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TOM VAN DYKE lives with his wife on their ranch in the foothills of Tonto National Forest, Arizona. Tom is a nationally recognized film producer/director and award-winning screenwriter. One of his motion pictures was considered for nomination of an Academy Award®.

Tom created and wrote the American Bicentennial television public service announcements, Stand Up and Be Counted, featuring John Denver, the most widely viewed national and international PSAs in the history of television.

His creative expression of writing and film production is shared with his creation of fine art. Tom’s sculptures, paintings and photography have been exhibited or are in the permanent collections of the NY Museum of Modern Art, the Carnegie Art Institute, the Buffa ...more

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Tom Van Dyke The writing process for me is sitting down every day and writing. . . .

A writer uses their creative ability to fully mine the levels of our existence…moreThe writing process for me is sitting down every day and writing. . . .

A writer uses their creative ability to fully mine the levels of our existence — a wonderment of imagination forming a communal bond of writer and reader. A storyteller opens the door through inspired thought—the alloy of the mind’s eye—a galaxy of perception with an endless vault of words. A craftsman energizing their pen from the marrow of their creative thought. They begin a profound bond between reader and writer forging inspired exploration of the best kind . . . a work authentically rendered is truly a gift of full-circle.(less)

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Tom Van Dyke We are all born creative—made of the same stuff. Whether we choose to explore our imaginations or follow the herd is up to each and every one of us. T…moreWe are all born creative—made of the same stuff. Whether we choose to explore our imaginations or follow the herd is up to each and every one of us. The visual arts where I began—painting, sculpture, photography, film, then writing are all acquired skills that require time, practice, and dedication Everyone has the potential to be a writer and so can you—you have a unique voice. Writing is an adventure worth exploring for yourself. Discover your authentic voice, what you are capable of imagining, written in your own words. And while you are writing—read…. Read everything. Expand your horizon. Open up your mind. Feed your creativeness. You will be amazed . . . and I will be looking forward to reading your good work in the future.(less)

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	A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale 4.06 avg rating — 82 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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A Cowboy Christmas: An Interview with Author Tom Van Dyke by Gina McKnight

Many writers fade with fashion . . . a favorite writer will last forever. --Tom Van Dyke

Last year my friend Sue vacationed in Sedona, Arizona. She enjoys shopping through the quaint shops, visiting with talented artists, and having lunch at the local café. When Sue returned to Ohio, she gifted me with a signed copy of A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale. The author, Tom Van Dyke, is a dynamic writ Read more of this blog post »

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Published on December 01, 2017 11:51 • Tags: arizona, book, christmas, classic, cowboy, cowgirl, fiction, historical-fiction, story, tom-van-dyke, western

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