Before Superman, before Batman, there was—the Phantom! Making its debut as an American newspaper comic strip in 1936, The Phantom was the forerunner of the comic-book superhero genre that today animates vast billion-dollar franchises spanning print, film, television, video games, and licensed merchandise. But you’ve probably never heard of it—you probably think Superman inaugurated the genre. That’s because, despite its American origins, The Phantom comic strip has enjoye...

Riley, a bisexual protagonist, starts a new job in a vibrant city, where they meet Jamie, a charismatic and open-minded colleague. Their connection sparks an unexpected romance that navigates workplace challenges, family prejudices, and personal insecurities. Through laughter, heartache, and soul-searching, Riley and Jamie's journey reveals the strength found in love and acceptance. As they build a future together, they face each obstacle hand-in-hand, celebrating their unique bond and the...

We experience, learn about, and enjoy nature throughout our lifetimes in woods close to home. In the spirit of Walden, author Kevin Patrick spent a year connecting with White's Woods, a 500-acre tract in an Allegheny forest adjacent to his home in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He captured in prose and photographs the four seasons of this near-woods paradise, weaving natural history with human experience to create a geography of place to stand for all similar near-woods places.

Features Last River Caverns, Crystal Cave, Indian Echo Caverns, Woodward Cave, Penn's Cave, Indian Caverns, Lincoln Caverns, Coral Caverns, and Laurel Caverns and includes ice mines, coal mines, boulder fields, and rock cities. Detailed history of each cave. Legends and local lore of many features and sites.

DIRTY DAYS is a nonfiction narrative. The Setting - the tough Irish bars of New York City in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. A place where life can change in an unforeseen instant.As a Bleecker street bouncer and musician during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in Greenwich Village, author and narrator Kevin Patrick Corrigan relives true stories of old school New York City.Kevin Patrick Corrigan has been a fixture in the New York City Irish bar and music scene for three decades. H...

Inspired by his closest relationships, nature, and spirit, author Kevin Patrick wrote all of the poems in this collection in the beautiful and natural surroundings from Hope to Vancouver and throughout the picturesque Southern Gulf Islands.In Ten Tall Trees, Patrick offers a free-verse lyrical narrative that tells a story of lucid spiritual exploration and awakening of consciousness witnessed by the beauty of the changing seasons. In the title poem, Ten Tall Trees, he obse...

Captain Carl Kraft is a man dancing on a dangerous tight-rope. By day, he works as an Army Intelligence officer; by night, he secretly reports his department’s strengths and weaknesses to a harsh and mysterious superior. Assigned the dirtiest job in his profession, he is ordered to set up a patsy—to frame a fellow officer as a traitor!“I’ve worked with spies for more than ten years. Or, to be absolutely accurate, against spies. So if there’s nothing else I know, I know what spies l...

"Eclipsed Hearts" follows the journey of Jordan and Taylor, two individuals navigating personal struggles and identity. From their first meeting in a bustling city to overcoming family disapproval and past traumas, they find strength in each other. Together, they embrace their identities, support LGBTQ+ youth, and face life's challenges with resilience. Their story culminates in a profound commitment, symbolizing hope, unity, and the power of love and self-acceptance.

Follow Alex's transformative journey from self-discovery to self-acceptance in *The Bisexual Chronicles*. This heartfelt story navigates the complexities of bisexuality, from the first same-gender crush to confronting societal stereotypes. Experience Alex's romantic relationships, the challenges of coming out, and the power of finding community. Through heartbreak, reinvention, and embracing a public persona, Alex learns to live authentically and advocate for bisexual visibility. This comp...

Rainbow Reflections follows Jamie, a non-binary artist, and Sam, a transgender activist, as they navigate personal struggles and dreams in a vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Their journey unfolds through self-discovery, activism, and the creation of a community mural. Facing societal prejudice and personal trauma, they find strength in their friendship and the support of their chosen family. As they achieve personal and professional milestones, the mural stands a...

DIRTY DAYS is a nonfiction narrative. The Setting - the tough Irish bars of New York City in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. A place where life can change in an unforeseen instant. As a Bleecker Street bouncer and musician during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in Greenwich Village, author Kevin Patrick Corrigan relives true stories of old school New York City. Kevin Patrick Corrigan has been a fixture in the New York City Irish bar and music scene for three decades. He estimates he's been in ...

IF YOU SUCCEED IN DESTROYING THE WORLD, WHO WILL BE YOUR CUSTOMERS?In the James Bond movies, the villains are often successful entrepreneurs who have built their own world-beating corporations with dominant market positions. Yet instead of continuing their firms' managed growth, they overreach with a plan that is always illegal and often involves global destruction."LICENSE TO FAIL: The Business Mistakes of Bond Villains" finally takes these entrepreneurs to task, proving t...