Published books

Porchside Chronicles: Family Stories and Memories from the Heart of Tennessee
By Richard D Dykes
Some of the best stories in life are the ones told from a front porch.
Porchside Chronicles is a warm collection of family memories, hometown stories, country traditions, and everyday moments from the heart of Tennessee.
These stories celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make family history worth remembering—from quiet evenings on the porch and family gatherings to lessons learned from older generations and memories that stay with us for a lifetime.
Inside you'll discover stories about:

• Family traditions
• Country living
• Childhood memories
• Tennessee life
• Porch conversations
• Hard work and simple pleasures…

I Was Struggling… Then I Found You
By Richard D Dykes
Sometimes life brings us to a place where we feel tired, lost, discouraged, and unsure of where to turn.
But even in our darkest moments, God has not forgotten us.
I Was Struggling… Then I Found You is an uplifting Christian book about discovering faith, hope, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose when life becomes difficult.
Through encouraging reflections and practical lessons, readers are reminded that God can meet us in our struggles and help us take the next step forward.
Inside You'll Discover:

• Finding God when life feels overwhelming
• Holding on to faith during difficult seasons
• Learning to pray when you don't know what to say
• Finding hope after disappointment…

Midnight Confessions: Whispers of the Heart – By Richard D Dykes
Some secrets are too deep to stay silent…
especially at midnight.
In the quiet hours of the night, when the world slows down, hearts begin to speak the truths they’ve been hiding. But once those confessions are revealed… nothing can ever be the same.
❤️ What You’ll Discover:
✔ A passionate and emotional romance
✔ Secrets that change everything
✔ Deep connections and undeniable chemistry
✔ Love tested by truth and consequences
✔ A story that will keep you hooked until the end
💡 Perfect For:

• Romance lovers
• Fans of emotional love stories
• Readers who enjoy passion and drama
• Anyone who loves a late-night page-turner…

The Blood Pressure Blueprint: Lifestyle Changes That Last a Lifetime
By Richard D Dykes
Take practical steps toward a healthier lifestyle with The Blood Pressure Blueprint.
This easy-to-follow eBook explores everyday habits that may support healthy blood pressure, including balanced eating, regular movement, stress management, better sleep, weight management, and consistent health tracking.
Written in a simple and encouraging style, this guide is designed to help readers build realistic habits they can continue for years—not just a few days.
Inside This eBook, Readers Will Learn About:

• Understanding blood pressure numbers
• Creating heart-healthy eating habits
• Reducing excess sodium
• Adding safe physical activity…

When life puts everything on the line, will you quit—or keep moving toward the goal?
Fourth Down: Never Give Up uses the powerful lessons of football to teach courage, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. Richard D. Dykes shows readers how to prepare for pressure, recover from setbacks, make difficult decisions, and remain focused when the odds appear to be against them.
Whether you are an athlete, coach, student, parent, or someone facing a difficult season, this encouraging book will help you develop a winning mindset and keep fighting for a better future.
Inside, you will discover how to:
• Create a personal playbook for success
• Prepare before pressure arrives
• Get back up after disappointment
• Build and trust a strong team…

The Ghosts We Carry: Tales of Willow Lane – By Richard D Dykes
Some places remember everything…
and some ghosts never leave.
On Willow Lane, the past isn’t buried—it lingers.
Whispers echo through the night, shadows move when no one’s watching, and the truth hides just beneath the surface.
But the real question is…
are the ghosts around you—or inside you?
👻 What You’ll Discover:
✔ Chilling stories filled with suspense and mystery
✔ Haunted locations and lingering spirits
✔ Emotional depth beyond the horror
✔ Twists that will keep you on edge
✔ A story that stays with you long after reading
💡 Perfect For:

• Horror and ghost story fans
• Readers who love suspense and mystery
• Fans of psychological and emotional thrillers…

Shadows of Desire: Love Beyond the Grave – By Richard D Dykes
Some loves don’t end… they wait.
In a world where the past refuses to stay buried, two souls are bound by a love that reaches beyond life itself. Drawn together by desire, mystery, and something darker, their connection may be stronger than death.
🌑 What You’ll Discover:
✔ A haunting and passionate love story
✔ Dark romance with a supernatural twist
✔ Secrets that refuse to stay buried
✔ Intense emotion, desire, and mystery
✔ A story that lingers long after the final page
💡 Perfect For:

• Fans of dark romance
• Readers who enjoy supernatural love stories
• Mystery and suspense lovers
• Anyone drawn to emotional, haunting tales…

It Was a Way of Life
A heartfelt trucking memoir about life behind the wheel, long roads, hard work, and the memories made along the way.
Step into the world of trucking with It Was a Way of Life, a personal and down-to-earth book about the road, the miles, the people, and the lessons learned from years behind the wheel.
This book is for readers who enjoy real-life stories, working-class memories, trucking life, road travel, and the kind of old-fashioned hard work that shaped a person’s life. It captures the feeling of long hauls, early mornings, late nights, changing highways, truck stops, family sacrifice, and the pride of doing a job that kept America moving.
Inside this book, readers will find reflections on:
Life as a truck driver…

Mastering the Fundamentals of Basketball
By Richard D Dykes
Build a stronger basketball game by mastering the skills that matter most!
Mastering the Fundamentals of Basketball is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help players understand and improve the essential skills of the game.
Whether you're a young player just getting started, a parent helping a child learn, or someone who simply wants to improve on the court, this guide breaks basketball down into clear and easy-to-follow lessons.
Inside You'll Learn About:

• Proper ball handling and dribbling
• Passing and catching techniques
• Shooting fundamentals
• Layups and close-range scoring
• Rebounding
• Defensive positioning
• Offensive movement…

Whiskey Trails and Wanted Men
A Western Novel by Richard D Dykes
Ride into a rugged frontier world of outlaws, whiskey trails, betrayal, justice, and redemption.
Whiskey Trails and Wanted Men is a Western novel filled with danger, dusty roads, hard choices, and men who must face the past before they can find peace. In a land where trouble rides fast and trust can be deadly, every trail carries secrets, and every wanted man has a story.
This book is perfect for readers who enjoy:
Western fiction
Outlaws and frontier justice
Cowboy stories
Betrayal and redemption
Dusty trails and small-town danger
Action, courage, and hard-earned hope
If you enjoy old-fashioned Western tales with grit, heart, and adventure, this book is for you.…