Stanhope Ellis finds himself absorbing the stories of quirky characters who have one thing in common: closeness to death. As he struggles with whether he’s Death Man or a cosmic witness, he meets a wise nurse, Gayathri Das, who helps him navigate the emotional minefield. But will she die, like the others?

"The strong characters, fast-paced action, and ethical dilemmas create thought-provoking reading suitable for book club discussion, contrasting nicely with other standout medical thriller genre reads." —Midwest Book Review

Release date March 14, 2023

Claire is a successful Southern California woman looking for her birth mother in Ireland, who in the 60s fell victim to the cruelty and arrogance of the Catholic Church's disregard for women caught in an unwanted pregnancy.

How did Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838 - 1927) become the first woman invited to speak to the United State Congress, and then the first female to run for President. What made Tennessee Celeste Claflin (1845 - 1923) so beguiling that the richest man in America, Cornelius Vanderbilt, fell completely in love with her?

Volume 2 of The Victoria Woodhull Saga brings Victorian America and the struggle of women to life. The facts amaze, audacity engages, lascivious adventures entertain, and the abuses of power render all of it Scandalous!

In this thought-provoking story of suppressed emotions and forbidden love, two people who, for different reasons, have kept their deepest feelings from arising even into their own awareness ultimately face the truth. Unusual circumstances bring them together and they find themselves falling deeply in love. But Jerry Haloran is a Catholic priest, and after having discovered love by its first name, he must make the ultimate decision, one that will affect the rest of his life.

While working within the penal system to advocate prison reform, Jerry Haloran discovers through an inmate that a priest who is about to be elevated in the ranks of the diocese has a disturbing past. Jerry and his journalist wife Rebecca must act swiftly and decisively before more harm can be inflicted upon those least able to defend themselves: the children.

The Dreaming Gourd reminds us that no one can go it alone and that dreams are what make life so very precious. A call to action for anyone who feels lost or small in this great big world: everyone is needed, and together we can accomplish anything.

The book includes linocut-styled illustrations by the author.