The Light:
A collection of short stories inspired by scripture passages in the New Testament.
Two friends seek answers to their problems from a traveling man who spoke in parables. The fate of the woman whom Christ forgave adultery. The ten lepers, who they were, and where they came from. The mother of the prodigal son. The Canaanite mother. The Samaritan woman at the well. The woman who touched Christ’s hem. The unanswered puzzles about names, circumstances and the reasons for many of the stories mentioned in passing in the New Testament have always intrigued the author. Margaret Larsen probes the possibilities and reveals her understanding of eight of these historical accounts.
Each story will have an original illustration by Kali Higgins.
Currently with Editor.
Elsie Goes to the Hospital
Elsie accompanies her girl to the hospital when she becomes ill. This is an instructional picture book to assist  health care workers and parents orient their children to the environment and procedures they will face in a hospital in a non-threatening way.
Currently in Illustration.
Legend of Circle Stone
One day I found a lovely Luna moth resting on a screen door. Its beauty inspired me to write a children’s story that involved a magic moth. One summer my flower garden was visited by hummingbird moths. I imbued my magic moth with the majestic beauty of the Luna moth and the flight capability of the hummingbird moth.
I have always been fascinated by the Superstition Mountains. While researching the area to place my magic moth story I found an aerial shot of the actual Circle of Stones that exist on top of the a mountain in the Superstition Range. No one knows what the purpose for this Circle of Stones was, but looking at the photo I felt it must have mystical powers associated with it.
The Secret of Circle Stone is the story of a twelve year old girl who rescues Stripes, a colorful caterpillar and is accidentally exposed to a toxic dose of pesticide and goes into shock. Stripes transforms into a magic moth and guides her on a mission of self discovery and healing that leads to Circle Stone.
Between Carolyn’s fantasy adventures realistic hospital scenes are told from her point of view. She wrestles with the physical challenges of having no control of her body while her essence gains confidence and knowledge from her struggles on the way to Circle Stone.
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Benjamin finds an injured macaw while a a journey with his parents. He rescues him and calls him Macauba. They become trusted companions as Benjamin grows into a strong youth and Macauba learns to scout and warn his friends about danger. Together they lead 2000 young men into war to protect their families and assist the army that has wearied from battling the enemy for many years. Set in the jungles of Mesoamerica 70 BC this story is told from a birds-eye point of view and shows the faith of young men in their God as taught by their mothers.
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