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Hey everyone my dream is just begining thanks with many supports from you and this site. I now write for a local paper if you got a story please do tell, do tell.

(« behind the eight ball » by eschipul)

The fifth segment of « Octoccata » is entitled « Reoctoverture. » Basically, this section is a reprise of the introduction, hence the name, as it restates the…

(« House number 8 place de la Concorde » by Tangopaso)

The fourth movement from « Octoccata » is entitled « Biorhythalead. » Its title came about from the markers I used to identify each of the sub-sections of the…

I have been involved in the so called 'paranormal' to one degree or another since young.

However, Coming from a strong Christian background has also had an impact on my life and at times seem to contradict what I am supposed to believe and practice or demonstrate. 

Working in The Far East was also a cultural, spiritual and educational influence on my life and experiences.

The words 'psychic' does not go down well with many even today but it simply isn't just about…

I had my first book signing at Barnes & Noble November 10th. It was an extremely exciting day for me. Unfortunately, my baby sister was away in Sacramento, Ca, so she was unable to attend. My older sister was originally supposed to come in from Dallas, Tx, but something came up. She couldn't make it either. 

I had my ex husband's support, but he was taking care of our kids, so he didn't attend. 

I posted it all over every social media site to which I have a login. Many of…

(« Octoccata Freeway » based on Interstate Shield)

« Vibrastinato, » the third movement from « Octoccata, » gets its name from the combination of vibraphone and ostinato, and features an…

Whew! After 7 months and 1 week, the rough draft for Black Sun, the sequel to The Age of Apollyon, is finished! I'm gonna take a break for a few days to let my brain recharge, then it's back to the grind. Time to get this beast tweaked and…

(« eight » by timlewisnm)

« Igorchestral, » the second movement of « Octoccata, » has been thus named because of the inspiration for the music, and the selected arrangement.…

From Matthew 1: 18-25



Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.



Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.



But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to…

I.

When Im living in darkness

There is light I want to reach

but its so far, so far

Living in sorrow full of pain

I dont know where to shed my tears

I need someone to hold on

II.

Why the light never disappear Even I walk away from it

How come? Why?

Give light ahead to show the way

Guiding my path to cross the place

How come? and why?

REFRAIN:

And you said, that you loved…

(« Label from a bottle of O·c·t·a·T·o·n·i·c » based on a picture of William Henry Fox Talbot by Antoine Claudet)

« Octoccata » is an instrumental suite clocking in at a little over…

If I feel weakened, annoyed, disturbed or in any way distressed by a thought about another person, it is not the other person who needs to change, it is me. I needed to change the way I thought by dropping the negative thought, for nothing good came out of it. How I think of another person is how I affected my thinking. These thoughts become feelings.…

This week, I participate in a group effort called The Next Big Thing. Some of you may be familiar with this and some of you may have participated. I was invited to participate by Chris Swinney and you can read material by Chris and other authors at…

Second to writing fiction, my passion is marketing. I know some people dread this part of the process of being an author. I was one of those who had to be dragged into cyber marketing, fighting every inch of the way. I didn't have time for reading blogs on the Internet or interacting with those who did. I couldn't afford to buy all the books they tried to ram down my throat and…

You know, the small town in Amish Country, Lancaster PA?

What did you think I meant? Find out at http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/12/lets-talk-about-intercourse.html

I just wanted to share a letter I recieved from one of my readers I met over the weekend at a book sale.

Good day, Ms. Stephens! I'm sure you don't remember me, but I met you over the weekend at your book signing.  I just wanted to say that I finished both books that I bought from you.  A very, very good read and VERY sexy!!  I was pleasantly surprised.  I do look forward to the next books! I would like to make a suggestion…

In five days, the authors are going to be loose! That's right, local authors from around Central Florida are going to be signing books and meeting fans in downtown Mount Dora.

Authors in the Park will take place Sunday, Dec 16th from 2PM to 6PM at the Mount Dora Community Bldg Green Room (520…

Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century, by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger

This soapy, delicious and highly literary double biography, which came out in hardcover last year (and which I hear is now being rushed to paperback by May), was excerpted for a Vanity Fair cover story along with some of the most striking pictures I…

Right in time for Christmas, I am happy to present:

Where Do Strong Men Go

By C.E. Manor

Where do strong men go when they have to weep

When they have to cry or express defeat

When their wives are calling their men of steel

Or their children come running with confidence and zeal

When the rent is late and the lights are due

Women…