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About the BookThe inspired writing by Delores Guerin Hall is for those seeking truth and desire to move forward by looking through the lens of her life experience and discovery. Her writing is simplified to help others view the conflicting subjects of religion and spirituality. Delores writes to attract those who are called to spiritual awakening.There is much to be discovered and learned with respect to religion and spiritually. This book opens the door to those who wish to seek further.About the AuthorDelores Guerin Hall grew up in the rural community of New Roads, Louisiana in a devout Catholic family and community. She attended college, moved to Houston, Texas at age 21 and made Texas her home, now residing in Tomball with her husband Rick and their 2 British Labs, Rupert and Miles.She loves her large extended family, South Louisiana Cajun culture, and visits several times a year, most especially during Thanksgiving for the annual Guerin family reunion, a three to four day gathering.Retired from employment, Delores is a homemaker who enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, playing canasta, Mah Jongg, and various modalities of whole health.Delores claims no expertise in her subject matter or writing. She wishes to share her discoveries and life experience which may help others grow in their journey of spiritual awakening.

About the BookKings, Asteroids, Masks & More is an inspiring anthology full of originality and natural thinking. Each poem within is unique and provides a new dimension to the readers. The stories capture the audience by the tightness and rigor of the content, taking readers by surprise.About the AuthorSailohit holds a bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. During the global pandemic, Sailohit took comfort in writing poems and short stories as a better way to spend time at home.

About the BookAs a young boy, Terrance grew to love the art and skill of baking due to his grandmother. Upon his new adventure to bake, he was stopped by environmental and cultural stereotypes that made him question his gifts and talents for baking. Terrance continued his journey and found the community that gave him the push to pursue his dreams and create opportunities for those around him, all with special thanks to his grandmother and college friends.About the AuthorTerrell T.L. Nelson is the Executive Director of the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. He is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He holds degrees from Florida A&M University and Duquesne University, and he is currently enrolled in Saint Thomas University's Ph.D. program. Terrell serves as an Ordained minister at Truth Gatherers Dream Center church, a life coach, and a personal caterer and baker. He currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida with his wife Alexis Nicole Nelson and they both believe in the power of living your authentic and spiritual truth. This book was inspired by Terrell's personal story, and as he always says, "Gifts and talents have no gender."

About the BookThe present Heaven, of which we all speak, is and will be different from the New Heaven created after the tribulation and the millennium. The New Heaven will be created at the same time as the New Earth and will be for an eternity.Hell, by contrast, was created at the beginning of time as a place of torment and anguish for the habitation of fallen angels and those who reject the Love of God. It is also called The Lake of Fire.In There Is No Sea, each will be described in as much detail as possible according to the Bible. The question will be who will inhabit each and how will each be accessed.About the AuthorRay Deaton was born in 1939 and raised during the War years. He left his parents home at the age of eighteen, returning only for brief visits as he traveled to various countries and across this great nation.Deaton was born again at the age of thirty nine when he became the child of The Living GOD. With a minimum knowledge of his new life, Deaton studied the Bible and became convinced of its unerring content.Deaton is first, last and always a Christian. He maintains a membership in a church so he may assemble with believers and hear a word from God.

About the BookReaching Home at First Light explores the world one man experienced growing up in the "Atomic City" of Oak Ridge, Tennessee as a child with a birth defect. Ron Breazeale, Ph.D. speaks of his experiences growing up and wearing a prosthetic hook most of his life.About the AuthorRon Breazeale, PhD. is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of psychology for over 30 years. He writes about the things that he knows. He was born with a birth defect, the absence of a left hand, in the "Atomic City" of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He has worn a prosthetic hook most of his life. He has worked briefly with the CIA. He and his wife adopted their one child a daughter in Peru when she was three months old in the middle of a major offensive against the Peruvian government by the Shining Path, a communist supported terrorist group. Most of Dr. Breazeale's wife's family died in the Holocaust.Dr. Breazeale has developed a number of training programs focused on the attitudes and skills of resilience. He lives and works in southern Maine.

About the BookSeline Winters is a seventeen-year-old, self-proclaimed relationship expert. She has her own blog dedicated to passionately teaching people what she believes love, in a relationship, should really be like. Love is something she takes really seriously, so when someone she thinks would be the last person to ask for her help does just that... she shuts him down harshly.Austen Hendrikson is everything Seline despises in a boy. He's rude, arrogant, has terrible anger issues, and treats people like dirt. Nothing in the world could make her trust him with anyone's love life. Yet through their own rough circumstances, they end up bonding. Who she thought could only be seen as a delinquent has a much softer side that she finds herself drawn to.About the AuthorCayenne A. Rose, is a college student. Her favorite things to do have been writing and reading books since she was a baby. As young as thirteen years old, she was uploading books onto Wattpad. Her most popular story reached over 150,000 views with no help or advertisements involved. Finally, her dream to be a published author is now becoming a reality. Join her on her journey!

About the BookShipwrecked in Plain Sight: Life of a Choir Boy is part courtroom drama, part autobiography, part spiritual awakening. What does it mean to be shipwrecked? According to David Langford, a shipwreck is an experience of tribulation, a storm at sea, a catastrophe in life that alters one's goals and plans for the future. Anyone who has gone through a period of uncertainty and tumult will recognize a part of themselves in Langford's struggle and see the wisdom in his words.About the AuthorDavid Langford is an author and former choir boy who has lived a fascinating life full of ups and downs. Through it all his faith in God has sustained him. He has learned through experience that in life God always gives an answer, though it is not always the answer we want or expect.

About the BookWhile many books purport to be "My First Independent Read," anyone who has tried to teach such books to beginning readers knows that they are often simply too difficult. By contrast, "Mo and Bo" is a first step out of learning the alphabet and into independent reading. Utilizing a very restricted set of sounds and delightfully whimsical illustrations, "Mo and Bo" draws young readers in and sparks their confidence in their ability to read. Written by a homeschool mom of five, this book is perfect for families who value early childhood literacy and joyful learning.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friend." John 15:13This story is about faith, the values of friendship, unification, help, and good vs. evil. Light shines in a world full of darkness, but in this story, darkness does not consume the light. This motivation drives us to be strong, courageous, and resistant to fear. We are a creation full of resilience, compassion, and love for one another. This love is demonstrated through perseverance, patience, long suffering, and our ability to endure. The author chose this theme to inspire change, to encourage others to help, consistently, and to stand firm against the tactics of evil.About the Author T. L. Daniels Jr. is a renowned writer, producer, and director from Dayton, OH, who pours his life experiences into creative works. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Digital Cinematography through Full Sail University. Eager to further his education, and resolve in character, the Masters of Film degree became his next endeavor to capitalize the year 2023. With future works, auspicious in results, T. L. plans to continue writing novels we all can relate to.

About the BookKatie and Lynda love sports and prove to Tim they could play baseball and have a treehouse.Tim and Katie rarely agree on anything, but the events that follow prove he believes what is happening.Sammy helps Katie with his ideas and science knowledge at school. Katie tries to solve problems she encounters with her mysterious visitors. She thinks they are gone, but they appear again. Katie is determined to help them.Katie's Mysterious Friend's Secret shows how determination and education can help in life situations and improve the outcome using patience and positive kindness.About the AuthorRoxann Kinney enjoyed reading all types of science and fiction books after her homework. Growing up she was avid in sports. Roses, sewing, writing, reading, and the love of music are her favorite interests. Kinney lives in Texas with her family where she continues her writing.

About the BookThe concept behind this cartoon came from author Michael T. Ramel's father, Gerald "Jerry" Ramel. He had seen different cartoons drawn to commemorate deer camps and asked if Ramel could draw from their experiences after each deer season. He then began yearly cartoons beginning in 1988 until 1991, when they fell to the wayside. After his father's death in 1999, he decided to complete a Millennial Edition of the cartoons as a memorial. And, in 2005, one final commemoration was created of their experiences. Ramel would like this book to remain as an artifact of their family history.Acknowledgements"First and foremost, I would like to thank the King of Saints, Jesus Christ. Without Him nothing comes to pass (not even a comic book). I want to honor my Lord with the talents he gave me. I am a published poet and prolific writer of many published articles in various newspapers and magazines (primarily in Christian Apologetics) As my Lord came not to be served, but to serve, I want to emulate that ethic in my local church, with my coworkers, and to my fellow man. And to balance the seriousness of life, Scripture does say 'there is a time for everything under the heaven, even a time to laugh' (Ecc 3:1, 4) So, have a good laugh at our expense."

About the BookMary's Diner is a story about a young girl who marries her high school sweetheart only to find out that he is not what she thought he was. She quickly finds herself fleeing for her life. She finds her way to a small town that centers around Mary's Diner. Here she finds herself along with people she could love and trust. This small town is special and everyone works to help one another and their town. If we all would seek to make a difference in our communities like this little town, we would all reap the rewards you experience when we help our fellow man.About the AuthorDianna Smith retired from a local telephone company. During the pandemic, Dianna kept herself busy with puzzles, television, and books. After reading many books, she started creating her own stories. She filled up a large stack of notebooks. Dianna started telling some of her stories to friends and family who encouraged her to have them published. Mary's Diner is her first story.

About the BookMany of us take this journey in life daily, and sometimes we are not sure where we are going or where we will end up. The Long Road Home captures Theron H Cyrus's journey throughout his life. It captures his pain, tears, achievements, triumphs, and failures.It tells of his spirituality and driving force within to succeed. When Cyrus fell, he got up. When he abandoned God, He did not give up on Cyrus, and restored him to his place in His Kingdom. This book is a must read, especially for those who may have fallen and are wondering how to get back up!About the AuthorThe fourth of his parents' five children, Theron H Cyrus was born into a poor family with an uncompromising Christian faith, and a strong belief in service to God and their fellowmen. His mother was saved before he was born. Though they were poor, Theron grew up in a home filled with laughter and love.Taught to pray and love God, he gave his life to Christ at the age of 14 and began to exercise his Christian faith and beliefs. This has continually been a driving force in his life and what has made him the man he is today.Theron enjoys reading and studying the Bible. It gave him the foundation in his military service, his daily life, and in the love for his family.

About the BookThere's no looking back. The Champion must keep moving forward, one step ahead of the evil that resides in the human world, and in himself. The darkness within threatens to overtake him, to pour out in uncontrolled fury, but The Champ clings to his dreams of being a hero among men.Shimmer, a gifted magician and beacon of hope, helps keep the other-worldly champion on the straight and narrow. Without her, he would surely succumb to the evil voice that encourages his darkest desires. He still might give in to it. Even with Shimmer by his side, The Champ's righteous endeavor could easily cross the line to self-righteous domination of the human realm. Will who he wants to be triumph over who he is?About the AuthorPublishing his first book before graduating high school, David Holzgrefe started writing medieval stories in grade school. His writing hobby evolved into a coping outlet after experiencing personal loss, and then evolved again into his life's mission. Leaving happy ending to fairytales, his stories highlight the sacrifices it takes to be a true hero.

About the BookHow to Survive a Toxic Boss is designed to give employees healthy coping strategies to survive cantankerous workplace environments and practical tools to effectively manage difficult employers, and more specifically, a toxic boss. This book will give a thorough analysis of what makes a workplace toxic, it will help one to quickly identify early signs of toxicity, and how to set healthy boundaries between subordinates and managers. It provides realistic ways to detoxify your workplace culture, provide guidance on when and how to report workplace abuse, and to know when to stay or leave the organization. This book is about empowering one to have agency and to advocate for oneself in the face of workplace inequality.About the AuthorDr. Herron Keyon Gaston is an American public intellectual, Connecticut State Senator, philosophical theologian, academician, national political commentator, community organizer, legal scholar, and renowned public speaker. Dr. Gaston is the former Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Yale University Divinity School, having been the first African American to hold the position since its inception in 1822. Dr. Gaston focuses on creating a harmonious and healthy workplace culture, where individuals can thrive and grow, free from toxicity and workplace stagnation.

About the BookArtisan is about Tom Lynch Jr.'s life writing journals that have led him to live over the rainbow coming to an end with one last one, so he spends an afternoon's time creating a conclusion to the chronicles of his life's story.About the AuthorTom Lynch Jr. is a colorful gent on a quest to forevermore be a poet, admiring love's purest nature, all she is.

About the BookMagic and Wonder and Selected Poems brings together two worlds, urban and pastoral. Combining elements from each to create a unique perspective of the simple things in life too often overlooked, the grittiness of growing up in a city environment and the curative quality of nature are an essential combination for creating character in a person.These poems present a view into the everyday experiences that we should focus on rather than the harangue of negativity that is all around us. In a word, they are uplifting. Quite often, the works are humorous with some carrying social commentary but never browbeating. They are always positive in nature and a panacea to a world in turmoil. The title for this collection presents an essential task for all adults-that is, the need to read to children in order to open their eyes to the magic and wonder of words, creating a confidence to pass that on to others.About the AuthorVincent Visco is a retired high school English teacher of forty-two years. Originally from Brooklyn where he taught, Visco now resides in Sarasota, Florida. He draws from his experiences of growing up in Brooklyn and the beauty of nature in Florida for inspiration.Besides teaching all genres and literary periods, Visco also taught creative and expository writing, as well as public speaking. He's been writing most of his life, starting with fiction, but then twenty years ago, he switched to poetry as his major form of expression.Visco is currently a member of the Lakewood Ranch Scribes, a writers' group that was featured in an article from a local magazine. They work in all genres which helps create a variety of different insights. He has amassed a large collection of works, with Magic and Wonder being his first completed collection of poems. As in his career, he always looks to present the world in a positive framework where anything can be accomplished if given the right motivation and tools. His poetry provides that sort of motivation for any age and demographic area.

About the BookHaving been motivated by the movie short, Billy was anxious to show his friend Wayne how he was capable of running the mile in times near that shown on the screen.They biked to the track. Billy took off his shirt and did some stretches and short warm up runs. When he was ready, he told Wayne to start him.Wayne looked at his watch and gave him the go signal and Billy was off. He ran the first lap (400 meters) and looked strong. By the middle of the second lap, he started to slow down. The slowdown continued into the third lap. By the fourth lap, he was barely running and halfway through the lap he was just walking."If you finish in the next 20 seconds you will have done six minutes and 30 seconds," Wayne yelled, laughing."Kiss my ass. You were right; it does take a different kind of conditioning," Billy responded while gasping for air. "But six minutes and 30 seconds for the mile is a starting point for me, I guess.""Guess again, my future track star. You ran only 1,600 meters, you need to add another nine meters to make a mile. There are 1609 meters in a mile," Wayne offered, laughing.About the AuthorAs a change from his usual genre in previous stories James Hughes wanted to write a feel-good story of friendship and life as it unfolds. Calling on old memories and some history, he tells the story of friendship between two young men who had come from significantly different lifestyles. The story tells how they were able to overcome their differences not by changing each other, but by understanding and appreciating their differences. Their humor was always a significant part of their relationship. They were able to hold on to their friendship even when separated by time and distance.

About the BookDadisi the Young Ram: Illustrated is a short story about curiosity and how the curiosity of the young rams often caused them to run away from the security of their families. Because they lived on a higher plane, their journey usually took them into the lower valley.The lower valley was different in terrain and people, but every bit as beautiful as the tranquil, high places to which Dadisi was accustomed. His youth and vigor naively gives him a false sense of security that allows his curiosity to rule.He is unaware that the people of the lower valley are used to seeing the runaway rams and that most do not return to the higher plane. They are fully aware of what prevents them, but they cannot interfere.He's unaware of the predators who await him and look forward to his coming due to his curiosity in the lower valley. He's also unaware that from the moment he left the higher plane, he was observed and followed by a higher source.Dadisi, like all the others, is unaware that their decision to run away to the lower valley was one of life and death.About the AuthorFloyd Jackson was born in the Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1955, the oldest of six children. To him, his life has been anything but successful, but he knows as he looks back, he's had all the opportunities to be successful.Jackson acknowledges and takes full responsibility for his past and likewise for his future. He has envisioned himself as a writer since he was a child, but he never did the things to make his vision come true. Dadisi: The Young Ram: Illustrated is a reflection of himself, and he plans to use this small book as a springboard to tell all children about the glowing berry bush that he depicts in my book. Yes! Jackson fell victim to drugs (the glowing berry bush), and he feels special to have survived, but not without many losses, and he feels compelled to fight against recreational drugs. So Dadisi: The Young Ram: Illustrated was created, and it will be the vessel in which he uses to write about many other subjects. It's the beginning of Jackson's passion to write. Jackson is a person who accidentally fell off a horse and consciously chose to remount and ride successfully to his destination of success.

About the BookThis book is dedicated to my students who over the years inspired me and instilled in me a greater love of this profession. -Joseph RueAbout the AuthorJoseph Rue (Joe) was born and grew up in Brooklyn. This is where his story began. As a youth, his family moved from New York to Madrid, Spain. A love of traveling and a wanderlust were an integral part of his life. He experienced different cultures having lived in Spain for ten years and having spent time in Ireland and China. Furthermore, he visited countless other countries.This book consists of a compilation of stories which he experienced over the course of his lifetime. Hopefully, you will find these to be interesting, fun, and in some cases, funny. His first love was teaching which he cultivated for close to 40 years and which plays a major role in these stories. Joe had the privilege of teaching one year at St. John's Prep, one year at Fordham Prep, and 37 years at Rye Country Day School. He received great pleasure teaching Biology and Forensic Science, and thoroughly enjoyed working with his talented and enthusiastic students. Along with being a science teacher, Joe has been a fencing coach since 1987 when he started the fencing program at Rye Country Day School.Joe is currently retired and lives in Hartsdale, NY. He is married to his wife who he met in Tokyo, Japan. Joe continues his travels and still visits his family in Madrid usually twice a year.

About the BookIn Mise en, Art Moses uses, short anecdotes & stories, to portray literary elements. With The Chamber of Spells & Secrets, Moses shows the use, of similes, irony, setting, metaphors & time, while showing social determinants, of health. Readers will be able to, compare & link, habits & behaviors, detrimental to health. Using literary elements & bring, readers into a personal place & time, souvenir.Fandom creates culture, value & a sense, of community, for an audience. The digital age definitely helps, to create a lifestyle, for an audience & empower an elite minority, of people to think a certain way, traditions.Moses keeps us enchanted, through a myriad, of writing styles. Moses shows, how multifaceted Language can be, through style, genres & Potter. For writers, Moses's work can become a guide, to understand, how to write, poetically, creatively & scientifically.The beauty, of Mise en, is the awareness, of audience. Mise en provides readers, with knowledge, health & interpretation, through literary elements.

About the BookCreating Modern English I thought how Art, History, War, Psychology & Sociology have changed Languages. Groups & social settings, like schools, businesses & communities have Language standards & norms. Modern English is like Blue, Pearl, The Queen & Mise en, fun colorful & insightful. I wanted Modern English to be a reading & writing book for all ages, Modern Language fun.Modern English is a beautifully designed book to assist teachers & students, avec reading, writing & Language development. Modern English uses teaching themes that are visual, aural, reading et kinesthetic to address teaching concerns & help assist teachers, avec classroom pedagogical methods. Etudiants e'tudies les Psychologie, Sociologie, Histoire, et Medias cette livre est utile.About the AuthorI enjoy researching & analyzing different topics like stress, media, race, culture & society. I have a minor in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, avec a background in Psychology BA. I enjoy traveling & learning the complex skills of teaching Language & classroom designs. I like to engage in balance, le cinema & style.

Grandpa Speaks: A Time Lapse Diary was written by an elder, first-time Grandpa. In time lapse form, this diary relates facts, feelings, and often emotions in a way that one might hear from a close friend or relative over the phone, in a letter, or on a postcard. It may have multiple entries in a day, days in a row, or a week or two with nothing. Then, like with a best friend for life, the entries just pick up as though no span of time in the conversation has passed. It looks back, paints the present, and hints at the future through imagination.About the AuthorJ.M. Loyd is just a guy from Arkansas who grew up in a small town in the central part of the state. A town with three colleges and a fine ditch. I split my young time between them.I was fortunate to attend school at the teacher's college from nursery school through the fifth grade. It was quite an experience to be the guinea pig for the aspiring teachers standing in the hall behind the two-way mirrors. I swam on championship teams for high school and two of the colleges. Achieved first chair trumpet in the school band, was a member of three rock bands, lead singer in two. Stage actor, set designer and finder.I met my wife and put all of that away for our family. We worked together daily and raised our son. We married for keeps.We had stores in the footwear and fashion industry and helped her family run the summer camp for children at our homeplace. I was named "Captain". The name stuck. I led adventures groups, was the camp deejay, announcer, song leader and counsellor.I am a licensed pilot, HAM, scuba diver, sailor, boater, builder, biker, herpetologist, gardener, fisherman, weatherman, salesman, locksmith, musician and lifeguard, mostly retired. But, most importantly, a late in life Grandpa, with a lot to share.

One... two... one, two, three, four.Children will love counting numbers 0 to 12 with Nick Number and his band, the Digits. Each page is filled with colorful illustrations and rhyming couplets. Navigate through early learning concepts such as number recognition, counting, and quantity with musical instrument incorporation.About the AuthorPamela West was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, but has spent most of her life in a small South Mississippi town. She is married to an Army National Guard Soldier, and she has four sons. Pamela earned her doctorate degree in education from William Carey University. Her education has provided her with many opportunities to serve South Mississippi students through her career as an educator and librarian.

About the BookAgile and Kanban in modern development methodologies have changed the way software development world and business deliveries. The whole efforts are given to migrate from old style traditional centralized version control systems (VCSs) to a lightweight, distributed version control system (DVCS).As business continuity is an essential requirement in every aspect, especially in Real Time mission-critical applications like financial, defense, banking, and space domain, etc.Git has been around since 2014 and developed as an advanced and modern Version Control System (DVCS). Its following strengths can help you as a git administrator orexpert in DevOps and Software development. This book covers all aspects of the advanced version control systems. About the AuthorVinay Singh has been a seasoned IT Software Professional for the last 15 Years. His expertise is in DevOps Automation, Cloud Computing & Software Engineering. He is currently Sr. Manager (DevOps) in a reputed firm in Colorado, USA. He worked with Discover Bank, Agilent, AT&T, and Walgreens. He is a guide of several software professionals and a mentor of many IT students worldwide. Vinay Singh holds a Ph.D. in Computers Science and Engineering, M.TECH IT, MS(IT), B.SC Computers. He has published more than 27 Research Papers at international Conferences and Journals. Vinay is certified in AWS Cloud Solution Architect (Associate), Google Cloud Professional Architect and Oracle Weblogic 11g. He is active member of IEEE, ACM and CompTIA. His Google Scholar link: https: //scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=PT_e528AAAAJ His Linkedin Link: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-singh/Vinay is a positive thinker. He enjoys hiking and biking on nature trails in his leisure. Rakshit Singh is completing his degree in Computer Science. He enjoys writing software in Python and Machine Learning. His area of expertise is Cloud computing and Data science. He is in Canada. Rakshit enjoys playing soccer and has been a member of a soccer club in the USA.

This story lets people know that things are not what they seem and helps them remember that people are only human.So, protect yourself and love who you protect.No matter what.About the AuthorPhilip J. Clark thanks you for seeing a different side of his life. Clark lives in Lowell, Indiana. He is proud to be contributing to people reading and broadening their horizons in life.

The Bible tells us in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. After walking with God for some years and experiencing God's blessings in leading and guiding her from a young lady into an older woman, Barbara McNear felt that this book of her testimonies could be a blessing to others.In The Testimony of God's Guidance of My Life, Barbara McNear shares her experiences of seeking God for a husband in the late 60s when the Vietnam War was being fought, and many of the young men her age were killed in the war. In spite of that, McNear still prayed to God for a husband. She wanted to know by revelation when she met her God-given husband, that he would be the one she should marry.God has directed McNear as to which jobs to take over the years, and He will do the same for you. God is faithful and will guide you all the way.About the AuthorBarbara McNear was born and raised in West Hermondale, Missouri. She graduated from Washington High School in Caruthville, Missouri, and attended business school at O.I.C. Temple and Johnson Business Schools.McNear has been married to her husband, Andrew, for over 50 years. She has served as a pastor's wife for some 42 years and counting, and has served in the church for the past 54 years, beginning as a kindergarten Sunday school teacher. McNear later served as President of the Women's Department, Secretary Program Coordinator & Church Mother, also Coordinator for Women of Excellence Conference, and Volunteer Chaplain Committee Member. McNear presently serves as Prayer Coordinator for two teams, Pastor's Wife, and Bible Teacher.

Join in on an adventure of epic proportions rarely before seen as a group of outcasted teens graduate high school and tackle life by the horns! Not only as they bear the heavy weight of climbing uneasily into adulthood but take on bigger demons that threaten everything they hold dear! It's up to all of them to stick together to protect each other while they survive as the universe throws them a horrifying curveball, one after another! For if they don't, their friendships won't be the only things that are destroyed!Heaven Abound is currently an ongoing series, so you better watch out for new editions!ATAMatthew Keaton is a New York native, born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island. He grew up curious and eager to learn. Always creative and spontaneous, writing and drawing came naturally. Even from a young age, being well read and ahead of the curve came in handy and boosted him through his academics. Spending a large portion of his years in Texas after moving from his Long Island home of 13 years, he spent 11 years there with his immediate family. After those 11 years, he moved to Colorado alone to start a new life. Alongside his creative journey, he pursued physical fitness and became a certified personal trainer in order to inspire and help others on their own journeys. Largely in tune with health and fitness, his imagination also expanded past writing to even producing music like his father. He was also no stranger to food and cooking as it was a hobby he picked up from his mother.During the earlier stages of covid in March 2020, especially during official lockdown, a large amount of time was given to Keaton to expand his ideas and experience life. Through this experience, he began to write nonstop in order to produce the novel series Heaven Abound. Among other titles, the ideas and framework for this series had been mulled over for a few years before being made flesh and before publishing was a twinkle in his eyes. The ideas in question had been formulaically edited, honed, and changed ever since he himself was in high school as a senior. Moreover, the writing was initially a type of therapy and was never meant to be seen by any eyes beside his own. As time passed he was finally able to put his ideas down, bringing the characters and story to life!

This is a harrowing story about an African-American female attorney from New York named Harriet Douglass. Harriet was a descendant of famed black orator and activist Frederick Douglass. Harriet always felt an obligation to live up to the lofty expectation of the legacy of the Douglass name but constantly struggled with the duality of her femininity in a male-dominated profession and her racial heritage in a white-dominated world. Harriet's journey began in 1963 in New York. She had just been victorious in a major criminal case and before the ink could dry on the verdict sheet, she was asked to go to Mississippi, the heart of Dixie, and defend Jacob Johnson, a black man accused of murdering a well-known and revered white politician named Elmer Hutchings. Although the story is fictional, the historical events and legal decisions during this volatile time in American history are not, events and decisions Harriet would have to cope with and overcome as she seeks to not only save Jacob Johnson's life, but also to discover who she truly is. Faced with racism, sexism, physical attacks, intimidation by those involved and responsible for actually killing Elmer Hutchings, government corruption, and turmoil in her personal relationship with her fiancée, Harriet, with the help of a handful of other brave individuals, both black and white, accomplishes the unthinkable.