Every little girl has a hero, mine was my father, Joseph Erray Ardoin. To me he was someone who always had all the right answers. I could always share my dreams and hear him whisper to me, “Go for it, if that’s what you want to do.” If I failed in my studies or learning to play an instrument he would always tell me “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” He had issues in his life that he couldn’t always control, but it never stopped him from putting our family first. The poem “Reflections on a Clear Day’ was written while my husband was driving me to be with my family as the news of my father’s death had just reached us. He had survived a heart attack, a debilitating stroke which left him confined to a wheelchair; and after seven years succumbed to cancer. My father had an odd sense of humor which I inherited. Knowing him you could always see the little boy inside . One amusing memories of him remains of him sitting in his wheelchair under the pine years in the yard pretending he was on a squirrel hunt. As an avid hunter and fishman all his life he enjoyed cooking for friends and family. Though his body could no longer take him to the hunt his memories would surface and bring him to his favorite spots in the local bayous and lake’s. To those of you that are reading this book maybe you are suffering from some uncurable disease or maybe a financial trial just remember that there is nothing you can’t overcome if you cast all your cares upon Jesus. He overcame death, hell and the grave that we might have life and have it more abundantly.

From Another Universe a quasi-autobiographical book explores the possibilities of other dimensions, quarks and time travel. Set in two widely different eras David, a retired Air Force mechanic reflects on the loss of his beloved Deanna some fifty years ago, in a world far removed from his southern home in Louisiana. David married his lovely Scottish lass in Scotland in the fifties during the early years of space travel. Her untimely death sends David into a deep tailspin of depression. Following his tour of duty, he returns to Youngsville, Louisiana where suddenly at age 71 he gets mysterious midnight phone calls and magical letters and notes that appear out of nowhere all claiming to be from his Deanna.

If you’re a Ray Bradbury fan this book is written much in the same vein. The books other characters are molded much like characters from James Lee Burke being, craggy beer-drinking card players.

You will follow as the aged David receives mysterious phone calls in the night, letters and notes that appear out of nowhere all from a woman claiming to be his wife. Follow as the clues lead Glen to a remote location in Pecan Island. He must then make a decision that will forever change his life.

Klowie, a reddish-gold Tibetan Spaniel is on an adventure of a lifetime. The li'l Louisiana pup gets separated from her family while they are on vacation in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Klowie finds herself in a cavern where she meets a mystical horned toad that will take her with him on Christian forays into the past and the future. Klowie encounters some strange talking creatures in her journey, a Red Bird, a Mallard duck, a Fox Squirrel and a half-breed wolf. All of these creatures are disciples of Oscar the Mystical Toa. They travel to different time periods in history to preach salvation to such humans as Jim Bowie, George Washington, Leonardo da Vinci, and Queen Elizabeth during their times of triumph and travails.

From Bayouland with Love is a complication of the finest Southern Recipes and original artwork garnered from across the Acadiana region and New Orleans by chefs, musicians, friends and relatives.

I am a native of St. Landry Parish, residing for the last quarter century in the quaintly charming city of Broussard, Louisiana, founded in 1884.

Foremost I am a teller of tales, a poet, photographer, co- authored a children's book and a supernatural quasi-biography, two Christian science fiction books , a pictorial historical book, two poetry books and a recipe book. Through painting, photography and journalistic endeavors , I promote our French heritage, culture, Cajun food and traditions.

I have been featured in numerous juried art shows and have photos of area swamps and wildlife that were accepted for national publications. My paintings grace the walls of connoisseur's from California to Canada. And will have another history book published in 2024.

In an effort to stop the wrongdoings of one of the most dangerous pirates in the entire world, the Cajun Kids set sail on a hilarious, swashbuckling journey through the Caribbean Islands. But how did the five siblings find themselves in the middle of this strange predicament? Join along as they find answers to their unexpected adventure and discover the truth behind The Legend of Awful Art.

Cajun Kids Adventures follows the experiences of five siblings living in a remote area of South Louisiana known as Willow Hammock. In Volume 5, The Watchmen, poachersthreaten Willow and it's inhabitants. The Cajun Kids must band together with their Wildlife and Fisheries agents to defend their homeland. Join Beth, Mark, Timmy Annie and Sam as they devise ingenious plans and traps to outsmart the intruders and take on the responsibility of "The Watchmen."

A powerful hurricane is barreling toward Willow Hammock. The Cajun Kids and their parents decide to delay their evacuation for a daring search and rescue operation. With the help of Mr. Jacobs and Deputy Cook, Beth, Mark, Timmy, Annie and Sam battle rising tides and relentless winds as they race against the eye of the storm. Will they complete their mission before they are overtaken by the Storm Clouds?

One of Timmy's fishing trips turns into a misadventure, leading him to ask for his siblings help to solve a series of unexplainable events. But as his story starts to take a wild climb, Beth, Mark, Annie and Sam wonder if Timmy's imagination has them all chasing their tails. Will the Cajun Kids be able to find the truth behind the tale of The Cup, the Cap and the Ring-Tailed Monkey?

Welcome to the Cajun Kids Adventures series, where laughter is abundant, danger awaits, and mysteries abound. These easy-to-read chapter books introduce you to the dynamic and spirited siblings, Beth, Mark, Timmy, Annie and Sam, as they embark on unforgettable journeys that teach family values, resourcefulness, creativity and the joy of life. Set in a remote area of the Atchafalaya River known as 'Willow Hammock, ' the Cajun Kids are always ready to explore, lend a helping hand, and protect their South Louisiana homeland.

In Volume Two, Adventure in the Wild, Beth and Annie find themselves nose-to-nose with two unexpected visitors to Willow Hammock. After the girls' close encounter, the Cajun Kids and their parents decide that this rare sighting requires special attention. With the help of their local wildlife specialist, the children volunteer their help to save a threatened species and begin an Adventure in the Wild.

Beth, Mark, Timmy, Annie, and Sam stumble upon rare artifacts during one of their expeditions around the Louisiana marshlands they call home. Their discovery leads them on an unexpected journey filled with mystery and investigations. With the help of their parents and some new-found friends, the five children work together to solve... The Mystery at Indian Point.