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A #Bookish #Halloween Bonanza & #Giveaway
Dan
  • Oct 6, 2021
  • 2 min

A #Bookish #Halloween Bonanza & #Giveaway

To be perfectly honest, I don't have many fond memories of Halloween as a kid. Even as a wee lad, I didn't crave candy the way some...
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#BookBlitz #NewRelease Friends to the End by C.L. Colyer
Dan
  • Sep 27, 2021
  • 2 min

#BookBlitz #NewRelease Friends to the End by C.L. Colyer

This sounds like another winner from Colyer! It's is on my #TBR to read with my older son. Fantastic cover art too! You can read my...
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#BookReview Time
Dan
  • Sep 21, 2021
  • 2 min

#BookReview Time

Here are some recent highlights in my #scifi and #yafantasy reading. Persephone Station by Stina Leicht Synopsis In this slow-burn...
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#NewRelease Dee's Cornucopia by Jeny Heckman
Dan
  • Sep 15, 2021
  • 6 min

#NewRelease Dee's Cornucopia by Jeny Heckman

Today I have Jeny Heckman on the blog promoting her new book Dee's Cornucopia. Jeny's award-winning books are inspired by Greek...
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Have #Camera Will #Travel Part 2
Dan
  • Sep 8, 2021
  • 4 min

Have #Camera Will #Travel Part 2

Howdy, Last month I posted about our road trip adventure with a focus on Yellowstone. In Part 2, I relate what my oldest son, henceforth...
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Dragons Walk Among featured in Kirkus Reviews
Dan
  • Sep 2, 2021
  • 1 min

Dragons Walk Among featured in Kirkus Reviews

Howdy, I received stellar news about Dragons Walk Among Us last week from Kirkus Reviews. My novel was chosen to be featured in the 9/1...
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Have #Camera Will #Travel
Dan
  • Aug 28, 2021
  • 4 min

Have #Camera Will #Travel

Howdy, As mentioned previously, I recently took a brief sabbatical from writing book two of The Allison Lee Chronicles. My eldest son,...
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#BookReview Stein on Writing
Dan
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • 1 min

#BookReview Stein on Writing

Howdy, My eldest son and I just returned from an adventure in Yellowstone and the Tetons––it was AWEsome. Anyway, while on the trip, I...
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#BookReview Challenging Destiny by Cherie Colyer
Dan
  • Aug 6, 2021
  • 2 min

#BookReview Challenging Destiny by Cherie Colyer

Howdy, Today, I will try out my new book review format for a single, slightly longer review. I've already used this format for my what...
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2021, Part II
Dan
  • Aug 1, 2021
  • 2 min

2021, Part II

Howdy, I published a book right smack dab in the middle of 2021. So what’s next, right? On one hand, the answer is easy––promo, promo,...
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What I've Been Reading, July 2021 Edition
Dan
  • Jul 25, 2021
  • 3 min

What I've Been Reading, July 2021 Edition

Howdy, Seems like it's been forever since I've written one of these. Well, maybe not, but that's how it feels. Most of it's due to the...
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OMG!!! It’s #NewRelease Day for Dragons Walk Among Us!!!
Dan
  • Jul 19, 2021
  • 3 min

OMG!!! It’s #NewRelease Day for Dragons Walk Among Us!!!

#NewRelease #YA #fantasy #dragons Howdy, The last few months have been a heckuva rollercoaster ride. Back in May 2021, I received my...
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#NewRelease Day tomorrow for Dragons Walk Among Us!!!
Dan
  • Jul 18, 2021
  • 1 min

#NewRelease Day tomorrow for Dragons Walk Among Us!!!

#NewRelease #YA #fantasy #dragons Howdy, Exciting times in my neck of the multiverse!!! Tomorrow is release day for Dragons Walk Among...
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#NewRelease RORIK by Mary Morgan
Dan
  • Jul 13, 2021
  • 2 min

#NewRelease RORIK by Mary Morgan

I'm very pleased to host Mary Morgan today. Her new novel Rorik was recently released by The Wild Rose Press. She is super supportive of...
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One Week to Go - Chapter 1 Virtual Reading
Dan
  • Jul 12, 2021
  • 1 min

One Week to Go - Chapter 1 Virtual Reading

Howdy, One week is left before Dragons Walk Among Us is unleashed upon the world on July 19, 2021. It's available for pre-order here. I...
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Interview with Haji
Dan
  • Jul 6, 2021
  • 1 min

Interview with Haji

Howdy, Today I'd like to introduce you to Haji, a card-carrying member of Allison Lee's squad and a major character in my forthcoming YA...
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Interview with Dalia
Dan
  • Jun 28, 2021
  • 1 min

Interview with Dalia

Howdy, Today I'd like to introduce you to Dalia, Allison Lee's BFF and a major character in my forthcoming YA fantasy debut, Dragons Walk...
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Interview with Allison Lee
Dan
  • Jun 21, 2021
  • 1 min

Interview with Allison Lee

Howdy, Today I'd like to introduce you to Allison Lee, the protagonist in my forthcoming YA fantasy debut, Dragons Walk Among Us. You can...
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Do your characters talk to you?
Dan
  • Jun 18, 2021
  • 2 min

Do your characters talk to you?

Howdy, I recently participated in an online chat with some editors and fellow writers. The subject was creating vivid characters. What I...
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What I’ve Been Reading, June 2021 Edition
Dan
  • Jun 14, 2021
  • 2 min

What I’ve Been Reading, June 2021 Edition

Howdy, Seems like I haven't been writing these quite as often lately. The reason is that I've been busy with things related to my...
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