Paulette Ivy Harris

Haven't you wondered about the purpose of human existence, the prevalence of evil or what makes people "tick"? Then settle in for an enthralling literary journey. Unearthed Tales of Destined Souls: Stories for Pondering Mortals Volume 1 is an engrossing collection of fifteen stories written in a variety of genres such as fantasy, romance, historical, Scripture-inspired and essay, about ordinary people summoning the forces inside themselves to meet extraordinary challenges of faith, disappointment, or strength to cope with personal and social obstacles before them.Some stories explore America's outrageous and tragic racial history. Some offer imaginative musings about the incarnation of the soul and the conversations between Eden's first couple. Other stories are about biblical and modern men and armies that want to dominate populations through fear and terrorism. Others are whimsical, such as a wife from beyond the grave arranges a blind date for her widower husband. There is an essay about what love is and where to find it. The collection ends with a unique Christmas story from a fresh perspective, that of a shepherd boy who is present at Angel Gabriel's announcement of the Savior's birth.In all the stories, the soul within, uniquely shaped by life experiences, is palpable whether featured "outside the mind" of the protagonist or inside the psyche. These stories promise to stir reflection because the awesome and frequently awful truths revealed about the characters and themes are relevant and timeless. While countless millions of tales buried beneath the dust of forgotten memory remain untold, the souls within these pages are anxious to tell you theirs.

Beneath Every Troublin' Stone is a historical fiction novel inspired by the colorful life of a female ancestor Ms. Harris discovered while researching her family roots. The novel is set in early 1900s Syracuse, New York at a time when American society limited civil and economic opportunities for black Americans.Bernice Silverson Tulley comes of age in 1904 segregated United States. Her story unravels why an affable, intelligent, well-spoken Georgia girl, well-read yet wide-eyed in youth, a daughter of slave-born parents rooted in the Word came to depend upon herself. A prejudiced society works against Bernice and studs her life-journey with "troublestones." Troublestones are the world's delusions that tempt, discourage and cause hurt and remorse. She compromises her faith to get what she wants and feels she deserves. Bernice Tulley is determined to succeed despite the troublestones that segregated American society hands her and those she brings upon herself.