Written based on the events of his great grandparent's life in the dawn of the 20th century, Marblehead's a classic story with a classic hero - one man's selfless journey through rural America, with a supportive caste in tow and a bottle of the divine in hand. As a natural born storyteller with an eye for the smooth weave of a good plot, Ron Stock's prose pulls us through page after page, casting glimpses of the extents to which hope can carry us. Driven solely by purpose, everyman hero Gay Billings carries us from a well-worn, dirt-caked farm life, to the bustling industry of the big city. With a graceful hand, Ron Stock delivers troves of memorable characters, and chocks them full of spirit. Some struggle with values, and others pivot on a dime, but each one carries a unique essence, all their own. With the knack for unpredictability and a taste for good humor, Ron Stock's delivered his most layered title, to date. If you're in the mood for that down-home feel with a touch of the sublime, Marblehead is sure to please. -M. Paris

Love him or hate him, Rob Strand, lonely and profoundly lost due to his wife's rapid plunge into Alzheimer's disease, leaves her in a nursing home and sets out on a quest to awaken the love of one of three former girlfriends, never dreaming of how dramatically and poignantly his pursuit will end.

Along the way, Rob recounts the fun antics of his high school buddies dubbed "The Magnificent Six," and shares glimpses of social hallmarks of late 1950's which Rob fondly called the "Camelot Years." of his life. . In his attempt to follow his heart and reunite with one of his former girlfriends, Rob learns the real meaning of reconnecting-and of love.

Love him or hate him, Rob Strand, lonely and profoundly lost due to his wife's rapid plunge into Alzheimer's disease, leaves her in a nursing home and sets out on a quest to awaken the love of one of three former girlfriends, never dreaming of how dramatically and poignantly his pursuit will end.

Along the way, Rob recounts the fun antics of his high school buddies dubbed "The Magnificent Six," and shares glimpses of social hallmarks of late 1950's which Rob fondly called the "Camelot Years." of his life. . In his attempt to follow his heart and reunite with one of his former girlfriends, Rob learns the real meaning of reconnecting-and of love.

Written based on the events of his great grandparent's life in the dawn of the 20th century, Marblehead's a classic story with a classic hero - one man's selfless journey through rural America, with a supportive caste in tow and a bottle of the divine in hand. As a natural born storyteller with an eye for the smooth weave of a good plot, Ron Stock's prose pulls us through page after page, casting glimpses of the extents to which hope can carry us. Driven solely by purpose, everyman hero Gay Billings carries us from a well-worn, dirt-caked farm life, to the bustling industry of the big city. With a graceful hand, Ron Stock delivers troves of memorable characters, and chocks them full of spirit. Some struggle with values, and others pivot on a dime, but each one carries a unique essence, all their own. With the knack for unpredictability and a taste for good humor, Ron Stock's delivered his most layered title, to date. If you're in the mood for that down-home feel with a touch of the sublime, Marblehead is sure to please. -M. Paris

Harry's Secret is a spicy autobiographical novel with two interconnected love triangles: The first involves Harry, a bitter 86-year-old prisoner of war hero; his lovely daughter, Melissa, 38, a graphic artist and psychic; and Mark, a 64-year-old Coloring Book Artist, novelist, and unabashed storyteller who inadvertently comes between them. The second triangle includes sexy Kate, 77, Mark's best friend; Kate's handsome 55-year-old lover, Jorge; and the bitter and jealous Harry. The story begins in an idyllic Mexican seaside village, moves to New Mexico, crosses several American states to California, and is peppered along the way with travel snippets from South America, Europe, and Africa. Ronald L. Donaghe - Professional Evaluation Editor: "This is some of the best characterization I've seen in a work. The descriptions are concrete, with great, vivid, relevant detail. From start to finish this is a satisfying read involving human nature, human weakness, the urge for happiness and fulfillment, and all sorts of human interaction with one another and with the environment. There is a very clever plot of just what it is that makes Harry a bitter old man." The sequel, Diary of a True Christian (year?), explores the need for a coalition in America between Environmentalists and Christians. Carl, introduced in Harry's Secret, authors the Diary. Ron Stock lives with his love, Melody, in the mountains of New Mexico, but his creative heart resides in the juxtaposition of colors on canvas and the arrangement of words on paper. He's an award winning poet and painter, and a Sanctioned Director with the American Contract Bridge League.