New Releases by Larry Day

Twelve-year-old Sparky Carpenter, his brother Bub, and friend Hacky begin summer break with Sparkys initiation into their secret club, however, when the boys discover a bloody bag containing a slaughtered mother dog and pups, all dead except one, the innocence of childhood begins ebbing away. Coming of age in the 1980s dilapidating coal camp of Friendship, Kentucky, Sparky struggles to accept either himself and the teaching of his ostracized grandmother or the norms propagated by the bigotry and prejudice of a town united by not only racism but also the fear of Gods newest plagueAIDS.

Day Dreaming Tales is a book of humorous short stories (700 words maximum) The stories were written over a ten-year period for publication in a small monthly newspaper in the Midwest. The stories have disparate plots and topics and characters. A few characters are reprised (in new plots) from earlier appearances. This book is divided into the following theme (topic) sections: Media Marvels, Weird Rich Folks, Clueless, Alien Encounters, Marital Blitz, Hilarious Higher Ed, Home Town Folks, Fairy Tales Redux, Luv a Guvmint.

Biblical foundation for understanding human worth that builds a healthy and secure sense of self-esteem. Explores eight attributes that reflect God's Image in each of us. Discover what God had in mind when He gave us the abilities to feel, choose, think, communicate, to be self-aware, morally-aware, spiritually-aware and creative. A treasure chest of perspectives and skills designed to help anyone improve their life. Easy reading, thought provoking, encouraging; a practical manual for mental health and spiritual growth. Dr. Day utilized 31 years of experience as a counselor and compiled extensive research to guide the reader toward appreciating their worth and identity. Revised Edition of "By Design and In God's Image" (ISBN #9780963502117