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My fiction aims to create a sense of urgency and awareness -- a sense of responsibility to confront what is wrong and make it right. The imperfections in the world may be corrected through a serious effort to identify and reshape our assumptions about how society and our perceptions, and therefore our behavior, should be structured. We are entering a new stage in the evolution of human consciousness, bringing an awareness of the need for new goals and values. Together, we can contribute to that new way of thinking and behaving. Join me as I explore the possibilities. Your comments are welcome....
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CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN. CHAPTER 8. The Cellini Family and the Proactive Plan
Feb 02, 2026
This chapter introduces Matteo Cellini's family - his wife, Laura, and their two children. Matteo and Laura discuss the possibility of metaphysical forces acting upon and controlling the activities of people. The Proactive Plan is initiated by Anzio Caraco and results in the capture and detainment of those carrying out the disruptive orders from the CIA.
Aging as a Purposeful Process -- A Personal Account
Jan 27, 2026
So why should anyone care about reading an octogenarian’s comments on the experience of aging in later life? Because most people have not had that actual experience, and many do wonder what it would be like. From one who knows first-hand what it is like.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN. Chapter 7. Antagonism Develops -- A Time for Action
Jan 26, 2026
Cellinara has become the victim of global focus as its ideology proves to be successful and beneficial to its people. Cellinara is faced with the threat of a disruptive invasion by groups funded by the CIA. Anzio Caraco puts forth his theory of proactive defense.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN Chapter 6 - Unity Project and Genetic Testing Initiative
Jan 25, 2026
Chapter 5 made mention of the Unity Project and the Genetic Testing Initiative. This chapter explains in detail what these two terms mean and the relation and impact of each on the ideological structure of Cellinara.
Synopsis - CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN, a controversial alternate-history novel.
Jan 23, 2026
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN is a controversial novel that depicts a world that could possibly develop from the geo-political conditions that were created since the end of WWII. It is written for an educated, open-minded reader who is able to question his/her beliefs and values. The e-book is available at johnstrapasonbooks.com in PDF format.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN - CH 5. Matteo Cellini - 21st Century Cellinara -cont'd
Jan 23, 2026
America's last stand -- the entrance of the new Golden Age. For educated, open-minded readers. Comments are welcome. Enjoy! BRIEF INTRO TO CHAPTER 5 - More about Matteo Cellini and his involvement in the Genetic Testing Initiative brought before the Judges Advisory Panel.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN - Chapter 4 Expansion, Passing of Heroes, Criticisms
Jan 22, 2026
America's last stand -- the entrance of the new Golden Age. For educated, open-minded readers. Comments are welcome. Enjoy! BRIEF INTRO TO Chapter 4 -- 1467 to 2015. Cellinara has developed into a mature, wealthy, influential city. It has survived much turmoil and change.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN - CHAPTER 3 The 1466 Public Proclamation
Jan 20, 2026
America's last stand -- the entrance of the new Golden Age. For educated, open-minded readers. Comments are welcome. Enjoy! BRIEF INTRO TO CHAPTER 3 - The Cellinara public proclamation of 1466 is presented to the Signoria of Florence.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN - Chapter 2. The Cellini Group is Born at Careggi
Jan 19, 2026
America's last stand -- the entrance of the new Golden Age. For educated, open-minded readers. Comments are welcome. Enjoy! BRIEF INTRO TO CHAPTER 2 --- The Platonic Academy of Florence is established at Careggi, Italy.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN - Chapter 1 Matteo Cellini - 21st Century Cellinara
Jan 18, 2026
America's last stand -- the entrance of the new Golden Age. For educated, open-minded readers. Comments are welcome. Enjoy!
BRIEF INTRO TO CHAPTER 1 ----
Matteo Cellini, a descendant of the founder of Cellinara, the city he calls home, is introduced.