From the Author: I used to think that I was the only one living in a Dream Castle, but now I am sure that is not true. So, I decided to share my thoughts. I pray this book reaches the hearts and minds of those who can identify with these words. I was a young woman with a vivid imagination, always thinking about the man of my dreams. I was so preoccupied with dreaming that I did not know the difference between dreams and reality. There was a list of qualities and characteristics this man of my dreams displayed and I expected every man I dated to possess those qualities. When they didn't, I was crushed, disillusioned, depressed and dismayed. My reality was a dream that I expected each of them to live up to. Even though I was headed for self destruction, I continued this way for years. I began each relation-ship believing that I had met the man of my dreams. It's sad that I was so nave and trusting of men I didn't take the time to know. I attached the qualities of Mr. Right to him and trusted him to be that way. It was unrealistic to expect every man to be Mr. Right, especially since they had no idea who this dream man was. After years of depression and low self-esteem, I stopped. I realized that I had not been successful in finding Mr. Right at all, and I was living in a Dream Castle. So I took some time out for self-examination and Jesus met me there. He spent many days and nights in the Dream Castle with me unveiling the truth about me, my relationships, and my sin. Then, He moved me out of the Dream Castle into the Mansion of His Love. After resting there a while, I was equipped with the truth and power which enabled me to develop fulfilling and realistic relationships. This book isactually a journal of my thoughts as I went through this process of change. It is a collection of poems, letters, essays and prayers with a central plot. As you read, I hope that you experience the change. I am praying that these words will encourage you to move out of your Dream Castle also. So I invite you to sit down, read, reflect and pray.

I Learned How to Live Since I Learned to Forgive is a prelude to an autobiography. In this spiritually based book, the author teaches about the power of forgiveness. She uses her past experiences in dealing with unforgiveness to encourage and to teach the reader to seek God and to listen to Him when they are struggling with the strongholds of forgiveness.

Collective Thoughts of a Black Man was written to bring about an open consciousness about oneself, to acknowledge ourselves as great black leaders, Kings, and Queens; to tell the truth as only a Black man can tell it. From the Editor: Saeed Muhammed writes from experience, passion, anger, concern and love. He shares the depths of his emotions as few men have-with a refreshing candor and honesty for every reader to share.

Our New Apartment is Book 2 in the series of Maya's Journey. Mommy and Maya have finally moved to their new apartment from a domestic violence shelter. Maya has finally accepted the fact that she will not be returning home. Children who witness domestic violence need a voice and Katrina offers that voice in her books. She believes that her books give children permission to talk about the violence that they have experienced. The character, Maya allows children to see that their situation is shared. Katrina wants to continually be that "change agent" that breaks the silence in our children.

"Daddy, Why Do You Hurt Mommy?" depicts the life of a little girl named Maya, who is a witness to Domestic Violence. Through love, faith, and strength she stays positive and sees the brighter side of things. Maya's story is seen through the eyes of so many children who are witnesses to Domestic Violence because in so many cases their stories go untold. Maya will share her journey of life through a series of books.

My Mind, My Heart, My Soul is a collection of poems expressing Love, relationships, family, friends and enemies and all of the joys and pains of everyday life's experiences. Every poem has a story behind it. Some are experiences that the author, herself, has faced and others were inspired by someone else's life journey.