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*Novel * Short story * Poetry * Stage Script * Humor

* Newspaper Article * Magazine/Journal Article 

*  Movie Review * Guest BLOG Post



RED ROCKS IN MY SOCKS...

FUN-DUGGERY IN THE GREAT SOUTHWEST


Enjoy robust laughter as twelve humor authors share stories from their adventures and mishaps as they reminisce about unique life in the southwestern USA.


My two stories in this humor anthology are:

DON'T MAKE ME PULL THIS CAR OVER!

TEXAS TERROR...Horned Toads and Fire Ant Condominiums.


Paperback available through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rocks-Socks-Fun-duggery-Southwest/dp/0982445539/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643430411&sr=1-1


Ebook (Kindle) available through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rocks-Socks-Fun-duggery-Southwest-ebook/dp/B09NF9FPNT/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643430411&sr=1-1


PUBLISHER: The Odiegroup Press (Dec. 11, 2021)

The Utah Humor Anthology Project, Vol. 3

Paperback: 243 pages

ISBN-10 ‏: ‎ 0982445539

ISBN-13 ‏: ‎ 978-0982445532

Ebook (Kindle) ASIN‏: ‎ B09NF9FPNT




IN SPITE OF THE DARK: A Collection Of Poetry And Prose

In Spite of the Dark features both light and dark themed stories, many created in 2020 at a time when the world was facing severe challenges and we longed for reassurance. The theme of this collection is that even in dark places, there can be hope. There is life in spite of loss. There is creativity in spite of pain. There is light in spite of the dark.


I'm one of 10 authors whose work is featured in this book.

Four of my poems included in this publication are:

SPRING WHISPERS

FIRST WINTER DAYS

AUGUST

NIGHT FRENZY


Paperback available through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Spite-Dark-Collection-Poetry-Prose/dp/1733290818/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

EBook (Kindle) available through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Spite-Dark-Collection-Poetry-Prose-ebook/dp/B09BQ5WVXQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=


PUBLISHER: ‎ Willow Park Press (August 2, 2021)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 140 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1733290818

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733290814

e-book (Kindle) ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BQ5WVXQ



SOUL, SAND & SKY

stories and poems of the great outdoors


I am one of 19 authors whose work is featured in this book.

My poem, BEACH THERAPY, receives its debut publication.

I feel honored for my writing to be showcased with the writing of these talented, multi-published, award-winning authors.

Paperback available through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Sand-Sky-Stories-Outdoors/dp/1736012525/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=


Ebook (Kindle) available through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Sand-Sky-Stories-Outdoors-ebook/dp/B096LZ3TJF/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=


Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Writers' Cache (June 4, 2021)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 180 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736012525

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736012529

ebook (Kindle) :   ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096LZ3TJF



UTAH'S SPECIAL BLEND

Local Humorists Spill the Beans...


Twelve humor authors bid farewell to the pandemic of 2020 as they share the healing power of laughter in life.


My two humor stories are:

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES

and

WATER AMUSEMENT PARKS...The Truth Of It.


Available through Amazon in paperback:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982445520/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0


Available through Amazon in ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Utahs-Special-Blend-Local-Humorists-ebook/dp/B08NGBV1X4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=


Available through Barnes and Noble in paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/utahs-special-blend-steve-odenthal/1138323726?ean=9780982445525


PUBLISHED BY THE ODIEGROUP PRESS (November 2020)

The Utah Humor Anthology Project, Vol. 2

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0982445520

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0982445525

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08NGBV1X4



"From The Writer's Toolbox: Thematic Purpose"

LDSPMA Blog post, by invitation.

Published Jan. 27, 2020

https://www.ldspma.org/from-the-writers-toolbox-thematic-purpose/


Heard at a UTAH Diner

A Shortstack of Humor beyond Green Jell-O and Sister Wives

A collection of humorous stories and first-hand experiences written by thirteen humor authors.  Each story could have easily been overheard at a UTAH Diner!  

My two humor stories in this publication are:

UTAH OR BUST!

CHICKEN POX

Publisher: The OdieGroup Press (September 23, 2019)

The Utah Humor Anthology Project, Vol. 1

ASIN: B07Y9HGGN6 (Ebook)

ISBN-10: 0982445504 (paperback)

ISBN-13: 978-0982445501 (paperback)


Movie Review:

THE FIGHTING PREACHER 

SPIRALS

A Collection of Poetry and Prose From Utah's Northern Edge

I'm pleased to be one of the authors of SPIRALS.

Two of my poems included in this publication are:

SEASIDE

RECEIVING AUTUMN

Publisher: Willow Park Press (July 17, 2019)

ISBN-10: 173329080X

ISBN-13: 978-1733290807


CUPID'S ARROW AND MY DATE WITH ELVIS

Publisher: Box Elder Magazine (Feb./March 2019)

Brigham City, UT

UTAH OR BUST

Publisher: Box Elder Magazine (Aug./Sept. 2018)

Brigham City, UT

Who Shot The Sheriff?

A western comedy/mystery stage script. Performed across the United States and Canada, entertaining audiences, promoting charity fundraising events (including for pediatric trauma care), supporting community theaters, entertaining community religious organizations, supporting public/private/charter school theater programs, etc.

Script synopsis/teaser and details here: https://www.alicembatzel.com/stage-scripts

Performance contracts and script purchases here:

https://www.pioneerdrama.com/SearchDetail.asp?pc=WHOSHOTTHE&id=0 

Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. (2007)

P.O. Box 4267

Englewood, CO 80155-4267

Ph. 800-333-7262

Fax. 303-779-4315


The H.I.M. Professional's Role On The Ethics Committee

Publisher: JAHIMA (Journal of the American Health Information Management Association

Chicago, IL (Nov./Dec. 1996) (Vol. 67, No. 10)

 

The H.I.M Gold Mine - Your Current Staff 

Publisher: JAHIMA (Journal of the American Health Information Management Association)

Chicago, IL (July 1993) (Vol. 64, No. 7)


Do Something To Help Someone Else

Guest/Contributing Writer

Publisher: Deseret News, Church News

Salt Lake City, UT (May 2, 2009)


Dr. J. Gordon Felt, Physician "Made A Difference" For Many Throughout His Lifetime

Guest/Contributing Writer

Publisher: Box Elder News Journal

Brigham City, UT (May 14, 1995)

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