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Sunday, August 7, 2011 5:27:32 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Back to Dragon’s Teeth:
Derek said, "Greetings again: I know I’ve been away from my blog for a few days, but it’s because I’ve been writing, among other things. When we last left off on our journey, I was going to share with you working on the “bad guys”,..." more
Friday, July 29, 2011 8:22:11 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Building Conflict & Suspense (Spoiler Alert):
Derek said, "Greetings again. We’re wading deep into the story now, bringing converging characters into conflict, of course, but also adding suspense. I am adding two new characters at this point. One is human and one is a cat, but with a very enchanted..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 4:24:09 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled The Writing Journey (Spoiler Alert):
Derek said, "Beginning with this introductory post, we are going to take a trip together. I thought it might prove interesting for you to go along, as I write one of my novels. Each day that I work at writing, I will share what was accomplished, how I went..." more
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 12:46:00 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Distractions:
Derek said, "I apologize for being away so long. Lots of distractions, interruptions and frustrations. Anyway, besides being attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets and stung multiple times, I’ve been a bit too busy for comfort. That’s because a..." more
Sunday, July 10, 2011 1:36:22 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled When I’m Writing:
Derek said, "There are two senses I try to enhance when I’m writing. First, I like to listen to music. This usually involves a selection from my extensive collection of movie soundtracks. They’re great for setting mood, while shutting out the..." more
Thursday, July 7, 2011 12:58:23 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Looking for Friends:
Derek said, "To be perfectly honest, I sometimes really hate Facebook. It takes too much time away from my primary focus – writing. It’s time-consuming and addictive. Then add Twitter and YouTube and LinkedIn and several other social networking..." more
Thursday, July 7, 2011 12:58:23 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Empire Avenue:
Derek said, "{EAV_BLOG_VER:45b3036a5f0f9419} Okay, this site is really cool. I built a profile for Derek Hart that people can invest in, not for actual dollars, but for social networking capital. The premise is really quite simple and loads of fun. First,..." more
Monday, June 27, 2011 3:09:31 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Fencing:
Derek said, "Yesterday was a delightful day. My son Ian won his first gold medal, after competing in an open epee competition for unrated fencers. He has only been fencing since September 2010, on the high school level, but we just recently started..." more
Friday, June 24, 2011 12:32:24 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Thoughts and Things:
Derek said, "First, pretty awesome that our video book trailer for Secret of the Dragon’s Eye went over 10,000 views yesterday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df3X5ww1hBQ Then, it was awesome that Secret of the Dragon’s Scales – Book 4, is now..." more
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:56:26 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Dragons, Cats & Little People:
Derek said, "Busy writing. The good kind of busy, where I’m actually pounding out words and holding off editing until later. Spent most of my free time last week focused on Secret of the Dragon’s Teeth – Book 5. The storyline takes place in..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 10:52:18 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Father’s Day:
Derek said, "Dad. I was told by my Dad that I could always address him as Dad. Father was too formal and Pop is carbonated and you drink it. My Dad, who is currently 85, is my hero. I was always in awe of his presence. In his prime, he looked just like..." more
Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:43:46 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled An Open Letter to President Obama:
Derek said, "Dear President Obama: As President, I’m certain you recognize the powerful, positive economic impact a capital gains tax cut would have for small business owners. Since such a cut would be good for small businesses, why not give it to other..." more
Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:57:44 PM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Keeping My Head on Straight:
Derek said, "I’m a writer. That’s my thing, as you all know. I like to tell stories and paint pictures with words. I enjoy the research, creating and fleshing-out characters, and developing plots that intrigue and entertain. So there are times,..." more
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 8:33:53 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Action & Adventure:
Derek said, "I remember the change, even if the details seem a bit fuzzy now. I was complaining to my mother that I was bored. Being an insatiable reader, she suggested trying a new author. Being a teenager, I rolled my eyes, but it wasn’t wise to..." more
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 8:33:53 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled So How Did You Come Up With That?:
Derek said, "Dear Derek: Just finished reading Secret of the Dragon’s Claw, the third book in the series. Wow. Great read. Looking forward to Book 4. Inquiry – How did you come up with the idea in the first place? Jeff Parker –..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled The Social Network:
Derek said, "Just for a quick refresher, I thought I’d capture in one blog all the Internet links you might want to..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Writing Full Time – I Wish:
Derek said, "I have so many books ready to go, that it’s driving me nuts. These are not just in outline stage either. Whenever I have a free moment (ha!), I try to work on one of the manuscripts. This assumes, however, that Thaddeus Osbert..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled The Vision:
Derek said, "This is a team effort. Sure, I create the basic content, but after that, it’s all about other people chipping in. The awesome book covers are done by David Burke. Thaddeus Osbert’s image was drawn by Eric Hammond. The financials..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Winston Churchill:
Derek said, " Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was a politician, radical, soldier, artist, author, and the twentieth century’s most famous and celebrated British Prime Minister. His evocative and stirring rhetoric, employed in many famous speeches, was seen..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Video Book Trailer:
Derek said, "Literally for months, or maybe it was years, but whatever, for a long time, I have wanted a book trailer to promote the Dragon’s Secrets series. I finally got my wish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df3X5ww1hBQ I’m very pleased with the..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Working:
Derek said, "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WRjgv62Ayc Well, I haven’t exactly been working in a coal mine, but Devo’s song has been on my mind for a long time. “Lord, I am so tired.” However, I have really been churning out the..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled It’s What I Do:
Derek said, "Got up bright an early, went outside and worked in the yard for a few hours, before the heat and humidity knocked me out. After a shower and a few more cups of coffee, I switched to ice water and hit the keyboard running. Oops. Sat staring at the..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Secret of the Dragon’s Scales – Book 4:
Derek said, "It’s always a rush when a new book comes out. Secret of the Dragon’s Scales – Book 4, is no exception. Even though I sometimes look at the bookshelf lined with 20 novels, all written by me, with Derek Hart printed on the spine,..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57:01 AM
Derek Hart wrote a blog post titled Building a Fan Base:
Derek said, "It took me awhile, but I do frequent Twitter. Sometimes it’s still a challenge to write something in 140 characters, because, after all, I am an author. To limit the number of words forces me to be Nathanial Hawthorne every time I write. ..." more
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 2:24:24 PM
Derek Hart added a Book Trailer Video