Mrs. Raffaele encourages all to "free your spirit through the written word." That is why her last two books of poetry are also journals for you to have a place to pen your own thoughts. It is her hope that her poetry will be an inspiration.

From the Author: I encourage all to write. It is a wonderful outlet for the spirit. I am happy to bring this book to you with "A place to Pen Your Thoughts" following every poem. I am proud to say that I share my life with Stephen he is my best friend and husband of thirty plus years. We have six grown children and sixteen grandchildren. I love to paint, create, dance, sing, and spoil our grandkids.

A Journal presenting the poetry of Beverly J. Raffaele...Be inspired by the words of this eclectic collection of poetry. Each verse is about the dance of life. Then at the back of the book is the "Journal" for you to pen your thoughts.

The stories in this book are honest, sensitive and earthy. You will laugh and you may even cry, but in some way they will touch you. Beth is a socialite who is taught a valuable lesson about giving in the story, "Touched.""The Testimony" is the poignant story of a man who over came wrenching adversity.There is the story of "Jake," the selfish son. In "An Interview with a Preacher," a seminary student is amazed at the candidness and honesty of his Pastor. The short story "Mom's Insane," is gut wrenching. In it's few pages you will find stark raw emotion.The last story is biographical and unbelievable, but very true:"When The Pacific Ocean Came Through Our Front Door."

A child negelcted and abused. A child in limbo and then his life takes turns that no one expects. He has witnessed the worst and the best of life, with very little middle ground. Will he be whole someday?There is a killing and a setting in a small coastal town where everyone knows everyone. This is a compelling story of tragedy, triumph,death and redemption. The ending will not leave you disappointed. The Author Beverly J Raffaele resides in the Pacifc Northwest With her husband Stephen and their naughty cat Mac.View her websight at Artists and Writer's Magazine www.ArtsPoetry.com

A picturesque small town in northern Idaho is rocked by a grisly murder scene that shocks even a seasoned detective like Mike Sullivan. You will find some of the characters endearing and others despicable. You will ache over the tradgedy and rejoice over redemption. There are twists and turns, deep love and great hatred. The cast of characters will make you anxious for book two.

“Free your spirit through the written word.â€â€œMy last three books of poetry are also journals for you to have a place to pen your own thoughts or poetry. It is my hope that this book of story poems will be an inspiration to the reader so this book is also a journal.The poetry is about life: earthy, sinful, sad, glad and humorous.â€Beverly J. Raffaele