Angel In My Pocket is the heart wrenching testimony of a husband's diary filled with support and unshakable dedication to his wife and best friend of over 20 year, who died from the ugly fate of cancer. A Word From The Publisher First of all I would to begin this forward by thanking Jerry Schafer for the opportunity to have had this up and close intimate look at his life as the husband of Marianne Schafer. I feel not only privileged but honored, in the event of having the chance for Beginning II End Publishing, Inc. to publish such powerful testimony and also the chance to meet you wife Marianne; not physically, but spiritually, through your words, stories and vivid pictures. To all the readers who are fortunate enough to obtain a copy of this book, know that you receiving these words, not by might but by fate. And once you read the compassionate, heartfelt words of Jerry Schafer, you will be able to use this book as a measuring device of what "true love" really means. I have used this story as one of my sculpturing components in my continuous journey to define my true, complete essence as a woman. I think this book should be read by all everyone, who think they are truly ready to uphold the marriage vows in which many of us take for granted in this day and age. Their marriage is a true living testimony to the words in sickness and health, for rich or for poor, till death do us part. Then, when you dissect the two elements in what made such a beautiful marriage, you have woman like Marianne Schafer, A woman who found the time to be a wife, raise children, cook, iron, grocery shop (with a list), do chores, assist her husband in business ventures, take care of finances, held a career as a model/actress and in all that still, found the time to be beautiful! Then, you take a husband like Jerry Schafer, a man who had wisdom enough to discern how awesome God was to bless him with a woman of this nature. He didn't take his wife for granted and out of his gratefulness, he showed her the utmost respect and demonstrated not only with words, but with action, true love and commitment. He chose Marianne in all aspects of his life; as a friend, a lover, a wife, a mother, a counselor, a spiritual advisor, his accountant and his business partner. Thanks again, Jerry and Marianne, for giving us readers the recipe for true love and devotion. It has been an honor to preserve your marriage in the form of a book. Your testimony is truly worth being left, here on earth, until the end of time. Yvonne R Rainey BEGINNING II END PUBLISHING, INC.CEO / DIRECTORCALL 911 I'VE BEEN SHOT: MENTALLY AND FINANCIALLYSteve BrownCATEGORY: SELF-ACTUALIZATION/SELF-HELPKEYWORDS: Self-Help, Finances, Famous Quotes, Anecdotes, Money, Cash, Savings, Investments, Nest Egg, Funds, Assets, Celebrity Quotes, Self-Image, Confidence, Relationships, Humor, Sense of Self, Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, Self-Assurance, Self-Confidence, Poise, Assurance, Self-Reliance, Relations, Dealings, Interactions, Affairs, Psyche, Mind, Mental State, Mentality, Approach, Mindset, PsychologyABOUT THE BOOKCall 911 I've Been Shot "is a rich self-help book intertwined with a short dramatic story filled with quotes from some of the most profound speakers and leaders of the world to the most comical legends and comedians about everyday life and finances." This self help book is like broccoli with cheese, self-help with comedy full of nourishment with a refreshing zing for the mind, body, soul, and bank account. This book promises to challenge you to live, not just exist.DEAR LOVERYvonne RaineyCATEGORY: FICTION / LITERATUREKEYWORDS: Drug Trade, Prison Life, Women In Prison, African-American Authors, Women Authors, Drug Dealing, Drug Trafficking, Relationships, African-American Writers, Women Writers, Romance, Crime, Punishment, Illegal Activity, Felony, Misdemeanor, Wrongdoing, Redemption, Federal Prison, Prison, Illegal Behavior, Choices, Contemporary Work, Prisoner, Associations, Drug Use, Gang-Bangers, Gangs, Surviving Abusive Relationships, Serving Time, African-American Women, Women Prisoners, Drug Abuse, Criminals, Love, Lovers, Social Commentary, Las VegasABOUT THE BOOKTake a blender if you will and drop a pinch of Terry Mc Millan and one handful of Sister Souljah and a cup of Donald Goines with a sprinkle of Maya Angelou then you will have created the author and poet Yvonne Rainey.Her first, but not last, novel Dear Lover is told by a twenty year old female named Danna while serving time at Women's Federal Correctional Prison in Phoenix Arizona. As her bunkie, also twenty years old by the name of Roxanne, positioned herself restlessly upon the top bunk after lights out, posed a serious question. "How did you and your boyfriend end up both serving time in a Federal Prison?" Dana was intoxicated by the music that oozed like honey faintly from the rigged speakers that executed the romantic sounds from the quiet storm on 101.9. It was enchanting music by artists like Levert, Isley Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Shirley Murdock, and Anita Baker. The music brought back vivid memories of home sweet home and made Danna reply by asking, "Where do you want me to start?" It was then, Danna took Roxanne on an imaginative roller coaster ride from day one of when she meet this coolly confident drug-dealer, by the name of Derrick, which Danna fell vulnerable to his charms. Danna then explained how her common sense took the backseat to her wild streak as she throws herself headlong into a relationship that could potentially destroy her. Danna also explains how she quickly became entrenched in a dark lifestyle that involved drug use, gang-bangers, abusive relationship and potential murder. Danna tells how she began to lose sight of a promise to a bright future that she thought lied ideally ahead. However, through the dark gloomy path Danna walked so boldly as a teenager upon, unknowingly possessed deep down in the bowels of her soul some real moral and a spiritual truths that may have saved Danna from total self destruction.Author Yvonne Rainey does a fine job of evoking life on the mean streets of Las Vegas, far from the glittering lights of the opulent casinos. Dear Lover is a hip contemporary novel that is rich in natural dialogue and harrowing suspense. Experience Dear Lover. Just turn your bathroom into your sole living quarter for one day. Lock the door from the outside and cut off the light, then maybe you'll feel some of what's being said. Dear Lover is a written description of all who breathe, eat, sleep, work or play. Dear Lover could be about any of us. No one is exempted from being caught up.FROM THE HEARTDebbie Hail and Donna CastleCATEGORY: POETRYKEYWORDS: Poetry, Inspiration, Photography, Women Authors, Verse, Poems, Prose, Women Writers, Treasured Memories, Precious Memories, Memories, Insight, Heartwarming Messages, Heartfelt Messages, Philosophy, Values, Beliefs, Rhymes, CantoABOUT THE BOOKMy sister and I wrote this book "from the heart"and we hope all who read it will identify with at least one or more of our inspiring poems.Each page is filled with delightful yet very personal accounts of our lives.We share with you our most treasured memoriesof family and friends. Our poems and carefully selected photographs remind us all of how precious life really is.From the heartwarming message of "TLC"to the darker side of human behavior as depicted in "How Could You?" which is our contribution to the September 11th tragedy, we are sure to spark an emotion in each of our readers.We sincerely hope that your journey through this special book will bring you as much joy reading it as it has brought us creating it.From our "Hear" to yours!Debbie and Donna xoxoxTHE INK OF HEAVENChar B. BranchCATEGORY: RELIGION / BIBLEKEYWORDS: Religion, Spirituality, Inspiration, Women Authors, Philosophy, Poetry, Anecdotes, Short Stories, Soul, Spirit, God, Values, Beliefs, Verse, Poems, Prose, Women Writers, Faith, Belief, Creed, Religious Convictions, Insight, Theology, Psyche, Divinity, Deity, Principles, Morals, Ethics, Ideals, Rhymes, Heartwarming Messages, Heartfelt Messages, Canto, Devotion, Dogma, Doctrine, Credo, Spiritual Beliefs, Spiritual Convictions, Spiritual, Conviction, Religious Studies, Mind, Consciousness, Tenets, Canon, Mysticism, Ideology, Morality, Moral Values, Moral Code, Moral PrinciplesABOUT THE BOOKGod speaks through the co-author, Char B. Branch of The Ink of Heaven, in layman terms that everyone can understand. These stories and poems will uplift your spirit and give you encouragement. She reinforces what we all seem to forget at times: GOD DOES have the answer for EVERYTHING that you're going through!Char B. has a way of captivating your attention, along with giving much food for thought. It is her prayer as you read this book that you'll open your mind and your heart to know that GOD still speaks to HIS children! All we need to do isLISTEN.This book is a powerful learning tool which provides strength to those who are in need of overcoming the everyday test of life. GOD has used HIS co-author mightily in this work to reach out and touch your very soul! Guaranteed, there will be at least one story in this book to make you say, "This ONE is for me!"As the Almighty Father speaks through this humble servant, let yourself embrace HIS presence as HE falls upon your spirit to bring peace to your soul. Make your way to The Secret Place of the MOST HIGH, where you can dwell and abide UNDER the shadow of the Almighty. Let the Lord be your refuge and your fortress. Always saying, "IN GOD WILL I TRUST." (Psalms 91)The Ink of Heaven will definitely inspire you to take time out of your daily schedule to spend more time with GOD. We all must learn NOT to just spend our time talking to HIMbut take time to LISTEN to what HE is saying to you.SO SHALL YOU REAPJohn H. SharpCATEGORY: FICTION / LITERATUREKEYWORDS: Vietnam Veterans, Friendship, Drama, Mystery, Drug Trafficking, Drug Trade, Crime, Family Relationships, Relationships, SuspenseABOUT THE BOOKIn this fast paced story, two friendly Vietnam veterans become bitter enemies as their opposing destinies pit one against the other. The suspenseful yarn begins in an upscale California coastal town, takes the reader through the lush and fertile valleys of Italy, and eventually to a dilapidated farm in Minnesota. When Raymond Zakowski decides he can no longer tolerate the life of drug trafficking and crime he is involved in with his one-time friend Nick Lavoti, Raymond makes his escape by returning to his family farm. Although Raymond covers his tracks well, he is constantly looking over his shoulder in fear, because he has seen the vindictive nature of the evil Nick Lavoti. But the horror that awaits him, when he returns home, far outweighs his fear of Nick. Raymond has not seen his home or his family since he left at an early age to escape his unhappy life and to join the Army. When he returns, his father is missing and his mother is too weary to resist the dominance of Raymond's half-crazy brother. Matters become even more complicated, when Raymond finds a new love interest. Not knowing that Nick is hot on his trail, Raymond turns his efforts to uncovering clues about his father's disappearance. What he discovers is revealed in the unexpected and climactic conclusion.UNLEASHED M.A.M.CATEGORY: FICTION / LITERATURE KEYWORDS: Demons, Spirits, Apologue, Unorthodox Lifestyle, Sins, Sinful Behavior, Demonic Spirits, Adultery, Incest, Molestation, Homosexuality, Devil, Devil's Bible, Demon, Satan, Sinful Ways, Vampires, Evil, Unethical Behavior, Soul, Spirit, Immoral, Immorality, Mysticism, Morality, Immoral Behavior, Possessor Demon, Demonic Possession, Alternative Lifestyle, Demon Infestation, Horror, Drama, Supernatural Activity, Supernatural, Hell, Lucifer, Incarnation, ABOUT THE BOOKUnleashed, The Devil's Bible, a reverent masterpiece, is the most omnipotent, riveting anecdote ever to be released in this age. It's 98% truth and 2% fiction. This apologue, which takes place on a small farm in Mattawamkeag, Maine, is about a family that lived a very unorthodox lifestyle. The Marbello family reeked in lustful adultery, incest, molestation and homosexual activity. This unadulterated behavior created an infested haven for uncultivated demonic spirits, empowering the most hellacious, antediluvian demon ever to be birthed upon God's given earth. Morbose, the demon who lurked from Hell, watched the Marbellos for years, admiring his soon to be Mother and Father's sinful ways, long before he was conceived in the sperm of his Father and years before he had entered the womb of his Mother. As a possessor demon Morbose yearned for the day of his incarnation; inheriting his earthly name as Marcus, hence allowing his spirit to be embodied by flesh. He desired the opportunity to exercise the greatest of all powers that he had stolen from the infamous devil himself, Satan. Morbose was Satan's vampiric demon paramour, the most trusted Denali of all servants, until the day Morbose had betrayed Lucifer, becoming the most highly sought after nemesis in history, by stealing the book of death, which is "The Devil's Bible." It was Morbose's pleasure to deceive the deceiver, just before his well accomplished piercing infiltration upon Great Mother Earth, right before the genesis of Morbose to his beloved family the Marbellos. After such a long wait, he has been born on Earth like you. It has been written that his nativity would come. If you believe squirming maggots feast on the flesh of the living, as well as the dead and hordes of flies are attracted to the retched stench of filth, foul odors and worm infested feces, then you must believe in the Armageddon. How the premeditated, ceremonious exsanguinations (Deathbites) of evil could forsake any good; leaving one spiritually bleeding, literally to death! Take heed to the words of the Marbello family. Or live beyond this lifetime with immeasurable regret, instituting ruthless terrorism into your own impetuous, eternal souls.YAALÄNDOGS! PART I: BAR-LEDEUC David E. Miller