My Books

Turtle Blues

Mr. Turtle is well-known in his woodland home for his warm smile and friendly demeanor. One day, while following a butterfly, he tumbles upside down and gets stuck on his back. His woodland friends come to his aid but are unsure how to help. Despite his predicament, Mr. Turtle stays positive and starts singing "The Turtle Blues." The animals join in, clapping and singing along, and through the butterfly's gentle help, Mr. Turtle is righted. Mr. Turtle learns that a little humor and a good song can make tough times feel better, and from then on, whenever someone is in a tough spot, they remember Mr. Turtle and sing the "Turtle Blues."

17 Syllables

A reflective collection of 120 haikus that explore the profound themes that define the human experience. Divided into 12 sections, each theme is expressed through 10 carefully crafted haikus. The book invites readers on a contemplative journey, offering moments of insight, beauty, and connection through the art of minimalistic poetry.

Hidden Magic

This enchanting tale of transformation, sacrifice, and resilience celebrates the enduring power of inner beauty and the courage to protect what matters most. Perfect for readers aged 7-10, Hidden Magic inspires wonder and reflection in equal measure.

Gnarled Trees

A raw, harrowing memoir of family in poetry, of poverty, alcoholism, abuse, survival, and death. From a grandmother raised to believe her mother was her sister to a father abandoned by his parents, Gnarled Trees tells the poignant story of the author's struggle to survive in a milieu of complete dysfunction.

Blood Feud

Blood Feud recounts the harrowing trials and tribulations of the seven Gamble siblings as they are attacked by an unknown and merciless enemy. Flying into the Turks and Caicos Islands to visit Nolan, their mysterious older brother, Adam, Aleta, and Twain Gamble (the author) are assaulted by armed gunmen intent on blood. Meanwhile, halfway around the world, on a volunteer mission in the Philippines, Destiny Gamble is kidnapped by Terrorist. Certain that the two attacks are related, Nolan Gamble soon discovers that the connection lies in a secret from his past, a secret that should have stayed buried.

Written under the pen name Twain Gamble.

The Healer

On a cold winter day, high atop a mountain in Alaska, a hermit living alone in a cabin for twenty years receives a visit from a young stranger carrying a message from the hermit's dead father. Thus begins the saga of "The Healer," a man who refused to become a pawn in a divine game he saw as twisted and sadistic, a man who refused to see truth for fiction even though it would cost him everything.

Why You Should Not Vote for Donald Trump

Donald Trump is an amoral narcissist, a rapist, a convicted felon, a failed businessman, and a con artist, yet he may be the next President of the United States. This pamphlet explains in detail why you should not vote for him. From his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results to his creepy comments about his own daughter, this easy to read, meticulously researched, and fact-based pamphlet examines Trump's words and deeds over the last 50 years, detailing why he is not and never has been qualified to hold the most powerful position in the world. Published in the spirit of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", this pamphlet hopes to help save the Republic from a man who has made it clear he intends to wreak havoc on the American system of democracy and justice.