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d.c.dear
Stories, cocktails, art-world puzzles, and expansive imagination.
Doug's first detention was in kindergarten for coloring outside the lines. It was also his last detention.
In retirement, he decided he had to do something with all the stories floating around in his grey cells, so he started writing them down. English was never his strong suit in school; putting words and ideas on paper came easily enough — his chief battle has always been grammar, and overcoming the stupidity inherent in the English language.
As d.c.dear, he writes cozy mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy. Now 66 and the proud father of three grown young men, he lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Before turning full-time to writing in retirement, his career spanned television, TV IT, legal IT, and serving as a network designer for converting film X-ray systems to digital imaging.
Today he can usually be found drinking pour-over coffee or discovering new and untried cocktails — weekend indulgences that haven't gone away. His hobbies are many and varied, from acrylic pour painting to photography. He's a recent convert to hot yoga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why write across three completely different genres?
Too many stories in too many settings make too many genres. A cozy mystery to feel warm, sci-fi for the hope of our future, and fantasy because we all need magic in our lives and stories of kingdoms undreamed.
In what order should I read your books?
Read what you want in the order you want! If a book is in a series where order matters, it will be clear. For example, Icarus is Book One of the three-book series "The System War".
Where can I find your books?
All published books are available in paperback and Kindle eBook directly on Amazon.ca. Follow my Amazon Author Central profile for release updates.