“Imagine better than the best you know…”

Exciting news: The launch date for my new novel, The Color Of Dreams is set: May 1, 2025! Perfect for fans of metaphysical fiction, spiritual transformation, and heartwarming stories of redemption, this novel will leave you inspired to chase your own dreams and embrace the possibilities of life’s unseen magic. Pre-orders are available at your favorite booksellers. Click here to read more about it and order your copy today! Also, join my mailing list to receive inspirational quotes each Wednesday, and to learn more about pre-launch activities, giveaways, sample chapters and more!

And if you are new to my site, then welcome! I’m glad you’re here. If you are visiting an author’s website, then you probably enjoy reading as much as I do. Before you leave, make sure and connect with me on Goodreads so you can share some of your favorite books with me, and we can see the books we’re both reading now, as well as what’s on our list to read later.

“We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong.

The amount of work is the same.”

—Carlos Castaneda

This is a sample of the quotes I collect and send to my mailing list. Make sure and sign up to receive three quotes each Wednesday. Here are a few of my other favorites:

“It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.” –Poet Robindranath Tagore

“Sharing what you have is more important than what you have.” –Albert M. Wells, Jr.

“The best things in life are free. The second-best things are very, very expensive.” –Coco Chanel

Speaking of quotes, do check out my latest book, “The Owner’s Manual to Life, In Case You Missed That Day In School When They Handed It Out.” (Simple Strategies to Worry Less and Enjoy Life More) I’ve assembled one hundred quotes that have helped me and others grow personally, helped us become more understanding and accepting of others—and ourselves—and that have taught us how to live a more peaceful and gentler life. I write a two-page essay on each quote, sharing tips on how we can all live more gracefully, with less stress and with more joy. As one of the sayings in the book reads: “Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.” –Ruth Ann Schabacker. I hope the wisdom in this book helps make your path through life smoother and more enjoyable. (If you enjoy book clubs, and would like to hear a reading of some of the quotes, then visit my audio page.)

In addition to being an avid reader, I’m also constantly writing and rewriting. I have several non-fiction titles in the proposal stage, and, as mentioned, I’m preparing to launch my novel, The Color of Dreams. Here is a quick description:

“Ben Davidson’s world is crumbling—he’s lost his job, his family is drifting away, and his lifelong dream is slipping through his fingers. In The Color of Dreams, a life-changing encounter with a tiny, mystical angel in the 1980s Pacific Northwest reveals six spiritual truths that challenge Ben’s deepest fears and reignite his faith. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he learns to reshape his reality and rediscover the light within. With themes of perseverance, redemption, and unseen magic, this soul-stirring novel reminds readers of the power of believing in second chances and chasing their own dreams.”

If you would like to be included in the pre-release activities, and would like to help spread the word through social media, etc., or would like to read an (ARC) advanced reader’s copy for review, please do reach out to me through my contact form. As they say, “It takes a village” to launch a book—and to do most other things as well. Right now, I’m actively looking for a village to help make this dream come true!

Connect with me below and email me any questions, comments, or great quotes you hear or have collected over the years. I’m always looking for new quotes. Thanks again for visiting my site, and I hope you remember to untie the ribbons of the gift this very day has for you.