Andrew learns to read by copying the alphabet from an old Bible he finds. He begins writing a journal to keep track of the crops he raises. Andrew writes about his freedom and about being forced to move to Texas when smugglers took his farm as a hideout. He tells of his trip to Nacogdoches to meet with Sam Houston, a lawyer, and the leader of the Texan army. Andrew signs up for the land grants in east Texas, but discovers that first he must serve two years as a soldier. On his way to claim his land grant, he is attacked by robbers. Andrew is badly wounded and hides in some brush until daylight. A group of Cherokee Indians on a hunting party finds him close to death. They save him and bring him to their village. Andrew joins the Texas Army as a scout. His new wife, Say-te-Qua, and his love for his family make him determined to protect his home from raids by the Mexican army. Follow Andrew as his journey leads him into the heat of the San Jacinto battle and on the quest for Texas independence.

Sometimes brothers and sisters can be so different Domino asks Dottie to come straight home after school because this afternoon it is going to be stormy. Dottie leaves to be with some of her friends instead See how Domino looks for Dottie to bring her back home after she runs away. A good way to show your children about obeying rules made for their own well being.

Aunt Donna comes from London to visit Texas to check on her nieces and nephews. She enjoys Texas but she wants to teach her American family something about English culture. She holds a 'high tea' where some close friends come dressed in a formal way to spend some quality time together. A fun time for all. Book eight of the Pawpaw's series. A large print edition. Includes a bonus feature: "A Word from Mister Bear."

Domino looks for his sister Dottie after she ran away. He meets some people and other animals that have seen her. Along the way he makes friends: some good and some bad. He learns what a true friendship really means. Do you want to make good friends or bad ones? It is really up to you. Friends are often our extended family so we try to protect them as they do the same for us. Domino learns some important lessons that your children will enjoy and appreciate. For ages 4 to 14.

After a big storm some children discover a lost treasure buried behind their grandfather's barn. A fun adventure for the whole family Book five of the A Visit to Pawpaw's children's reading series.

The border collie puppies are full of mischief so Pawpaw adopts them out to new homes. The winter snow comes early this year so some family stays at the farm to celebrate the holidays. Momma Dog goes searching for her puppies to see if they are safe and happy. She finds them in good homes. Then she meets with a red bird and a blue jay that help her find her way through the heavy snow. She is happy to be back home for Christmas Day with her family. A sweet story for the whole family to enjoy. Book 11 of the "A Visit to Pawpaw's" series.

1637-A large coven of witches arrive in Salem for the first full lunar eclipse of the winter solstice in over three hundred years. Winston is drugged to make him their slave. His prison record only allows him work as a grave digger. The witches encourage Winston to steal grave goods to be used in their curses and charms. He is found quite intoxicated; in possession of a large quantity of stolen jewelry. Winston is sentenced to be executed. The witches give him a strange potion that mimics death. The authorities bury him thinking he is already dead. The rare lunar eclipse during the winter solstice passes. He emerges from the grave...

Zombie University A serial killer looks back on his life as he leaves Death Row for the last time. He faces death with the certainty that he is innocent. The families of those he killed wish him no mercy. Dr. William Melrose is setup to be the scapegoat for numerous murders and missing person's cases. Before this he was highly respected in his field as a college professor and scientist. He was a child prodigy that excelled in math, science, and biology. Dr. Melrose purchases a rare radioactive isotope that came from a returning Icarus space probe. His plans are to make new and unique strands of stem cells to fight disease and stop the spread of cancer. All his time and effort has been about completing his education and making new scientific discoveries. This left little time for personal relationships with anyone. This is where William Melrose is lacking with basic knowledge about real life situations. Dr. Melrose teaches biology to a failing student named Angela. She becomes his girlfriend to teach him what books do not. She also takes him down a path that leads to his destruction. This work includes a bonus piece of flash fiction: "Living by the Sword" and a commentary, "Horror and Its Roots in Our Primal Fears and Realities."

A craft book to complement "The Halloweenies" children's book. Learn about making a traditional papier-mache Halloween mask, homemade glue, a classic candy carrier, and a Halloween sugar cookie featuring some tasty candy corn. Includes a bonus feature: "Living By the Sword." A scary short story for you to ponder. Halloweenies unite Book ten of the A Visit to Pawpaw's series. Includes a bonus scary Halloween short story "Living by the Sword." Become an official "Halloweenie" by learning about celebrating a classic Halloween craft like people did a century ago when people still knew about having fun without spending a fortune to do so.

The family celebrates Halloween by making their own costumes, carving pumpkins, and having a party in the new barn. It rains but they have fun just the same. Celebrate Halloween fun with some people that really love to dance and celebrate the fall pumpkin harvest.

After a tornado a family rebuilds their home with the help of family and friends. The National Guard sends soldiers to help with the clean up. The children help the soldiers capture some of the lost farm animals that were scattered by the storm. Since the animals were fed by the children, they knew not to be afraid to be brought back home.

During the peach harvest a fierce storm destroys the Blevins' farm. The children survive because they practiced for such an event. A tornado's wrath teaches them what is really important. Book six of the "A Visit to Pawpaw's" series.