These are my experiences from my youth up to the present day. My life has been full of ups and downs and I have had many people tell me to write my stories down and share them with others. I laugh and I cry as I write down the many memories I have. Some are very personal but I pray may provide hope for someone facing similar challenges. Especially young people who may struggle with who they are or perhaps they are trying to cope with their parents divorcing or the death of a loved one. I faced all these and more and though very difficult at times, I have found great strength and even joy in my quest to stay positive and never give up. I welcome feedback as to how others have dealt with their challenges and how they find laughter and joy in light of hardship. I am not a skilled writer but I can share in mine own words my story. I hope that those reading will appreciate the stories and look past the lack of a robust vocabulary and any flawed grammar. Thanks for reading! Horace

A journey through this Central American nation in search of its true and unique identity.

After spending a year teaching in Thailand, I longed to travel with only my quirky self to keep me company. My journey started in Myanmar where temple cycles and village treks exposed me to the past and present of this intriguing nation. I returned to Northern Thailand for a volunteer experience and some of the most ingenious and adrenaline-pumping New Year's celebrations. Indonesia's smiling faces warmed my heart and even coaxed me out on a date or two. Join in if you've ever wanted to experience the beauty of a volcanic sunrise, the joy of Javanese hospitality or the thrill of a five-day water festival where joining a water war is as easy as saying 'Sawatdee!' or 'Hello' for my English readers.

On her seventeenth birthday, Kami receives a mysterious artifact and a ticket to visit her estranged grandparents in Egypt. When she arrives, no one is there to meet her. Alone in an unfamiliar country, she discovers their disappearance is only part of a greater threat. Whispers of strange creatures made of a shadowy substance can be heard among the nomads of the desert. A new queen has quietly come to power, given strength by a powerful evil unleashed when she opens an ancient jar. Kami must rely on a band of misfit friends she makes along the way to save her grandparents and stop the queen. But does the handsome boy she just met have the answers, or is he part of the reason for her grandparents' disappearance? Born of Shadow is the first book in the Shadow Wars Series and is a featured story on Wattpad. It has hit top 10 rankings in adventure, fantasy and paranormal hotlists. It was chosen by the hit TV show ONCE UPON A TIME for Best Heroes & Villains and is now available to buy on Amazon! © Copyright 2014, All rights reserved