Hey!  Lookie here...the third book arrived ahead of its release date by almost 3 weeks.   I've already placed copies in several stores in the Blackduck and Bemidji area as well as down in my home town of Mantorville, Mn.  I'm extremely pleased with how it turned out and thankful for all those that helped to make it possible.   Arrow Printing Inc. of Bemidji did my printing and really did a super job.   Thanks to Steve Krueger and Connie Knutson and the rest of the staff for their professional job.
Up coming events where I'll have the books and my art work include:   Book signings at BookWorld in Bemidji 1-3pm on June 20th and that same day from 5-6:30pm at the  Author Festival signing at the American Legion...Friday.
On Saturday the 21st, a new venue for me at the Wirt Summer Fest out East just past Dora Lake.   The last event of June will be Stagecoach Days down in my home town of Mantorville.  That will take place the 27th, 28th and 29th of June.   Hope to see you down the road.
don

After spending several days hunkered down in the studio because of spring snow and cold, I came out with what I think is a "pretty good" piece of art work.  Not sure of the title yet and would welcome some ideas.  The inspiration came from a pheasant hunt with son Jack.  I came upon this field stone pile of rocks and snapped a couple of images with my phone camera.  Amazing how good they are.  Hope you like it!

As stated earlier, the book is to bed and now I wait very impatiently for the object to be in my hands.  Meanwhile, yesterday afternoon I met with two artists to discuss our work and ways in which we might assist each other.   I thought it was a very good meeting and we'll have to see how it develops.
Next up is new show at Brigid's Pub -  the theme is "Green"??  not sure where or who came up with that one, but here's what  I chose to present.   It's called "Frog Symphony".   Hope you like it. The show opens May 2nd with a Studio 10 Artists reception that afternoon from 4-6pm.  Come join us.

It's been a while, so here goes...images, the text, the body of work is at the printers and I continue to work out the glitches.   Again, more than I thought there'd be, but hopefully this week we'll get it done.
Here's a glimpse at what the cover might look like for "Christmas Comes to Harvey and His Friends".

It's T minus one day and I head down to the Cannon River Winery - Cannon Falls, Mn. for their annual Author's Book Signing event.  I will be there with my books and a sneak peak at what's to come in the next book.   They are located in downtown Cannon Falls at their great digs, which is a converted old car dealership/garage.   In the summer they can open up the big garage doors and welcome in the fresh air along with their wonderful wines.  Most likely the doors will be closed making it a bit warmer Saturday.  The hours are from 12 - 5pm.    The Winery plans to have two live music gigs that day along with the 12 authors.  I'm looking forward to connecting with new people and meeting up with my old friends.  If you are in the area...please stop by.  D. L. H.

With a little encouragement from my friends in Southern Minnesota (the other God's Country)  I'm heading down to a great event at the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.  While I'm not exactly a local author, I did hook up with their staff last year at the same event during a rousing 45th class re-union planning meeting.  They seem to like my children books and playing the part of a former Southern Minnie boy...well, I got invited this year.   Hope to see you there.   Here's their invite: We would like to promote Local Authors in Minnesota! Therefore, we've invited local authors to spend Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 12 to 5 pm at our Winery autographing and selling their books. 

Like wine? Like books? Then this event is the perfect fit for you! Combined with award-winning wine and great local books, our warm and friendly atmosphere is a fantastic way to spend a cold winter day.

This event is free and open to the public.

I'm now back to work after the Holidays and it finds me working on my 3rd and final children's story book about the six animals.  Here's a preview of one recently finished drawings for the book "Christmas Comes to Harvey and His Friends".   I hope to have it out early fall this 2014.  I better, because that is what I've told everyone!   This Friday..January 3rd,  my art group Studio 10 has a "Winter" show opening at Brigid's Pub...please join us from 4:30-6pm.  for some "art talk", a few snacks and see the pieces.