Scott: 1979 books

In this part of the "My Body is a Forest", esp. "Elm/Left Arm", I have included poems of strength, courage, nature, manhood, and human kindness. It is with this "body part", we as humans lift ourselves above the daily troubles that strife us all, to something nobler:...

The "My Body is a Forest" Legs books include those poems which "do the heavy" lifting. Unlike the Arms books, which move things from place to place by hand, i.e. courage, faith, prayerful moments, strength of "arm", the Legs books do the heavy lifting. Forcing me/us up...

There is something inside me which predates me. There is something outside me which will end after I do. Yet Here, in the Middle, the Eternal Inside You and the Eternal Inside I can meet hold hands and rejoice in that. Peace and Love Outlasting. Glad we are in this time and space together.

In the last three of four years, I have come to realize the metal of a man is not in so much what he earns, nor how his daily bread is spent, but rather in how much he stands up for his ideals and how well he abides by them. This book as the other two books released simultaneously, Might As Well Fly...

A follow up from my successful first book Poems of Life. Taking from life's experiences, I hope you enjoy my thoughts on love lost, infatuation and remembering past loves. These are from the heart.

Certain situations in life offer a second chance, but death is rarely one of them. Not ready to check out just yet? Then be sure to ask about the Cancellation Clause. After all, death may be irreversible, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be negotiable. This story is also available in the bundled collection, "All Things Odd: 12 Speculative Fiction Stories."

A family of zombies struggle to stay alive when they roam the earth on a freak Friday the 13th.For fans of South Park, MAD Magazine, The Simpsons, and DListed.Genre: Fiction (satire / dark humor / parodies)Length: 5,700 words | Short StoryDedication: For the sheeple.*...

Jade Ashton is a sassy virgin. In her blog, she vents about "fitting in" a superficial world. Suddenly all logic flies out the window when she meets Novan: the former geek, who's morphed into a delicious songwriter-musician. EyeLeash captures self-discovery in the 2000s, and...

When literature student Bell-Ana Steale goes to interview the dazzlingly rich/powerful/handsome Christiano Gaynaldo (i.e. "Big G"), she encounters an Edward Cullenesque obsessive lover who she instantly desires as Her Man. Shocked yet thrilled by Gaynaldo's kinky erotic tastes, Bell-Ana's...

Summary: A teen unexpectedly discovers the drive that fuels her addiction to supernatural romance novels.Genre: Edgy Christian / Inspirational FictionLength: 8,200 words* * *Reviews:"Dear Jess! By occasion I came to read some of your writings, which came to me as...

Summary: A short story collection which links personal spiritual growth to each of the seven virtues.* * *Synopsis: There are seven virtues to directly counteract the seven deadly sins:Chastity | Temperance | Charity | Diligence | Patience | Kindness | HumilityThe Self...

Summary: A struggling entrepreneur turns a disaster into an opportunity to put his true vision in action.Genre: Edgy Christian / Inspirational FictionLength: 8,600 words* * *Reviews:"Dear Jess! By occasion I came to read some of your writings, which came to me as...

Summary: A group of friends find out how much they really have in common, the closer they get to temptation.Genre: Edgy Christian / Inspirational FictionLength: 6,700 wordsDisclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All characters depicted in this work of fiction are 18 years of age...

Summary: Despite painful separations, a couple learns of love's endurance, the more time and space they allow for it to grow.Genre: Edgy Christian / Inspirational FictionLength: 7,700 words* * *Reviews:"Dear Jess! By occasion I came to read some of your writings,...