Daniel Side

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About Daniel Side
My first book was co-authored with my cousin at eighteen, written on typewriters using carbon paper. An English mystery novel, he wrote one chapter, I wrote the next. It was a sure fire scheme (one of many) to make us a lot of money. Surprisingly, the offers didn’t roll in. But I guess it was the first feeble start of my writing career.
Take some time out: to raise a family, have a teaching career, write and produce school plays, build our log home, restore a classic Mustang, a ’69 Mach 1 for enthusiasts, and go on lots of canoe trips up north in Algonquin Park.
Twenty years later, unable to find a science fantasy adventure I liked, to the encouragement of my wife, I wrote my own. Now here I am working on book number five.
So what do you have waiting in store for you? My books are varied, but whether it’s suspense, a thriller, or an adventure story, all contain characters in trouble who you will care about and root for.
He’s never perfect and neither is she, but the attraction is inevitable as they learn about each other on an adventure seldom of their choosing.
I like to write the stories that this author would like to read. I’m willing to bet that you’ll enjoy them too.
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Blog postOkay, so as a result of my first two encounters with the public, I’m excited about my third foray into the real slam bang world of an author. Besides selling a few books at the first two, I learned a lot from talking to others – customers and authors alike. I met someone I taught … Continue reading "SIDE ADVENTURES: It’s the excitement of planning and preparing for the day that makes me really pumped for the next book fair – in downtown Hamilton in historic Gore Park."1 week ago Read more
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Blog postOne Book Fair: check. One Book Crawl: check. So what did I learn? Lots of stuff – and more questions surfaced. But first, a picture of our fearless authors, hiding from the heat. That’s us at the Concession Street Book Crawl, me in character as Jake Bennett, from Expedition Borneo: admittedly an older version of … Continue reading "SIDE ADVENTURES: Stuff you should know if you have never been to a book fair or book crawl as an author vendor."3 weeks ago Read more
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Blog postMy love of adventure started long before I began writing. That’s me on the right, sword in hand, ready to do battle. Zorro, Hercules, Tarzan: I think it all culminated in my latest – EXPEDITION BORNEO. On July 10th, when I read an excerpt from EXPEDITION BORNEO, I’m going to introduce the reading world to … Continue reading "“SIDE ADVENTURES”: Come and meet Jake and Katherine Sunday, July 10th"1 month ago Read more
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Blog postYes, what if the heavens open and it pours? Do I invest in some sort of market stall structure? Isn’t that going to take a big slice out of my meager profit – if I sell any books at all? Ah, but it’s not about the money, it’s about getting the word out: presenting yourself and your books. Well, yes and no, but I’ll leave that philosophical discussion for another post. I have an old canvas camping tent. (Canvass? I told you it was an old tent). I think it’s green and yellow, but how ugly1 month ago Read more
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Blog postOkay, first I promised you, if you came back, I would show you a dynamic shot of my table and the clever display of all six of my outstanding novels. As an aside, it seems today that you must use over the top adjectives to flog your product – hence dynamic, clever and outstanding. Just … Continue reading "“SIDE ADVENTURES”: Looks like I might be a “reading virgin” if I get a chance to read a passage from Expedition Borneo at the Flamborough Book Fair. That’s got me a little worried, but fir1 month ago Read more
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Blog postAlthough a book fair virgin, I have done a couple of book signings at Indigo, but that’s another kettle of fish: by yourself, just another unknown author, on another Saturday or Sunday, hoping readers who are at the store won’t just go to their favorite author shelf. That they will be brave or inquisitive or … Continue reading "“SIDE ADVENTURES”: This “Book Fair Virgin” is ready for the big day. Never been to one as an author or reader? Check out all my preparations for the first annual Fla1 month ago Read more
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Blog postSpecialty store – pile of books on a window ledge. Hmm…someone’s a reader . Back in 15 minutes with a copy of Expedition Borneo – a free giveaway to – let’s call him Noah, for the sake of giving a name to the story, and a couple of weeks later I get a personal thank you email from a new fan – who loved the book!! How rewarding and encouraging is that? There’s a lesson there. But first, the email: I don’t know if you remember but you and your wife came into the store one day and you end2 months ago Read more
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Blog postEver notice how everyone who is trying to pedal anything – from toothpaste to running shoes – says that it is the “must have” or “must see” thing you “must buy”. Happened again today on the Morning Live show. So….. Expedition Borneo – the “must read” book of the summer season. Escape on an adventure that will have you turning the pages feverishly. A handsome good looking hunk of a hero: a strong, attractive heroine – and a story line full of romance, danger, suspense, twists and turn2 months ago Read more
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Blog postYes, dear reader, it only took six months for someone to finally ask me if the name on the back of the t-shirt was me and if I had written the book! Six months of wearing a book-emblazoned shirt, two or three times a week, to the gym where I have gone for years. Yes … Continue reading "SIDE ADVENTURES: I have been waiting for something outstanding to deliver to you in my next blog and here it is, and it only took six months for it to happen."2 months ago Read more
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Blog postAs mentioned, I may be mentoring someone, I hit a one day record for visitors to my website AND someone downloaded a copy of EXPEDITION BORNEO – and read it in one day! Yes, releasing such thrilling news is an example of the exciting, slam bang world of most self-published authors. I know some do sell thousands of copies a day, but realize that those are the very few, despite what promoters of marketing, editing, etc might tell you. It doesn’t mean that it isn’t rewarding. It all depends3 months ago Read more
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Titles By Daniel Side
A Page Turner! - Texas Book Nook
I could not put this book down!! - The Indie Express
Hold on to your hats! Adventure is on the way! – Dean Baker, author - The Big R
The synopsis completely drew me in. - Novel News Network
Fantastic Journey into the unknown - Joe Hamilton, author – Eye on You Mysteries
This book has it all, romance, adventure, suspense – Lori Boland
AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER.
One part, exotic, jungle setting, one part romance, and two parts gripping, heart-pounding suspense.
Borneo, 1941
A century after he is washed down the Kalabakan River near death, the discovery of a crude map lends credence to the “Legend of the Riverman”. The legend, if proven true, could influence the course of the war and save tens of thousands of lives.
Living in a beach shack, salvage diver Jake Bennett knew a couple of things for sure: he needed a job, he didn’t want to die in the jungle… but he’d never met anyone like “nurse” Brockman.
The last place he wanted to be was on the Borneo coast, waiting for the Japanese to invade the island. That's why he agreed to guide British Red Cross nurse Katherine Brockman into the jungle’s interior to check the condition of malaria in native villages. At least that’s what he kept telling himself.
The two clash when Jake discovers that the mission has nothing to do with malaria. Worst still, Katherine suspects that she’s not the only one searching for the truth behind the legend. And she worries about Jake Bennett, the charismatic, wild card in the mix.
Soon, the dangers of the jungle, wrapped in the unforgiving heat, threatens to end not only their mission, but their lives.
However, nothing can prepare them for what they discover, hidden deep in an unexplored jungle basin.
A new, action-packed, adult adventure.
On May 18, 2019, Ethan McGuire, a Dodge City detective, finds the diary of his ancestor, Declan McGuire, a Dodge City Deputy Marshal. There is only one entry – from May 18, 1876 – exactly 143 years ago.
The next night he is shocked when he finds a second entry. Ethan tentatively pens a question, and soon a conversation begins.
With a link to the past, Ethan creates a desperate plan. He will change events in the past to save the life of his fiancé.
However Ethan is unaware that a contrived change to the past creates a new history - one that could threaten the lives of all.
Julie, a single parent, knows she has found her man, but fears she is in over her head. She’s never sure of what he will do next, for his actions and moods are so unpredictable.
Arsonist David Pierce has discovered Julie. She looks so much like his former teacher: the one who became his lover - and then rejected him. The fires he sets are not enough. She’s back. It’s his second chance - and he’s not a kid any more.
When David’s advances are rejected, Robert plays a deadly game of cat and mouse in a frantic effort to save Julie and a classroom full of children who are unwittingly caught in the middle.
A LESSON IN REVENGE: A SUSPENSE THAT MORPHS INTO A PAGE TURNING THRILLER.