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Blackraven Manor holds terrible secrets. The Blackraven family continues to terrorize children. Roy is abandoned on Christmas Eve and seeks warmth in Castle Blackraven. He soon finds out the terrible truth and curse surrounding the Legend of The Green Ghost. In order to save the children, he must go back into the cold unforgiving wilderness and find help. Merry Christmas!

The Power of Summer! is a chapbook of bubble gum/pop poetry. It's about everything that makes Los Angeles what it is: happy, colorful, provocative, musical, beautiful, handsome, beach, and surfing! Turn up the volume on your radio, and dance down the street like everyone's watching!

When you're with that special someone and that special something 'does' happen. Erotic and sexy! Warning: This poem is for adults only.

"Timing Is Everything" placed in the top 10 (number seven) at the Seattle Erotic Film and Literary Festival 2009, Poetry Division. Warning: this poem is not for children.

Winner: 2002 Summer Competition (Society & Individual), California State Poetry Society 3rd place.

"Smoky Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon" is a poem for the romantic at heart. For lovers who can't get enough. For "anyone" who disappears into the sensual world of jazz.

Based on the short story "Red River County", this rewrite expands the original story concept into a short novella. Concentrating on character development and delving into the topics of race, race relations, childhood homosexuality, the supernatural, and paranormal activity - which is common in this region of Texas.

The poem was written in 1995. In 1996, it was awarded the National Author's Registry: Honorable Mention; followed by the National Author's Registry: President's Award in 1997. Since then, "Two Men Kissing" has been published numerous times in international literary journals, both general and LGBT, and continues to be discussed in high schools and colleges in America.

Winner: Honorable Mention/ Monthly Competition 2010, California State Poetry Society. Archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections.

Originally published in CQ: California Quarterly 2012 by the California State Poetry Society; Winner: Honorable Mention by the CSPS 2012. Archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections.

In the days following September 11th, 2001, two boyfriends must cope with the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. They examine their relationship, mortality and what they mean to each other.

Written in long form poetry, this ghost story has delighted children of all ages throughout the state of California and beyond.

"A Haunting in Arkansas" has been published numerous times in journals, including The Horror Zine Summer Digest 2012 and Speculative Poets of Texas (2015). Archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections.

"Bayou's Hex" is a tale of voodoo. An ancient curse and chant open Pandora's box in a Louisiana tavern...and all hell breaks loose.

Originally published in 1999 in 4 Front magazine; a Los Angeles hand out. Archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections. Published in the anthology Speculative Poets of Texas (2015). A fun roller-coaster ride through a haunted house.

A poem for lovers who are inspired and empowered by the Spiritual. Know that the one you Love celebrates the divine order universally.

Written for parents and their newborn; the brand new baby or toddler in your life who loves an innocent adventure that will take them on a journey of endless imagination.

This poem is archived in the Simon Wiesenthal Library/ Museum of Tolerance, UCLA Library of Special Collections, and The ONE Institute: Gay & Lesbian Archives. It was published online in the Poetry Super Highway's Holocaust Remembrance Day Poetry Collection 2015 and in the anthology Speculative Poets of Texas (2015).

"Beginner's Spell" is strictly for the beginning witch, warlock, and voodoo enthusiast. Recommended for the practitioner of black witchcraft. The perfect spell/curse to cast upon your enemy who has done you wrong. Perfect for revenge seekers.

A poem about why everybody loves L.A. Sun, beach, loud colors, beautiful people, and sundresses. Cool cars, the Sunset Strip and sunshine against a crystal blue sky!