bad characters, good characters, misguided characters, or even those who feel trapped by their circumstances with no escape in sight.

All the animals are as alive and active with character as the children. Only some of the adults seem are less well developed. Then, again,

It holds a place near and dear to my heart. This series covers a time after humans are gone, and how animals live among the rotting ruin

Sean Dwyer is a Spanish professor who also enjoys writing - most kinds of writing, including novels and songs.

Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the famous Little House books. Her writing allows a look at the tiny aspects of life in the times and places she

His writings feature animals, especially dogs, in ways most writers had not even attempted before. They were equals. Characters. Each wit

Jean M. Auel is inspirational in so many ways. She has taken history, pre-history, and science and created a world map that explores cultur

He writes the Merlin and Avalon series. Both of which allow readers to think in ways they never have before. In many ways, T A Barron's no

His novels were a rather bleak look into the underbelly of England during the time he lived.  He wrote about many of societies ills, and how

Gem Isobel Rost – A twelve year old girl who wants to find her missing mother.  She eventually finds out many secrets of her birth that her

In many ways, her times parallel our own, as social upheaval, and women's rights were barely beginning to take hold. Women still had to wea

Mark Twain was an inspiring author. 1835 - 1910 When he is portrayed in movies, his character tends to be a bit grumpy, and a victim of...

And due to the way my brain works, sometimes, my writing appears to be double speak as well.  For some reason, my paragraphs are often writt

Tony Noland is a long time writer friend whose writing encourages me to long for a simpler time.  The super hero, Alex Graham, harkens back

Allen has had stories in on-line and print publications, including multiple appearances in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s SWORD AND SORCERESS antho