First time writer, long time reader.  Mostly absent from social media.  

FIVE DEADLY D:  Thriller.  Science Fiction. ~30,000 words.  Completed and fully posted! 
"Five Deadly D is a sharp, taut and well paced sci-fi thriller.  Filled with clever twists and turns, it builds relentlessly to a surprising and satisfying climax.  A quick read.  A must read."
Ted East - Producer, Writer and Media Executive

THE DEMON WITCH OF TOULOUSE:  Historical Fiction.  Supernatural.  ~28,000 words.  Completed.
"The Demon Witch of Toulouse is a fascinating story, expertly brought to life with compelling, complex and dynamic characters.  Written with style and authority, it transports readers back in time.  I highly recommend this story."
Bryan Gliserman - Film/Television Executive and Producer

THE BOOK OF LIES: Like nothing you've ever read before.  ~120,000 words.  Completed but being reformatted for WATTPAD.  Coming soon.
"The Book of Lies is like lightning from a clear sky.  The wonder and intrigue of this work stayed with me long after putting it down.  I am envious of anyone lucky enough to mine this deep reservoir of myth, mystery and conflict."
Kevin Wright: former SVP Programming, HBO Canada

"The Book of Lies is a fascinating, subversive, strange and totally absorbing tale. Dark, fun, and mysterious, it's an adventure I haven't stopped thinking about since I put it down. Doug Smith takes us wandering through history only to discover we aren't who we think we are."
Hayden Mindell: Vice President of Television Programming and Content, Rogers Media

"The Book of Lies weaves together a mind-blowing alternate origin story that rocks modern Christian constructs and challenges all we have been taught to believe about what is good and what is evil.  This story needs to be told."
Maria Hale: former SVP of Global Entertainment, Content Acquisitions, Corus Entertainment

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