About It’s Ninety Percent Mental – Life’s Outtakes 6: 52 Humorous/Inspirational Short Stories by Daris Howard:

52 Humorous and Inspirational Short StoriesThese stories are similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul or O.Henry short stories, but shorter having been written for the newspapers and magazines across the U.S. and around the world in the syndicated column Life’s Outtakes. From the humor of a girl’s wrath in A Practical Joke Gone Awry to the touching reminder of those who are less fortunate in The Year I Lived Christmas, this is a fun look at family and community life. Stories include: Practical Joke Gone Awry The Mechanics Test Animal Anomalies A Technology World A Little Bit Of Motivation Misbehaving Washing Machines It’s Ninety Percent Mental The Importance Of Playing Fairly The Perfect Halloween Prank Spreading Sunshine It’s Not Over Until The Whistle Blows Key Responsibilities Differences In Gratitude In The Hot Seat The Relationship The Year I Lived Christmas The Mysterious Broken Waterer A Relative Disaster Dealing With Class Complaints Keys Of Christmases Past The Joy Of Learning? Your Toughest Opponent Is Yourself Old Hickory – The Board Of Education Getting Stuck With Pinning On A Corsage A Snow Machine And A Valuable Lesson Always Together What’s In A Name – Jackie Honda What My Students Learned A Young Calf And An Unforgiving Swing How Farm Dogs Get Their Names The Healing At the Pool Of Bethesda Don’t Take Away A Calf’s Dinner Bovine Madness Hiking Packs Unevenly Distributed What’s In Your Pack Human Rights Violations And Cinnamon Rolls An Empty Tank, And Late To School Destroying One’s Enemies The Picture In The Wallet A Friend’s Girlfriend, Or Not I Am Grateful For A Father Who… Something New, Something Bubbly Freedom We Take For Granted Best Fishing Spots Are Kept Secret That Spam I Am Heart Aches Of Being A Parent The Imperfect Gift Sisterly Love Buying Better Raspberries That Really Stinks How To Get Out Of Band Class Oh Deer

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About Footprints of My Father: Memoir of Lucas Bartholomew Cardiff by Kwen Griffeth:

ROOSEVELT’S ROUGH RIDERSWhen Luke Cardiff returns to his small family horse ranch in Missouri from college, he leaves Stella May, the girl he cares about, behind when he’s sent to Amarillo, Texas to take care of family business. In the back of his mind, he’s always suspected there’s more to his horse loving, school teacher father than meets the eye. While in Amarillo he discovers his father’s past life was one of violence, murder and mayhem, something Luke’s mother would never allowed to be talked about.In Texas Cardiff falls in love with a beautiful Mexican woman but when he hears the call for volunteers for Teddy Roosevelt’s rough riders he’s compelled to join. He tells her he’ll come back for her. Luke has grown up with a love of horses himself and is appointed Sergeant of Remounts by Roosevelt. He follows the Rough Riders to Cuba and survives in the battle of San Juan Hill. Once he’s back from Cuba, he reunites with his family in Missouri. Stella May informs him she’s been waiting for him so they can marry, but he has more than one obligation that forces him to return to the southwest.Will he be able to deliver a promise, and reunite with the woman he loves or will fate turn its hand?

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About The Old Ranger: A Texas Ranger Short Story by Donald L. Robertson:

THIS IS A SHORT STORY.Chuck Nielson hung up his six shooter and retired from the Texas Rangers ten years ago, at one time the fastest draw west of the Mississippi. He loves two things, his wife and his ranch.Now the Sunset Kid is in town. He’s killed seven men—all seven died with the sun in their eyes. Chuck is number eight and the Kid has sent word for him to be in the town street at sunset.If Chuck meets the Kid, he risks everything; if he stays home he loses his self-respect, and the Kid goes on killing.This is a short story by Donald L. Robertson, the author of Logan’s Word: A Logan Family Western – Book 1.

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About Stanley Swanson – Breed of a Werewolf by S.K Ballinger:

Reimagined Contempary Supernatural FictionThe gripping, action-packed story of what happens when a werewolf grants an interview to a human journalist as war breaks out among the creatures of the night.A spellbinding story with in-your-face action: Interview with the Vampire meets An American Werewolf in London.Take everything you think you know about werewolves and rip the rules to pieces. Just like the vampires will do to journalist Kain’s interview with Stanley Swanson if they ever get their fangs on it. A war is coming between the creatures of the night. Werewolf Stanley Swanson believes it will also involve humans, and he needs to know which side they’ll take. He reaches out to retired journalist Kain, hoping that if he shares the secrets of both werewolves and vampires, the mortals will support his own people. Kain never expected the opportunity to interview a werewolf. During his journey into the supernatural world, though, he forms a close friendship with Stanley. It’s only a matter of time before their agreement is uncovered. When the highest of the vampires find out, they take it as an act of aggression. Stanley returns home to find that he has put his people at risk—with his own family the first to be attacked.As Stanley and his older brother seek revenge for their losses, the vampires set out to stop Kain’s report from becoming widespread knowledge and to punish the human journalist for his interference. The longstanding treaty between vampires and werewolves has been broken, and war will devour mortals and immortals alike.

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About The Sanctum by Pamela Cable:

“Pamela King Cable has created an unforgettable heroine in Neeley McPherson, a remarkable young woman of such courage and spunk that she dares to stand against unspeakable abuse and injustice not only for herself but also for her beloved caretaker, Gideon. Fleeing a horrendous life, Neeley discovers the true meaning of family, forgiveness, and love in a wolf sanctuary, which becomes a central metaphor for the difficult journey we all must undertake to find our way home. Thoroughly enjoyable book!” ~ Cassandra King Conroy (Pat’s wife) – Bestselling author of Moonrise, The Same Sweet Girls, and The Sunday Wife“This inspirational tale thrills with a tight plot, lyrical scene descriptions, and complex characters. Pamela Cable leaves readers aching for more.” ~ Julie Cantrell, New York Times bestselling author.”I would compare The Sanctum to Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Set in the deep south during the Civil Rights Era, this book tackles such issues as racial discrimination and abuse.” ~ Kimberly A. Liston-McCabeOn a November day in 1951 Neeley McPherson turned five … and accidentally killed her parents. Thrown into the care of her scheming and alcoholic grandfather, she survives by her quick wit, and the watchful eye of an elderly black man, Gideon. In 1959, as equal rights heats up the South, authorities accuse Gideon of stealing a watch and using a Whites Only restroom. Neeley, now thirteen, determines to break him out of jail. When the infamous Catfish Cole, Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon of the Carolinas, discovers their courageous escape, he pursues Neeley and Gideon into the frozen Blue Ridge Mountains to a wolf sanctuary. But will Neeley’s actions lead to tragedy again? Or will she finally find the love of family she lost as a child?Set during a volatile time in America, The Sanctum bestows sanctuary and invokes the power of second chances.Selah Awards FinalistWritten for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, or strong language. May also contain some violent content and words which some readers may find offensive. Similar novels in this genre may be categorized as: racism in America books, Southern fiction novels, historical fiction, and Civil Rights movement books.

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