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Finding JOY In the Midst of Grief

Journey to Joy takes its readers along twists and turns as the author walks through the tunnel of grief while dealing with the loss of her husband of 44 years. It is not easy to accept life when God takes something cherished from your grasp. As you read through the pages and the pathway traveled, you will find that God does not punish us; rather, He opens our hands and hearts to receive what He has for those of us who remain until our own journey comes to an end. You will learn that the will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you.

Oh NO, Where Did He Go!

Oh No, Where Did He Go?? takes its readers through the process of losing someone very special to them. It shows the mix of emotions that children can feel and how to cope with them. JT is the main character and he finds answers to his questions: Where is grandpa not, how will I ever find him, how can he get out of the hole they put the big box in ? It is a lesson of love, care and trust in the God who loves us most.

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The Prophet and the Warrior is historical fiction that follows the Biblical texts of the books of Moses as presented in the King James Bible. This novel enhances the various stories by adding dialogue and expanding the role of various characters. It occasionally diverges from the Biblical text when an alternative context seems more logical to the author. Richard H. Grabmeier's own religious experience prompted him to read the Bible with a more critical eye.

The competition is tough in the roughest sport on dirt. The bulls are ready for smoke-blowing, snot-slinging, and tail-slapping action. The Native American bulls will be showing their dancing skills as they perform a special dance. There's lots of action, humor, and of course dirt.

The years is AD 1147. King Arthur of Britain is still an unseasoned monarch. He has yet to meet his betrothed, Guinevere, and Camelot is still a little more than an idea in his mind. He is visited at the castle by a gentleman who brings him an astonishing tale of an astonishing woman—the Naked Queen of Tabithia. The man is named Darien, and he is the queen’s son, soon to be ruler of Tabithia. But before he can reign, he must learn the secret behind the singular events that have shaped his life. As the two converse, Arthur begins to understand the truth and the lies associated with the Naked Queen. It is around AD 1120. The Scandinavian realm of Tabithia is in turmoil. Since his ascension to the throne, King Ballizar has embarked on a horrid ritual that seems intent on decimating the maiden population. On the night of each full moon, Ballizar conducts a despicable ritual that puts some poor maiden of the realm to a terrible test. No one yet has been able to withstand it. It is not until the ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a woman named Syrenya that the ritual is finally broken, and by doing so, Syrenya becomes the King’s consort and queen of Tabithia. But on her wedding night, she learns a terrible secret—one that will take all her cunning and intelligence, and the span of a quarter-century, to put right.

The Prophet and the Warrior is historical fiction that follows the Biblical texts of the books of Moses as presented in the King James Bible. This novel enhances the various stories by adding dialogue and expanding the role of various characters. It occasionally diverges from the Biblical text when an alternative context seems more logical to the author. Richard H. Grabmeier's own religious experience prompted him to read the Bible with a more critical eye.

The competition is tough in the roughest sport on dirt. The bulls are ready for smoke-blowing, snot-slinging, and tail-slapping action. The Native American bulls will be showing their dancing skills as they perform a special dance. There's lots of action, humor, and of course dirt

Stand on the parapets of Highcrest Garrison as the characters prepare for battle against a demon lord and his fiendish minions. Feel their sorrow in the tour’s aftermath as they decide to reunite in search of new adventures. A chance meeting with a mysterious wizard compels them to undertake a scouting mission. During their journey, they encounter an enemy army and must discover the motivations of its dark commander. Join them as they face dire wolves, Red Orcs, and supernatural foes. 

Twists of fate, ancient clues, and unknown enemies will lead them toward a prophesied quest that could change their world, and two parallel storylines will intertwine as they race to acquire the lost pieces of an ancient artifact before their nemesis. 

Sitting by the fire, an old Gnome narrates all these to three young soldiers in a village tavern. The old Gnome’s fantastic tale seems impossible—until his audience meets some of his characters in the flesh!

Magic, fairy races, dragons, and a wide pantheon of gods weave a fine tapestry in Kur’s Rage. Triumph of the spirit and the love and loyalty of its characters are what set it apart.

The years is AD 1147. King Arthur of Britain is still an unseasoned monarch. He has yet to meet his betrothed, Guinevere, and Camelot is still a little more than an idea in his mind. He is visited at the castle by a gentleman who brings him an astonishing tale of an astonishing woman—the Naked Queen of Tabithia. The man is named Darien, and he is the queen’s son, soon to be ruler of Tabithia. But before he can reign, he must learn the secret behind the singular events that have shaped his life. As the two converse, Arthur begins to understand the truth and the lies associated with the Naked Queen. It is around AD 1120. The Scandinavian realm of Tabithia is in turmoil. Since his ascension to the throne, King Ballizar has embarked on a horrid ritual that seems intent on decimating the maiden population. On the night of each full moon, Ballizar conducts a despicable ritual that puts some poor maiden of the realm to a terrible test. No one yet has been able to withstand it. It is not until the ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a woman named Syrenya that the ritual is finally broken, and by doing so, Syrenya becomes the King’s consort and queen of Tabithia. But on her wedding night, she learns a terrible secret—one that will take all her cunning and intelligence, and the span of a quarter-century, to put right

The city of Moon Valley is being stalked by a savage killer that can move without sound, strike without warning, and whose howl contains a power granted only by the gods themselves. Lieutenant Hal Dillon is drawn into the killer’s grisly web, and as he uncovers the incredible mystery of the killer’s existence, he discovers something even more harrowing. He and the killer are united in a struggle against an enemy that has been stalking both of them for years. Hal finds himself locked in an epic battle between the forces of chaos and death, where the only way for him to win may be to disavow his own humanity. Hal and a group of his friends now must face their ultimate fears, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

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Life's Journey Through The Bumps is a spiritual and inspirational journey that the author has shared with hope that it helps others traveling that long journey that loss creates. "Loss is a brokenness that only those that have suffered a loss can relate to. It is a long journey on a winding road with bumps and turns"

Expressing grief through poetry has been her therapeutic way to help herself but also to reach out to others online and within the community. One can relate to the stages of grief and loss that she has encountered and how she dealt with those situations. Life is like a winding road with no end in sight and many bumps along the way. May you find strength in your journey and find peace in your heart.

"Life is full of challenges that we alone must face.

Times when we will struggle to wake to face the day.

Times that faith and courage is tested, our pain to erase.

Times we must accept the bumps will go away.

We can't change the tragic events that occurred in our past,

What happened was not our doing, nor our ability to be undone.

We can only face life strongly and not let depression last.

Help is available as you are not alone, reach out to someone."

(excerpt from "Just Around the Bend")

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