What do you do if you find yourself suddenly the target of high school aggression, relentless insults, and painful isolation? Such is the dilemma of teenager Alex Rogers in this novel inspired by the real-life trials of the author. [taken from back cover].

The lyrics written here are my thoughts and my personal opinions, they are not meant to insult anyone or anything. I write about what I see and hear, things I read or listen too. I use writing as a release from the daily grind of life. My inspirations are from artists such as John Lennon, Bono from U2, Bowie and many more.

Part one of two books comprising of the complete works of lyrics and poems I have written over the past 5 or 6 years (to 2016). Some of the lyrics have been changed or updated from the original, many others are unchanged. I cannot write music so cannot claim to call them songs. All the words written are my personal opinion and not meant to influence peoples beliefs or views, so please do not take them as a personal insult. I write to relieve the daily grind of everyday life and am influenced by what I see and hear. A simple sentence or word can give me an idea. I write lyrics very quickly in a matter of minutes which may not be an ideal way of writing, but it suits me. I hope you enjoy what you read.

I Am helps women end the barrage of negative self-talk and replace it with an empowering new narrative. You'll exchange lies for truth, insecurity for a rock-solid identity, and break free from the distorted messages that have held you hostage for too long. From the moment a woman wakes until she falls, exhausted, on her pillow, one question plagues her at every turn: Am I enough? The pressure to do more, be more has never been more intense. Online marketing. Self-help books. Movies, magazines, and gym memberships. Even church attendance and social media streams have become a means of comparing ourselves to impossible standards. Am I pretty enough? Hip enough? Spiritual enough? We fear the answer is "No." When a brutal bout with cancer changed how she looked, talked, and lived, Michele Cushatt embarked on a soul-deep journey to rediscover herself. The typical self-esteem strategies and positivity plans weren't enough. Instead, she needed a new foundation, one that wouldn't prove flimsy when faced with the onslaught of day-to-day life. With raw personal stories, profound biblical teaching, and radical truths on which to rebuild your life, I Am will help you: Refuse to ride the rollercoaster of others' opinions and start believing what God says about you. Stop agonizing over past regrets and failures and make peace with God's sovereign plan for your life. Leave insecurity behind as you exchange temporary fixes for an identity established on God's unchanging affection. I Am reminds us that our value isn't found in our talents, achievements, relationships, or appearance. It is instead found in a God who chose us, sent us, and promised to be with us--forever.

A New England Society Book Awards Finalist (Fiction) “A witty, suspenseful tale of murder, marital conflict and agonizing secrets.... The exuberant story is transporting and delicious, a worthy summer read.” —People The Last Summer of the Camperdowns, from the best-selling author of Apologize, Apologize!, introduces Riddle James Camperdown, the twelve-year-old daughter of the idealistic Camp and his manicured, razor-sharp wife, Greer. It’s 1972, and Riddle’s father is running for office from the family compound in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Between Camp’s desire to toughen her up and Greer’s demand for glamour, Riddle has her hands full juggling her eccentric parents. When she accidentally witnesses a crime close to home, her confusion and fear keep her silent. As the summer unfolds, the consequences of her silence multiply. Another mysterious and powerful family, the Devlins, slowly emerges as the keepers of astonishing secrets that could shatter the Camperdowns. As an old love triangle, bitter war wounds, and the struggle for status spiral out of control, Riddle can only watch, hoping for the courage to reveal the truth. The Last Summer of the Camperdowns is poised to become the summer’s uproarious and dramatic must-read.

This American Half-A-Life : An Ongoing Battle with Chronic Pain By: Kenneth E. Arnold This American Half-A-Life is a book about the author’s twenty-seven-year journey with chronic pain. Millions in the world are faced with chronic pain every day, so his story is relevant to people from many different walks of life. Readers will gain insight on how the author copes with his own challenges and how they can better deal with chronic pain themselves.

Nestled between Italy, Austria, and Slovenia lie two tiny republics usually forgotten by the modern world. In the happy, peaceful country of Serenno, where the weather is always pleasing and people mind their own business, a sex scandal threatens to rock the political balance of power. Meanwhile, provincial tax commissioner Ugo Onesti suffers a personal scandal of his own. The President of Serenno seizes upon this incident to distract the public and turns Onesti into a hero. When Onesti decides to run for office himself, and as a Green Party candidate, every step the President takes to defuse this new disaster leads to further crises in a seemingly inevitable drift towards fascism and war. With a cast of characters drawn from the entire political spectrum, as well as those who view politics as only an unavoidable annoyance, A Constant Noise is a fast-paced political farce exposing the hilarity behind our sacred cows.