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NICK and CLANCY – A Tale of Nine Lives
NICK and CLANCY – A Tale of Nine Lives tells the story of Nick, a gentle and wounded man recovering from severe heart trauma, and Clancy, the sharp, funny, deeply devoted dog who enters his life at exactly the right moment. The narrative moves through years of shared life, illness, dreams, small victories, and fear, often told from Clancy’s point of view. At its core, the book is about survival, companionship, purpose, and the strange ways love shows up when life feels fragile and uncertain.
The writing feels intimate and conversational, almost like someone sitting across from you and telling you a story late at night. I laughed more than I expected. I also felt a quiet ache settle in as the pages went on. The dog’s perspective could have felt gimmicky, but it does not. It feels earnest and oddly wise. Clancy’s humor, guilt, loyalty, and protectiveness landed hard for me. I felt protective of Nick, too, even frustrated with him at times. The writing is messy in a relatable way. It rambles. It lingers. That worked for me. Life rarely moves in neat arcs, and this book does not pretend otherwise.
The theme of borrowed time runs through everything. Illness hangs over each chapter like background noise that never fully shuts off. I felt the anxiety of waiting for the next medical crisis. I also felt the stubborn hope that keeps Nick moving forward anyway. The story made me think about purpose in small terms. Not destiny. Not grand success. Just showing up for someone else. Just staying. There is a tenderness here that caught me off guard. Some sections felt repetitive, and a tighter edit could help in places, but I did not mind lingering with these characters. I cared about them. That matters more to me than polish.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy character-driven stories and emotional honesty. It is especially well-suited for animal lovers, people who have faced serious illness, or anyone who has felt unmoored and searching for meaning. This book is reflective and heartfelt and sometimes sad. If you like books that feel personal and lived in, and you do not mind getting a little misty-eyed along the way, this one is worth your time.
Pages: 288 | ASIN : B0FMTS6KZK
Riddles of the Ancestors
Riddles of the Ancestors is a mythic fantasy novel rooted in Arthurian legend and spiritual fiction. The story follows Merlin and his sister Ganieda across timelines, from a magical Foretime to modern-day London, as they protect the secrets of the Round Table and work to activate an ancient star-coded template called Logres. Along the way, druids, goddesses, healers, and everyday people are drawn into a larger unfolding meant to heal the Earth and usher in a new age of balance.
This book felt less like racing through a plot and more like being invited into a long, winding conversation with myth itself. Sullivan’s writing moves gently, often lingering on gardens, sacred landscapes, and quiet moments of recognition between characters. I found myself slowing down as I read. The author seems less interested in suspense than in atmosphere and meaning. At times, the story reads like a modern-day fairy tale layered with Celtic lore, astrology, and goddess wisdom. If you enjoy mythic fantasy that feels devotional rather than dramatic, this book leans into that space.
What stood out most to me was Sullivan’s choice to center Ganieda and other feminine figures alongside Merlin. The emphasis on healing, collaboration, and remembrance gives the book a softer pulse than traditional Arthurian retellings. Some scenes feel almost ceremonial, like stepping into a candlelit room where symbols matter as much as actions. Occasionally, I wished for sharper tension or more restraint with exposition, especially when spiritual concepts were explained directly rather than shown. Still, there is sincerity here. The book believes deeply in what it is saying, and that conviction carries it forward.
Riddles of the Ancestors will resonate most with readers who enjoy mythic fantasy, spiritual fiction, and reimagined Arthurian legends infused with goddess traditions and New Age themes. It is for readers who like to wander, reflect, and sit with big ideas about time, memory, and the living Earth. If you enjoy stories that feel like modern myths meant to be felt as much as understood, this book is worth your time.
Pages: 375 | ASIN : B0FW9G2ZVN
Self-Discovery Path
The 7th Dimension follows a plastic surgeon with mysterious tattoos he believes are connected to larger events unfolding around him, who embarks on a journey that leads him down a path toward the divine. I found Derek Hollinger to be an intriguing and well-developed character. What was your inspiration for this character?
I didn’t realize it until a few years later. Me. I had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and didn’t know if I would survive. This pulls the rug out from under your world. How you handle it is with the tools you have in your tool box. Some people don’t even have a tool box. That was Dr. Derek Hollinger.
What themes were particularly important for you to explore in this book?
Self-discovery path. Why we end up where we are and what to do about it.
When will the next book be available? Can you give us an idea of where that book will take readers?
The 6th Heaven September 17th, 2025. The Amazon jungle is captivating. Venturing into its depths is like exploring the hidden corners of the mind. The jungle hosts an array of remarkable creatures, including the mighty jaguar, the massive green anaconda, shocking electric eels, and flesh-eating piranhas. Just as travelers must remain vigilant and highly aware of their surroundings, we ourselves must be alert when exploring the concealed areas of our minds, where our deep personal thoughts and emotions reside. Like the jungle, it will reveal its secrets.
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Derek Hollinger isn’t sure, but he knows they’re all connected to the mysterious tattoos that suddenly appeared across his body.
Determined to untangle the web spun by the vicious thug known as “Spider,” Derek embarks on a journey of redemption that leads from his lavish Los Angeles penthouse to the seedy world of underground fighting and human trafficking. But as he ventures deeper down the rabbit hole, the self-exiled plastic surgeon realizes that the answer lies within his heart and mind … and soul.
Faith is the key to reclaiming his life, but choosing God may be difficult for Derek, who has spent his entire career valuing material success over spiritual growth.
In this thrilling sequel to 21Tattoos, Derek must face the hard truth about where his tattoos came from and an even harder truth about what it will take to be free of them once and for all.
The Mystery of Death
Final Notes follows a 107-year-old man on his deathbed who drinks a medically approved psilocybin tea that takes his mind on a mind-bending journey to explore what it means to exist. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Ever since I was quite young, I have been aware and interested in the absolute inevitability of my own death, of everyone’s, really. I have encountered it in my own life many times, puzzling at its often arbitrary takings and the metaphysical implications of oblivion. My own adventure with psilocybin, the proverbial “magic mushrooms,” caused me to explore this somewhat peculiar obsession. The title and premise for the book came to me during such a trip.
I thought this story had a unique setup and an interesting premise. What were some goals you set for yourself as a writer in this book?
I chose the deathbed setting of a very elderly man, as such an individual would have had much to reflect upon and consider, and was consciously aware that his remaining time was limited to hours. As I have with other published works, I created the last line of the book and wrote towards that. On a more personal level, it presented me with the opportunity to delve deeper into the mystery of death and come to some conclusions of my own, like how I would like to leave existence if given the chance.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Obviously, death and the process of dying when one is fully aware that the end is imminent. But I also wanted to tease the reader with his or her own reflections on mortality and the prospect of non-existence, what it might mean when eventually no one remembers anything about you. Another motif is the incredible understanding of what it means to live on a “pale blue dot” in a minor galaxy where nearby nothingness is all we know.
What is the next book that you’re working on, and when can your fans expect it out?
Ha! Well, this book is certainly a “one-off” due to the subject matter. But before starting this book, I was halfway through writing what I thought was a sci-fi book with an interesting premise involving nano-bots and avian flu. I stopped after I realized that AI had outrun my plot and narrative. I may go back and do a rewrite, though I admit to being a bit “spooked” by the acceleration of AI and its implications for everything.
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Everyman meets Alice in Wonderland is a thoughtful and adventurous journey of the mind that focuses on the recall, revelations and realizations that one experiences at the onset of death.
Meet an unnamed 107-year-old man at the end of his life. His ingestion of medically approved psilocybin carries him on a mind-bending journey as he contemplates his imminent future of eternal non-existence.
Mentally alert but physically depleted, the dying man accepts the offer-his doula and hospice team at his side. Soon, the psilocybin triggers recall, revelation, and realization in startlingly new ways that create an odyssey of the mind in the narrator’s last hours. His experience is accompanied by a proprietary selection of music fashioned by Johns Hopkins for such occasions.
Inspired by the actual practice of using psilocybin to process, understand, and come to terms with terminal illnesses and trauma, Final Notes is a beautiful narrative with prose as lyrical as the music played on its pages.
Readers will come to grips with their own comprehension of what it means to “exist,” as well as be encouraged to ponder universal truths of life and death. The incredible inward journey of a man at the end of his days is a powerful lesson for every human willing to contemplate the inevitable occasion of one’s deathday.
A Million Tomorrows
A Million Tomorrows is an emotionally rich novel that follows Perry Roberts, a young oncologist in San Francisco haunted by personal grief and the long shadow of cancer. Through his relationships with patients, colleagues, and especially the enigmatic Beverly Bowen, the book explores how we navigate memory, love, guilt, and second chances. The story is told in the first person, and its power lies in the deep interiority of Perry’s voice as he relives past traumas, unexpected connections, and one strange, beautiful relationship that may defy time itself.
This book surprised me. At first, it felt like a standard character-driven drama, maybe a little too heavy on introspection. But as the story unfolded, I was hooked. The writing is tender and relatable. Middaugh has a real gift for voice, and Perry’s narration walks a fine line between thoughtful and raw. The supernatural elements that emerge later are handled with a kind of casual magic that made me believe them without blinking. There’s a warmth and ache to this book that stayed with me.
What struck me most was how it deals with grief, not as something to “get over” but as something you live with, reshape, even share. The love story at the center of the book is unusual and a little odd at times, but I found it touching and refreshingly honest. And Beverly Bowen? She’s a wonder. Funny, sharp, and complicated. Their conversations felt like real conversations. The baseball stuff, which I expected to be filler, turned out to be beautifully woven in. Not just a theme, but a language of connection and healing. I found myself smiling at the smallest moments.
A Million Tomorrows is a book for anyone who’s lost someone or loved someone in a way that didn’t make sense on paper but made perfect sense in the heart. It’s for readers who like stories that stretch time and memory and emotion without shouting about it. If you’ve ever stared at the past and wondered what would happen if you got one more shot, this is your book.
Pages: 254 | ASIN : B0CW1NB6NW
Manifesting Positive Outcomes
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The Color of Dreams follows a struggling craftsman at a crossroads in life, facing challenges in his marriage, career, and sense of purpose, who encounters a mysterious “angel” that reawakens his belief in magic and possibility. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
For years, I have used the Law of Attraction in my life to help me manifest positive outcomes that help me and many others. I wanted to find a way to share these incredibly powerful laws with others, and it occurred to me that telling a story of a little angel—a magical being—would be the perfect vehicle to deliver this message. Over many years, I perfected the story and wrote (and rewrote) this book and it is now ready to help others manifest the life that has always called to them.
Was there anything from your own life that you put into the characters in your novel?
Absolutely! I don’t think any author has been able to keep pieces of himself from entering their work. This story takes place in 1988, and one of the things my main character, Ben, has to do is search for work, and he does this through looking through (and avoiding looking through) the classifieds ads in his weekly paper. I still remember having to do this over and over again myself over the years. It was a grind for sure! Another event was having to deal with an aging and beloved pet. There is a very emotional scene in the book that pained me to write, and I sourced my experience around losing my cat Starlite. In fact, the publishing imprint I created is called “Starlite Books,” in memory of her. There are many others, but I’ll save them for another day.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Definitely the idea of the Source that pervades everything in the universe. Whether you call this Source God, or the Spirit of the Universe, or whatever else, there is a Presence that is always there, always available to draw strength and direction from. Another is the Law of Attraction, as mentioned earlier. A key component of this Law is the idea that “Thoughts are Things.” I learned decades ago that you can’t think one thing and create another, and that you have to change what you think about and dwell on before you can make any changes in your life. Another key theme is the idea of choosing faith instead of fear. Faith in your dream, in what truly inspires you, and then to dwell on the positive outcome and feelings of that coming true—rather than on what can go (or currently is going) wrong. We always have a choice about how to direct the creative energy of the Source, and we do that by first becoming aware of what we are constantly focusing on. Remember, thoughts are things. What are you thinking about right now?
What is the next book that you’re working on, and when can your fans expect it out?
Great question! I have two options: The first is to write a follow-up to The Color of Dreams, where the angel returns to Ben to teach him more lessons about life and letting go. I will write that book if this current book takes off and there is a demand for it. The other option, and one I’m leaning towards, is to write a book about my father and my grandfather’s experience in WWII. My family is from Warsaw, Poland, and they bore the brunt of the Nazi invasion in 1939. My father escaped to England and fought the war in the RAF, while the rest of my family remained in Warsaw and fought—and died—in the uprising in 1944. Some of my family members survived the war, and I’m currently doing research on what happened with them all. So, two possible books to write, and no timeline yet. BTW: If anyone is interested in life lessons, they should definitely check out my previous book: The Owner’s Manual to Life: How to Worry Less and Enjoy Life More. It offers 100 life quotes and short essays on how to get the most out of each day. People can also sign up to receive three free quotes every Wednesday by visiting my website and signing up!
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Ben Davidson’s life is unraveling. He loses his job unexpectedly, his family is slipping away, and the dream he once shared with his father is on the verge of collapse. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, a magical encounter with a glowing little angel reveals six powerful spiritual truths. Will it be enough to help Ben turn his life around before it’s too late?
Set in the late 1980s in the Pacific Northwest, The Color of Dreams weaves an enchanting tale of perseverance, love, and the mystical forces that shape our reality. As Ben embarks on a journey of self-discovery, the angel teaches him lessons that challenge his deepest fears and awaken his long-buried faith in himself.
In this life-affirming novel, readers will be drawn into Ben’s journey as he learns:
How dreams are born from a higher source
Why thoughts become reality
The power of choosing faith over fear
How to “Imagine better than the best you know”
How to trust the “why” of your dreams and let the “how” unfold
And most of all, how to help others by letting your inner light shine
Will Ben be able to apply these life-changing lessons to rebuild his broken life, rekindle his family’s love, and revive the dream he thought was lost? With heartfelt moments of inspiration and a touch of metaphysical magic, The Color of Dreams is a soul-stirring story that reminds us of the power of believing in ourselves and the beauty of second chances.
Perfect for fans of metaphysical fiction, spiritual transformation, and heartwarming stories of redemption, this novel will leave you inspired to chase your own dreams and embrace the possibilities of life’s unseen magic.
The Color Of Dreams
Michael Zajaczkowski’s The Color of Dreams unfolds as a poignant narrative of second chances, self-discovery, and the rekindling of lost ambitions. It follows Ben, a struggling craftsman who finds himself at a crossroads in life, facing challenges in his marriage, career, and sense of purpose. When a chance encounter with a mysterious “angel” reawakens his belief in magic and possibility, Ben embarks on a journey to reclaim his dreams, rebuild his relationships, and confront the obstacles that have kept him tethered to mediocrity. The book is set against the backdrop of the late 1980s in Tacoma, Washington, and offers a mix of domestic drama, emotional depth, and moments of magical realism.
One of the strengths of the book lies in its intimate portrayal of Ben’s struggles. Zajaczkowski writes with a natural, almost conversational tone that makes Ben’s internal conflicts feel raw and relatable. Ben’s frustration, Emily’s cautious pragmatism, and the unspoken emotions beneath their words are so well-rendered that I felt like an invisible participant in their conversations. The author’s ability to navigate complex marital dynamics adds depth to the story, grounding its more whimsical elements.
The book also excels in its descriptions of Ben’s craft and aspirations. His passion for woodworking, creating intricately detailed mailboxes, serves as a powerful metaphor for his desire to build something meaningful in his life. Scenes like Ben’s visit to the farmers’ market, where he secures a booth and imagines the bustling possibilities of showcasing his work, brim with hope and determination. These moments made me root for Ben, even as his self-doubt and external pressures threatened to derail him.
Zajaczkowski’s attention to detail in describing Ben’s workshop, tools, and creative process added an authentic layer that made Ben’s dreams tangible. Ryan’s manipulations and Ben’s indignation are initially compelling but become predictable over time, detracting from the more nuanced aspects of the story. On the other hand, the inclusion of the “angel” character provides a refreshing touch of mysticism, though her role occasionally feels underdeveloped, leaving me wishing for a deeper exploration of her significance in Ben’s transformation.
The Color of Dreams is a heartfelt exploration of resilience and the enduring power of belief in oneself, in others, and in the unseen forces that shape our lives. Zajaczkowski’s writing captures both the beauty and the messiness of pursuing one’s dreams, offering readers an emotional journey filled with relatable struggles and moments of quiet triumph. This book would resonate with anyone who has ever felt stuck or doubted their ability to overcome life’s challenges. It’s an inspiring read for dreamers, creatives, and anyone who appreciates stories about rediscovering hope in the face of adversity.
Pages: 350 | ASIN : B0DNRG6ZKG
Overcoming Fears and Self-Doubt
Rage Against the Machine follows a celebrated filmmaker who explores the dangers of filming and research when she finds herself deep within a world that combines faith and science fiction. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Great question. I always found faith in God and science interrelated because both are sought after in search of truth, understanding why we’re here, with hope for the eternal life while discovering unknown mysteries of God, science, and the universe. I wanted to create a storyline that would weave these forces together and thought science fiction may be an avenue to explore the human struggle of faith and the technological world we live in and have yet to discover.
What do you think is the key to successfully blending spiritual elements within a science fiction plot?
Given this is my debut novel, I’ve learned a lot from my editors and trusted their input. Having said that, I believe too many spiritual elements would actually work against the science fiction plot. The spiritual aspects of the book should be subtle but prolific and nourishing to the soul. The science fiction elements should catch the reader off guard, be impactful, and thought-provoking, leaving the reader wanting to know more.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
I thought it was important to highlight overcoming fears and self-doubt and finding inner strength through faith, and forgiveness. Given that A.I. is becoming more integrated into our lives whether we accept it or not, it’s not going away. I felt it was important to recognize the pros and cons of what direction advanced technology may be heading.
Can you give us a glimpse inside the second book in this trilogy? Where will it take readers?
I haven’t started writing the second book of this trilogy yet, but plan on beginning shortly. The outline is completed and is subject to change with a series of drafts before it’s perfected. The second book will delve deeper into the supernatural realm, off-world entities, greater challenges of faith, galactic battles, and bleeding-edge technology that hopefully will startle readers.
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Amid the challenges and dangers of research and filming, Hunter Barraclough, Roare’s biological father, enters her life for the first time. When Roare reaches her breaking point, help comes from an unlikely source, Sloane McInerney, Roare’s bodyguard. Sloane has his own reasons to join forces with Roare to unmask a malevolent AI lab whose CEO plots to destroy human souls through AI and other-worldly technology. As she battles demonic forces, Roare uses fear and anger to her advantage. But how long will she last before she questions her own survival?
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