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DEQUASIEBOOKS
If you intend to write a book, this web site can forewarn you of what you're up against. In this web page, I hope to provide you with all the information you might possibly want on a group of books written in what I call "the jelly bean genre." They cover a variety of topics chosen either because I thought I had unique information in that topic, or because a fictional plot I liked entered my thoughts and wouldn't go away. I keep thinking I've made all the mistakes possible in the writing field (and give all the details), but sad experience tells me that, given time, I will make more. The information to be covered includes:

(1) Tips on:
* Writing
* Publishing Books
* Promoting Books

(2) Background on books written by Andrew Dequasie

(3) Excerpts from books written by Andrew Dequasie

(4) A brief bio

Regarding the background and excerpts, the books involved, in
chronological order of publication or writing are:

  1. The Dragonslayers, 1973, Carlton Press, Satire
  2. Thirsty, 1983, Walker (1999 Reprint, G.K.Hall, & 2003 recording, Books In Motion ,
    retitled Sundown In Thirsty),Humorous Western Novel
  3. The Green Flame, 1991, American Chemical Society, Nonfiction Adventure
  4. The Spruce Valley Miracle, 2000, Xlibris, Earth-Bound Sci Fi
  5. The Crossroads Time, 2000, Xlibris, Western Coming of Age Novel
  6. Vermont Mosaic, 2000, Xlibris, Fictional Short Stories Set In Vermont
  7. A Lifetime Nature Walk, 2000, Xlibris, Nonfiction Nature Anecdotes
  8. The Diamonds of Kronos, 2000, Xlibris, Sci Fi, Aliens Attack Earth
  9. Murder, Singular & Plural, 2001, Booksurge or Xlibris, Private Investigator Novel
  10. Western Limericks, 2012 (?) publication date. WORK IN PROGESS!
  11. Surviving Suicide nonfiction WORK IN PROGRESS
  12. Lord Louie & Lady Ashley fiction WORK IN PROGRESS

WHAT'S NEW ? - 24th Edition, being posted 12/14/09

  • MISCELLANY - Time spent on 'works in progress', mostly "Lord Louie & Lady Ashley" and to some extent on "Surviving Suicide," accounts for the seven-month gap since my last up-date of this site.

  • THE SPRUCE VALLEY MIRACLE - I've deleted Chapter 8 and installed Chapter 9, preceded by a synopsis of chapters 1 thru 8. As a very few of you may know, this is my prophetic novel of the future which is slowly taking shape as we watch.

  • WORKS IN PROGRESS - Western Limericks isn't entirely on the back burner. I'll add pages to it as time and inspiration permit and await a better day to seek publication. WNS has been renamed SURVIVING SUICIDE and re-written precisely umpety-ump times by my count. My search for an agent for it was extended through this year to no avail and is due to end. I've completed the first draft of a fictional novel, LORD LOUIE & LADY ASHLEY and will start seeking a publisher for it after some five or six months of 'polishing.'

    One thing that's happening through no fault or effort of my own, is that readers for e-books, such as 'Kindle' and 'Nook' have become practical. Since my six Xlibris books are available as e-books, they are now available at very reasonable prices and may yet see some commercial success.

    ORDERING
    Your Local Bookstores:     See Phone Book Yellow Pages.
    By Phone:    
        2003 recordings of Sundown in Thirsty, Books In Motion, (509) 922-1646
        All Xlibris Books; dial 1-(888)795-4274, then press 3, then press 1
        Booksurge (for Murder, Singular & Plural): 843-853-8310
    On Line:     Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, Borders.com, or Xlibris.com (Search "Dequasie")
       Booksurge.com - for Murder, Singular & Plural
        All Xlibris books are available from Xlibris as e-books, paperback, and hardcover.
        Ordering from Xlibris usually results in the lowest price for new Xlibris books.
    Out Of Print Books:     The Green Flame and the 1983 & 1999 editions of Thirsty are available second-hand through some bookstores and dot-coms. The Dragonslayers is not likely to be available anywhere.

    Other web sites, and publishers, that may be of
    interest to readers and writers are listed at the end of this web site.

    Questions or comments? E-mail them to andydequ@sover.net