by Douglas | Nov 28, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Random Thoughts & Ideas
The U.S.A.’s season of Thanksgiving has arrived, even though this post comes a few days afterward. In fact, I’m writing this on my 47th birthday! It’s a time to reflect on the accomplishments and blessings of the past year. Also, I have news of 2019....
by Douglas | Oct 21, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon
A reminder, I’ll be signing books coming up soon at WordBrew 6, located at Kieran’s Pub in Minneapolis, Mn. Oct 28th, Minneapolis, MN – Wordbrew 6 Noon-5pm, Kieran’s Irish Pub, 85 6th St N, Minneapolis, Mn, 55403 Facebook event listing:...
by Douglas | Oct 16, 2018 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
Folks have been asking about my wrist surgery, so I might as well shoot out a general blog about it. I had surgery on my dominant wrist on Sept 27th, 2018. The diagnosis was Keinbock’s Disease, a condition derived from a wrist injury that leads to a lack of...
by Douglas | Oct 1, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon
I have to thank the folks at Chapter 2 Books in Hudson, Wi, for stocking copies of my books on their shelves! You can go there and purchase signed copies of “The Widow Brigade” and “Pilgrims with Blades”. Bill and Sue Rogge opened the store in...
by Douglas | Sep 22, 2018 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
Telltale Games, we knew you for too short a time. Last year fans were worried when Telltale Games showed signs of financial trouble, dropping about a quarter of its workforce. Now, a great band of storytellers has disbanded except the few core employees...
by Douglas | Sep 15, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects, Random Thoughts & Ideas
The process has begun on ACX to acquire “The Widow Brigade” in an audiobook form. More and more people are turning to audiobooks, listening to them on long trips and commutes, or maybe while resting on a hammock. (Am I the only one that keeps a...
by Douglas | Sep 12, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon
I’ve been really busy getting a lot of things organized and planned out following Nerdin’ Out Con. The biggest news are two more confirmed appearances. If you’re local to the Twin Cities and a lover of books and fantasy, you should attend these...
by Douglas | Sep 7, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon
Since doing conventions, I’ve noticed a trend. Despite whatever sales I make, there’s usually still several people who accept my business cards. A person tends to wonder how much attention browsing customers spend on you once the convention is over....
by Douglas | Aug 3, 2018 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
I’m a bit overdue in reporting on my first appearance at Chapel Con. Although, bear in mind my first ever con appearance was QuestCon in Oct 2017, so all the conventions I’m hitting this year are all first time appearances. Each of them are a new...
by Douglas | Aug 2, 2018 | Book Projects On The Horizon
I was already glad to see a 5-star rating hit from one reader on Goodreads, but now we also have a first written review up on both Goodreads and Amazon. Also 5 stars! …Van Dyke’s writing is tight and action is well paced and thought out. Immediately, I spotted...
