The story of the prophet Balaam in the Book of Numbers is one of the most fascinating that I have ever read. I was captivated by the tale's humor, and also by the prophet being given the privilege to speak with God in his dreams. I liked it so much that I wanted to illustrate it so that readers of the Bible could become better acquainted with the extraordinary story that is part of Israel's journey to the Promised Land. The Balaam incident demonstrates that when an individual willfully disobeys God's commandments, which are daily guides to living, it can cause suffering and death. I have...

The Conversation is a fictional story based upon actual events involving two of Puerto Rico's greatest 20th century leaders, Pedro Albizu Campos, leader of the Independence party and Luis Munoz Marin, the governor of Puerto Rico who has imprisoned Don Pedro for inciting rebellion against the United States of America. Set in the basements of the prison and the adjoining Governor's mansion, the two men discuss politics, economic and cultural issues that affect the little island. The story/play has moments of comedy and moments of sadness. If you want to learn about the history of the oldest...