Joseph A. Zapalac: Poet, writer, and dramatic narrator of the written word. He's recognized as an accomplished author and published for five consecutive years. As a member of a writer's group, he's brought down the house with his readings. He loves photography and enjoys holding seminars, teaching the art of writing. He's a native born Texan, born on July 4, 1938, and raised by his loving Grandparents on a farm in the small rural Texas town of El Campo. He currently resides in Bolingbrook, Illinois, but his heart, which remains rooted deep in his home state and hometown, is reflected in many...

Joseph A. Zapalac: Poet and author of Reflections, Memories Past, was raised by his loving Grandparents on a farm in a small rural Texas town. His passion for writing began at an early age and allows him to use a pen and pad as an artist would with brush and canvas. He now resides in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Joseph is joined here by his writing partner, Vada M. Wolter, photographer and writer. She holds an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies and was caregiver to her Mother for four years. She loves being creative whether with a camera or pen. She was born and raised in the same town as Joseph...

Martha Daniels worked hard on the sharecropper's farm, hating the hard work and dreamed of leaving. Wanting more from life, she found it after the town's local hotel hired her-she met Joe. After three short years, she returned to the farm she hated and bickering parents. Her husband's unforeseen accident on an oil rig changed their lives and that of their infant son, Johnny. Long Road Home's Little Boy Lost is a story of Johnny Daniels, a painfully-shy, poverty-stricken country boy. Johnny is emotionally and verbally abused and lied to by those he loves the most. As a confused, fearful, and...

JOHNNY NEVER LIKED CHANGE. THE MOVE TO TOWN AND NAGGING EMPTINESS LEADS HIM DOWN MANY ROADS IN HIS SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS, AND HOME. Standing there on the back porch, Johnny thought how he had to be the loneliest boy on earth. A few days shy of turning twelve, he knew he'd never again experience the innocence of the country. He wanted to fit in, to the point of allowing abuse in ways he never dreamed. With the love of Becky, he could look beyond this and move forward. He struggled to graduate, and finding no future in hometown, joined the Army. He continues to follow his dream while searching...