Hello friend, thanks for dropping by. !
Before looking at my books, please let me introduce you to my goals
and the thought processes that motivates and characterize them.
Having published six novels so far, it's interesting to look back
over them. They are all different in events, locales, time periods,
and characters; yet, there are similarities in theme. They all pit
emotionally strong heroes and heroines against formidable struggles.
Please don't think for a moment they are larger than life, they have faults
and weaknesses just like the rest of us (at least me, if you happen to be
perfect). On the other hand, they have a resilience that surfaces when
adversity and tragedy strike.
The novels also share a writing style designed to draw readers
right into the story, living with the characters, seeing how and why
they do what they do. It's a dialog driven style that mirrors the way
we think. If you pause to contemplate our thought process, it is in
effect a conversation with ourselves. Yes, we have feelings too;
however, all our conscious thoughts are expressed in words. A dialog driven
style connects directly with that. Feedback from readers that my stories
provide a strong emotional impact supports my belief in this style. And as
one kind reader put it, when you start one of my novels, plan on providing
time to be absorbed in it to the end.
The claim that all novels contain different characters needs a little
clarification with respect to the Pillage trilogy. It is actually three
volumes covering three distinct phases in the lives of Delbert and Sylvia.
But the events, locales, supporting characters, and adversities all differ.
Each phase leads to the next and there are thoughts (or should I say words)
bubbling around in my noggin regarding a fourth phase. But please don't
put off enjoying the first three for that.
If your preference leans toward contemporary issues brought to a
personal level, try "You speak For Me Now". Or if it leans toward a
couple's struggle within a more historical setting, try "Life Shattered".
Either way, your feedback will be appreciated and I hope you find they
merit exploring my other stories. Thank you.
Please click on the cover to uncover more details and a peek inside.
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A captivating, thought-provoking emotional rollercoaster that
delves into major society issues facing Americans and
much of the rest of the world.
And it explores how an extrovert and a introvert find a
compatible life together. Their needs and pleasure sources
are so different, yet together they can accomplish great things. Here, a
musically gifted extroverted man and deaf, introverted woman
do just that. But it embroils them in a life-threatening battle
for personal and national survival.
This engaging page turner, at times heart-wrenching,
at times heart-filling, lights a path to a brighter future
for society today.
A book club treasure that sparks discussion well beyond the last page.
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> Can a gifted teenager overcome high school bullying?
Can a teenage love persevere through separation and tragic events?
Evoking a wide range of emotions, even heart-wrenching at times, Delbert and Sylvia
will have you pulling for them to the very end. And along the way, see life on a
small Canadian island in the 1950’s and gain a semi-historical view of the Avro
Arrow program.
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Join Delbert and Sylvia again as they search for a new mission in life. You will be
embroiled in struggles against teenage drug addiction and drug running in Pacific
Northwest waters in the 1960’s.
Conflict between morality and disturbing immorality threatens their lives.
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Cynthia joins Delbert and Sylvia as she graduates from medical school. With Delbert's
increasing independence, Sylvia has become a public health nurse serving the west
side of Vancouver Island and on up the coast. Delbert is her air taxi. Sound tranquil?
Not a chance with the life and death challenges they face.
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How can there be serious crime on this small island?
Too hard to escape with only a ferry and besides, everyone knows everyone else.
Gossip makes secrets common knowledge in minutes.
Yet, Carl Jenson is found in bed with a knife sticking out of his chest.
Big city detective Mattie Carlyle is sent out to help laid back
Cal Lockhart investigate the murder.
Can their conflicting styles find common ground? Knocking
heads one moment, strongly attracted the next, will either prevail?
And can you help them find the killer?
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A heart-warming story of enduring love.
Entrepeneurs sometimes travel down unlikely paths. Whos would think making
and selling pizza dough would be one such path. Yet it happened in real
life and, in doing so, breathed reality into this totally fictitous life story.
Live a life of emotional highs and lows with Dino Parelli through his own words
and thoughts. His outlook, beliefs and demeanor change as he faces the trials
in his path.
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Here's an easy reading and entertaining account of
what I've done so far, with an insight into what makes me tick.
I plan to update it every few years since there's so much left to do,
which will probably never end until I do. This update is at age 86.
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Six novels which will leave you glassy-eyed if not in tears at times,
yet, in the end with a warm heart. Adventure, tragedy, character testing, resilience,
emotion and enduring love abound.
If you find a story merits recommendation to others, please mention it to them. And a posted
review, however brief, will endear you to me eternally.
Thank you, my friends.
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