Books
The following is a description of each of my self-published books:

"Less Measuring, More Joy: The Budget-Friendly Soup Cookbook "
Publication date: 2026, paperback format ISBN Number: 978-0-9904190-3-7; e-book format ISBN Number: 978-0-9904190-4-4. (159 pages).
Making tasty soups that do not require precise measuring plus are simple to create is the focus of this book.

"Mid-Life Folks, Age Discrimination, and Unemployment: An Emerging Public Health Issue"
Publication date: 2015, e-book format only.
This book addresses issues facing "Baby Boomers", including health problems, economic concerns, employment issues, housing issues, behavioral health issues, and age discrimination and legal issues. Approximately 37 pages; contains 92 citations from primarily academic and governmental sources. [ISBN Number: 978-0-9904190-1-3; ASIN: B00YZ4UT51]

"Burned Out on Belt-Tightening? (Living Well on Less)"
Publication date: 2014, e-book format only.
This "self-help" guide offers tips on how to ssave money on common activities of daily living. Among the diverse topics included are housing, transportation, clothes, food, travel, leisure activities, and employment. Approximately 40 pages. [ISBN Number: 978-9904190-0-6; ASIN: B00KH707VS]

"The Courage of Outliers"
Publication date: 2013, available in both paperback and e-book formats.
This is a mystery short story collection. It features ethnically-diverse lesbian sleuths and LGBT characters who grapple with their "outsider" status in society and personal relationships with family, intimate partners, and offspring while solving crimes. 155 pages in paperback. [ISBN Numbers: 978-1-300-81832-8 (paperback); 978-1-3009325-5-0 (e-book)]
