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“Steve Lalonde’s book is a captivating journey through his illustrious career in teaching, shining a spotlight on the transformative program he pioneered: Viable Vision. As a former student fortunate enough to be a part of this innovative initiative, I can attest to the profound impact it had on my personal and professional development.” — Andy Rowse

When sixteen year old Sinon, goes to Delphi to ask the Oracle what his future will be, he is challenged by the Pythia to retrieve a legendary artifact from the end of the Black Sea. Sinon struggles with the decision to accept the challenge, finally deciding to do as the Oracle had pronounced. He takes his Nubian servant, Mentu, with him, and together they face the trials and tribulations of the physical journey as well as the emotional journey of moving from boys to men.

In this sequel to SINON OF KIRRA, Mentu, a newly freed slave, acquires a merchant ship, the Cyrene, and sets sail as the ship's captain for the very first time.

Among his cremates is his best friend, former master, and brother-in-arms, Sinon, who agrees to work on Mentu's ship for one year as they navigate dangerous seas, fight bloodthirsty pirates, thieves, and trade among the ports and harbors of Greece.

In the series following SINON OF KIRRA and MENTU THE NUBIAN, Anissi barely escapes death and witnesses the abduction of her son, and total destruction of her village. Driven by an unbridled rage, she becomes a deadly warrior. With the help of two girls who saved her from the clutches of death, she exacts revenge against the invaders who destroyed her life.

Now, Anissi vows to find her son, Mentu, and secure his freedom from slavery.

Mary doesn’t realize at first that she is a rebel looking for a cause. Her teenage daughter and son don’t need as much of her time so she takes on the regular visit to her father-in-law who has advanced cancer and Altzheimer’s. When she realizes that he is going to die with no significant memory of living she decides to research his life in an effort to give it back to him before he passes. In the process Mary discovers something that changes her life.

A collection of 51 poems selected from four decades of playing with words. 

Strymon's life is a mystery, even to him. From a strange beginning, a powerful woman helps him to see the world as he pursues the life of a sailor. He finds ways to earn the admiration of those around him as he travels the world and grows in wisdom through his adventures. Strymon makes one decision that continues to haunt him through the years. He is stunned to find that a prophecy involves him in one of many strange twists that transform his life: a life that profoundly affect so many others.

Gathered from twenty years of journals, The Building Blocks of Butterflies: A Collection of Poems and Prose is a collection of personal moments and musings from K.A. Verdone, on the depths of curiosity surrounding life, love, self-belief, and faith, and finding one’s place within it all.