About
I have been a visual artist for years, first devoting my interest to realism. After taking a course in MDC based on painting the human figure, I strictly delt in pencil, charcoal or pastel portraits. At one point I experimented with a monochomatic portrait of a child--my first oil on canvas rendition. At the time, landscapes and home interiors were in vogue so I incorporated those to my themes, adding different animals to the scenery. Always trying something new, I deviated from realism to painting abstracts and animal comics, usually in series. One group of such paintings caught my attention since the paper bird drawings seemed to tell a story. And the writing began with my first book BIRDYJOSH and BIRDYLU, a Paper Birds'[ Story. Three more books were published, beginning with a novel, SUBLIME ADOPTION - A Tale of Love and Mendacity. Next was BOOK OF DIVERSE WRITINGS - VOL I mainly covering a variety of short stories but also anecdotes and essays. The last work, BOOK OF DIVERSE WRITINGS - VOL II, has a selection of poems from love to inspirational and motivational ones, plus Haikus. Four more books are in the works.
Description
<p>Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods. However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target leaving a trail of bones and ashes behind as evidence. It rocks the criminal justice system to the core as a string of arson murders hits inside their turf.</p><p>Vigilante detective Emily Stone hunts serial killers and child abductors, covertly and under the law enforcement radar, with her intrinsic skills of criminal profiling and forensic investigation. With Stone’s toughest case yet, the arson serial killer immediately crosses her radar and sends her into the dark territory of a lethal pyromaniac’s mind – to the point of no return.</p><p>While following the clues of the relentless firebomber, Stone grabs the attention of a government anti-terrorist organization called GATE that oversees all law enforcement cases across the U.S., which now focuses their sights on her proven abilities. They have very specific plans for her, whether she likes it or not.</p><p>Everything teeters on the edge of reality, as Stone must battle for her life between a hired assassin and an arson serial killer. Lines are drawn on both sides of the law. Friendships and lovers are tested.</p>
Story Behind The Book
An endearing story about a family of Origami-style paper birds and their struggles to survive amidst an unknown environment. The unusual, enlivened, birds have been depicted in several colorful, full-page prints from paintings created especially for this presentation. The artwork follows the chicks' path through a beautiful, guarded existence. Great for bedtime reading to youngsters with an emphasis on extending love to animal creatures, domesticated or wild. From kids to adults, everyone can enjoy this tale of love, purpose and commitment.
