Author of "The orphan, the Marine, and the Mastiff"
"Hey! Come on in. The coffee's on. The fridge is open, there are cigars in humidor, ...don't forget to pet the dog....."
TANSTAAFL
There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Robert Heinlein 
Behavior Is Truth
Andrew Vachss 
The real gladiators of the world are so humble in their origins and unremarkable in appearance that when we stand next to them in a grocery-store line, we never guess how brightly their souls can burn in the dark
James Lee Burke 
I would rather have a good Marine, even a ruined one, than anything in the world when there are chips down
Ernest Hemingway 
No one who loves you wants you to be weak
Rory Miller 
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I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Mei Mei and brother. I would recommend it for young and old alike. I especially liked the true to life feel of it. I love how this blended family works. The mix of humor and mystery works for me. And I hope there's a second book in the works, I want more of these fun characters.
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This book hooked me with its originality and suspense from the very first chapter. It was heartwarming to see the relationship between Brother and Mei develop and change. I enjoyed the fact that even though I grew up very differently; there were ways I could relate to each character. I am passing it on to my 12 year old daughter after my husband reads it.
My favorite aspect of the book was that Brother and his friends (or chosen family) taught Mei both personal boundaries to set with others and her own actions. It was very encouraging. This story also took me through both the highs and lows of real life. Life is messy and it was interesting to see how they dealt with the good, the bad and the ugly together. I thought it seemed very realistic and I found myself easily picturing the scenes, smells and sounds. At the end of each chapter, I always wanted to know what happens next and found it hard to set down. I can recommend this book for all ages.
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It was a pleasure to read this story. It takes you into the world of a child lost in the foster care system. Every new home full of new people, new rules, and unknown fears; until she discovers that she has her own strengths and people that she can call family.
The author does a wonderful job of portraying the main character’s feelings in each situation and takes you along with her. You will laugh, you will cry, you will jump up and cheer for Mei.
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A young girl who has not known family or familial love, a Marine who has known the love of a family of his own creation through service and deep, binding friendships, and the large mastiff who helps them to find their way to creating a new family.
Mei is surprised to find herself plucked from the worst that "the System" has to offer by a Big Man, scarred both physically and emotionally by his service to his country.
Come along on the journey that they take to grow from the small, scared, defensive, strong willed little girl and the scarred, patient, big hearted Marine who has never been responsible for caring for a "little one" to the united family, ready and able to take on whatever life throws at them.
Meet the extended family of friends who stand behind them to guide, protect, and share their collective wisdom. Meet the Mastiff, Boudicca, who is a clutzy, clumsy puppy, but becomes the anchor for Mei and the Big Man as they take their first steps on this new path as they all begin a new life together.
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