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The poem "The Gargoyle" has established itself as a mainstay in American poetry and Halloween literature. Gruesomely worded, but well "described" for the horror fan.

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.

Silly. Funny. Outrageous. Hot. Meant for the lover in all of us. Meant to tickle that sexual muscle that we all have. Let your prowess run wild!

"The war was over, but you wouldn't have known it." Thus starts this period love story of two would-be paperboys in Chicago on Christmas Eve.

The award- winning and published poem honoring mothers. Perfect for a Mother's Day listen or anytime.

"Mother" was originally published in numerous literary and poetry journals in the 1990s. It was included in the poetry compilation, All-American Texan, in 1999. Though short, the poem continues to create conversation, debate and enjoyment.

Written in rhyme scheme, "the boys" are kindred spirits, living carefree in the all-American town of Texarkana. Follow the laughter and heart break of a group of boys discovering who they are and the sadness they carry with them through the ages.

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.

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.

Living in a small trailer on the beach of Galveston in 1970. Life was simple, but a common struggle. Where were you in 1970?

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

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

Christmas and New York City have always gone together. They are the perfect match. This poem is a perfect homage to the city's rich history for celebrating the holidays. Archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections.

"Denver in December" was originally published in the Los Angeles magazine 4Front in 1997. In 2012, the mayor of Denver, Colorado hailed the poem as a great homage to the Mile High City. Archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections.

"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.

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.

Words of meditation to be comforted by.