Allen wasn't your normal 13 year old... He had a girl living within him, one that was looking for the perfect time to come out to play.

She finally found the right time.

To an audience, the conductor's technique & art are the most mysterious of all the orchestra. Whether it be a world-class philharmonic orchestra, or a youth orchestra of yet-blossoming talent, only a small part of the conductor's work is visible on-stage, glimpses seen perhaps now, as a wave of the hand or baton & maybe then, as a wild dance atop the podium. And the conductor must always perform turned away from the audience, appearing to the outside world as if his or her face were hidden behind a mask…

Whose Irish Eyes Be Smiling?

Cousins Sean and Kelly are as close to one another as they are to their siblings. Yet as close as they all are, their outlooks, interests, and aspirations have diverged while growing up— until circumstance binds them together again.

When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

This story takes place right as Jenny has gender reassignment surgery, not the norm for a four year old child. The community responds, some accepting what has happened and others not. See how Jenny grows more comfortable with herself and her place in the world. But, when tragedy strikes, how will the fragile little girl respond? In a world where nothing is certain, can love truly conquer all.

"Shadowcraft" is a comic books universe within a universe. The actual Shadowcraft comic book is authored by the fictional character Margie Evans, and the series makes its debut as part of Book Two of my ongoing novel series, Becoming Robin

I honestly don't know where in my fevered mind Ms. Grace Kelley came from. Her idea on the name, not mine.

Last night I went to bed thinking that I would right a light hearted tale about a wish gone wrong. It is titled The Third Wish, and may eventually see the light of day, or fall back into obscurity.

I dreamed a dream about my life last night, which slowly became the life of Ms. Kelley. I woke up with a knowledge of this person that I have never had of one of my other characters. She is me in some respects.

I will be using this page to organize the reference works for The Gateway to Life series.

Sometimes, it is what you do that matters. Sometimes, it is who you are. Usually it is just being in the proper place at the proper moment in time with the will to act.

Fragrance

by Armond