Bøger af Thomas Sullivan

The Other Side of Darkness is a collection of poetry that runs that gamut from erotic ideations to family tributes to exploring the darkness in which so many wander. A true mélange of creative writing, this volume offers something for everyone. Sullivan captures a broad range of emotions that will touch the reader's heart and soul.

Interlude is a poetry collection that captures the whimsy and passion of romance and budding love. How ironic it is that we end up falling in love unexpectedly and with a person we could never imagine. Attempting to capture the feeling of what exists on the other side of love, Sullivan pens the many facets of a relationship rife with familiarity.

Broken Love is a collection of poetry that captures the allure of romance and heartache of its demise.

From the heart is a collection of poems about love and hope that offer encouragement to anyone.

Ever wonder what happened to the young you that was filled with joy and wonder? The one who wanted to be an astronaut or a super hero? What happened? Where did that kid go? Have you lost some of the wonderment of youth and replaced it with stressful commutes to work and the obligations of adulthood? Here are 15 ways to become the person you always wanted to be. How to respect yourself and your time and how to put yourself first. If you haven't been doing that lately then it's time to start. You only go around this merry-go-round called life once. It's time to take the reins and start living it on your terms. This book aims to show you how. Read it. Then read it again. Then practice all the techniques to change your life in a very short time and start focusing on your goals while decreasing your stress. It's your time. Don't waste another second of it.

Love: Lost and Found is a work of poetry that confronts the reality that love can in fact be lost. Conversely, it also demonstrates that even though love can be lost, it can also be found - but only by a willing and dedicated heart. Delving into the complex mixture of emotions that define love, heartache, forgiveness, and acceptance, Sullivan draws on his personal experience and captures the essence of the human equation. This collection illustrates the many facets of romantic relationships as they pertain to the conscience and heart and provides hope for those who are still searching for lost love. It is a testament to a woman's refusal to quit and her determination to find what is rightfully hers.

Maybe it's the heritage, but Uncle Thomas Sullivan and niece Catherine Astolfo have always had a penchant for telling stories. Like their Southern Irish ancestors, their tales reflect both the light and dark of this world. Some of them will leave you laughing, while others will make you cry. All of them are a small slice of reality, exploring the human condition in its many permutations. Catherine Astolfo is the author of The Emily Taylor Mystery novel series and Sweet Karoline, a standalone, all published by Imajin Books. In 2012, she won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Crime Story in Canada. "What Kelly Did", first published by NorthWord Literary magazine, is included in this collection. www.catherineastolfo.com Tom Sullivan was born in Brampton. Beginning in the 1950's, he taught school for three decades. Tom has travelled extensively in every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Upon retirement he operated a successful real estate company with his late sister, Maureen Asquith. Now fully retired, he lives in Willowdale with his wife Joan.

Mended Heart contains a myriad of poetry that captures the whimsy of the heart. Love may be considered a fool's game by some, but Sullivan accurately depicts the many moments that embody love such as giddiness, libidinousness, disappointment, and sorrow. Additionally, he captures the struggle of the heart as love is abandoned. From the elation that often characterizes new love to the waves of heartache that accompany its demise, this collection explores the many emotions that surround love, romance, and intimacy common to those who have ever loved and lost.

In My Conscience Speaks, Thomas Sullivan explores the many facets of the human psyche. From introspection to depression to one's deepest desires, he continues his journey inward, filling page after page with the fragments of his fractured soul. This collection is one that is sure to resonate with readers as one man's conscience is exposed in a rhythmic expression.

Eternal Love is a collection of poetry that captures the many facets oflove, romance, and desire. Based on a thirty-year relationship, Thomasdepicts the subtleties and nuances that comprise the complexity of themystery known as love. Perfect relationships do not exist. The strongesthave known heartache and disappointment amid triumph and success.The couples that last and endure do so by putting love first because asPaul noted in Corinthians, love never fails.

Finalist for the World Fantasy Award for best novel...Kurt Hauptmann will learn to make stained glass to help men see the glory of God, one of the many bizarre heritages handed down from his ancestry. But the family has other, more frightening secrets. The path to God runs through darkness as well as light. And the bond of a family is blood, its own and that of its enemies.What is the strangeness in Uncle Detlef, head of the stained-glass studio? Why has he descended from his cathedral roofs to steeplejack the perils of a secular world? What are his secrets? Why do the family's holy rites seem perverse?Most of all, why are men getting killed in bizarre, archaic ways here in South Florida?As Kurt gropes toward the truth, so does the tough and cynical cop, Jack Skelote. What lies before them is a limbo of murdered martyrs, unblessed, unholy, and unburied.

Our homeless population presents an opportunity and challenge for faith-based groups, nonprofits, and the government to develop programs to help people transition into safe affordable housing. While the majority of the homeless are men, women are the most vulnerable living on the street. Housing appears to be the primary need, as once people have secure housing, services can be provided and resources used to assist them become independent. Papa's House, while fictional, does present several characters struggling with life on the streets. While their backgrounds have similarities, each is unique.In Papa's House, the reader will meet these women and may even identify to them in some ways. Most homeless people do not want to be homeless and, given opportunity and compassion, will succeed in developing independence. It is the author's hope that the book will challenge and motivate readers to take action and become part of changing someone's life forever!