In the Grasp, a realm on the threshold of enlightenment, the dactyli guard the fading embers of their ancient brotherhood, dedicated to the pursuit of absolute truth. Lovelace and Gunnar, two of the order's last rangers, find themselves on the precipice of a changing world. When the order faces a fatal threat from within, Lovelace and Gunnar embark on a dangerous ranging, whereon they discover that more than the welfare of the order is at stake: a rogue dactyli named Alev amasses an army of those he calls the Burned Ones, mercenaries wielding elemental forces. Lovelace and Gunnar are forced to grapple with the unimaginable implications. Meanwhile, the Grasp languishes under the oppressive rule of Osbert, who exploits the recent advent of the printing press to smoor the fires of budding enlightenment. A young woman named Kylene undertakes a journey to find her missing father, a prominent printer wanted for sedition. Her path leads her to the kapnobatai, a mysterious group of outcasts with whom Kylene takes up refuge and the mantle of her father's fight for freedom. In the mountains of Droch Fhortan, Lovelace and Gunnar encounter a feral young woman, Cora. Her mere existence uproots an age-old belief and puts to ground a new truth: magic can be awakened, magic can be taught. As their paths intertwine, a shared purpose emerges - to expose Osbert's tyranny, thwart Alev's dangerous plot, and rekindle the flame of enlightenment. So begins the battle for the minds of the Graspish people, and a quest for the heart of magic itself.

First published as a print edition by Writers Workshop, Kolkata, India. An anthology of musings on living, loving and death. Written over the years, and through seasons of life, these are signposts to a world that we see and pass by, signposts to a reality that flows beneath the effervescence of the world, and that brings us our deepest sorrows and greatest joys. An iota of love is better than all the worlds. A morsel of lovers’ pain is better than the lovers themselves. *** If this quest is wrong and in vain, and if we die of distress from it right now, then so what? Mistakes abound in this world – add this one to the list. Attar, The Conference of the Birds, translated by Sholeh Wolpé

If you are young and have at least a passing interest in poetry, then this book may be for you. Whether you have questions about how to write a poem or are just interested in how to get more our of your poetry reading, you can benefit from this book.

Gary Dotson is "the unlikely poet." Open and see these unique anointed writings of how true grit has met true grace in this man's life. A good heart shines out of his rough edges to inspire and encourage. Gary doesn't pretend to be super spiritual but expresses his simple but powerful faith in Jesus Christ through common language that happens to rhyme. He hopes you or someone you love can find deeper meaning in life through these poems. Gary wants young men and women to see the light and miss some wrong turns that he has made in his life. He shares a hope for unity between all believers in these rough last days. Miracles shine forth in many of these poems to encourage you to reach out and receive yours. Please read Rhyming Passion: A Journey... From Chains to Freedom and pass it on.

This is a two volume set of poetry that is easy to read, entertaining and has something to say. Simple rhythmic verse that poses questions (Posers to Ponder) and offers personal glimpses (Poetic Glimpses From a Window)of the world around us. Something for everyone.

In 1939, fourteen-year-old Violet and her parents arrive at the Sulphur Springs Hotel, drawn in along with other desperate guests by legends of the waters’ restorative properties. Here, curious young Violet strikes up an instant friendship with the hotelier’s worldly daughter, Julia. Together, they attempt to solve the mysteries behind the hotel’s luxury façade — including the cases of the brownie thief, the secretive hotel director, and the flirtatious gardener. But when one of Violet’s investigations leads her to commit an act of treachery, she unwittingly aides a murderous plot. Seventy years later, the killer has yet to be caught. In 2009, a widowed Violet returns to the hotel, now in ruins. Her intention is to solve this cold case. The scene of the crime reveals new clues and revives old memories, including that of her lost family and her own sexual awakening. Now, confronting her final years, Violet is desperate to make peace with her ghosts, even if she may be seventy years too late.