Books by Joseph Michael Sepesy

Nearly five hundred years after the French village of Domremy experienced the horrors of warfare and the brutal death of Saint Joan of Arc, the atrocities of war are once again a reality. United States Army Lieutenant John Chaple is no stranger to trench warfare. The day before the signing of the armistice that ends The Great War, Chaple becomes part of the last battle at Domremy. After Chaple and Germany Army Captain Otto Dengler become unlikely allies, one discovers the sacred relic of St. Joan inside the ruins of a Domremy church. As the lives of the two enemy officers intertwine through fates that lead them from the Black Forest of Germany to Niagara Falls, each strives to attain salvation and inner peace. In this historical novel, two unlikely allies transporting a sacred relic found during World War I embark on separate journeys of self-discovery.

In the fourth book in his Word Dances series, Sepesy continues his exploration of social ballroom dancing and romance through the elements of the music, lyrics, and graceful movements that often prompt couples to fall in love. Within varied verse, inspirational thoughts, and anecdotes, Sepesy begins by reflecting on the serendipitous dance that often occurs as couples discover a mutual attraction. While moving through the various stages of romance and falling in love, Sepesy unearths the beauty and joy of ballroom dancing as couples embrace affection and desire. The author's verses also include recommendations for musical selections that will enhance verse themes, moods, and of course, dancing. Word Dances IV shares verses and reflections that explore the glorious coupling of true love and dance that is celebrated far beyond the ballroom floor.

Life is a dance-celebrate it! Word Dances III: Celebration, by ballroom dancer and author Joe Sepesy, seeks to infuse your life with joy through verses and thoughts, providing inspiration to carry you onto the floor of your life for your own celebration of social ballroom dancing. This, Joe's third collection of writing on dance, demonstrates how his dance experiences continue to inspire, touching dancers and nondancers alike. Explore the world of music and movement with descriptions, observations, and opinions about the joys of dancing. Take a tour of the ballroom and its classical ambiance, with a continuation of the learning process, and, of course, the dances and the music. As a bonus, enjoy the included list of more than three hundred songs with the best dance-ability for social ballroom dancing. Join in, read, and dance-create and feel your own celebration! This collection of verses and prose, the third in a series, offers further insight into the passion of ballroom dancing.

Word Dances II, Your Time to Dance, by ballroom dancer, Joe Sepesy, is for ... anyone, regardless of age, wanting to learn social, ballroom dancing ... any ballroom dancer, no matter the level of proficiency and experience ... any ballroom teacher wanting to reconnect with students ... anyone in search of a new approach to fitness and socializing, wanting to tap hidden potential and improve the quality of life, especially through music.

Dance has been an important and transformative art in the life of author Joseph Michael Sepesy. Although he has had a love of music all his life, he only came to dance in 2009 as a step toward dealing with PTSD and as a way of doing something new in his life. That move has drastically changed his way of living, improving both his physical and mental health. During this time, he began to write down his thoughts on dancing in the form of poems and short stories. Now, in Word Dances, he shares those verses and stories, offering reflections on and explorations of his dancing experiences and hoping to evoke similar memories in others. Aimed at beginners and seasoned dancers alike, this collection speaks to the impact that dance can have on our lives and well-being. At Its Mercy It's the music-feel its power-obey its command. Step onto the floor-be transformed. Now, at its mercy, dance!