely ignoring yours? You might be amazed by how many people do. No, this isn't a political statement; this is about the third most popular family of pets in the United States; birds. Birds are beautiful and fascinating but living with them is nothing like living with dogs or cats. Enter the laughter- and amazement-filled world of an African Grey Parrot named Dorian and discover the trials and delights of what life is really like for those who live with these wonderful creatures. A Portrait of Dorian Grey is not only a history of the authors' life with Dorian and his flock mates but a treasure trove of priceless information about the reality of what it takes and what can be expected when you live with these astonishingly intelligent and highly demanding animals. Many photographs illustrate the rewarding behaviors and requirements along with some of the more disturbing and trying aspects of life as part of a flock. Why do so many people spend more time making breakfast for their birds than they do for themselves and spend more money on bird toys and treats than they do on their own wardrobes? Come discover the thrill of having a cogent conversation with an evolved dinosaur, the delight of an animal that makes intelligent jokes, the challenge of how to keep a winged Houdini in his cage, and the pure delight of having your pet look up at you and actually say aloud, "I love you "

Alex Desero wakes up in a sumptuous hotel suite with all his possessions gone and no memory of how he got there. Determined to discover the identify of his abductors, he travels to northern California; a journey that will change his life forever by thrusting him into an astounding world of powerful men, beautiful women, unbridled carnality, and unimagined peril. His quest to find answers only leads Alex to deeper and more dangerous mysteries as he enters a world of affluence few ever see, meets people who will change his life forever, becomes involved in a hunt for lost gold, and confronts his own debilitating, personal demons. As the stakes rise and the players in this colossal chess match shift from side to side, Alex realizes he has been a pawn on both sides of the board, and that the cost of taking part in this treacherous game may be his life.

Dru Simon has been writing in one venue or another for most of her life, though she claims that The Siliphore mostly wrote itself. An avid reader and collector of classic movies, Dru lives in southern California with her husband, two parrots and an umbrella cockatoo. Freed from the horrors inflicted on him by Prince Pash with the unworldly dagger The Siliphore, Sennic Selidax must piece together the shards of his humanity and courage. Believing the prince has been defeated, Sennic must set out again on a seemingly hopeless quest to find the lost priest, Barak. Using the combined power of The Siliphore and the Collar of the Kings, Jave, the demon-like ruler of a parallel world means to use Prince Pash to transform Sennic's rich, green kingdom into his own hellish landscape. Once more Sennic must reach within himself to become the hunter instead of the prey as his adversaries grow more frightening and powerful than his worst nightmares could ever have predicted. The intricate world of The Siliphore is filled with myriad landscapes and complex characters. They join Sennic on his journey to find his mentor and the wisdom to confront adversaries more powerful and frightening than any monarch has ever faced. NOTE: Contains violence and adult content.

Dru Simon has been writing in one venue or another for most of her life, though she claims The Siliphore mostly wrote itself. An avid reader and collector of classic movies, Dru lives in southern California with her husband, two parrots and an umbrella cockatoo. Things to do when you visit the capital city: See the zoo...tour the royal gardens...avoid being killed by an attacking army...become the King... When a dying ruler places the powerful Collar of the Kings around his throat, Sennic of Aradok insists he is just a simple woodworker and the worst possible choice to be the King. There is no time for debate however as Sennic becomes the target of a kingdom-wide manhunt by an ambitious prince who will commit any atrocity to obtain the Collar for himself. As the prince's net closes around Sennic and his companions, the young Collar Bearer must confront an unworldly dagger called The Siliphore and discover the inner strength he will need to save himself, his family and quite possibly, his world. Set in an intricately detailed world, The Siliphore is populated by a multi-faceted cast of characters who take Sennic though the dangers, adventures and horrors he must face on his journey from being a victim of circumstance to becoming the monarch the world needs him to be. Note: Violence and sexual content