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I never set out to uncover a headline—I was simply following a quiet curiosity, tracing the branches of my family tree. What I discovered was something magical: a connection to the legendary Lucille Ball. This book reflects my journey through ancestry, identity, and joy. It’s about the unexpected beauty of finding ourselves woven into something greater, and realizing that legacy lives not just in public figures, but in the hearts and stories of ordinary people.

Whispers of Grace: A Devotional Poetry Journal is my sacred invitation to reflect, heal, and create. These poems were born from hospital rooms and family legacy, from divine encounters and quiet moments of surrender. They carry my journey of faith, resilience, and creative worship.

A poetic and spiritual tribute to loved ones who have journeyed Home, Letters to Heaven offers comfort, connection, and healing for anyone navigating grief. Through tender reflections, prayers, and letters to family members now in Heaven—including the author’s mother, father, nephew, aunt, and cousin—this book creates a bridge between memory and hope. Each minute is a balm for the brokenhearted, reminding listeners that love never ends—it only changes form.

I wrote this book to celebrate my Auntie-Mom—a woman whose love was steady, quiet, and life-shaping. Through eight heartfelt chapters, I share the laughter, the tears, and the sacred ordinary moments that shaped our bond.

What if your roots came from many places? What if your story shimmered with more than one color? Amira has a tree in her backyard that no one else has—its leaves shimmer with red, silver, gold, sea green, and midnight blue. As the wind stirs its branches, Amira begins to see the stories of her ancestors—dancers, bakers, healers, and dreamers from mountains, deserts, forests, and seas. The Many–Color Tree is a lyrical picture book about identity, belonging, and the quiet magic of heritage. Perfect for children ages 5–9, this story gently affirms that we are not scattered—we are woven.

When God Introduced Himself to Me is my true story of faith found in quiet places—through whispered prayers, unexpected rescue, and the steady grace that never left me, even when life unraveled. In these words, I share the journey that shaped my faith: from childhood wonder and drifting seasons, to painful goodbyes and tender rediscovery. I didn’t always get the answers I wanted, but God met me where I was—with protection, presence, and love I didn’t have to earn.

In a land where rivers carry memory and wind speaks without sound, Crazy Horse walks the quiet path of reverence and reflection. With moccasins pressed to sacred ground and a heart open to ancestral whispers, he journeys through water, sky, and silence—teaching that honor does not shout, it flows. Inspired by heritage and guided by spirit, this tender story invites young listeners to listen with their hearts and remember the wisdom rooted in stillness. When Crazy Horse meets a boy by the river, a moment of quiet connection transforms into a powerful message.

When I received a life-altering diagnosis of colon cancer, my world shifted overnight. In this tender and faith-rooted memoir, I open the door to quiet moments of vulnerability and healing, from whispered prayers in hospital waiting rooms to the slow return of normal life. Even Here, Grace Came is my testimony to God’s presence in the most unexpected places: through kind nurses, phone calls from loved ones, and the rhythm of everyday victories.

I Am My Ancestors: Embracing My Sacred Heritage is a lyrical and soul-stirring tribute to the generations who came before. With reverence and raw honesty, the author traces a lineage woven from Cherokee grandmothers, Moroccan and Italian roots, and the enduring spirits of Belgians, Croatians, Spaniards, Norwegians, Armenians, Irish, and Melungeon ancestors. This is not just a memoir—it is a reclamation. A love letter to those who crossed oceans, survived injustice, and whispered prayers into the future. It is a journey of remembrance, identity, and healing.

This soul-stirring tale celebrates children who sense what’s unspoken and respond with kindness, empathy, and grace. Through poetic storytelling and interactive reflection prompts, Lan’s Light invites young listeners to embrace their rare strengths and see gentleness as a quiet superpower.

The View from the Auntie Chair: Stories of Love Across Generations is my joyful tumble through memory lane, where hugs are healing, laughter echoes across decades, and being the “favorite auntie” comes with storytelling perks. With charm and candor, I invite you to sit beside me and swap tales some sweet, some silly, some soaked in sentiment.

Step into the sunshine of childhood as I share Summer Memories: Water Balloons, Pool Days, and the Fun Times of Being a Kid, a celebration of laughter, friendship, and the moments that shaped me. Through storytelling and reflection, I invite listeners into the world I grew up in. From wild balloon battles and joyful front yard games to quiet poolside lessons and family encouragement, each chapter is a tribute to the magic of being a kid. With humor and honesty, these stories shine a light on the lessons I learned in the sprinkler spray and the warmth I felt in backyard adventures.