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Penname: sumthinirote
Country: United States
Web address: www.doralynn.net
Favorite book: Jane Eyre
Member type: Author
Member Since: Dec 11, 2006
Bio: I've done a lot of different things... from blackjack dealer and pit boss to professional driver. If it has wheels, chances are I've driven it. I was an over-the-road truck driver for three years, traveling in 48 states and three provinces in Canada. I've delivered everything from plastic and steel pipe to diapers, chemicals, bottled water and chicken wire -- to name a few. I've also delivered people as an over-the-road motor coach operator. I'm a veteran. I was Military Police, Crossed Pistols, in the Army. I mostly worked law enforcement, but I was also attached to the Personnel Security Division, PSD. Our elite platoon provided security for high-ranking officers who were under active death threat. Initially, I was the only woman in the platoon. At one point, we also provided residential security for the CIA Station Chief in Frankfurt, Germany. I mostly worked uniform, but I also did some undercover assignments. Among other things, my Military Occupational Specialty and training included crime scene investigation, counterterrorism, bomb threats, and hostage situations. I've traveled extensively outside of the United States. I own a job service and have a great boss -- me. I am also a victim's advocate with my local police department. Throughout everything, I've always considered myself a writer.

My novel 'Sleeping With Skeletons' (formerly 'Skeletons') was workshopped here. The feedback I received was instrumental in getting a publishing contract with The Wild Rose Press. The novel was in the top 10 of this website until I disabled it. Since it has been published, I have pulled it from the site. If you are interested in reading an excerpt, or viewing the trailer, just click on the above link.

Currently, I am working on two novels, one is entitled 'Spiders.' The other is entitled 'The Jaded Geisha.' The latter is my 2009 NaNo project. I am also writing it for a special submission call from my publisher. I hope you will drop in to read and review one of those. (Actually, I've temporarily disabled The Jaded Geisha.) However, I'm not currently doing many reviews, so you may want to review someone else. Thanks. Doralynn

User Writings

Title/Name Date Ranking Reviews Type
Apr 28, 200921583Novel

In a town where nothing ever happens, there's a...

Aug 11, 200936415Novel

This is a series of apologetics, combined with...

Dec 27, 200711715Poetry

another travelogue chaiku

Dec 31, 200714855Poetry

I drowned once: terrifying experience - went...

Jun 15, 20093859Poetry

fictionIrote - called it poetry. Written...

Dec 29, 200714466Poetry

Inspired by King Ludwig II who was declared...

Jan 3, 200828310Poetry

Thoughts about my sister. Wasn't going to post...

Dec 8, 200746311Poetry

The dew referred to in the first stanza is...

Dec 18, 200711375Poetry

Chaiku travelogue.

Dec 19, 200713255Poetry

Gale, aka Gem, suggested a collection of poems...

Dec 20, 200719243Poetry

Previously written in blank verse, but I had...

Dec 27, 200712116Poetry

For Daniel

Dec 28, 200714235Poetry

Sinking and Rising by Doralynn

Aug 22, 200819764Poetry

Chaiku

Aug 18, 200819024Poetry

Another travelogue chaiku.

Jan 20, 20092497NewPoetry

Ray asked me, "What's the matter with John?" I...

Jul 3, 20096228Poetry

winter chaiku... modified to meet new chaiku...

Nov 10, 200911065Short Story

This is my blog post for the collaborative blog...


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