"I enjoyed this so much. Its quick pace and neat plot make this a too-much-fun to resist cautionary tale!" — Cyssie

"I absolutely love this mystery. Rayanda skillfully weaves complex characters, action and suspense into a masterful plot that will have you guessing to the end." — Morganucopia

"Rayanda, As always, a beautiful, heart-felt slice of life, with a a picture that takes your breath away. I kept returning to it as I read. Beauty expansive." — Jed Diamond, Ph.D., author of Mr. Mean and The Irritable Male Syndrome

"My mother taught us from childhood never to use the word or even think 'hate' and never to say anything or think anything against any group of people. Governments and organizations diminish others in order to make them the 'other' so people will do barbaric things would not otherwise had they not been 'carefully taught' as in the words of the song from South Pacific." — Suzanne de Cornelia, author of French Heart

"Rayanda, the lesson I get from your story is, there are bodhisattvas among us we may never know. And, shame on us. Thanks for the reminder." — R.F. Tripp, poetry and children's writer.

"This is truly wonderful Rayanda. You have grasped the essence of the magic of our craft in your Anthem, and decorated it beautifully too." — Phantomimic, scientist and writer

"If you haven't read and enjoyed the art of Rayanda you have a treat in store." — Jed Diamond, Ph.D., author of Mr. Mean and The Irritable Male Syndrome

"Rayanda, your piece takes me back in time with the beautiful layout. It's exciting to find a hidden gem like this! Being able to read is a gift in itself, but this gift from you is beyond words! Love it!" — Brianna

"Barbara's memoir is an exquisite book with prose that dances into your heart." — Rayanda, author of Ten Thousand Suspects

"Beautifully vivid, poignant remembrances and snapshots of special things. Like our favorite childhood treats, sometimes soft and sweet, other times sharp but never bitter, always leaving us with a craving for more. These poems get better the more you delve into them, because the way these intimate poems touch chords within us, they are revealing of ourselves. Alfaro's inviting gentleness and splendid writing are guided by a knowing spirit. Simply magic." — Rayanda, author of Ten Thousand Suspects

Checked out your books on Amazon. I love the cover of Death of a Millionaire. Did you design it yourself or did Tate Publishing create it? How was your experience with them? The detective Brodie series looks a treat. I'm always looking for good mysteries to read, so thanks for joining and sharing your work.