J M Butler

Choose your character. Choose your setting. Choose your journey.A portal has been opened. A portal leading to an expanding universe where science fiction collides with reality, where the future includes a myriad of characters, and each story is as odd as the last. In this anthology, you're given the power to choose where you'll go and who you'll take with you With this first collision, you can choose between five characters and settings to create twenty-five fictional possibilities. With stories from authors who write in wildly different genres, each story gives you a different experience. The only question you have to ask is, "How will you crash?"First Collision characters let you select from an Alien, Clown, Imaginary Friend, Kaiju, and a Robot Assassin. Settings to place them in are an Apocalyptic Wasteland, Evil Laboratory, Human Mind, the Ocean, and the Triassic.Featuring stories by Scott Beckman, J.M. Butler, J.A. Campbell, Mike Cervantes, Beverly Coutts, Heather Cowley, Thomas A. Fowler, E. Godhand, C.L. Kagmi, Carolyn Kay, Kimberly Kennedy, Jason Kent, A.L. Kessler, Ayla Larsen, Jennifer Ogden, M.M. Ralph and T.J. Valour

A desperate caretaker. A devastated king.A bond that transcends worlds and time.The only human in her adopted family, Rhea struggles to care for them as a crushing psychic plague threatens to destroy her family and over half the worlds' population. In a desperate attempt to identify a cure, she participates in an arcane ritual that connects her to an intoxicating man who may be in a situation worse than hers. If he exists at all and isn't just some illusion of her own. Or perhaps something far worse.This handsome king's people are beset by their own nightmares and what seems to be an attack by monstrous magical nagas. He fights to keep his people sane and prevent "the worst" from happening, seeming to fear that even these dream conversations may be used against him.Realizing no help is coming, Rhea the compassionate artist decides to slay this naga king in a world far from hers before everyone she loves perishes. What will she do when she learns the truth about the monster's identity and the reality behind this curse? Will love triumph over fear, or will all crumble in nightmares and terror?Slaying the Naga King is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Tue-Rah world-Beauty and the Beast with scales and twists, this monstrous but sweet love story is the perfect for fans of Radiance and A Court of Thorns and Roses. It is an installment of the heart-pounding fantasy romance series, Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers. If you like forced proximity, one bed, passionate romances, and slow burns, you'll devour this sexy, addictive series.

A desperate caretaker. A devastated king.A bond that transcends worlds and time.The only human in her adopted family, Rhea struggles to care for them as a crushing psychic plague threatens to destroy her family and over half the worlds' population. In a desperate attempt to identify a cure, she participates in an arcane ritual that connects her to an intoxicating man who may be in a situation worse than hers. If he exists at all and isn't just some illusion of her own. Or perhaps something far worse.This handsome king's people are beset by their own nightmares and what seems to be an attack by monstrous magical nagas. He fights to keep his people sane and prevent "the worst" from happening, seeming to fear that even these dream conversations may be used against him.Realizing no help is coming, Rhea the compassionate artist decides to slay this naga king in a world far from hers before everyone she loves perishes. What will she do when she learns the truth about the monster's identity and the reality behind this curse? Will love triumph over fear, or will all crumble in nightmares and terror?Slaying the Naga King is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Tue-Rah world-Beauty and the Beast with scales and twists, this monstrous but sweet love story is the perfect for fans of Radiance and A Court of Thorns and Roses. It is an installment of the heart-pounding fantasy romance series, Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers. If you like forced proximity, one bed, passionate romances, and slow burns, you'll devour this sexy, addictive series.

A desperate caretaker. A devastated king.A bond that transcends worlds and time.The only human in her adopted family, Rhea struggles to care for them as a crushing psychic plague threatens to destroy her family and over half the worlds' population. In a desperate attempt to identify a cure, she participates in an arcane ritual that connects her to an intoxicating man who may be in a situation worse than hers. If he exists at all and isn't just some illusion of her own. Or perhaps something far worse.This handsome king's people are beset by their own nightmares and what seems to be an attack by monstrous magical nagas. He fights to keep his people sane and prevent "the worst" from happening, seeming to fear that even these dream conversations may be used against him.Realizing no help is coming, Rhea the compassionate artist decides to slay this naga king in a world far from hers before everyone she loves perishes. What will she do when she learns the truth about the monster's identity and the reality behind this curse? Will love triumph over fear, or will all crumble in nightmares and terror?Slaying the Naga King is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Tue-Rah world-Beauty and the Beast with scales and twists, this monstrous but sweet love story is the perfect for fans of Radiance and A Court of Thorns and Roses. It is an installment of the heart-pounding fantasy romance series, Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers. If you like forced proximity, one bed, passionate romances, and slow burns, you'll devour this sexy, addictive series.

Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking? Of course you have. Every time you speak to your pet and it cocks its ears and tilts its head from side to side, and looks at you with a puzzled expression, you probably thought to yourself, "Do you understand me? I wish I knew what you are thinking Well, you are finally going to find out. At least from a pet groomers point of view. No, groomers are not mind readers, but rather they read the animals body language and watch for signs of stress and anxiety. And the first visit is probably the most important part of the grooming process. On that first visit the groomer gets to know the owner and what he/she expects out of the groom. The groomer must first make certain that the pet has had all of its immunization shots, especially if the pet is still a puppy. At this point the groomer should discuss life-style and grooming habits. For example, a long-haired pet such as a Maltese requires daily brushing AND COMBING to maintain that beautiful long, white coat. But if the owner neglects to do daily maintenance on the pet then the groomer must inform the owner of the possibility of an extra charge for de-matting or recommend a shorter, more manageable haircut. But I could go on and on about the grooming profession; However, I thing you would prefer to get on with the poetry. In this book I'm going to include some bathing tips and some cat poetry, I hope. And possible a story that I think you might like. So, I hope you enjoy my second effort.

This is not your average book about a dog, or a pet, or a relationship between man and beast, or even a "how to" book. This book is about dogs that were regular customers to the grooming shop. Each poem is tailored to a certain pet. Each poem has an introductory paragraph that gives insight as to why the poem was written. All poems, well maybe with one or two exceptions, are funny, but not all poems are about dogs therefore the "and other things" in the title. The book also provides training tips that possible could help the reader.