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Falling Acorns is the sequel to Deep Runs the River, which introduces Rusty Jenson, a young man whose lifestyle put him in prison, where he was saved. Then he returned to his hometown to make amends for the wrongs he had done. Falling Acorns follows up on his offspring and other family members as they follow in his footsteps with faith in Christ. They face some of the same challenges as most families - youthful indiscretion, drug use, death, business matters, and service - and deal with them masterfully.Robert and his wife, Evelyn, live on a few acres in rural North Louisiana. Their sixty-four years of marriage have been blessed with four children and their families.Through the years, he has earned a B.A. with a major in religion from Louisiana [Baptist] College, an M.A. in English from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary. In addition, he has done further studies at Louisiana State University.For most of his adult life, Holloway has been a pastor of Baptist churches, and until his retirement, he also taught for twenty-three of those years in the English Department of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He continues to serve as pastor of the Watson Baptist Church of West Monroe, Louisiana.

Few of us will ever know the depths of despair and punishment that a drug and alcohol-crazed life earned Rusty, the principal character of Deep Runs the River. But while living out the consequences, he experiences the power to succeed morally and spiritually. Believing that he had wronged others, he is driven to make amends and earn forgiveness, reconciliation, and friendship. Along the way, he discovers the truth, reaches his goals, and finds true love.Robert and his wife, Evelyn, live on a few acres in rural North Louisiana. Their sixty-four years of marriage have been blessed with four children and their families.Through the years, he has earned a B.A. with a major in religion from Louisiana [Baptist] College, an M.A. in English from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary. In addition, he has done further studies at Louisiana State University.For most of his adult life, Holloway has been a pastor of Baptist churches, and until his retirement, he also taught for twenty-three of those years in the English Department of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He continues to serve as pastor of the Watson Baptist Church of West Monroe, Louisiana.

Josh Crockett, psychiatrist, and author, returns to his hometown in Indiana to teach and encourage a church youth group. He meets and falls in love with Marcy James, who has recently ended a relationship with a married man. The church leadership feels Josh's interest in Ms. James is a distraction causing them to doubt whether Josh is the right example for their youth. What lies ahead for Josh at this bend in the river? Is it love or lust? Success or failure?Doug Knight earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in English. He spent many years working with youth of all ages as a teacher, professor, and church youth leader in Indiana, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Doug Knight has authored two other fiction novels after publishing A River Bend, Through the Valley of the Shadow, and On Satan's Island.

In the quaint town of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, a place small enough that everyone knows each other's business, four unlikely girls become the best of friends. As freshmen in high school, Emily, Grace, Lindy, and Rebecca form a talented singing quartet. They name their group SOLA (Sisterhood of Lake Alice) in recognition of the small lake that's just a few blocks from downtown.Though coming from different walks of life, the girls are closer to each other than their real sisters. They share secrets they know will never be revealed to anyone else. However, after high school graduation, the four go their separate ways, experiencing the good, the bad, and the ugly in life: love affairs, babies born out of wedlock, illnesses, and family problems. Each woman is at a turning point in her life when they return to Fergus Falls for their twentieth-class reunion. They struggle with various problems, wearing the masks of success while learning to be honest with each other. Together they rediscover the joy of friendship once more.Mari M. Osmon is a motivational speaker conducting leadership seminars throughout the United States, Canada, and on cruise ships. She also owned several successful small businesses. Mari was an associate chaplain at a major local hospital. Osmon also wrote, From Now On and Surrender Gracefully. She is retired and currently working on her third novel. Osmon is an avid reader who loves her book clubs, women's groups, enjoying life, and traveling with her husband Roy, children, and grandchildren. She lives in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Without warning, a tragedy hit our family. Our son-in-law committed suicide!With a death like this, there are no answers to our questions. There were no visible illnesses or health problems that were life-threatening. The death of this successful young man came from nowhere!My daughter, her husband, and their beautiful three-year-old daughter Samantha Jo seemed to be a happy family. It was devastating to see the pain my daughter had to go through. It was hard for Samantha to see her mom's sadness and not understand why. The scar left on Samantha's heart will change her life forever.Could a new companion help Sam cope with her world collapsing around her?What you are about to read are Samantha's thoughts and memories.My heart is saddened by anyone who has been in the deep depths of suicide. There is only one question, and that is WHY?!BUT THERE IS NO ONE THERE TO ANSWER!My name is Sandy, and I would like to share a few thoughts with you. When I was much younger many years ago, I would write little plays around Halloween. My daughters and a few friends would help me out with my ideas and play my characters. I'd call them and ask them if they could help. They just hung up; they knew I was up to something. They would always call back later. We made a lot of memories together. Their family grew, and their free time was spent with their new families.I started to write about my grandchildren, Sam and Shadow, Delaine and Buffy, Sydney and her purple castle, Avery, a Dancing Bunny, and Bradon is a Bee and teaches us a lesson in kindness. Five are done, and ten are to go.

An enjoyable romp through exaggerated use of apple dancing, as children give to others out of the concept of "Goodness Grows." The teacher sets the example in the beginning.J. Arvid Ellison is a retired U.S. Army Colonel. He attributes his love for storytelling to his Father, who made up stories in a dark tent at night while camping in the mountains of Colorado. He writes his stories today from a blend of fact, fiction, & Fun. He wants children to adopt the principles exampled in the stories. J. Arvid has written many books for all ages.