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Young Reader Novels

Ready, Set, Girl! In Progress
Ever since Brooke could remember she wanted to race in the annual go-kart races. Only there was one thing that stopped her: no girls allowed. To help quench her desire to race, Brooke learns everything she can about the races and the go-karts. She even joins the pit crew for Jake, a neighbor who has been inching closer and closer to first place every year.

But when Zane, the reigning champion cheats and causes Jake to crash, Brooke brakes the rules and enters the race under disguise. Soon Zane finds himself loosing his grip on victory as Brooke speeds towards her dreams and the checkered flag. Ages 9 to 13 

Adult Fiction Novels

Baltazara Plateau: An Owen Ruger Novel, In Progress
When workers of the South American Logging Company start disappearing on the Baltazara Plateau, the company's owner hires a Security Specialist named Owen Ruger to investigate. During his investigation, Owen discovers a hidden temple and the scene of a gruesome attack.

In a quest to solve the mystery of the missing employees and the origin of the ancient temple, Owen Ruger finds himself in an adventure of a lifetime; hidden temples, unfriendly natives, a plot for world domination, and a love triangle between Biologist Rosalie Ameson and her ex-husband Daniel McGromic. First novel in a soon to be Owen Ruger series.

10 Days to be a Hero, In Progress
James Porter lives a simple life, some would say that he's even a bit of a loser. He's never excelled in his career and never been in a serious relationship. He's a people watcher, the type of person who reads over the shoulder of others and eavesdrops when unwanted. Jame's only hobby is secretly recording the conversations of people in public places. He views the activity as a type of fishing, never knowing what type of conversation he will catch or when.

But when Jame's catch of the day is the conversation of two terrorists finalizing their plot for distruction, it places James in a race against time. He has just ten days to learn who the terrorists are, what exactly they are planning on doing, and where. The desperate search for answers pushes his limits and forces James to do things he never thought possible, reach out to others.

Bermuda Warp, In Progress
A young newlywed couple leaves the Southern tip of Florida onboard a luxury catamaran bound for Bermuda. Ran by a husband and wife team, the Seastar, is set to take the newlyweds on a three week long cruise.

But when an unexpected storm strikes in the middle of the night; the trip turns from luxury to survival, and the group awakes to find that their radios aren't working, the GPS is out, and there are no ships from horizon to horizon. Then, as they near the island of Bermuda they realize that there is a whole new set of problems...

Their storm inside the Bermuda Triangle has done the unimaginable; transported them to the year 1718 and in the gun sights of the infamous Blackbeard the Pirate. 

Adult Non-Fiction

X Files of the BSA, In Progress
The Boy Scouts of America has a rich and wonderful history, but like most history, the unusual and unexplained is swept under the rug. In fact, from their wartime activities to the ghosts of Camp Philmont in New Mexico, scouting has a very active and vibrant paranormal history. Through research and the first hand accounts of eye witnesses, you'll find a new and unusual sides to one of the greatest youth organizations in the world; the Boy Scouts of America. 

A's with Creative Writing, In Progress
Whether you're a student in middle school, or a college senior working towards your degree, this self help book will be an asset. Using examples from my REAL school work, I'll show you how I've used creative writing to help earn A's in class. You'll receive tips on how to Brake the Ice, Inject an Answer, and exercises to improve your creative writing skills.

Children's Picture Book Manuscripts

Adventures of Owen the Pirate: Voyage to Couch Island, Completed
A young boy named Owen with an active imagination sets sail in search of Couch Island for hidden treasure. Along the way, Owen and his sidekick named Muzzles, a teddy bear in pirate attire, see every day items change into everything from an erupting volcano to a mermaid sitting on a rock. Ages 4 to 8

Adventures of Owen the Pirate: Voyage to Sandbox Beach, Completed
In the second pirate adventure, Owen and his teddy bear sidekick, Muzzles, set sail across their backyard in search of buried jewels. Along the way they watch the items in the backyard turn into exciting challenges on the seven seas. Ages 4 to 8

Adventures of Owen the Pirate: Diving for Pearls, Completed
Owen and Muzzles turn a day in the pool into an underwater adventure searching for a giant pearl. During which they find a sunken pirate ship, fight hungry sharks, a search an underwater cave. Ages 4 to 8

Adventures of Owen the Pirate: Raiding Fort Maples, Completed
In this final story of the series, Owen and Muzzles conduct a daring raid on a tree-house turned pirate hideout. During the raid Owen makes the other pirates walk the plank and swim away, leaving the treasures for himself and Muzzles. Ages 4 to 8

Traffic Jam, Completed
What would it take to actually like being stuck in traffic? The answer is simple, serve traffic 'jam' on toast. In this fun story the young readers can imagine how driving to school on a slice of toast, covered in jam, would be both fun and tasty! Ages 4 to 8

Billy Your Shoe is Untied!, Completed
Poor little Billy has new shoes, but he can't tie them. So he heads to the garage to try and find a way to keep them on his feet. He tries tape and even glue, but nothing works. Then his father sees him and teaches Billy, and the young readers, how to tie his shoes. Rear cover to include a pre-laced shoe string for hands-on practicing. Ages 3 to 5

Baxter's Plunge, In Progress
Baxter, the SCUBA diving dachshund, takes the young reader on an imformative underwater adventure. During which, Baxter teaches the young readers the basics of SCUBA diving, water pressure, and how light and colors are effected underwater. Baxter also covers some of the marine life in the deep, open oceans, and coral reefs. The story is completed with a friendly reminder of why it is important to keep our oceans and beaches clean. Ages 5 to 12

Mateo and the Sasquatch, In Progress
When a young Cub Scout neglects to follow one of the golden rules of camping, the buddy system, he becomes hopelessly lost. As Mateo gives up and sits by a creek to cry, he is found by one of the Pacific Nortwest's largest mysteries, the Sasquatch. Mateo befriends the Sasquatch and with the help of his hairy friend, Mateo finds his way back to camp. Along the way Mateo and the Sasquatch teach each other, and the young readers, several useful survival tips like first aid, shelters, how to make fire, and collecting food and water. This story is a great aid to help teach Cub Scouts about wilderness survival. Ages 5 to 12

Beaver's Journey Home, completed
Some stories take hours of brain storming to figure out the plot and characters; other litteraly beg to be written. This story begged. Around 2am I was stopped at a red light. When I glanced down the street I saw a rather plump beaver strolling up Main Sreet. I asked myself, "Why would a beaver be walking up the street, nowwhere near any ponds, streams, or lakes?" and just like that, Beaver and his journey were born.

In this story the readers follow Beaver's journey through the woods and into the city as he searches for a quiet place to sleep and a new job. As Beaver tries to live like the animals he meets, he soon realizes that  he is special and that he enjoys being a beaver. A fun story that teaches the readers it's okay to be yourself and about politeness. Ages 4 to 8

Grandpa A to Grandpa Z, Completed
Learn the ABC's while reading about all of the fun and humorous things that Grandpa's do to entertain their grandchildren. "Grandpa V plays the Violin, but holds it to his knee and not to his chin." Ages 4 to 6

Book Publishers and Agents!
All of the manuscripts on this page are available, please email me if you would like to see the manuscript.

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