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Douglas E. Richards

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Douglas E. Richards is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of WIRED and numerous other novels (see list below). A former biotech executive, Richards earned a BS in microbiology from the Ohio State University, a master’s degree in genetic engineering from the University of Wisconsin (where he engineered mutant viruses now named after him), and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

In recognition of his work, Richards was selected to be a “special guest” at San Diego Comic-Con International, along with such icons as Stan Lee and Ray Bradbury. His essays have been featured in National Geographic, the BBC, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Earth & Sky, Today’s Parent, and many others.

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Douglas E. Richards I don't typically have writer's block. I have plot block. My problem is trying to figure out the plot. Once I know this, the writing is easy.…moreI don't typically have writer's block. I have plot block. My problem is trying to figure out the plot. Once I know this, the writing is easy.(less)
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My latest sci-fi thriller, THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT, is finally here (and free to KU readers)

I just wanted to let my friends and followers know that my latest sci-fi thriller, THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT is finally here, available as an eBook, paperback, and soon an audio pre-order, and enrolled in Kindle Unlimited. If you've enjoyed my previous novels, I think you'll enjoy this one quite a lot.

If you do end up reading the novel, let me know what you think of it.

Thanks!

Happy reading,

Doug

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Douglas Richards Douglas Richards said: " After what seems like an eternity--at least to me 🙂 -- my new novel, UNIDENTIFIED, is finally out! It is now available as an eBook (enrolled in Kindle Unlimited), and a paperback, and I'll let you know when the audiobook is available. This one is a s ...more "

 

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I just wanted to let my friends and followers know that my latest sci-fi thriller, THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT is finally here, available as an eBook, pap Read more of this blog post »
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This isn't a review. I just wanted to alert my followers that my new novel, THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT, is finally here, as an eBook, Kindle Unlimited read, and paperback (and very soon an audio pre-order).

If you enjoyed my other novels, I think you'll
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Hi, it's me again. Once again, this isn't a review, just me trying to reach those who follow my reviews to let them know I have a new release out. This one is called Portals, and I think anyone who has enjoyed any of my other novels will likely enjoy ...more
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Hi, it's me again. Once again, this isn't a review, just me trying to reach those who follow my reviews to let them know I have a new release out. This one is called Portals, and I think anyone who has enjoyed any of my other novels will likely enjoy ...more
Douglas Richards added a status update: Hi, the friendly Goodreads librarian told me I could reach my followers and let them know I have a new release out by writing an update in this box. I hope this message is reaching any of you out there who follow me on Goodreads and are interested in learning about my new release, PORTALS. If you do read it, I hope that you'll enjoy it.

Thanks! Doug
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“T.S. Elliot: “And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time.”
Douglas E. Richards, Quantum Lens

“The universe was infinite, and there were most likely an infinite number of universes. To sit on one tiny planet in an ocean of infinite infinities and believe you understood anything about the true nature of existence and reality was absurd.”
Douglas E. Richards, Wired

“Unless you truly believed in something to the deepest depth of your being, as did Delamater, all men were whores in the end. There was an old joke that had always struck Delamater as defining of the human species. A man asks a woman if she would sleep with him for ten million dollars. She agrees. He then asks if she would sleep with him for a dollar. She is aghast. “What kind of woman do you take me for?” she asks. To that, the man responds, “We have established what you are, madam. Now we’re just haggling over the price.”
Douglas E. Richards, Mind's Eye

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Douglas Richards After what seems like an eternity--at least to me 🙂 -- my new novel, UNIDENTIFIED, is finally out! It is now available as an eBook (enrolled in Kindle Unlimited), and a paperback, and I'll let you know when the audiobook is available. This one is a science-fiction thriller detailing the compelling evidence that UFOs are here, while offering a mind-blowing fictional take on the reasons why.

As always, if you read this one and enjoy it, I'd be grateful for your help spreading the word. Also, if you get a moment, please consider writing a few sentences in a Goodreads review box so other readers will know what's in store for them.

Thanks! Happy reading.

Doug
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Douglas Richards Hi. I am a pathetically poor user of Goodreads, and I have no idea what I'm doing. The sequel to my book, WIRED, is now out, and I'm trying hard to find ways to alert WIRED readers that it is available. Since it became a NY Times & USA Today bestseller, I've been inundated with people writing me asking about a sequel, and I told everyone I would let them know, but I'm a poor organizer and I didn't keep track of who contacted me as well as I thought I had. Anyway, if anyone out there ever sees this, and you know someone who has read WIRED, please let them know. Thanks! All the best, Doug.

P.S. and if my attempts to alert readers are working better than I think, and you've already seen something about this through another channel, sorry to be such a pest.


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