by Douglas | Jul 8, 2016 | Book Projects On The Horizon
A new review by a fan has popped up on Amazon’s book page. It’s another 5-star review! So far, “The Widow Brigade” has 8 reviews in total there, and all are 5 stars! I’m very happy about this news. (now if I can get more folks to rate my...
by Douglas | Apr 26, 2016 | Book Projects On The Horizon
I appreciate the patience of my fans. My new readers have been anxiously awaiting the third book in the Earthrin Stones series. I was reminded of how that can feel just this past week. I finished reading a good book by a new author, the first in a series....
by Douglas | Apr 20, 2016 | Book Projects On The Horizon
Most fans have bought and loved the Earthrin Stones trilogy, but not as many have checked out the book that Jen says will make me famous. In order to make it easier for folks to check it out, I’ve made a change to the Widow Brigade webpage here. It now has a...
by Douglas | Apr 2, 2016 | Book Projects On The Horizon
This actually happened back in February…guess it’s been too long since I’ve visited! Thanks to a loyal fan who posted the first review for the revised Inheritance of a Sword and a Path. The ratings seem to be going...
by Douglas | Mar 15, 2016 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
Hoping folks on my Facebook share in some input here.Let’s talk book characters. Focus on ones that we feel have a lot of development, and that we can really appreciate stepping into their shoes.Whether they be a hero or an addition to the book, it has to be a...
by Douglas | Feb 6, 2016 | Book Projects On The Horizon
A friend of mine contacted me recently, having read a copy of “The Widow Brigade”. People are making me blush!I just finished reading your book, Widow Brigade! Great job! Needless to say I was a bit hesitant to read it, but I’m glad I did! You are an...
by Douglas | Dec 20, 2015 | Book Projects On The Horizon
The Widow Brigade has earned its 6th straight 5-star review on Amazon! Of course I am overjoyed to receive all this good feedback from fans. Despite my laptop biting the dust, I’ve been working hard to put in some extra hours writing. Here is a link with...
by Douglas | Dec 15, 2015 | Book Projects On The Horizon
Are you a part of Goodreads? I am! If anyone is looking up me or my books there, this is the author link they have for me:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/761586.Douglas_Van_Dyke_Jr_It used to be confusing because they had me listed twice. (So many people forget...
by Douglas | Dec 10, 2015 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
‘Tis a sad day here at the writer’s desk.I bought a laptop in the early 2000s, with the intent to use it as my main book-writing device. Even though I have a desk computer, the laptop allowed me to write on-the-go, between appointments, at a restaurant, or...
by Douglas | Dec 3, 2015 | Book Projects On The Horizon
I finally got to read my first critique on Amazon regarding Earthrin Stones 2: Trials of Faith, and it did not disappoint! It was a great positive review, and I couldn’t have been more pleased.Amazon ReviewAnd I’ll quote it here:Great Read By Dr. Drev on...