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The Thin White Line : Culture War - with Deadly Consequences

Matthew Bennett, a freelance investigative reporter, is caught in the middle of the growing political and cultural polarity of our society with deadly consequences.
His criticism of the liberal establishment is threatening his relationships, career, freedom - even his life. When charged with the murder of a BIPOC influencer he turns to the only...

East Van Saturday Night - 4 short stories and a novella

East Vancouver in the ’50s and ’60s was a low income, blue-collar neighbourhood. Kids grew up with minimum supervision. They left home in the morning, showed up for dinner, and were gone again until “the gun” sounded at 9 p.m.

During the time away adventures were undertaken, friendships were forged, and character was created. East Van Rules - was...

The Triumvirate: Love for power. Love of power. The power of love.

When terrorists kill Shyloh’s mother, he dedicates his life to making a better world. He recruits his childhood friends Judith and Aiya and with their intimate bond, exceptional talents, and singular determination they become a formidable team. The unraveling civilization caused by climate change brings unique challenges and for each of them the...

Series

The Bird Whisperer (Mattie Saunders Series, #3)
The Rocker and the Bird Girl (Mattie Saunders Series, #1)
Cold-Blooded (Mattie Saunders Series, #2)

Mattie Saunders Series

Quick-tempered, intolerant, and defensive, Mattie Saunders loves birds, but has little time for people. A childhood spent in one foster home after another has made her wary of commitment as evidenced by an absence of close friends and difficulty with intimate...

Saving Spirit Bear (Eco-Warriors, #1)
Loving the Terrorist (Eco-Warriors, #2)
Mad Maggie and the WIsdom of the Ancients (Eco-Warriors Book 3)

Eco-Warriors

Romance and action combine with important environmental issues in the ECO-WARRIOR SERIES for an exciting, entertaining and informative exploration of contemporary issues and culture. The series introduces dynamic characters including strong female protagonists and...

Blog

Cold-Blooded examines the illegal and immoral exotic pet trade in the

Did you know the exotic pet trade is second only to the drug trade in terms of illegal activity and dollars generated?

Illegal poaching and poorly regulated legal trade has led to declining wild populations and ecosystem disruption. High mortality rates occur during capture and transport, and even for survivors, captivity often involves inadequate diets and housing, resulting in poor health, stress, and a shortened lifespan.

More than half of animals do not survive capture and transport. They...

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Published short fiction, non-fiction and poems - most free to read The

The links below are to short stories, articles and poems accepted and published individually or in anthologies. Most are free to read.

Published in 2023

Constant Stalker (flash fiction) Ariel Chart International

Constant Stalker (flash fiction) Zero Readers Issue 6

Cake Night (Long Poem) Down in the Dirt Magazine

The Beginning of a Long Relationship (Flash Fiction) Wicked Shadow Press anthology

Death of a Mountaineer (Flash Fiction) Academy of Heart and Mind

Cryptic Messages (Short Story) ...

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