My latest short story "The Night the Lights Came On"

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Ready Not Ready | A Poem

The in-between times don’t pass with ease

They feel unreal

Like a dream

You’re not there yet 

But your mind is 

It’s left you here to scour the possibilities ahead

But you must stay behind


Your time has not yet come but lingers on

So you count down the days

And cherish the last of the special moments

Wondering how you’ll move on

Spilling tears mourning the loss moving on will bring 

Only to wish it was over and done with hours later

Attempting to be here and now 

To squeeze out every last drop of this experience that has been 

But soon will never be again

It’s the end

Of an era


You’re moving on to the next chapter

But you haven’t quite made it to the bit of blank page 

The part you briefly stare at before turning to the next one

The next page with its chapter heading

Cluing you in to what’s in store

A battle in your chest between desires to turn the page

And to linger here just a little more


In the meanwhile time goes all funny on you

The counted days seem too many

Yet you know they will be gone before you’re ready

This is the tension


The longing to be there already

While wanting to soak in the last 

Of what has become your new normal

You know you will miss

You love where you are

Yet long for where you'll be

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Dan's Book Reviews | Episode 83
My Name Is Asher Lev

In this 83rd episode, I review My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. This is one of the most well written books I have ever read. Have a listen to hear why the pose was so magical and the journey with the young artist Asher Lev was so fantastic.

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Buy "My Name Is Asher Lev" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Name-Asher-Lev-Chaim-Potok/dp/1400031044


Check out a couple of my novels:

Haunted House Flipper:

https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/


The Case 2of the Missing Snowman:

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61


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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Dan's Book Reviews | Episode 82
The Wizard's Butler

In this 82nd episode, I review The Wizard's Butler by Nathan Lowell. He's one of my favorite authors. Listen to hear why I loved this great departure for him into a modern tale set in a great low fantasy low steaks urban fantasy. If you like this, you'll also love his cozy Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels!

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Buy "The Wizard's Butler" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Butler-Nathan-Lowell-ebook/dp/B0865326GF


Check out the author's website:

https://nathanlowell.com/


Check out a couple of my novels:

Haunted House Flipper:

https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/


The Case 2of the Missing Snowman:

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61


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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Dan's Book Reviews | Episode 81
The Mysterious Affair at Styles

In this 81st episode, I review The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Have a listen to hear why I liked this classic detective novel which kicks off the series and why the audiobook was so great!

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Buy "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Affair-Styles-Hercule-Classics/dp/1734452595


Check out the author's website:

https://www.agathachristie.com/


Check out a couple of my novels:

Haunted House Flipper:

https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/


The Case 2of the Missing Snowman:

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61


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Monday, September 30, 2024

Dan's Book Reviews | Episode 80
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

In this 80th episode, I review On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. Check this episode out to hear why I loved this book because of how it was so different from many other books. When a cool author with similar interests to me writes a book he would love to read, it works out really well for me too. Kids will also love this book!

Play or download the .mp3

Buy "On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CCW61R


Check out the author's website:

https://www.andrew-peterson.com


Check out a couple of my novels:

Haunted House Flipper:

https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/


The Case 2of the Missing Snowman:

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61


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https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman