Insights
Books, stories & ideas for every generation.
From children’s books on courage and feelings to memoir, leadership, faith, and financial education, published through Hollywood Publishing Co.
Children’s Books
- Brave James and the Journey of FeelingsPublished
- James’s Garden of Change
- When Dexter Learns to Listen
- Jacoby and the Mango Tree
- Carmen’s Journey: A Story of Strength and Love
- Camilla Rose: The Brave Queen
- Autumn’s Creative Touch
- Strong Sons seriesEight-title character-development series for boys, including The Boy Who Learned to Notice, The Boy Who Took Responsibility, The Boy Who Kept His Word, and The Boy Who Chose Courage
Memoir, Fiction & Leadership
- A Road Still RisingMemoir; feature-film adaptation in development
- What We Almost LostNovel, with companion book club discussion guide
- Manhood Is Earned
- Beyond Closed Doors: The Art of Navigating Life’s Obstacles
- Building What I Never InheritedFaith, fatherhood, leadership, and the pursuit of generational wealth
- Rebuild the BlockRestoring opportunity, affordability, and community in America
Wellness, Faith & Finance
- Movement Is MedicinePublished wellness ebook
- Being Light in a Dark WorldDevotional
- RISE USA BlueprintFinancial-education guide with companion planner, workbook, and wealth tracker
- From Poverty to a Millionaire
- Peaceful Pages & Relaxing MushroomColoring books
Film & Documentary
- Men of CourageFeatured in the short documentary directed by Byron Hurt on men confronting silence and domestic violence
- A Road Still RisingFeature-film adaptation in development
- Original documentaryIn development
Scholarship
Research interests
Doctoral forum paper: “Rebuilding the Village: A Faith-Based Framework for Collaborative Youth Development in the Digital Age.”
- Juvenile justice reform & youth development
- Child welfare & family strengthening
- Mental & behavioral health systems
- Public health & health equity
- Substance use prevention & recovery
- Domestic violence prevention
- Psychology & emotional development
- Sociology & social change
- Faith-based leadership
- Public administration & governance
- Organizational leadership & systems thinking
- Climate resilience & environmental justice
- Workforce development & economic mobility
- Community engagement & collective impact
- Restorative practices & trauma-informed care