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Donald Michael Platt

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in San Francisco, The United States
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Historical Fiction, Horror, Literature & Fiction

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Dumas, Sabatini, Costain, Shellabarger, Dunnett, Renault, Graves, Love ...more

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Born and raised inside San Francisco, I graduated from Lowell High School and received my B.A. in History from the University of California at Berkeley. After two years in the Army, I went to graduate school at San Jose State where one of my short stories was published in the college’s literary magazine, THE REED, and I won a bathch of awards in the annual SENATOR PHELAN LITERARY CONTEST.

After teaching English and Creative writing at Los Gatos Union High School, I moved to southern California and began my professional writing career. I sold to the TV series, MR. NOVAK, ghosted YOUR HAIR AND YOUR DIET for health food guru, Dan Dale Alexander, and wrote for and with diverse producers, among them as Harry Joe Brown, Sig Schlager, Albert J. Co ...more

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Congratulations, Donald on seeing 'Bodo, an Apostate' become Editor's Choice, in the Historical Novel Society which means it could be selected to go forward to the long list for the 2016 HNS Indie Award. Selections for long listing will be made in January 2016 Their review is here: http://historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/bodo-the-apostate/ How do you feel?
Donald Michael Platt pdr, I am elated. Peer positive reviews are the best. Also, CLOSE TO THE SUN is a finalist in two awards contests: Indie Excellence Awards and New Gen…morepdr, I am elated. Peer positive reviews are the best. Also, CLOSE TO THE SUN is a finalist in two awards contests: Indie Excellence Awards and New Generation Indie Awards for Military Fiction.

There is confusion at HNS. I mistook Indie for independent publisher when I submitted BODO for a review at HNS. I should have submitted it as mainstream. That is why the review will not appear in the current issue. Indie means pay to publish or pay to have the word edited.

By the way, belated congratulations for you having been published.(less)
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Hello Mr Donald, I want to know, if you have the chance to go to my blog, and read the review I post with the HFVBT of Amy's. Fell free to stop by any time, and check it out, it was a great book, I wish never end because I will like to know what is going to happen to Bodo in his new life?
Donald Michael Platt Princess, Altessa, Alteza, I saw your wonderful review of Bodo on Amazon and here on Goodreads. I will go to your blog today. To answer your question,…morePrincess, Altessa, Alteza, I saw your wonderful review of Bodo on Amazon and here on Goodreads. I will go to your blog today. To answer your question, I found no evidence of Bodo-Eleazar life in al-Andaluz after 847 AD, except for a mention of him in Sura 876 Ad that I referenced in my author's and Historical Notes section. I would have to write a fictional sequel, so the rest of his life is left to the reader's imagination. If you liked Bodo so well, I am sure you would enjoy my novel of 17th century Spain, ROCAMORA.

Best regards,

Donald

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message 23: by Donald
Nov 15, 2011 06:43PM

Donald I am delighted to announce that my novel of 17th century Spain, ROCAMORA, has been republished in soft cover by Briona Glen and is available on Amazon Kindle (UK, France, and Germany too), iPads, Ebooks, etc. through Smashwords.


message 22: by Donald
Oct 31, 2011 08:54PM

Donald James wrote: "Thanks Donald for accepting my friendship request.

All the best,
James Piper"

You are most welcome


message 21: by James
Oct 31, 2011 08:21PM

James Piper Thanks Donald for accepting my friendship request.

All the best,
James Piper


message 20: by Donald
Apr 04, 2011 09:05AM

Donald My pleasure.


message 19: by Aline
Apr 04, 2011 07:58AM

Aline Thank you for adding me among your friends!


message 18: by Milton
Mar 27, 2011 11:27PM

Milton Esitubi Mary Anita And The Second Liberation In KenyaAlso get entertained with the African flavour and passion, the culture, social life and politics.


message 17: by Ed
Feb 18, 2011 04:15PM

Ed Rambeau Thanks for adding me as a friend, Donald. Appreciate it. Please click on the link below and watch the YouTube video to see what folks are saying about my first novel "FORBIDDEN STEPS".

Have a great day and thanks again, Ed Rambeau

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c21_S...


message 16: by Christine
Jul 27, 2009 09:24PM

Christine Hi Donald, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ
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message 15: by Donald (last edited Jan 25, 2009 03:09PM)
Jan 25, 2009 03:08PM

Donald Christine wrote: "Hi from down under Donald. Stopped by to see what’s new with you.
Please take a look at SFA.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com

Blessings CJ"

I shall, and please see the review of my novel of 17th century Spain, Rocamora by a New Zealand lady at

http://www.thedeepening.com/world-of-...




message 14: by Christine
Jan 25, 2009 01:56PM

Christine Hi from down under Donald. Stopped by to see what’s new with you.
Please take a look at SFA.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com

Blessings CJ


message 13: by Donald
Jan 15, 2009 11:58AM

Donald My pleasure.


message 12: by E.A.
Jan 15, 2009 11:55AM

E.A. Thank you for allowing me to be your friend.

Elizabeth


message 11: by Saleh
Dec 24, 2008 11:00AM

Saleh Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


message 9: by Blair
Dec 18, 2008 06:31AM

Blair Hello and thanks for the friend request!


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message 8: by Donald
Dec 05, 2008 06:24AM

Donald Mille Grazie.


message 7: by Rita
Dec 05, 2008 06:07AM

Rita Thanks for your friendship, Donald!
All best wishes from Rome,
Rita




message 6: by Rosemary
Dec 03, 2008 07:04PM

Rosemary Thank you for adding me. Are you planning to attend the Historical Novel Society conference in June?
Best wishes with your magnum opus.


message 5: by Dianne
Nov 01, 2008 05:25AM

Dianne Ascroft Thanks for inviting me to join your friends. It's great to meet another historical fiction writer. Historical fiction and horror - that's an interesting combination!

Dianne Ascroft,
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message 4: by Anthony
Sep 25, 2008 07:54AM

Anthony I like your quote: "Chronology is not destiny." Thanks for finding me and all the best with your diverse interests.

Anthony


message 3: by Bobbie
Sep 18, 2008 04:42PM

Bobbie Crawford Thanks so much for adding me :)


message 2: by Bradley
Aug 17, 2008 06:09AM

Bradley Hello Donald, I hope you are having a good day. =)

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message 1: by Jeannie
Aug 05, 2008 01:12PM

Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hi Donald and thanks for adding me. Your porfolio is so impressive....you taught creative writing! If you have time, I'd love for you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too!
Thanks,
Jeannie



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