Ebony Rose is a popular features journalist who has always fit in until one morning she wakes up different. Her once-normal existence becomes paranormal, and with the sudden reappearance of her ex-boyfriend, her life becomes far more complicated. As emotions run high, Ebony must learn to control herself before someone close to her gets hurt – or worse. But how?

"Ode to an Ebony Rose" is a powerful and evocative collection of poems that explores the complexities and beauty of African American identity. From self-love and appreciation to the harsh realities of social injustice, this book is a tribute to the resilience and strength of the black community. With raw emotion and lyrical language, each poem in "Ode to an Ebony Rose" delves deep into the soul, painting vivid portraits of the African American experience. Whether it be a celebration of black beauty, an ode to the powerful women who came before us, or a call to action against the systemic inequalities that persist in society, this book offers a nuanced and poignant look at the world. Through its rich imagery and heartfelt words, "Ode to an Ebony Rose" invites readers to join in a chorus of hope, love, and empowerment. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to better understand and appreciate the richness and diversity of the black experience. So come, take a journey with us, as we pay homage to the ebony rose that blooms amidst adversity and shines with beauty and grace.

Sandra Seehaver, a young coed at Central Michigan University, falls head over heels for Matthew Morgan Stewart, a fighter pilot in the US Air Force in the mid-1960s. But this relationship isn't typical: Sandra is white, and Matthew is black. They fall in love and tie the knot as husband and wife. Sandra becomes pregnant with their first child. Then the Vietnam War comes into focus. Matthew is sent to Southeast Asia while Sandra is bearing their son. When it's believed he is killed, she holds on and gives birth to Matthew Morgan, Jr. She also confronts hates and division with her baby. When Matthew returns home, they have more children. By 1978, Matthew Junior is eleven and discovers a world of his own, especially with Marcia Kozlowski, a sixteen-year-old who's a product of a black mother and Polish father. Her world is fragile by hate of both sides of her family.

Wallace Collins was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and immigrated to London, England as a youth, where he soon married Pauline, shortly after which they moved to Toronto, Canada. He began to write seriously in Toronto before he moved to New York where he has been living now for decades. Mr. Collins is a graduate of Queens College, and has worked most of his life as a Cabinetmaker in the countries he lived. He has since retired from work and is now writing fiction full time.

By Reason Of Insanity. . . Ten years ago, a jury found Michael Hart guilty of murdering his wife. Confined to a state hospital for the criminally insane, Michael has never stopped insisting on his innocence--even though his memories of the trial are murky and his nights are plagued by bad dreams and sleepwalking. After years of being tormented by doctors who believe he is guilty, Michael finally gets his chance to prove them wrong--by escaping. Hiding in a safehouse, Michael must rely on two allies to find an alibi. One is a beautiful woman who believes his story and is willing to gamble her life to help him. The other is Michael's brother, an attorney at law who's at risk of losing everything. But all the evidence in the world won't be enough to overturn twelve guilty verdicts. . . Not when the members of Michael's jury begin to get brutally murdered. One. . .by one. . .by one. . .

Rosa Lee Ranson took the initiative to write Still Waters, which is to express the heartfelt heart truth with real-life experiences through her own situations and circumstances to overcome them. Writing poems has made her realize self-improvement in herself in how she views life. Her intention is to encourage others by grace. Not a day goes by for her to just stop her dreams of writing poems for others to enjoy, imagery poems to touch the hearts and lives of others with dedication and passion.