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A New Book and Updates
Hi Folks,
It’s been a while since I reached out. Between working on all the projects we have going and welcoming our new baby girl (born on April 4th), I’ve been stretched razor thin. That said, I have not been idle. I come to you with glad tidings: we’ll have THREE new books ready for you in the next 12 months, and I’m excited about all of them.
JACK DILLARD BOOK 1- The first draft is finished. We’re cleaning some things up, but I couldn’t be more thrilled with the novel we’ve been able to produce. Assuming all goes well, we should be able to publish it by the end of the year. Worst case, early next year.
DAD'S BIOGRAPHY - I’ve lost count of the number of drafts we’ve been through, but we’re making headway on the ‘final’ draft. I think it will be ready for publication by the end of the year, too. Depending on how scheduling and dates fall, I’ll either publish this one a few months before Jack Dillard Book 1 or a few months after.
WRECKAGE - I’m really excited about this, and it kind of came out of left field. I don’t think I’ve shared Andrew Wolfendon’s name with you, other than to thank him in the acknowledgments, but he’s the ghostwriter I brought in to help us with "Last Resort."
Andy mentioned to me that he’d written a psychological thriller novel a few years back that he had gotten the rights back to. The book was well-reviewed, but it hadn’t gotten the support it deserved (no one knew more about this than Dad did). He asked if I’d be willing to give it a read and consider publishing it.
After tearing through the novel at a breakneck pace, I concluded two things: 1) this was a great book, and 2) there were a few things we could do to make it even better. Andy agreed with my feedback for improving the story, and we got to work on it.
That brings me to where we are now. When considering how to give this novel its best launch, I proposed taking a page out of Dad’s book (pun intended) with what he did with Mark Stout and Kelly Hodge. I asked Andy if he’d be interested in releasing "Wreckage" as a co-authored novel under the J.D. Pratt brand in the hope that doing so would give it the visibility it deserves. He agreed, and here we are.
It's an engaging novel. Different from Dad’s fare—it’s more of a psychological thriller that’s a bit lighter in tone. Still, the characters pop, the island-in-a-storm setting is gripping, and the story is riveting. Full of crackling dialogue, intrigue, and intelligent twists. We’ll be releasing it SEPTEMBER 1ST to coincide with its late-summer setting.
I’m thankful fate brought the two of us together—he’s an exceptional writer and an even more exceptional human being.
Now a bit of bad news—for those of you wondering, Presley Carter Book 2 is still on hold. I’ll let you know if/when that changes.
On to family updates. Jett is now two and a half. He’s a spirited, smart, kind young dude who already has a deep love for golf and the musical, "Hamilton." That must be Mom and Dad’s doing from on high (Dad was an avid golfer ever since his mom used the local 9-hole course in Michigan as a daycare when he was young, and you know Mom’s love for the stage). I’m excited he’s already invested in things so near and dear to my heart, but I’d be lying if I said my parents’ absence doesn’t weigh on me as he grows. Dad would be over the moon with this golf development—I’d have to fight tooth, claw, and nail to keep him from taking Jett to the driving range every day. Mom would be gleefully facilitating an education in show tunes.
My wife, Kadey, has recovered beautifully from her pregnancy. You’d never know she just gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl. We named her Scottie Mae. She’s a smiley bundle of joy who shares her Daddy’s fondness for eating. Just shy of four months old, and she already weighs 20 lbs.
I’ll be in touch in the weeks leading up to the release of Wreckage. It’s a good book, and I hope you’ll give it a shot. You’ll be glad you did.
Much love to you and yours,
Dylan
Wreckage: An Addictive Psychological Thriller Packed with Twists
It’s been a while since I reached out. Between working on all the projects we have going and welcoming our new baby girl (born on April 4th), I’ve been stretched razor thin. That said, I have not been idle. I come to you with glad tidings: we’ll have THREE new books ready for you in the next 12 months, and I’m excited about all of them.
JACK DILLARD BOOK 1- The first draft is finished. We’re cleaning some things up, but I couldn’t be more thrilled with the novel we’ve been able to produce. Assuming all goes well, we should be able to publish it by the end of the year. Worst case, early next year.
DAD'S BIOGRAPHY - I’ve lost count of the number of drafts we’ve been through, but we’re making headway on the ‘final’ draft. I think it will be ready for publication by the end of the year, too. Depending on how scheduling and dates fall, I’ll either publish this one a few months before Jack Dillard Book 1 or a few months after.
WRECKAGE - I’m really excited about this, and it kind of came out of left field. I don’t think I’ve shared Andrew Wolfendon’s name with you, other than to thank him in the acknowledgments, but he’s the ghostwriter I brought in to help us with "Last Resort."
Andy mentioned to me that he’d written a psychological thriller novel a few years back that he had gotten the rights back to. The book was well-reviewed, but it hadn’t gotten the support it deserved (no one knew more about this than Dad did). He asked if I’d be willing to give it a read and consider publishing it.
After tearing through the novel at a breakneck pace, I concluded two things: 1) this was a great book, and 2) there were a few things we could do to make it even better. Andy agreed with my feedback for improving the story, and we got to work on it.
That brings me to where we are now. When considering how to give this novel its best launch, I proposed taking a page out of Dad’s book (pun intended) with what he did with Mark Stout and Kelly Hodge. I asked Andy if he’d be interested in releasing "Wreckage" as a co-authored novel under the J.D. Pratt brand in the hope that doing so would give it the visibility it deserves. He agreed, and here we are.
It's an engaging novel. Different from Dad’s fare—it’s more of a psychological thriller that’s a bit lighter in tone. Still, the characters pop, the island-in-a-storm setting is gripping, and the story is riveting. Full of crackling dialogue, intrigue, and intelligent twists. We’ll be releasing it SEPTEMBER 1ST to coincide with its late-summer setting.
I’m thankful fate brought the two of us together—he’s an exceptional writer and an even more exceptional human being.
Now a bit of bad news—for those of you wondering, Presley Carter Book 2 is still on hold. I’ll let you know if/when that changes.
On to family updates. Jett is now two and a half. He’s a spirited, smart, kind young dude who already has a deep love for golf and the musical, "Hamilton." That must be Mom and Dad’s doing from on high (Dad was an avid golfer ever since his mom used the local 9-hole course in Michigan as a daycare when he was young, and you know Mom’s love for the stage). I’m excited he’s already invested in things so near and dear to my heart, but I’d be lying if I said my parents’ absence doesn’t weigh on me as he grows. Dad would be over the moon with this golf development—I’d have to fight tooth, claw, and nail to keep him from taking Jett to the driving range every day. Mom would be gleefully facilitating an education in show tunes.
My wife, Kadey, has recovered beautifully from her pregnancy. You’d never know she just gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl. We named her Scottie Mae. She’s a smiley bundle of joy who shares her Daddy’s fondness for eating. Just shy of four months old, and she already weighs 20 lbs.
I’ll be in touch in the weeks leading up to the release of Wreckage. It’s a good book, and I hope you’ll give it a shot. You’ll be glad you did.
Much love to you and yours,
Dylan
Wreckage: An Addictive Psychological Thriller Packed with Twists
Three Days and Counting - Vindicate's Release
Dear Friend and Reader,
It’s almost here. Finally. The beginning of a new chapter. The passing of the torch, so to speak, from Joe to Jack. Vindicate, the 11th Dillard book and the 1st Jack Dillard novel, comes out in three days (Tuesday, June 3rd).
It’s strange how book launches have changed with Dad gone. When he was here, he’d be on pins and needles in the days leading up to a book’s release. Nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I, on the other hand, would be supremely confident. I’d tell him over and over, “Don’t worry, man. People are going to love this book.” Thankfully, I was mostly right.
I get his trepidation, now.
While I’m confident this is a worthy, riveting addition to the Dillard saga, there’s still that little shred of doubt, that malevolent whisper in the back of my mind. You don’t know what you’re doing. You’re dishonoring your Dad’s legacy. Fraud.
Maybe we all have those thoughts. I’d be shocked if I’m not having them twenty years from now. Still, when I take a step back and objectively look at the work we’ve created with Vindicate, I can’t help but think that 1) this is a damn good book, and 2) Dad would be proud of this.
Thank you for, once again, staying the course with me. Getting this thing out there has taken longer than I had hoped (I know…shocking). I’m sorry for that. But I’m proud of the work and believe you’ll enjoy it.
I’ll leave you by asking a small favor. If you enjoy the book, please rate and/or review it. Tell your friends about it. Tell your kids about it. Tell that maddening relative about it. Tell the lady at the drive-thru about it. Tell your cats and dogs about it 🙂
Seriously, though, I would appreciate your help spreading the word. This book is the start of a new journey, and I’ll need your assistance to get the train out of the station.
Cheers to new beginnings, and to you, dear reader, for coming along for the ride. This book is a wild one.
Much love to you and yours,
Dylan
Vindicate
It’s almost here. Finally. The beginning of a new chapter. The passing of the torch, so to speak, from Joe to Jack. Vindicate, the 11th Dillard book and the 1st Jack Dillard novel, comes out in three days (Tuesday, June 3rd).
It’s strange how book launches have changed with Dad gone. When he was here, he’d be on pins and needles in the days leading up to a book’s release. Nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I, on the other hand, would be supremely confident. I’d tell him over and over, “Don’t worry, man. People are going to love this book.” Thankfully, I was mostly right.
I get his trepidation, now.
While I’m confident this is a worthy, riveting addition to the Dillard saga, there’s still that little shred of doubt, that malevolent whisper in the back of my mind. You don’t know what you’re doing. You’re dishonoring your Dad’s legacy. Fraud.
Maybe we all have those thoughts. I’d be shocked if I’m not having them twenty years from now. Still, when I take a step back and objectively look at the work we’ve created with Vindicate, I can’t help but think that 1) this is a damn good book, and 2) Dad would be proud of this.
Thank you for, once again, staying the course with me. Getting this thing out there has taken longer than I had hoped (I know…shocking). I’m sorry for that. But I’m proud of the work and believe you’ll enjoy it.
I’ll leave you by asking a small favor. If you enjoy the book, please rate and/or review it. Tell your friends about it. Tell your kids about it. Tell that maddening relative about it. Tell the lady at the drive-thru about it. Tell your cats and dogs about it 🙂
Seriously, though, I would appreciate your help spreading the word. This book is the start of a new journey, and I’ll need your assistance to get the train out of the station.
Cheers to new beginnings, and to you, dear reader, for coming along for the ride. This book is a wild one.
Much love to you and yours,
Dylan
Vindicate
