Written in the vernacular of the mountains and the era in which she lived, the story of Jewel takes her from the poverty of the hills… the only life she's ever known. Marrying a much older man, as he has promised her everything her heart desires, she eventually learns why she could never truly please him. Due to a tragic event, she is faced with a choice she thought she'd never have to make. This choice changed the course of her life i ...
Fort Worth private investigator Clyde Klick doesn't have time to wait around for rich clients to fall into his lap. He's got bills to pay, and like any self-respecting blue-collar worker he takes what work he can get. A PI's job runs the gamut to serving papers, gathering adulterous evidence for divorces, and investigations for which clients don't want the police involved. And then sometimes, it's hard work just ...
The premiere adventure of Fort Worth private investigator, Clyde Klick. Even though he's a PI – aka a 'Dick' – Klick considers himself a blue-collar worker chasing the American Dream: Wife, kids, home.... Unfortunately, like many others, that Dream is hard to maintain. Reelling from near death, Klick seeks out professional help to make sense of everything, pending divorce, demented violent clients, tense friendships… ...
Losing his job at the local newspaper after depicting the sub-editor in a series of unflattering doodles, William Bridge is called on to help his uncle Albert keep his village shop going and he immediately falls in love with Sally, the latest shop volunteer, despite formidable opposition from her autocratic stepmother, Lady Courtney. Following a break-in and lost orders, an SOS sent to Albert’s maverick brother Neil for back-up support c ...
"Let China sleep, for when she awakes, she will shake the world.” –Napoleon Bonaparte. “Someone’s gotta take charge. Someone is going to take charge. Be nice if it’s America. But it’s going to be somebody.” China is ruthless when defending her interests; think: Tiananmen Square. With her global markets under attack by terrorists and her growth slowing, China’s economic future is in danger. China needs more room, more resour ...
A short story to try out publication through fastpencil.com "A mystery to end all mysteries has come to the ancient middle-east. The Morning Star, Lucifer, discovers a plot by his rival to gain traction in the kingdom of men. He must find the mother of the unborn Christ before it is too late and the battle for the souls of men is lost." ...
"Let China sleep, for when she awakes, she will shake the world.” –Napoleon Bonaparte. “Someone’s gotta take charge. Someone is going to take charge. Be nice if it’s America. But it’s going to be somebody.” China is ruthless when defending her interests; think: Tiananmen Square. With her global markets under attack by terrorists and her growth slowing, China’s economic future is in danger. China needs more room, more resour ...
Amazingly detailed illustrations depicting the world of a young boy and a discovery that consumes him, Inside The Stone explores the questions of love, friendship, soul, and reality. A tale of discovery and adventure, of love and tragedy, of commitment and faith. A profound and beautifully written work from Abraham William Ashley. ...
