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The Miner’s Wife follows the life of Virginia Hopper Spears, a strong and determined woman living in early 20th-century Illinois. When her husband, Ron Spears, goes to war and later vanishes into the Oregon mountains in search of gold, Virginia is left to raise their five children alone during a time of war, poverty, and the Great Depression.

Larry Fumble is the kind of man who trips over wireless internet. From the moment he was born during a power outage (caused by a squirrel, obviously), Larry’s life has been a nonstop parade of accidents, awkward encounters, and full-scale flaming disasters—sometimes literally. But when one absurd mishap after another accidentally launches him from small-town punchline to mayor, then global taco mascot, and eventually an international keynote speaker, Larry begins to realize something: Maybe all this bad luck… is weirdly good.

The story of "The Forgotten" unfolds in a mysterious and secluded town shrouded in darkness and secrecy. At its center lies a cursed house, long abandoned and feared by the townsfolk, harboring secrets and horrors from the past. Follow the journey of a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and struggles. Among them is the guardian, a figure of courage and resilience who stands as the town's protector against the encroaching darkness.

A book of dark poems written by R.M. Spears in times of despair and sadness. Sadness and darkness are natural cousins. Since ancient times, people have worn black to express their grief. The poems in The Darker Side of Life may seek to romanticize sadness and depression.

"Whispers of the Heart" is a captivating anthology that explores the multifaceted dimensions of love. Through poignant verses and lyrical imagery, the book delves into the intricacies of passion, longing, and intimacy.

This book was written over the course of years of love, heartbreak, and life in general. Powerful poems that will touch your heart. Poems that you can relate to, and some that might even make you shed a tear of happiness, or for understanding the pain of heartbreak. Join me and follow the paths through life!

In the rugged and beautiful mountains of Oregon, Ron Spears, a war veteran seeking peace and purpose, builds a life as a gold miner. For thirty years, he lives a solitary existence on his claim, wrestling with the ghosts of his past and the relentless pursuit of gold. His isolation is broken by the return of his sons, Ryan and Mitchell, who find him and bring him back to Winona, Missouri, where he reunites with his daughters, Mary and Colleen, and spends his final days surrounded by family.