The buck stops at the President's desk. But how often in fact has the President been impeached and removed from office? Never in the history of the United States, not once. In 'The Constant Fugitive', a novel that explores the nexus between jihad and home-grown terrorism, the odds against sacking the President are brought vividly to life when FBI director Joe Gabriel commits a crime at the bidding of the White House and refuses to take the rap for his political masters. Joe orchestrates his own disappearance, setting off a man-hunt that begins in Washington, D.C. and comes to a violent end in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Enlivened by an assortment of headstrong characters and unsparing in its portrayal of American militancy and the duplicity of the Washington elites, 'The Constant Fugitive' delivers a powerful message about personal responsibility and the sacrifices required of those who wish to preserve our freedoms.

Short stories that are a little strange with twisted endings. Mandy's Revenge is a story of the murder of a young girl in 1941 and deaths of her killers. Jamaica Farewell, an abused wife solves her problem in an usual manner . Love Bites, a beautiful vampire awakens after 3,000 years and has to learn to exist in a modern world. The Funeral, the dead walk among the mourners. Children of the Dark, beware of who you let into your home. The Bookseller, a dowdy woman transforms after reading a book in a bookstore that isn't there. The Yellow Bird, an old woman writes her memoir before going in for an operation sees a yellow bird on the window in the hospital. Mama's Things, four young women learn to love each other again after the death of their parents. Dancing With Hannah, an old man dying in ICU wishes he could dance with his wife one more time. Suspicion, a building inspector experiences an explosion in the basement of the first town seconds before the first plane hits.

Allison Andrews is broke. She wants a man with money and goes on a dating site to find him. She's successful and connects with Roberto Rubio, a rich Cuban from Miami. Allison has always used her beauty and sex appeal to get what she wants from men. She likes her sexual gratification and is thrilled that this man can satisfy her in all the ways that she likes, money and sex. She moves to Miami to live in his huge estate and life is good until she comes home from shopping and finds him dead with a bullet in his forehead. She realizes that she really did love him and wants to see the killers caught. When she finds out that it wasn't a simple robbery, but a killing by the head of the Cuban mafia and Rubio was involved, she is devastated, but decides that the killers should be caught. One problem surfaces, she is now the object of the killer's attention. The head of the organization wants her dead. How she handles this information is unusual. This story is about a woman's transformation from a narcissistic, money hungry female to a caring and loving woman. Along the way she kills a few people; just the bad guys.

In this fascinating account of her life as a young actress in New York City, and later as "Hollywood's Youngest, Sexiest Producer," writer Barbara Dan pulls no punches, as she describes the many pitfalls actors are likely to encounter on the road to success in show business. At age 23 she opened her own showcase theatre in Hollywood to help other actors get discovered by agents, producers and the studios. Later she worked for the story editor of Shirley Temple Storybook and Dinah Shore Chevy Show, and describes meeting her future husband, actor John Dan, and many other actors, cameramen, gifted people in the industry and her own life-changing conversion to Christ through the Hollywood Christian Group, and shares insights into the false gods of fame, fortune and success and why they fail to deliver. To today's aspiring talent she adds: "Respect yourself. Avoid shortcuts to success. Take the High Road which leads to no regrets. Hone your gifts, and never lose heart."

"This book is like a cross between 'Crocodile Dundee' and 'The Matrix' " - John Evans, London, UK. * * * Charlie Freeman is an extrovert; an Australian "rough diamond" - an artist and gambler - who, in his 50's, develops his own theories about life and the "illusion" in which he believes we are all living. Frank Johnson is a troubled youth - a heavy drinker and gambler - as a result of two tragic incidents in his life. Charlie and Frank cross paths during a game of poker, when Charlie believes Frank has cheated him out of a large sum of money. They agree for Charlie to settle the debt at a horse-racing event being held in Tarranga, in the Australian Outback. Shortly before leaving, Charlie discovers that his niece and her partner are planning to go there, also. The three join forces and, during the road-trip, they pass the time exchanging their ideas about life. Charlie has a bad accident and is unable to keep his appointment with Frank, whose life, as a result, spins off in a radically different direction. Finally, although on one level Charlie's life is totally shattered, it becomes apparent that his greatest wish has come true.

When Giselle McKissack, attractive 45-year-old widow living on a shoestring while putting her daughter through college, accepts a job belly-dancing at the 50th birthday party of Bay Area executive Brian Haggerty, whom she has known forever, she only hopes he doesn't recognize her under all those flowing veils and heavy make-up This humorous tale about two families, his and hers, shows how complicated life can become as this widow and widower find themselves forever at the beck and call of their kids, grandchildren and aging parents. Despite many unexpected detours, they are determined to prove the old adage that it's never too late for love . . .although there may be a few rough spots on the road to matrimony.

Women of the Metro Ballet captures the spice and spirit of New Orleans as it zooms in on an Uptown neighborhood, and specifically on the Common Grounds coffee shop. At its center are four young mothers who are struggling to raise their children, form meaningful relationships, and run their often hectic households. But encircling them are several impeding factors, including difficult sibling relationships, disengaged spouses, domestic abuse, and finally, life-threatening illness. Women of the Metro Ballet is a nontraditional narrative showing the inner life of the four women trying to find themselves, and how finding Common Grounds may be what ultimately saves them. Women of the Metro Ballet is geared toward an adult female audience, ranging from age 35-80. Written in the first person from five different perspectives, the book distinguishes itself by exploring the complex relationships women have with their children, their friends, their husbands, and themselves.

Alan L. Slaff's poems read like tiny stories, and his ultra-descriptive images transport readers to the scene and inside his thoughts. His collection of poems causes the heart to fill with empathy and the soul to connect with a kindred spirit. This rich journey includes poems Slaff wrote from 1970 to 2004 and from 2004 to 2011 for this expanded 2nd edition. From his father's distant nature to the laughter of children in the streets of Vietnam, The Boy in the Mirror covers the entirety of Slaff's experiences, whether agonizing or ecstatic. In telling, through verse, of his feelings and thoughts, he highlights the emotions and needs of all people in both mundane life and in the deepest places of the soul. Whether the reader follows his poems to a diner, where a lemon served with tea becomes a connection to customers with a life he envies, or to the unbearable flashbacks of sexual abuse that he describes in the title piece, Slaff conveys his feelings in a fiery, affecting manner. Shorter works include ideas that punch through in creative terms, and his longer poems offer narrative-style takes on divorce, passion, death and the purpose of living. Slaff creatively ties normal routines with life-changing events. A childhood of dysfunction, assignments abroad that taught many lessons, and terrible heartbreaks that left everlasting marks all contribute to the impact of this remarkable work.

Tina's World-Anthology Tina's Revenge: Tina wants Zach to recognize her can she do it on the ice? Tina and the bullies: Mario, Tina's brother is being bullied off the basketball team, can Tina and Michael help save him? Tina and the Teenage Mom: Jennifer is pregnant, Zach isn't owning up to it, Jennifer has some big decisions to make, can Tina help her? Tina and the Cheerleaders: Michael wants Tina to join the cheerleaders so she won't miss his games, but it calls for a lot of sacrifices.

This short non-fiction work chronicles an elderly parent's battle with dementia in the hope that the reader might avoid some of the mistakes I made in trying to cope with it.

Historical Western Romance - Following the tragic murders of her family on the Oregon trail, Jennifer Keating, barely clinging to life, is rescued by Ft. Laramie's 2nd Cavalry. Though unable to speak due to the trauma and shock of her ordeal, Jenny determinedly picks up the pieces of her life, hiring on as cook on a cattle drive. Very upbeat story, often humorous as she has to contend with rowdy cowboys and rancher Matt McCaleb, who falls in love with this spunky young heroine. Jenny's struggle includes dealing with pregnancy, as the result of the attack that took the lives of her parents and sister. A widower, Matt marries Jenny and takes her to live with him and his daughter, who is resistant to the idea of having a new mother. Their marriage remains platonic during Jenny's struggle to regain her voice and overcome her fear of intimacy. Matt, having been told by soldiers at the Fort that outlaw Indians had massacred her family, supports Jenny through her pregnancy, and is quite willing to raise a child that is part Indian. But when Jenny gives birth to redheaded twins, what he has accepted as the truth makes him question and doubt everything he has been told. For months he has believed his voiceless bride was carrying a child that was the result of rape Upset and feeling betrayed, Matt fears his marriage and his relationship with Jenny may have been irreparably damaged by his initial reaction. Jenny's heroism, courage, and love for Matt, his daughter, and her two sons are sorely put to the test, and when the truth finally emerges, Matt humbly begs her pardon for ever doubting her. In a touching love scene, Matt and Jenny, having regained her voice, celebrate a new and joyous beginning to their lives together. Received Colorado RWA Award for Best Historical novel (1992).

Philosophies of life, work and money from Grandma Nellie and practical applications for today.

Stephanie Melendez, a thirty-year-old divorcee, is thrust onto the dating scene after her husband, Harold Stifniple, leaves her for his secretary, Suzie the Floozy. From that point on, it 's all unrestrained mayhem. Follow Stephanie on one zany dating adventure after another from A (Adios) to Z (Z-Right Guy) as she struggles to manage her life as a waitress, a student trying to get ahead, and a single woman dating in Los Angeles. With the help of her best friends, Shelby, Candy and Lance, Stephanie attempts to make sense of men while she weeds through a string of dating disasters looking for Mr. Right.

A Light in the Darkness: Thaddeus, the oldest and strongest of the vampyre, has become a masterful killer - and he's after Mirianne. She alone is the key to breaking the curse surrounding him. Once broken, Theodore will finally be able to put an end to Thaddeus' madness. Winning Mirianne's heart, though, would not be easy. For thousands of years Theo has watched over her, protected her, hungered for her, waiting for the day when she would agree to be the light within his dark world. Out of the Night: A woman of innocence, Spring has vowed to never hurt a fly-even though she's a vampire. Jim is amazed by Spring's love of life and her unwavering honesty. But his four year old daughter must be his first concern, although he's drawn to Spring's charm and her irresistible sensuality. Will their passionate love survive the nightmare of a rogue vampire? The one that's after his baby girl...

Marcus has decided to savor his last night on earth as a vampire, until he hears a cry of innocence from within a dark church. Miranda wants more than anything to have a man and family of her own and agrees to help the stranger save a small child hidden in the church. Circumstances beyond their control tear into their dreams of making a family. Is it too late for Marcus and Miranda to find happiness in the midst of chaos?

Life is a funny thing when you're six years old. Shanda Bratton knew she and Chris would be friends forever. Chris didn't know about the secret love she held for him in her heart, even though he was a lot older. She would love him forever, even after she grew up. It was set in stone. But would Chris ever see her as anything other than the kid he'd known all his life? With a difference of five years, Chris Milano knew that his and Shanda's ages would always separate them. That is, until the day she came home after graduating college. He was shocked to find a full-grown woman, rather than the fresh, young girl he remembered. His desire for her never vanished, though she'd been much too young for him to show it when she was sixteen. He could no longer use that as an excuse to avoid her attentions. And looking into her eyes - the eyes of a grown woman - did he really want to? This Christmas would be one neither would ever forget.