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Derek Hart

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Don't forget to visit my website and take a look at the available titles.

Here's a list of stuff about me, which should help you decide if you want to invite me to be your friend or agree to be mine.

- I love movies, especially action & adventure, fantasy & historical.
- I collect movie soundtracks (300+).
- I have been to 49 states (except Alaska) in the USA and they are all historically fascinating, but my favorites are New Mexico, Maine, Utah & Wisconsin.
- I love Disney World.
- I've been to a lot of countries, but my favorites are Iceland, The United Kingdom, Italy, Greece and Thailand.
- I like to eat.
- I adore my son Ian and we are best buddies.
- I'm not very good at Xbox, but I keep trying.
- I love to write even more than I lo...more


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", because they always require the most attention. While Adicus Schinagel is a black wizard, Heinrich Himmler is the representative of all things evil with Nazi Germany, perhaps as mu...

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Average rating: 4.56 · 43 ratings · 30 reviews · 20 distinct works
Secret of the Dragon's Eye:...
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions
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Danger Cruise
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2004
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Tales of the Yellow Silk
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2002
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Secret of the Dragon's Brea...
4.75 of 5 stars 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions
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A Favor for FDR
4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2004
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Crooked Cross Factor
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2002
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Element of Surprise
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2005
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For Love or Honor Bound
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2001 — 2 editions
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Seas Aflame
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Ice Flotilla
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2006
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Description: Poems from out-of-print chapbook. I do not claim to follow any of the accepted rules. I just write poetry because I want to.
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"The universe said, “You’re almost there, just a few more steps.” I agreed and took those steps. However, my definition of the distance was measured in feet, while the universe meant miles."Derek Hart
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"Thaddeus Osbert sat in the middle of my office, scrunched over so he could fit. He looked me right in the eye and said, "So, I understand you believe in dragons." I nodded. He sat back and studied me for a minute or two, before uttering, "Yes, you'll do."Derek Hart
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“Dragons appear to those who believe, and only then if we wish.”
Derek Hart, Secret of the Dragon's Eye: Book One

“Caladfwlch is ‘hard lightning’ in Welsh. The silly French dubbed the blade Excalibur.”
Derek Hart, Secret of the Dragon's Eye: Book One

“I've had the immense pleasure of knowing Thaddeus for over 4 years now. In that time I have experienced his incredible powers of observation, his wisdom, and his wonderful sense of humor. Yet he is quick to remind me that he is a dragon and therefore is prone to look at things differently. Oh, and his appetite for ...300+ Krispy Kreme donuts every morning can be a bit trying at times.”
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“Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!”
William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar

“A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.”
Winston S. Churchill

“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Winston S. Churchill

“He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. ”
Winston S. Churchill

“Never, never, never give in!”
Winston S. Churchill

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message 13: by Kathy

Kathy Kulig Hi Derek, Thanks for the link. Happy reading and writing


message 12: by Derek

Derek (Los Angeles) Class 3 Entertainment has acquired film and TV rights to The Secret Dragon Series by Derek Hart. Class 3 Entertainment, known for optioning novels and life rights stories, saw the market potential for a future film audience. Derek Hart Entertainment has commitments for first round funding of $15 million with development of the video game beginning in early February.

Bob Lenthart, CEO of Derek Hart Entertainment, an independent game design studio, has already tapped some of the talented individuals leading the rapidly growing multi-billion dollar worldwide entertainment software industry. Lenthart says, "Our development team includes several innovative designers from Warcraft and Warhammer, a leading art director from Gears of War, and one of the fantastic background/character artists from the Halo series."

Just as with previous films of popular game franchises like Alone in the Dark (2005) and House of the Dead (2003), Hal Croasmun of Class 3 Entertainment envisions a 'Secret Dragon world.' "We foresee a community of fire-breathing fans emerging from the video series based on Derek Hart's six book series." Class 3 Entertainment has film and TV rights to the video game, book series, graphic novel, comic book, and the screenplay adaptation written by J.J. Ramo.

Contact:

Hal and Cheryl Croasmun
Class 3 Entertainment
661-297-9240
mailto:producer@class3entertainment.com


message 11: by Lee

Lee Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Derek!

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Andres Zoran Ivanovic "People don"t need to be in Iceland to get Ice Flotilla book interesting.
It is hard work to find writer with ability to write military missions in Icelandic sea. Before any written word, Derek Hart researched history of Iceland and it is not easy at ...more People don"t need to be in Iceland to get this book interesting.
It is hard work to find writer with ability to write military missions in Icelandic sea. Before any written word, Derek Hart researched history of Iceland and it is not easy at all. More than that. Writer must love some country to do same project and I can say it for Derek. He deserve to publish this and other books in Iceland too. He will.

Congratulation Derek.


message 9: by Janie

Janie Pendleton I 'buzzed' by to let you know, that I posted your note below for a free read of "Dust Jacket" on our group 'Readers tell authors events section! Janie
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message 8: by Derek

Derek Hey Everybody!

To all my friends at goodreads, if you would like to read a Derek Hart novel for Free, please visit www.derekhartbooks.com. Scroll down about midway on the front page and you'll see the Free offer to download a PDF file of Dust Jacket.

Now I won't claim it's my best action/adventure novel(I wrote it several years ago), but it's not too bad. Before downloading, if you would like to read a plot synopsis or reviews, please click on the BOOKS button near the top and then go to Dust Jacket, where you can check it out.

There are no rules or requirements and Dust Jacket isn't listed for reviews. It's just my way of saying thanks to all my friends here at goodreads. If there's someone you know that might enjoy reading Dust Jacket, please pass the word along.

Thank you,
Derek


Andres Zoran Ivanovic I still reading Derek´s books two but first critic is promising for other than non English speaking public. We know about many English languages. His books are wrote on some way to every body with some English knowledge can understand it. I can´t say it for some difficult texts in specialising magazines or books.

I wish you good luck in your career way Derek.

Andres


message 6: by Derek

Derek Hey, if any of you happen to use LinkedIn, this is the direct link to join other Derek Hart Readers at LinkedIn. You are cordially invited to join the group.

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/100411/...

By the way, they have a goodreads group too. I joined yesterday. Great way to network between the two.

Thanks,
Derek


message 5: by Derek

Derek I promise I won't do this very often, but I'm very proud of this review.

A Winner!

SECRET OF THE DRAGON'S EYE is a superb WWII fantasy that hooks the audience in two ways. First, the description of early WWII England, mostly through the eyes of Bunty, makes for a vivid anchored historical. When Thaddeus enters their lives, the story line adds fantasy elements to it. Mindful of Naomi Novik's Temeraire saga, readers who appreciate something different in their war novels will enjoy fine historical fantasy.

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
#1 Amazon.com Reviewer


message 4: by Derek

Derek Daniel:

Wow! Thank you very much for adding 5 titles to your reading List.

I must say, you have very good taste. Now don't laugh, but out of 15 novels, you picked 4 of my absolute favorites. Especially Tales of the Yellow Silk and Crooked Cross Factor. In every case, I will be looking forward to reading your reviews.

Thanks again!
Derek


Daniel
Hey Derek, I've added A Favor for FDR, Secret of the Dragon's Eye, Crooked Cross Factor, Tales of the Yellow
Silk
and last but not least, your other book Tangles of Truth to my to-read list.


message 2: by Derek

Derek Thank you for the kind words, Kristina. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed Secret of the Dragon's Eye, because I wrote the series with young adults in mind, even though OLD adults would enjoy it too! LOL

It's great working with you and continued success in all your endeavors. Goodreads is a fantastic place, I just wish I had more time to spend here, to review all my books and read even more.

Thanks again!
Derek


Kristina I really enjoyed Mr. Hart's book, Secret of the Dragon's Eye: Book One. He has been a great colleague to network with.
Kristina Coia


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