com - The Way of Deception. The Way of Deception by Douglas V. Remember, this is an early draft, and still is in the process of being re-written and polished. Jarrod staggered through the biting brush, forcing away slender green branches with his bloody fingers. Water trickled along a stream in the early morning darkness. A mist from the creek rose to meet his face. A stone dropped through his fingers, rolling along the bank and into the moving waters of the creek.

What happens when all of your stupid mistakes come back to haunt you later in life? Brooke Kittrick believes political conspiracies guide everything. Undeniable proof stops for lunch at a diner she frequents. Learning the truth could save his life, or end hers. New Writers looking for a little advice CLICK HERE! Somatic by Douglas V.

Complete with links to the stories. Published Works by Douglas V. com, submitted June, 2005. Appeared on website November 16, 2005 through present. Baseball is a place where memory gathers. com Fantasy Baseball League News, June 16, 2001 and March 24, 2002; and at ArmChairGM. Current Works actively seeking publication.

Dip your cup into the well of my knowledge, no matter how shallow it may seem. This the place for Newbies. known in the writing community as Defender of the Blahs. JA Konrath also has a great blog for newbies here.

Samples of my writing, be they shortstories, or excerpts from my books, are here. To read some of my Poetry click here. To read some of my shortstories click here. Is a non-fiction effort that combines commentary and the political essays from my two blogosphere renowned blogs. The Way of Deception is renewed, re-written, and out there searching for a home once again! A Light in the Shadow.

com - A Light in the Shadow. A Light in the Shadow by Douglas V. Private Detective Damon Mathews must battle his tormented past as he investigates bizarre events plaguing the town of Roseboro, Arkansas. The alleged madness of Sara Parkeson eventually leads Damon to her red rose garden where secrets behind a toppled tombstone in the cemetery, and a rash of other bizarre occurrences rocking the town of Roseboro, are revealed.

Political Pistachio by Douglas V. Hermie Shenango is an out of work journalist living in an age where the Western Media, through a sub-agency known as Mind Patrol Central, controls all governmental functions. Failing to act politically correct could result in being deported to the prison island of Cuba.

Go peacefully among the chaos and noise of life,. And remember silence may bring you peace. The humble may pass through life unknown to many,. But God shall remember their guardship of peace. Truth will come with silence and observation,. But words of others can shadow the truth. The truth may lead to fulfillment in life,. But keep your memory of humility and truth. Strive for the upper reaches in life,. But keep integrity within your sight.

Baseball is a place where memory gathers. Poet Donald Hall stated this in a film interview, and if you are anything like me, your fondest memories from growing up involves baseball in one shape or form. Despite strikes, rumors of strikes, and the avoidance of strikes just before the deadline, my love for the game has endured. And baseball will always be important to me and my memories, because baseball is a .