Travel the highways and backroads from Minnesota to Nevada in search of treasure and truth in early 60's middle America."Grampa's Keys" open secrets reaching back in time and stretching out across the landscape as described by 14 year old Rickey while he rides along in a beat up car with an old man he hardly knows. The boy values trust, respect, and hard work,qualities he's learned from his single mother. The old man and his cohorts smoke, drink, and covort in beer joints and truckstops, arguing and fighting across thousands of miles, each after a reward that only the keys can provide.

When thirteen-year-old Nathan loses both his parents, Social Services seems likely to be his next stop. Surprisingly, his maternal grandfather, a freewheeling soul if ever there was one, steps in to offer guardianship and support. Can Grampa nurture the young teen appropriately? Will Grampa help Nathan navigate the trauma he suffered at the hands of his abusive father? Does Grampa understand what happens at school? Can he advise Nathan about girls and dating and sex? Can Nathan live up to his grandfather’s principles? Although Grampa is a pot-smoking, latte-drinking, porch-sitting kind of guy, he is also a force to be reckoned with. Having rejected many of society’s norms for himself, how will he react if Nathan chooses not to follow his lead? Will Grampa’s stories, outlook on life, and unique philosophies be sufficient to guide Nathan through all life has to offer—the good, the bad, and the otherwise? Will Grampa’s powerful example provide the tools that Nathan needs to become the man he wants to be? Grampa’s Way is a simple coming of age tale for Nathan and a heartwarming story about a boy and his grandfather. This story offers an alternative way to think about the structure of family, to imagine wealth, and to exist as individuals in an often complex and hurtful world. Grampa’s Way encourages respect, acceptance, kindness, and generosity as lifelong pursuits.

In this fourth book of the Grampa Hal series, Davey receives good news and overcomes the sadness that he has had since Grampa's last visit. Grampa shows up with more boxes than he has ever brought before. Davey gets two new special friends. When it's time to open Grampa's duct-taped boxes, Davey is thrilled at what Grampa tells him. Little Davey gets caught up in some sticky business as the boxes are being opened. Grampa, Mama, and Little Davey make some golden memories at the pond in the park. The first thing that Davey catches at the pond shocks Grampa and Mama. Come on, let's get back over to Maplewood Avenue and find out what caused Davey's glum mood and enjoy another fun adventure with Grampa, Mama, and Little Davey Gibson.

Poetry of Days is a dramatic journal of poems and paintings by Judy A. McNutt. Through her inspirational meditations on the ebb and flow of life, love, happiness, and hope, Judy calls you to stop awhile to reflect and rekindle your soul. Poetry of Days unfolds through compelling life encounters, and even a poignant remembrance of radio legend, Paul Harvey. McNutt's meditations, wisdom, and visual renderings are powerfully familiar, yet soft, distinctive and fresh. She finds inspiration in the beauty of her garden, classic poetry and prose, films, spiritual masters and social media. The pages are designed with ample writing space; an invitation for your personal thoughts and reflections. We feel that Judy's work exemplifies the spirit of Paradigm Journal, not to mention being something others will undoubtedly find exciting, inspiring, and worthwhile. Matthew Norris, Co-Publisher, Paradigm Journal This is a really beautiful book of poetry. Her poems spoke to me on a soul level, and I have nothing but praise for her work. She's done an excellent job here. Bev Sninchak, Author, editor and writing coach About the Author: A former radio programmer.

Our story begins with Grampa Bumble cleaning his attic. To his surprise, the same day the attic was cleaned his Grand bee C.C. finds an old key that Grampa lost forty years ago. Then Grampa tells the story about the lost key, and the strange watch he had placed in an old box in the attic forty years ago. Once the watch and key are placed back together a hidden mystery is unveiled. The only problem is will Grampa and all the characters make it to their destination to find the Hidden Town of beaver Downs? Once again meet Grampa Bumble, C.C. Bee, and Winslow Duck. Big Barley the Bear, and the talking Cane. With new Characters like Artie Beaver, Millard the hare, and other exciting Characters.

That's the thing about unfinished business; it doesn't go away if you ignore it. Chuck and Mort team up to finish a job Mort had to leave undone. A dark wizard is on the loose with a head start and the entire galaxy in which to hide. Their only lead? A mystical connection that Mort doesn't want to talk about. To make matters worse, their target has an accomplice, and it's someone Mort isn't inclined to get rough with. On the homefront, Brad is grounded both literally and figuratively. Stranded on a retrovert planet with nothing to do, he's forced to make his own fun. And what better way to liven up a dull planet than to run a scam on the people responsible: his family. Sixteen Tomes is the eighth mission of Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem. It follows a mismatched duo of itinerant comedian and outlaw wizard as they roam the galaxy trying to eke out a living and stay ahead of the consequences of their actions. Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem looks back at an earlier era in the Black Ocean universe, and returning readers will get to see how some of their favorite characters came to be. Fans of morally gray heroes and slick talking conmen will love this series. Grab your copy before someone else does.

If crime paid better, they wouldn't have to do so much of it. Chuck, Mort, and their sometimes-accomplice Brad seek to cheat the galaxy out of an honest living. No law goes unscoffed at. No truth gets uttered when a lie might make more money. And if the job involves murder... well, that's wizard's work. Mission 5: Viva Las Vega IX Gambling, betrayal, and a backroom deal to deliver cargo—no questions asked—collide in a seedy casino with its own comedy club. Plus, a fugitive wizard has found shelter among the upper echelons of a major syndicate. Wait, syndicates control Vega IX? I'm shocked! Mission 6: Ventura Starway In a remote section of space, a convoy of ships gathers around a central flagship to buy, sell, and trade. You can find anything if you're willing to pay the price, including more trouble than you bargained for. This goes double if you're looking to rob the place. Mission 7: Fly Like an Ego Summer camp goes horribly wrong. Instead of racing for fun and glory, Brad finds himself fighting for his life. But what if the pirates who take him hostage happen to be hiring? Mission 8: Sixteen Tomes Mort had one job: track down a dark wizard, kill him, and collect any records of his research. Simple. Done it a hundred times before. But this is the first time it's been personal. Bonus Short Story: Dread Poet Society Emily Chisholm has a plan: finish grad school and settle down with her girlfriend. But when her grandmother summons her home to take her rightful place as leader of the Poet Fleet, Emily's well-laid plans start to crumble. Can the heir to the galaxy's most notorious pirate fleet convince the love of her life to embrace a life of piracy? Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem follows a mismatched duo of itinerant comedian and outlaw wizard as they roam the galaxy trying to eke out a living and stay ahead of the consequences of their actions. Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem looks back at an earlier era in the Black Ocean universe, and returning readers will get to see how some of their favorite characters came to be. Fans of morally gray heroes and slick talking conmen will love this series. Grab your copy before someone else does.