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Love Is A Ruthless God is a collection of scriptures written alone during midnights, sunrises at 6 AM, or in the middle of longing, devotion, and awakening. Each scripture becomes a verse in my personal religion of love. These scriptures follow the emotional terrain of loving someone who remains just out of reach, of answering calls you know you shouldn’t answer, of confronting the quiet humiliations and intoxicating returns that keep a connection alive long after clarity arrives.

A former US Marine and retired cop, Tommy's days are numbered, and he's got a list. A pedophile priest; corrupt, racist cop; and a hateful, divisive US presidential candidate enter his radar as his disease slowly begins to overtake him. Tommy's resourceful. He enlists the help of a coterie of unlikely fellow patients: a black motorcycle gang, a one-eyed Korean martial arts expert, a hippie, and a Native American. Along the way, he finds love and a faithful companion.

From a bright new talent comes this debut novel about a young woman who travels for the first time to her mother’s hometown, and gets sucked into the mystery that changed her family forever Mattie Wallace has really screwed up this time. Broke and knocked up, she’s got all her worldly...

On a warm summer night in August, 2007 at the Bank Of America Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts, Tommy DeCarlo took to the stage and for the first time with his favorite band, Boston. Fourteen years, six tours, and 326 shows later, listen as he takes you on his most unlikely journey from Utica, New York to touring the world as the vocalist for one of the most iconic rock and roll bands of all time.

Rambles and Daydreams is a short book of short fiction, a collection of short stories and flash fiction by author Billy DeCarlo, with two bonus poems. The works range from under 1,000 to over 5,000 words, and center around the quirky thoughts and behavior of everyday people, similar to the stories of Raymond Carver.

Right now, you, and you alone have the power to liberate yourself from the prison of human conditioning. The book's purpose is to unleash that power: to take you beyond hope, and to clear the way for you to recognize and feel that you are already the peace and happiness that you desire. As you take in the words, and experience the 12 Freedom Explorations, you will begin to break the spell of lifetimes of human conditioning and suffering. Why wait for freedom? Start now!

The remnants of human civilization create their own utopia on an alien planet. A brilliant robotic scientist breaks the rules in an attempt to make his impaired son whole. Meshing android and human minds is considered impossible, a societal taboo, and illegal. Can the sorrow of a father, the challenge of a feat never accomplished, and the promise of normalcy for a son who has never known it motivate a man beyond his ethical boundaries? What happens when it all goes wrong?

The remnants of human civilization create their own utopia on an alien planet. A brilliant robotic scientist breaks the rules in an attempt to make his impaired son whole. Meshing android and human minds is considered impossible, a societal taboo, and illegal. Can the sorrow of a father, the challenge of a feat never accomplished, and the promise of normalcy for a son who has never known it motivate a man beyond his ethical boundaries? What happens when it all goes wrong?

If you were going to die, who would you kill? A hard-nosed former US Marine/retired cop receives a terminal prognosis. But when a local priest is accused of molesting children, he hears the calling of another mission. He enlists a coterie of like-minded patients to seek his own brand of vigilante justice. Tommy Borata has cancer. He realizes he can kill without consequences, and he’s got a list. A pedophile priest, a corrupt cop, a fascist political candidate—where to start? The hardest battles, the ones he hadn’t counted on, are right in his own home: an alcoholic, unfaithful wife and bringing himself to accept his son’s sexuality. In book one of this trilogy, Tommy befriends Moses, a black ex-con. As both seek redemption for their past misdeeds, and with nothing to lose, they set their sights on Father Damien Tarat. Will his fight against evil and his own internal demons come too close to home?

Intimacy is not a mystery—it’s a teachable human competency. Intimacy Literacy: Theory and Practice reframes love as a literacy that can be learned through reflection, intentional communication, and structured practice. Drawing from neuroscience and attachment theory, the book illuminates...

Paradox Garden of Lovers is a cinematic collection of reflections, confessions, and emotional transmissions exploring intimacy, survival, spirituality, ambition, lust, loneliness, and the fragile nature of modern connection. Through fragmented memories, late night revelations, hookup culture, city dreams, smoke clouds, faith, heartbreak, and blood moon skies, DeCarlos McKinney documents what it means to search for real love in a world that often confuses desire with consumption.

Join stand-up comedian, Von Decarlo, as she sparks mindful discussions about all aspects of life. Each stream of thought episode starts with a quote that becomes the support bed for inspirational thoughts, relatable stories, societal observations, and a few giggles. While some past, as well as, current events and hot topics are explored, episodes are considered evergreen.

Informal conversations with your host Club De'Carlo to free the minds of people from all over the world

Grief is the natural response to loss, the emotional distress you feel when someone or something you love is taken away. But how do we function in a culture defined by Grief? Dive into Grief at the Cookout with DeCarlo Raspberry where the absence of Joy is realized and normalized so that healing can take place. If you are dealing with any type if Grief join us here at the Cookout. It is something for everybody, so don't miss an episode!

Hosted by Lindsey White & Kelliann DeCarlo. Created over voice notes.

Cast away by his first love and cast out by the military, Levi takes to the open road in search of absolute freedom. When tragedy strikes, will his freedom end? Hitchhiking and motorcycling are means to a destination, but you can’t outrun your demons.

'ahh the good ol' days..' Whats the most nostalgic part of old school gaming? Is it collecting like we did with comic books? Is it the iconic music? Is it reliving some of the most meaningful memories of our younger years? We cover everything from comics, movies and voice acting to chronological timelines and some in-depth reviews. Join our podcast for a look back at our fondest memories in pop culture and some of the most toughest video games in the industry!

A music podcast with two schmucks as the hosts who go over the local music scene of New Jersey

Grief is the natural response to loss, the emotional distress you feel when someone or something you love is taken away. But how do we function in a culture defined by Grief? Dive into Grief at the Cookout with DeCarlo Raspberry where the absence of Joy is realized and normalized so that healing can take place. If you are dealing with any type of Grief join us here at the Cookout. It is something for everybody, so don’t miss an episode!

BEFORE THE BREAK is a podcast for actors by actors, and everyone really. Each week, Tom Downing and Adam DeCarlo will sit down with a working actor to discuss the ups, the downs, the trials, and tribulations of the journey that led them to their big break. Guests will include names you're sure to recognize, as well as up and coming actors from various facets of the performing arts.