Beware Of Doug

Beware of Doug

Ice Cream for Breakfast

ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST is based on real-life events. It’s historical fiction with a sense of humor. In the era of silent films, when women were not considered funny, MABEL NORMAND broke barriers as Hollywood’s first female comedy superstar. The first woman to act, write and direct comedy films, the first to run her own movie studio. An expert diver, swimmer, race driver, pilot, acrobat, pianist and pie thrower, Mabel is as funny off-screen as on. A newly-minted millionaire, she lavishes herself with furs and diamonds while her generous heart supports needy families. It’s the dawn of the Hollywood film industry. A scandalous time of reckless living, wild parties, and Madcap Mabel is in the thick of it. When social reformers begin a vicious crusade against the barbaric behavior of Hollywood, Mabel ends up the “patsy” in a murder she had nothing to do with. ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST gives “voice” to Mabel and her fellow silent clowns, Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton and many others. Once hailed as The Queen of Comedy, ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST launches Mabel Normand back to stardom.

Dreams with Feet

A compelling adventure with dogsledding and wilderness survival as its unique hook Doug is snatched from his world of fantasy, where dreams lay dormant, into a unique reality, where anything is possible. Experience his sportive adventures, his tangled relationships, his love for animals, and last-but-not-least, fall prey to his deep passion for dogsledding. Obstacles collide from every angle; including classmates, family, unsolved mysteries, and a wilderness project that teams Doug with a love-struck girl and a class bully. Doug’s dream will take the reader on an emotional ride that will not soon be forgotten. As this contemporary plot accelerates into the storm-driven finale, Doug’s courage and faith is continually challenged. Out of his hardships and joy, emerge life-changing character and personal achievement. Welcome to Doug’s dream! Somewhere in the middle of his story, I hope you are inspired to Put Feet to Your Own Dreams.