
Longing for Intimacy Glimmers of Hope (2023) is a collection of prayers and poems that express my longing for Holy Mystery (God), and my struggle with depression.
Ultimately, this is a volume of hope for those seeking a light for the journey.


Like as a Hart contains poems of longing for Holy Mystery (God) as well as arguments with Thon.
Ultimately these poems challenge traditional faith, but also provide a sense of resolution with and connection to Holy Mystery.

Rhia’s Choice: A Romance is a novelette depicting a sixty-something woman’s choices regarding two men in her life.
When she listens to her heart, she finds the best way to move as love directs.

Encounters in an Olive Grove: Conversations with Jesus is a compilation of conversations I had with Jesus during Yule 2024.
Jesus didn’t appear to me, as such, but I still had the experience of discussion as though he was present.
We covered a wide range of topics from stories about his life to theological concerns about those stories.

Musings on Grace (2024) is a set of inspirational cards that provide comfort and counsel for those seeking illumination on their life’s journey.
They can be used for personal devotions, or in group settings.
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