Books by Non-fiction
Kelda Laing Poynot and Fiction
The Accidental Novelist
I never intended to become a novel writer. I mean, sure, I always loved to write, but in 2016, while facilitating a novel writing class with a group of homeschoolers, something dramatically changed. I noticed that the students were having a hard time with a few of the assignments. Instead of telling them how to write, I produced examples to show them.
At this point, I had self-published two non-fiction books. They were based on my faith journey and my experience living with teenagers. The first person to suggest that I write a novel was my friend's teenage daughter. I was flattered that she thought I could write a novel, but I quickly dismissed her comment.
It was not until several years later that I began writing fiction along with my students. Suddenly, a whole new world opened up in my mind. Characters, settings, plots, and dialogues began revealing themselves.
At first, it was a little scary to hear people talking in my mind. I would hear full conversations or imagine a place I had never been before. Gradually, these pieces connected to create a story.
It's funny how we see ourselves, but in actuality, we are not that way. I limited myself to believing that I was only a non-fiction or educational writer. Writing novels was not a plan, but over time, honing my writing skills, learning new things, and not being afraid to take risks have grown into one of my greatest passions.
For lovers of Sweet Caroline and Dawes – A Companion of Sweet Caroline, MIZHIR provides all the background to these characters and their stories. This final installment of the Sweet Caroline universe will not disappoint.
Consider MIZHIR the origin story of the Emir family. How did these diverse characters end up together? What was the background that forged loyalty and trust among them? How have so many different cultures ended up together to care for young Hashim and Sefa?
Spanning the better part of forty years, MIZHIR provides the reader with a vivid retelling and clear picture of their adventures.
Love, Loyalty, and Legacy.
MIZHIR
Loyal friend
Keeper of flowers
Lover of a beautiful woman
I pull wagons and wield weapons
Bodyguard one day and a babysitter the next
I am MIZHIR
This is book three in the Sweet Caroline Story.
Are you considering homeschooling?
Are you seeking encouragement and answers to your questions?
Homeschool is an Action Verb is packed with practical advice and motivation.
Whether you are on the brink of saying "yes" to homeschooling or you have been traveling a while along the homeschool path, this book is for you.
An in-depth, crash-course on how to homeschool from a mom who has made it to the other side of graduating her children. Homeschool is an Action Verb is packed with practical advice and motivation for the homeschooling parent looking for guidance on what to do next.
By the end of this book, the reader will walk away feeling encouraged and empowered to confidently implement homeschooling in their own home.
INCLUDES TWO BONUS CHAPTERS: Avoiding Burnout and Planning
PHINA- A Novel
As a girl, Phina knew love and affection. For generations, the great spirit bestowed healing powers on her dwindling race. Then, torn by tragedy, Phina flees her cottage and finds herself, a young woman, serving as a minstrel in the governor's palace. Her hair and eyes mark her as a healer and catch her master's attention. Her differences and abilities attract his heart.
Pulled between her beloved cottage and the palace, can love bridge the gap?
Will she choose the palace's security or reconcile her calling?
Autumn’s Captive
Tiana Evelynne Reynolds is a rare disorder, and Christopher Andrews has an advanced case. He’s got it bad!
It’s frustrating enough being a sixteen-year-old boy with football and school and work, but when his best friend since forever returns their junior year and doesn’t remember him, he begins to question everything: his family, their town, and the odd circumstances surrounding Tiana’s summers at her aunt’s house.
What if Tiana never remembers him?
What if there are forces beyond his control?
Dawes: A Companion to Sweet Caroline
How long would you be willing to sacrifice your love for duty?
Dawes has watched over and protected his asset for three years while secretly loving Sefa, his asset’s alluring sister. Their whirlwind affair requires discretion and caution and only allows them to be their authentic selves when they are alone, in remote locations. Their trysts take them to numerous places around the globe. As his love for Sefa grows, Dawes finds it increasingly difficult to carry on their duplicitous affair. What will it take for Dawes to choose love over career? For fans addicted to Sweet Caroline, Dawes is the perfect stand-alone companion, filling in the gaps and telling more of Caroline and Hashim’s story. There is no shortage of action, adventure, and romance.
Sweet Caroline
Southern charm, sweet tea, and Tater Tots mixed with a hint of international espionage and romance. Welcome to the new world of Caroline Sweet.
In this contemporary romance, young Caroline struggles with loneliness after her father’s death, her brother’s military deployment, and her mother’s deteriorating health. All the while, she juggles graduate school and a full-time job, focused on her future. That is until Hashim, an exotic stranger, moves into her garage apartment. Hashim is a man with a mysterious past. Of course, he’s handsome and can afford a nicer lifestyle than Caroline is accustomed, but his intensity and intelligence both captivate and frighten our heroine. Caroline must choose between the comfortable life she knows and the uncertain future with a man she just met. Whichever path she chooses, Caroline knows that her life will never be the same.
Impact
After a horrific, two-vehicle accident, Beth awakens as the sole survivor with no memory of her past life. At her bedside, waits a virtual stranger, Darren, her best friend and roommate. Beth has many questions about who she is, and as a true friend, Darren fills in the gaps. She is distressed to learn about her promiscuous past, but strangely enough, Darren was the only one with whom she was never intimate. Despite their lack of physical intimacy, he knows everything about her. He was there with her through her more-than-typical, young adult tragedies. During this foggy time, new friendships develop. In addition, Darren’s quirky, high school, gifted students interject humor, while challenging Darren to make crucial, life decisions. Beth’s subconscious, through vivid dreams, begins to piece together mysteries surrounding the accident and a past life. Unexplainable memories cause her to question her sanity, until she comes face-to-face with the picture of the other victims from the crash. While Beth is coming to terms with the supernatural, Darren is confronted with the choice of letting go of the Beth he once knew and falling in love with the Beth he knows now.
TWPH
Living with teens can oftentimes be an unpleasantly daunting task. Please allow me to shed a different light on this season in your parenting. It is my pleasure to share hope and inspiration. It is my deepest desire to encourage you in your own parenting journey.
Call Their Hearts Home
It may be a surprise to many that my first published work is not about homeschooling. That work is yet to come. This book is about spiritual journey and the importance of relationships in our lives. The Lord placed a calling on my heart, and this is my effort to be obedient. Writing was the only way to release the ideas rambling around in my mind. I pray that through these pages, you are encouraged and embraced. This book includes discussion questions for each chapter and makes a perfect small group study or a great personal journaling opportunity.
“Funny the thoughts you remember when your brain fights to remain conscious...”
Impact