Jacques gasped! A nine-dimensional hypercube had just moved across his vision. "It's not possible," he thought. "There's been no declaration of a divine intervention."The hypercube tumbled slowly, orbiting Jacques' head. A low rumble permeated the control space. Jacques spun in his protective embryo, releasing the surrounding force field, allowing the nutritive fluid to escape. Standing freely in the open, Jacques' body glistened as it dried.Pondering the States of Matter: Ja...

My book is about my Engineering Apprenticeship which was during the years 1960-1966. My apprenticeship was in the Royal Ordnance Factory in Woolwich, the 'home' of the Royal Artillery, and the biggest gun being made at that time was the 120mm Tank Gun. The smallest was the 81mm Mortar. Included in my book is my life outside the factory, and some of it is set in beautiful parkland where my mates and I would get up to all sorts of pranks. There is included on my part an attractive woman down...

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 ...

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...

For centuries, spiritual seekers have profited from reading accounts of people’s spiritual journeys. Well-known examples include Augustine of Hippo’s Confessions, Teresa of Avila’s The Story of Her Life, Thomas Merton’s Seven Storey Mountain, and M.K. Gandhi’s The Story of my Life. Reading such spiritual autobiographies can provide us with light for our own journeys and can help us correct course when we veer off the path. Some readers of this autobiography by Kevin Patrick Joyce, Surprise...

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...

"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.

The 20s is a strange age to be in the early 21st century. While it's very liberating to be young and have this feeling of independence, there is this conflict that we have to age fast and many of us are still fighting for that independence - many of us don't have enough money to stand on our own two feet like the generation before us. It's a transition age that's between the "best years of your life" (high school) and the entry into adulthood. So this addresses what it's like for me to gro...

“As a man, I'm flesh and blood, I can be ignored, I can be destroyed; but as a symbol... as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting”. In the 2005 reboot of the Batman film franchise, Batman Begins, Bruce Wayne articulates how the figure of the superhero can serve as a transcendent icon.It is hard to imagine a time when superheroes have been more pervasive in our culture. Today, superheroes are intellectual property jealously guarded by media conglomerates, ic...

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...

Diseases affecting the skin have tended to provoke a response of particular horror in society. This collection of essays uses case studies to chart the medical history of skin from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.