Taylor Samuel Lyen – författare

Moore must appear before the Oxian Supreme Court and answer for his actions. He is guilty of unsettling the faith-science split, threateningthe cultural equilibrium in the Land of Ox. As Moore prepares to defend his case before the Oxian Supreme Court justices, though, it becomes apparent that the Supreme Courtjustices are deeply divided along lines of religious belief.

Oxbowl Incident is a religious courtroom drama that argues for the validity of science and religion. Although the case of Moore vs.Oxbowl is fictitious, the farce is not far from the truth, as modern society wrestles with similar quandaries. Will the Oxian Supreme Court hand down punishment upon Clayton Thomas Moore? Or will the varied beliefs of the Oxian justices leaveMoore to be the last man standing in this battle of Christian faith?

A hauntingly beautiful account of how women understand their purpose in life and use their power to transform humankind . . .

In twenty-first century America, in a remote town nestled in the Sierra mountain forests, Alma Whitman lives secluded with her brother Edgar and with Fenway, Edgars golden retriever. Alma has never set foot in a church and draws her spiritual strength from the wilderness. She forges emotional and spiritual connections within a community of women called the Sisterhood. Within the community of sisters Alma seeks close relationships with Florence de la Rosa, Dr. Silvia Preston and Desiree Parker, whom she senses will strengthen, guide, and carry forward the work of the Sisterhood.

Every Sunday Reverend Henry rushes to the Whitman cabin for his weekly chess game. Edgar and Henry grapple in the heat of mock battle, while Alma prepares lunch for her boys. Henry is an established minister of the cross. He holds great sway in the community of Abbeville, most of which attend his house of worship, Damascus Church. That is until Fredrika Handleys gossip mill links Reverend Henry to Anne Dean, the church secretary and wife of one of the church elders. Soon whispers are heard around town about Reverend Henry and other female members of his church.

When Alma, who is almost four decades Reverend Henrys senior, reaches out to Henry, town gossip ignites and an all out battle for the streets of Abbeville begins. Reverend Henry resigns his position as Pastor of Damascus Church. Fredrika and her gossip mill paint Alma and the Sisterhood as forest enchantresses. Abbeville slips under the control of Reverend Jacob, who renames Henrys church, the Damascus Reformed Church. And, Abbeville is literally destroyed.

Arthur had not ventured more than ten inches from home. Then, Patty entered his life and the greatest adventure of his life began.

Theres the pancreas. Paddle the kayak toward the narrow tail of the organ, so we can tie up and explore, Patty commands.

Explore what? asks Arthur.

The Islands of Langerhans, Patty responds.

Oh no, here we go again! I dont know if I can take any more excitement, Patty! I get the heebie-jeebies every time we paddle to a new place, Arthur exclaims.

Grow up, Arthur! Are you a bacterium or a chicken? Arthur thinks long and hard about the choices Patty gives him. He longs for the quiet and certainty of his home and school and family and friends. But at some deep level, he truly loves the excitement of exploring new lands. Pattys head slap wakes him up.

Im a bacterium! Arthur declares in a loud voice.

Okay, then get out of the kayak and tie us up to the tail of the pancreas, Patty orders.