Tag Archives: Tumbleweeds

The Promise I Kept to Myself: Finishing My Novel Before My Dad Died

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress sounded surprised that I had “actually” kept a promise. But I did—and the promise to finish Tumbleweeds mattered more than any other. Continue reading →

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The Ending I’m Not Ready to Reveal

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A question about changing a book ending turned into a reflection on Stephen King, writing, and the surprising gift of knowing when my own story had finally landed. Continue reading →

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The Books Waiting on My Shelf

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some books are new discoveries, some are second chances, and a few are quiet promises I’ve been making to myself for years. These are the stories I hope to return to—and one I hope to finally send out into the world. Continue reading →

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Looking Three Years Down the Road

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Three years isn’t a lifetime, but it’s long enough for a lot to change—if I’m intentional about it. When I picture 2028, I see a life built on the same foundation I have now, just with a little more clarity, a little more peace, and hopefully a few more good stories to tell. Continue reading →

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The Deadline That Mattered Most

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I didn’t just want to finish Tumbleweeds — I needed to. My dad’s smile when I handed him that binder told me the goal was worth every late night at the keyboard. Continue reading →

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