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J. Daniel Reed

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After a successful commercial real estate career, J. Daniel Reed now embraces his love of creative writing, dedicated to entertain and enlighten readers through his works of fiction.

Born on the Northwest side of Chicago, into a three-generation household, he was raised by a committee—grandparent, parents, and three older siblings.

Joe lives in suburban Chicago with his publisher wife, Barbara and their Bouvier des Flandres, Keera. When not writing, he loves outdoor photography, taking walks with Keera, nature hikes, gardening, birdwatching, cooking, and grilling.

Favorite books include: For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Red Badge of Courage, The Old Man and the Sea, Being There, Colors of the Mountains, Odd Thomas, Unbroken, The Silent Corner, Th
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Meet the REAL Bingley The interwoven top flaps of the well-used cardboard box were quivering upward with growing urgency. The sides alternatively flexed outward and then receded. It was obvious, what was kept in the corrugated package could not be contained. Soon a prominent black puppy nose split the seam between the flaps. Twitching with […]

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“How is it that fate has brought us together like this, men whose souls have been permanently scarred by war, just to relive our pain?”
J. Daniel Reed, Whispers in a Phone Booth: A Depression-Era Tale of Danger and Deception

“With a soft and soothing voice, Martha offered, “I understand how you feel, Wally. Some scars are hidden on our hearts, never to heal. These make us who we are.”
J. Daniel Reed, Whispers in a Phone Booth: A Depression-Era Tale of Danger and Deception

“With a soft and soothing voice, Martha offered, “I understand how you feel, Wally. Some scars are hidden on our hearts, never to heal. These make us who we are.”
J. Daniel Reed, Whispers in a Phone Booth: A Depression-Era Tale of Danger and Deception

“How is it that fate has brought us together like this, men whose souls have been permanently scarred by war, just to relive our pain?”
J. Daniel Reed, Whispers in a Phone Booth: A Depression-Era Tale of Danger and Deception

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