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Doug is the author of DEVIL'S REEF, a mystery set in Miami, and SLEEPER CELL, a counter terrorist thriller. See also www.dekarlson.com

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Douglas Karlson First, it's important not to wait to be inspired. Just sit down and put in the hour or two hours you plan to.

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First, it's important not to wait to be inspired. Just sit down and put in the hour or two hours you plan to.

Second, I find it helps if I work out the plot in advance, then follow the outline.

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Douglas Karlson The satisfaction in writing something that someone else enjoys reading. Writing something really good. Being able to produce something by yourself.
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Devil's Reef

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Sleeper Cell

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Review from Writer's Digest

I entered SLEEPER CELL, the revised edition, in the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Contest. While I didn’t win, I did score 5’s (Outstanding) pretty much across the board.





Structure, Organization, and Pacing:   5





Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar:   4





Production Quality and Cover Design:   5





Plot and Story Appeal:   5





Character Appeal and Development:   5





Voice and Writing Style:  5





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Douglas Karlson K.E. wrote: "Thanks for the GR friendship, Douglas!"

Thank you!


Douglas Karlson Jill wrote: "Lovely to meet you here on Goodreads, Douglas, and thank you for your friendship."

Thank you! Just saw this.... I'm not that good at navigating the site! But I'm trying to write reviews for all the books I read this year!


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Jill Lovely to meet you here on Goodreads, Douglas, and thank you for your friendship.


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