September 2, 2011.  Retired CEO of an international firm, Fran Hall of Heathrow FL lunched with author Dorothy Dubel and admired the pictures in the first edition of The Magical Shoes of Santa's Elves which she purchased for her neighbor's little girl.  "She'll love it!  I'm also looking forward to when the sequel to Escaping Danger is ready to be published" she said.   


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September 1, 2011. 


Linda Belz, (r) Editor of the Heathrow Newz and Board Member of the Heathrow Women's Club and Dorothy Dubel, author/illustrator chatting over lunch at  Terra Mia. 


Highlighting the conversation was the recent publication of Ms. Dubel's newest book "The Magical Shoes of Santa's Elves".  "A Christmas story that children will remember," noted Dorothy.  


Linda was so impressed with this charming holiday book she purchased one for each of her grandchildren.




**Order your personalized, autographed copy from the author. Click here. 

"Hello" to Dave Farr, Pastor at Central Baptist Church in Sanford and his lovely wife Joyce!

Learning Escaping Danger was an e-book, Dave immediately added it to his Kindle for his reading pleasure.

They are a delightful couple and shining example of what makes Sanford the friendly, good town it is. 

God Bless America and God Bless the Farrs.   

Dorothy

Meet me at the Book Fair

Hello Readers and Friends:

Save the date of October 15 and meet me at the Deltona Regional Library (2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona 32725) for its annual Authors Book Fair "Celebrating Readers and Writers".

I have a new book Magical Shoes of Santa's Elves  and the thriller Escaping Danger.


A wonderful book-package for Moms and Kids!

Dorothy Dubel
Author

Books I've read - part 2

Rather than trying to beat the heat, I’ve stayed inside as much as possible - cool and comfortable.  Here are a few of the books that helped divert my attention from the triple digit hot spell we’ve sweltered through this summer!  Dorothy

Escape - Carolyn Jessop

Just weeks before my book was ready to go into printing - this book was published!  What a scramble

I had thinking up a new title for my book which I also originally titled Escape.   I certainly didn’t want two books with the same title coming out at the same time!  Changing my book cover title, interior pages, all the legals entailed and marketing - a host of time-consuming and expensive alterations had to be made.  “He who snoozes, loses!” - it’s true;  and that’s the reason the title of my book became known as Escaping Danger.

I decided to read Carolyn’s story this summer. It was truly an interesting account of a young girl’s life at 14 years of age as the chosen wife of an older man with many other wives and children.  Outward appearances of matrimonial content and reported family harmony in the FLDS were clearly disputed by this brave author in her flight for basic freedoms.  Reports of the shocking mental and physical abuses committed by despicable, tyrannical leaders within this radical ousted FLDS religious group are appalling! Upcoming ... The trial in Utah of its leader Warren Jeffs.

     

The Road to Wealth - Suze Orman

Every woman’s authority on how to improve their life now and for a comfortable tomorrow by learning how to manage their money.  Straight from the cuff advice, easily understandable.  I love Suze!  How I wish I had known about her simple concepts and been told these explanations decades ago - I’d be so much better off!

The Witness - Sandra Brown

The heroine of this story is a public defender in a Southern state.  She accidentally finds her husband and father-in-law are leaders of an insidiously evil racist group that includes the mayor, business owners and even the police chief!  Unable to trust anyone, she places her life and that of her baby in the hands of an FBI agent and witness protection program in her attempt  to evade the town’s desperate search for her in their attempt to hide heinous secrets.  Will she be able to testify in a federal court against local politicians and police?  A real nail biter.

Judge and Jury - James Patterson & Andrew Gross

Having been engrossed for a month in the Casey Anthony trial, I felt the need to extend that experience with a legal thriller by my favorite mystery writer, James Patterson.  The heroine is a juror in the trial of a notorious Mafia Don.

His ruthlessness and power threatens every juror, witness and even the judge.  With the FBI’s evidence, conviction seems to be a sure thing.  Or is it?  I’m not spoiling the end to this ‘must read’ novel that will keep you turning pages!

Sleight of Mouth - A Collection of Hilarious One Liners  - Harry Allen

With  the many pressures and problems we all face it’s good to take a moment out for a good belly laugh.

The author is a well-known comedian/magician who has performed with almost every show business personality.  He owns Daytona Magic, Inc. at 136 S Beach in Daytona Beach.  Stop into Harry’s shop and revive some good memories of good times he had with the masters of comedy.  You’ll leave with a smile … and more.

The Secret is Out!

Hi Readers! Thank you for visiting my blogspot! YOU are the first to be notified ... my children's Christmas story book, The Magical Shoes of Santa's Elves

will be launched this week! If you'd like a First Edition autographed copy for your little ones, please let me know! Click here. Thanks! Dorothy

Escaping Danger a story about crime, diamonds and love

“When Boris got off the dilapidated ship after his long voyage he found a waterfront

Canadian saloon and hotel room.  (Page 319, paragraph 4)”

"God's Word, My Voice" written by Monsignor Patrick Caverly debuts at 50th anniversary fete

Monsignor Patrick Caverly and parishioner - author Dorothy Dubel share a literary moment together at Annunciation Church in Altamonte Springs, FL on Sunday, May 15, 2011.

The occasion marked the Pastor's 50th anniversary as a priest and the debut of his newly published book "God's Word, My Voice".

More than one thousand parishioners, guests and friends attended the luncheon buffet and celebration which was held at Annunciation Catholic Church in the Family Life Center after the 12 o'clock Mass.

Ms. Dubel is the author of "Escaping Danger" based upon her ancestor's Catholic-based life story which has won a five-star rating world wide.

Pre-sales begin for new Christmas storybook. Author Dorothy Dubel writes & illustrates children's book.

Oakmonte Village, Lake Mary, FL 5/12/11.   Oakmonte resident Lillian Brunetti is shown as she purchased the first pre-publication copy of Magical Shoes of Santa's Elves, written and illustrated by author Dorothy Dubel.


Lillian's  granddaughter Rachel will be the lucky recipient of the keepsake children's Christmas story book which will be available to booksellers, Amazon and retail outlets world wide in September 2011. The special edition copy will be hand delivered by the author to Ms. Brunetti in June.

The story, written for children from 4 to 11 years, is about Ms. Sally, the neighborhood nanny who arrives at the home of three small children to find it a mess with scattered toys.  


She convincingly tells them a BIG secret: a simple finger snap by an Elf can magically turn his curled-toe shoes into skis!  Back and forth they ski in the sky - to North Pole and back - before Christmas carrying Naughty and Nice Lists to Santa!  


Once again children are reminded of the value of good behavior. "It's a story children will remember" added Ms. Dubel, a Heathrow resident.

Ms. Brunetti also purchased a copy of Ms. Dubel's adventure five-star award winning novel, Escaping Danger, for her daughter in law. 

Books I love to read

Silas Marner … George Eliot (pen name of Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880)  For the past couple of nights I lay awake listening to Andrew Sachs’ distinguished voice on CD’s as he reads this classic 18^th century tale.  With clever voice interpretations for Silas, Godfrey, Mrs. Winthrop and Eppy, all are once again alive in my bedroom! Silas, a strange old man, gloomily faces a lonely life suffering the loss of his horded gold. Mrs. Winthrop a delightfully straight-spoken neighbor is full of wisdom and advice for Silas as he reluctantly raises an orphaned baby girl left in his cottage. Eppy grows to be a beautiful young lady inheriting a vast fortune from her real father, with a loving disposition for her simple upbringing and kind Silas.  I loved listening to this story – the last time I read Silas Marner was in my high school literature class.  - Dorothy 

Alice In Wonderland …  When I was a kid we lived in a poor neighborhood. My aunt Jean bought me Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass for my 9^th birthday. Having a new book of your own was a tremendously-extravagant treasure!  The story was  challenging to understand, but I began to love every chapter as Alice’s adventures grew more and more exciting.  I couldn’t believe the dysfunctional characters and situations Alice encountered!  My thirst for reading increased; as my mother obtained a library card in my name.  Like Alice, I stepped through a doorway which opened my imagination and encouraged my writing skills.  Literature beckoned me at an early age. - Dorothy

Hello Nancy Drew…

In the sixth grade at Theodore Roosevelt Grammar School in Cheektowaga, NY, my fate was sealed when I met Nancy Drew.  I babysat on Saturdays for a family who lived on the next street.  $1 earnings enabled me to ride the bus downtown, buy a Nancy Drew Mystery Story book for .59 cents, have a dime for bus fare each way and still have change for penny bubble gum at Gister’s, the neighborhood store!  Twice a month I was allowed to make this excursion alone with severe motherly warnings to “return within a couple of hours or else!”  I always rushed home, anxious to start reading the new book.  Before graduating from TR, I had the entire collection of Carolyn Keene’s books.  Those cliff-hanging chapter endings inspired me to do the same when I wrote Escaping Danger. 

– Dorothy

Celebrating Pulaski Day in Longwood Florida

Dorothy Dubel, a Florida author of Polish descent, has been asked to be one of the speakers at the Polish National Alliance Lodge 3216, annual Pulaski Day Remembrance at the Polonia Restaurant, 750 S. Hwy 17-92 in Longwood, FL on Sunday, March 20, 2011.  A Polish-style lunch will be served. 

PNA President, Al H. Schwarz will introduce the speakers including PNA Secretary Charles Komosa who will address the issue of redistricting and its affect on the 3216 Lodge.  The luncheon will serve as a memorial remembrance to an historic military figure in the American Revolution, General Casimir Pulaski (1745-1779).

Ms.  Dubel, author of Escaping Danger will honor the memory of those Polish citizenry who struggled as immigrants to attain United States citizenship.  Citing her own ancestors who fled their Krakow village prior to WWI from a life of Nazi despotism in Eastern Europe, she will relate how they overcame the obstacles of language barriers and relocation in a new country.

Escaping Danger: Now a library book too!

February 1, 2011.  Escaping Danger by Florida author Dorothy Dubel can now be found on the shelf and checked out at the Northwest Lake Mary (Seminole County) FL library.  Links to the library can be found on the home page of http://www.escapingdanger.blogspot.com/ too.

To reserve the book click here.

If there are not enough copies on the shelf to satisfy your curiosity, ask the librarian to order/purchase more copies, click here.

Seminole County Library
Northwest Lake Mary Branch
580 Greenway Boulevard
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
407-665-1640

Open Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The Library is closed on Friday.

FOR MAP CLICK HERE

Author Visits Women's Club of Sanford

Author Dorothy Dubel, is the guest speaker at the Women's Club of Sanford (Sanford FL) at the private residence of a member.  The meeting is by invitation only on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 10:30am.    Florida author and senior citizen, Dorothy Dubel will chat about her book Escaping Danger and her experiences and adventures as a first-time author.

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"Escaping Danger is a story of crime, diamonds & love"

Everything You've Always Looked for in a Book...and More!

With chilling detail and suspense, Dorothy Dubel tells an incredible story, jam-packed with the unexpected!  Finally, a book that keeps you reading long past your bedtime into the early hours of the morning.

From the backdrop of a secret room in a jewelry shop taken over by Nazi troops and used as their Krakow headquarters, Underground agents use desperate measures to enable Jews and Polish prison escapees to leave the building right under the German general's nose. 

A wealth of hidden diamonds is at stake, the anguish and redemtion of an abused wife, and dangerous entanglement with the Mafia in NYC carries this saga to a crescendo like no other tale.

Readers from coast to coast are savoring Escaping Danger!

Book Talk - Wine & Pizza at Book Swap of Carrollwood (Tampa, FL)

See you in Lutz, everybody...

Catch my book signing and coffee in Lutz Florida on Thursday December 16, 2010 at Feliticious Coffee House and Vintage on US Hwy 41 just north of Sunset Drive and across the street from the public library.

Event from 11am to 2pm.

Bring a friend. Buy a book or just browse.

Looking forward to meeting you.
-Dorothy

Books I’ve Read Late At Night

 I am the Central Park Jogger – Trisha Meili

“Trish provides an unexpected insight into her harrowing experience as the infamous Central Park jogger.  Her bravery, patience, and determination to survive reveal a truly remarkable woman.  Pages turn quickly as her readers follow her gripping ordeal and road to recovery.” 

Dorothy Dubel, Author

Escaping Danger

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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey – Walter Mosley

“A writer who gratifies the reader’s need for realism involving those cursed by dementia.

His insight transcends current understanding and opens the reader’s eyes with an unusual plot twist.”

Dorothy Dubel, Author

Escaping Danger

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Search For Tomorrow – Keith Mason

“With pain, love and accuracy, the writer depicts the seemingly tragic illness of his daughter and the hurdles overcome by the family in her miraculous recovery.  A touching recount of faith.”

Dorothy Dubel, Author

Escaping Danger

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High on the Hog – A Culinary Journey From Africa to America – Jessica B. Harris

“An intimate dance of cuisine led by the renowned culinary expert, Jessica Harris. The author swirls and twirls her readers inter-winding Black history with the stories of the beginnings of soul food recipes.”

Dorothy Dubel, Author

Escaping Danger

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I Still Dream About You – Fannie Flagg

“A hilarious, down-to-earth depiction of life in the fast lane of real estate.  A ‘must read’ novel with an unexpected element of surprise by one of America’s favorite ladies of comedy.”

Dorothy Dubel, Author

Escaping Danger

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Sip & Shop at Cork and Olive

Wednesday, November 10, 2010. 
Sip & Shop at Cork and Olive. 
Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL. 
Starts at 6pm. Book sale and author signing by Lake Mary author, Dorothy Dubel.  Special price on hard cover book $30. Event includes other vendors with gift items for sale, complimentary wine and sweets tasting too. Open to the public. Guests welcome. Hosted by the "Moms Club of Heathrow". 

Info: Dorothy Dubel escapingdanger@gmail.com  or Susan Stacy swstacy@bellsouth.net

Plug an author day!

Hello Readers:  Recently my publicist Dawn Hudson met Glenn Plaskin, noted author and interviewer at the Southern Independent Booksellers Association conference in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Glenn's new book Katie, Up and Down the Hall,  is a heart-warming story about his dog Katie (named after the astounding actress Kathrine Hepburn, whom he knew personally) and gathering new and unexpected friendships.  You'll see this book on the shelves in November 2010. 

- Dorothy

Team "Escaping Danger" @ SIBA

Recently we attended the annual tradeshow for the Southern Independent Booksellers Association SIBA, in Daytona Beach FL.

Book passion is red hot.

E-book vs tree-book? No worries. A book, is book, is a book.

New authors, old timers...illustrators, poets, famous folks, they were there!

Book bloggers-reviews are flying.

Samples!! Oh wow.

Welcome to Florida, bookstore owners and new friends.

Dorothy Dubel, indie author
Escaping Danger, Crime, Diamonds & Love