Joe Dehner has published voluminous material on U.S. legal matters and international developments. 

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Take a look through Joseph's Newest Releases!

Witness

In Witness, a lawyer is asked by his terminally ill college friend Gregor to legally observe his physician-approved, self-administered death under a right-to-die law. As the moment unfolds with emotional and ethical weight, the narrator grapples with what it truly means to be a witness—and whether compassion and law can coexist at the edge of life. Read Here.

Women at War

Women at War recounts the harrowing, heroic experiences of Soviet soldiers Natalia and Lydia, two young women who fought on the front lines of World War II—driving tanks, saving comrades, and taking up arms against Nazi forces. Their stories reveal the resilience, trauma, and humanity of women in war, while reflecting on how such courage might inspire healing in today’s conflicts. Read Here.

I Am What I Am

I Am What I Am is a poetic monologue spoken by Jerusalem, channeling Earth's voice through AI, reflecting on the city’s long history of conquest, faith, and conflict. As an eternal witness, Jerusalem questions whether humanity can ever live up to its name as a place of peace. Read Here.

Below are several of his previously written works.

County Fair

Take a 1950's trip, when a county fair, tornado watch, and nutria enliven a summer visit to Grandma's Iowa home. (July 2023) Read Here.

Superlative
Can normal be extraordinary? Superlative is available at The Penmen Review (published April 19, 2021). Read More.

Holy
When Alexa mishears direction from a tech wizard, mysterious and miraculous events unfold. Holy is one of twenty short stories selected for One with a Paper, a 10-year “best of” anthology by The Literary Club, America’s oldest continuously operating literary club. Available through bookstores and online (Praus Press, 2021, or call Roebling Point Books – 1-859-992-9444 for purchase and delivery).

Awakenings
Fiction and memoir can blur, especially when the subject is what you might have been but aren't. Read More

Stained Glass
Faith and money – a mix, a match, a mismatch? Stained Glass was selected for a collection called What It Cost, available at bookstores and online. For personalized copy, order from Roebling Point - Roebling Point Books & Coffee - Covington, KY (roeblingpointbooksandcoffee.com) or call 859-292-1560

One on One
CEO meets struggling young reader one on one – what happens is magic – published by Voices de la Luna - Voices de la Luna - November 2021 Table of Contents.

Heartbeat
A rape victim considers options as a court intervenes to enforce a “Heartbeat Law.” Click to explore the future.