Contact Encounter Series 1

She’s overworked. He’s out of this world. In a galaxy brimming with deadly threats, can they claim a happily ever after? Eliza Anderson refuses to be dragged down. Forced to grow up fast and take care of her sister, she tirelessly juggles work and senior year schoolwork just to make ends meet. And not even the mysterious, cute new boy can distract her from the fear she’s falling victim to the same troubling visions and sickness that claimed her mom. Jack Cartwright keeps his pain buried deep. Though slow to trust after being raised by his brutal human mother, the half-alien is quick to follow strange orders to keep some random Earth girl alive. But defending his feisty charge from a formidable enemy gets complicated when sparks start to fly… Shocked when she sees a terrifying man freeze time to rob a bank, Eliza questions her own identity when her protector reveals he’s part-extraterrestrial. And as the elusive criminal searches for a powerful artifact, Jack can’t afford to give in to his red-hot chemistry with the beautiful teen. As truth emerges from the shadows, can their hearts survive a cunning foe’s attack? Contact is the inter-stellar first book in the Encounter YA science fiction romance series. If you like sassy pairings, electrifying twists, and underground conspiracies, then you’ll love Joanna Homer’s adventures of the third kind. Buy Contact to wish upon the stars today!

Weird visions. Mysterious Symbols. Is Eliza ready for the truth? Three action packed full length novels, plus bonus short story! Over 1000 pages of sci-fi romance. Contact She’s overworked. He’s out of this world. In a galaxy brimming with deadly threats, can they claim a happily ever after? Eliza Anderson refuses to be dragged down. Forced to grow up fast and take care of her sister, she tirelessly juggles work and senior year schoolwork just to make ends meet. And not even the mysterious, cute new boy can distract her from the fear she’s falling victim to the same troubling visions and sickness that claimed her mom. Jack Cartwright keeps his pain buried deep. Though slow to trust after being raised by his brutal human mother, the half-alien is quick to follow strange orders to keep some random Earth girl alive. But defending his feisty charge from a formidable enemy gets complicated when sparks start to fly… Shocked when she sees a terrifying man freeze time to rob a bank, Eliza questions her own identity when her protector reveals he’s part-extraterrestrial. And as the elusive criminal searches for a powerful artifact, Jack can’t afford to give in to his red-hot chemistry with the beautiful teen. As truth emerges from the shadows, can their hearts survive a cunning foe’s attack? Equinox With Drayton out of the picture, Eliza’s main priority is protecting her sister. To do so, she embarks on a mission to find out the source of Daisy’s power, even if it means some painful revelations. Jack has never had it easy, but a visit to Project Equinox blows his world apart. As he struggles with what he has learnt he must make the hardest decision of his life. With new players in town, as well as some familiar faces, Jack and Eliza have to figure out who they can trust. When Eliza finally comes face-to-face with her father, will she finally get the answers she has been searching for? Alliance They. Are. Here. Just when things had settled down, the reappearance of Drayton has set everyone on edge, especially as he came with a fierce warning of the Greys. The harder Eliza and Jack try to keep things on an even keel, the faster they seem to spiral out of control. And then events take a horrifying turn no one saw coming. Their only chance is to join forces with past enemies, but can the alliance last long enough to defeat the Greys? Only one thing is certain: Nothing will ever be the same again. One Bad Day "Chucking a drink in my face and embarrassing me in front of everyone isn't something I am likely to forget.” – Sadie to Eliza, Contact Ever wonder exactly how it went down when Eliza found out about Dane and Sadie, before Jack had even arrived in town? Well here's your chance! Encounter Series Box Set 1 is the first half of the inter-stellar YA science fiction romance series. If you like sassy pairings, electrifying twists, and underground conspiracies, then you’ll love Joanna Homer’s adventures of the third kind. Start the series to wish upon the stars today! Eliza and Jack’s journey continues in book 4, Aether.

The Secret Is Out. With the Greys gone and Earth in ruins, Eliza and Jack are struggling with the way of the new world. Despite their best efforts, Eliza will never be safe now Conscientia is no longer a secret. And it isn’t long before the first bounty hunter arrives. As danger closes in around her, Eliza and Jack flee to Aether in search of refuge, and to ensure the safety of everyone she loves. But Aether is far from the escape to paradise they were hoping for. Increasingly unsure who they can trust, and with more secrets around every corner, they find themselves fighting harder than ever just to survive.

They. Are. Here. Just when things had settled down, the reappearance of Drayton has set everyone on edge, especially as he came with a fierce warning of the Greys. The harder Eliza and Jack try to keep things on an even keel, the faster they seem to spiral out of control. And then events take a horrifying turn no one saw coming. Their only chance is to join forces with past enemies, but can the alliance last long enough to defeat the Greys? Only one thing is certain: Nothing will ever be the same again.

Be still. For some, these two simple words a welcome invitation to slow down. For others, they feel impossible, out of reach in our increasingly noisy world, or simply just too hard to maintain. There is another way. In fact, there are many. In this practical, easy-to-read guide, Brian Heasley explores the multitude of rhythms of Christian prayer and devotion available to every believer. From memorizing scripture and prayer running to noticing beauty everywhere, he demonstrates how we don't need to be static for our hearts to be still, and how even in the midst of a full, busy life, we can spend quiet time with God. Be Still is a prayer book for anyone looking for ways to revitalise the way they pray or who is struggling to make space for devotional time with God. Packed full of ideas for different ways to pray and tips and advice for how to build prayer practices into everyday life, Be Still will change the way you think about prayer and devotion and equip you with all the tools you need to deepen your relationship with God. You can use Be Still individually or in small groups, or read it alongside 24-7 Prayer's new Be Still prayer course. It also makes a great resource for youth leaders looking to help teenagers cultivate daily rhythms of prayer and spend more quiet time with God, or as a gift for people starting out on their faith journey or those returning to faith after a while. Join Brian Heasley, and discover the different ways in which we can all be still.

Be careful what you wish for... you just might get it. Waking up at Riverdell University on an Earth the Greys didn’t destroy, Eliza should be delighted. She finally has what she’s always longed for––a normal life. But she quickly discovers normal isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when it means everyone in her life is extremely human, and there is no sign of Jack or Daisy. To make matters worse her roommate’s new boyfriend is displaying serious red flags of the extra-terrestrial kind. Worried her new friend is in danger, Eliza is in the dark and helpless. Two things she doesn’t do well. So when Roxy goes missing, Eliza sets off to find the one person who can help—but will Jack be the same in this world? And with no powers, will Eliza manage to stay alive long enough to find out?

Two of the stories you are about to read have a grain of truth in them. The Encounter, my first story, is based on some of my family members! My brother was in study to become a Roman Catholic priest, actually two times, once as a young man, then many years later as an older man. Both times he approached ordination and left the church. The next two stories are to give the reader a lighter side of the church and its traditions. Especially the story, 1955 or Confession is Good for the Soul. I am the young boy with the clicker. We actually did attend morning mass like I wrote about. Also, the nuns in their black habits were to me, a small boy, a fearsome sight and not to be on the wrong side of. I really did join the Marine Corps, but I was not the military type. I did this more so to honor the family tradition on my mothers side of the family. I hope you enjoy reading these stories, as I have enjoyed writing them.