Irreverent in voice and delivery and lacking the “pious pomposity” of most spiritual self-help methods and guides, “Out of My Mind…and Intending to Stay There” shoots straight at the heart of the human condition to provide effective strategies to combat the tragedies and hardships that befall most of us at one time or another… with mathematical precision. “Out of My Mind”, born out of the wisdom of the ancient Martial Arts traditions and fused with global philosophical teachings and scientific principles, reveals a strategy designed to produce the perfect weapon for the task of attaining balance and personal happiness by training, revealing, and setting free the modern Warrior…you.

The Black Onyx Ring is a story of triumph over adversity. It is the story of Gus Schmidt, a quiet little man from rural Springville, Pennsylvania who struggles with death, depression, divorce, addiction and financial ruin. Determined to turn his life around and armed with the inspiration to write a book given to him in a dream, Gus sets out to face the losses of his past and bring healing to his heart. The Black Onyx Ring is a book that will leave the reader questioning where reality ends, and dreams, inspirations, and miracles begin. It is a book within a book, and the strategies revealed within not only bring renewed faith to Gus, but will to the reader as well.