Emily has no friends, no life and no hope. She was abandoned when she was a baby left to live with her grandparents. Ben hears the angel singing one day and comes back to find Emily the "ragamuffin" sitting in front of her grandparents bakery. In his search for the mysterious angel with the voice that is heavenly, he and Emily embark on a friendship that will change both of them forever. Please notice the video I have linked to the chapters to the right. I tried to get the original artists singing. Or at least the artist that inspired me to use that song. Also, at the end of Chapter 10 is a list of all of the songs with artist credit. I hope you enjoy!! Please vote and comment.

Julie can't wait for her summer to start! Her cousin Tonya is coming back for a visit. She has not seen her in three years since she moved to New York from their farm. What will happen when reality catches up with Tonya? How will rich kid Heath and ex-con Tanner figure into their summer?

Prince John's biggest fear? Becoming King, and everything to do with it, from the sheltered life, to someday having to get married. Celia, a lady knight, minus the 'Lady' if she can help it, is not looking forward to coming of age and attending the High Ball which she thinks is nothing more than a market for single girls. The two have hated each other since childhood, but when the stress gets to John and he does something drastic, Celia's the only one who can help.

When 17 year old Harley finds herself jobless, she needs a new job-- and quick. Her uncle comes to her house with a job offer. For her to become a teacher at his school. A school for delinquents. Watty Awards 2010 Winner of Best Overall, Best Romance, Best Female Lead, and Best Cast!

Lexi Grayson is a normal teenager, as normal as she can be with her unobserving skills and her overthinking mind. But she might need the overthinking if she wants to unravel the smirking mystery that is Blake Eaton.

Holly's new, young teacher has a dark past, and a dangerous future. She soon finds herself charmed by his ways, and gets thrown into the chaos. Who knew having an ex-gangster for a teacher could be so troublesome? As Holly and Mr. Heywood grow closer, more questions about his past come upon Holly, as does danger. What is Mr. Heywood keeping from Holly? And why is it so bad? But most importantly, if she falls for him, could their relationship survive? After all... it would be a proscriptive relationship.

Ben and Emily have grown up since Made to Shine. He is now a successful lawyer, and she is running her family bakery. But, why aren't they together? They are both carrying a torch for each other. As God opens doors, will they walk through them together? Or will they remain apart, afraid of being hurt again?

I write short stories as well as poetry, mostly in free verse. My style is mostly inspired by the poets Cyril Wong and Sylvia Plath. You may choose to read these in chronological order, or you could skip around -- whichever suits you.