Graffiti Pigeons. Paul E. Casey. 2024. Winds of Change Press: Santa Fe, NM. Paperback.
This memoir in poetry, short stories, and words chronicles the life experiences of author Paul E. Casey, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The poems range from childhood through young adulthood, and reflect both the wonder and pain of growing up in the 50s, 60s, and early 70s.
A renaissance man in many ways, Paul is a professional musician, writer, photographer and artist. He has operated his own safety consulting firm specializing in high-risk environments.
He now spends his time managing projects in Canada’s high Arctic on the North Warning System for the Department of National Defense. He enjoys photography and restoring antique radio equipment, motorcycles, and automobiles. and of course, writing. Graffiti Pigeons Volume 2 is underway and available soon!
Starfriends : Alyssa Chronicles Book 2. Valentine McKay-Riddell. 2024. Winds of Change Press: Santa Fe, NM. Paperback.
Alyssa and her friends are off again, this time to assist a stranded off-world visitor in her quest to save Earth from certain destruction. Readers discover the magic– and the value– of interspecies communication. Cover art by Lewis Riddell. Illustrations by Linda Hunsaker. Book design by William S. Peters.
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The River Goddess & Other Stories, Book 1: The Alyssa Chronicles. Valentine McKay-Riddell. 2015. Sunstone Press: Santa Fe, NM. Paperback & Ebook.
The Alyssa Chronicles follow a young girl as she comes into her power with the aid of a mysterious River Goddess, a number of helpful animals and non-human others, and a very old friend. Alyssa faces many dangers and overcomes numerous challenges along the way. As she learns how to tap into the magic of everyday life, she develops a deep respect for both human and non-human guides and for herself. This is the “hero’s journey” from a feminine point of view– a journey upon which we are all embarked as we rediscover our true role: fellow travelers with all the beings who share space on the small blue planet we call Earth.