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New Release: CHASING UNICORNS the novel
CHASING UNICORNS, book #3 of the Shane Davison Chronicles was released on March 9, 2023, in both Kindle and Paperback.

Dale Thele
Mar 12, 20231 min read


Pencils of Famous Writers
It’s no secret that writers can be pretty particular about their writing tools. This post looks at 2 famous writers and their pencils.

Dale Thele
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Writing at a 7th grade reading level?
It’s been many moons since I was in middle school, so why do I write as if I’m still in junior high?
The answer may surprise you.

Dale Thele
Aug 3, 20222 min read


Large Pottery Stein-Style Mustache Mug
This extra large mustache mug is made from fired stoneware clay and holds 16 oz of liquid. This mug keeps the mustache dry with the help...

Dale Thele
Jul 6, 20221 min read


Conklin 1932 "Word Gauge" Fountain Pen
First established in 1898 in Toledo, Ohio, by founder Roy Conklin, the Conklin Pen company began manufacturing in the golden era of ...

Dale Thele
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Vintage 70s Otagiri Stoneware “Airplane” Mustache Mug
my everyday coffee or hot tea mug is a vintage 1970s stoneware mustache mug made by Otagiri Japan...

Dale Thele
Jun 23, 20221 min read


My Newton Pens Shinobi Fountain Pen
This fountain pen is one of my more expensive pens in my collection. I commissioned Shawn Newton, a fountain pen maker (since 2012) . . .

Dale Thele
Jun 15, 20221 min read


Vintage Footed Mustache Cup & Saucer from 1910s
This is a unique footed hexagon Mustache cup and a fluted saucer with extensive gold trim, unmarked but the seller believed it is German...

Dale Thele
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Where Do Book Titles Come From?
Creating a title for a book or manuscript.

Dale Thele
May 19, 20224 min read


Gilded Vintage/Antique Mustache Cup and Saucer Set
Gilded Vintage/Antique Mustache Cup and Saucer Set If you are one of the lucky men to have a handlebar or walrus mustache, you already...

Dale Thele
May 11, 20222 min read


Levenger True Writer® Oceanic Fountain Pen
The Levenger True Writer® Oceanic fountain pen is crafted in grey marbled resin with iridescent flecks reminiscent of Mother of pearl, set o

Dale Thele
May 6, 20221 min read


Vintage Sheaffer Clear School Cartridge Fountain Pen
One of my favorite fountain pens is the Sheaffer Clear School Cartridge Fountain Pen, manufactured from 1955 to 1970.

Dale Thele
Apr 30, 20222 min read


Conklin ALL AMERICAN™ Limited Edition Golden Walnut Fountain Pen
Mr. Postman delivered my Conklin Limited Edition Golden Walnut ALL AMERICAN™ fountain pen with rose gold trim.

Dale Thele
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Gone Digitally Mobile
The world around us is in constant change, flux, evolving, becoming; if we don’t adapt, we fall behind and become extinct like the dinosaurs

Dale Thele
Apr 25, 20222 min read


MASKED IDENTITIES is expanded
Brooke thought she had read every book in Grandad's collection of fiction until she stumbled upon an unfamiliar title. Curious, she...

Dale Thele
Apr 23, 20222 min read


BLURRED LINES the Novel Shoots to Bestseller List
BLURRED LINES the second novel of the Shane Davison Chronicles Series shoots to Amazon Bestseller List.

Dale Thele
Apr 20, 20222 min read


New Release: BLURRED LINES the Novel
New Book Release: BLURRED LINES, the second book of the Shane Davison Chronicles.

Dale Thele
Mar 22, 20221 min read


Lambda Literary Award Nominee
CLIPPED WINGS the first novel in the Shane Davison Chronicles 6-book series is nominated for a Lammy, in the Gay Fiction category.

Dale Thele
Sep 13, 20211 min read


Why I Write Southern Literature
Southern Literature is oftentimes considered one of the most challenging of the genres to write.

Dale Thele
Sep 2, 20213 min read


Announcing a New Release! NAUGHTY Gay Adult BEDTIME STORIES
New Book Release: NAUGHTY Gay Adult BEDTIME STORIES

Dale Thele
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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