David H. Hendrickson

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David H. Hendrickson’s first novel, Cracking the Ice, was praised by Booklist as “a gripping account of a courageous young man rising above evil.” He has since published six additional novels, including Offside, which has been adopted for high school student required reading.

His short fiction has appeared in Best American Mystery Stories 2018, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, and regularly in Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem, Pulphouse, Heart's Kiss, Fiction River, and other anthologies. He is a multi-finalist for the Derringer Award, and his story “Death in the Serengeti” was honored with the 2018 Derringer for Best Long Story. He has released two short story collections: Shimmers and Laughs: Eight Wildly Hilarious Tales and Death in the Serengeti and Other Stories: Ten Tales of Crime.

Hendrickson has published over fifteen hundred works of nonfiction, most notably his first book for writers, How to Get Your Book into Schools and Double Your Income with Volume Sales, and also Travis Roy: Quadriplegia and a Life of Purpose. He has been honored with the Joe Concannon Hockey East Media Award and the Murray Kramer Scarlet Quill Award.

Follow him on Facebook (facebook.com/davewrites), Twitter (@DHWriter), and Instagram (dhwriter7).

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How to Get Your Book Into Schools and Double Your Income With Volume Sales Dec 19, 2017

by David H. Hendrickson

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Have you ever dreamed of an entire school reading your book?

Would you like to double (or more!) your writing income?

This book shows you how.

Drawing from his own first-hand experience, David H. Hendrickson leads you through every step of the process. He highlights the critical pitfalls to avoid, and points out ways to maximize your profit when a school adopts your book.

With advice and insights that are adaptable to getting your book in front of audiences ranging from middle grade to high school to college, and even to corporations, this book is for you!

“If you have a book you want to get into K-12 schools and sell in the thousands,
you MUST read this book.”
—Maggie Lynch, bestselling author, Career Author Secrets series

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Fiction River: Haunted (Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine Book 19) Sep 29, 2016

by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, David H. Hendrickson, Dayle A. Dermatis, Anthea Sharp, Angela Penrose, Michael Kowal, Leah Cutter, Brenda Carre, Kerrie L. Hughes, Dean Wesley Smith

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Nothing compares to a good ghost story. And in Haunted, some of the best short fiction writers in the business explore the many different ways to haunt someone: literally, figuratively, happily, angrily… From a man haunted by his wife’s favorite appliance to a possessed building protective of its new family to a chilling twist on the modern practice of ghosting, the thirteen authors of Fiction River’s latest volume provide unforgettable stories that will haunt the reader for years to come.

“If you would deign to be inspired by a mixture of good manners and the macabre, leather and lace and clockwork nightmares, romance and horror, please pick this up and see if it doesn’t warm the cockles of your modern cynicism.”
—Elitist Book Reviews on Fiction River: Alchemy & Steam

Table of Contents
“She’s No Shimmer” by David H. Hendrickson
“Land of the Living” by Dayle A. Dermatis
“Clean” by Michael Kowal
“The Ghost of Station Four” by Angela Penrose
“The Clockwork Harp” by Anthea Sharp
“Christmas Ghosts in Silver Chains” by Dave Raines
“Hoarding” by Thea Hutcheson
“Machowski’s Watch” by Eric Kent Edstrom
“The Crow War of Willows Beach” by Brenda Carre
“Mother Daughter” by Brigid Collins
“The Ribbon Tree” by Leah Cutter
“Holly Hock” by Kerrie L. Hughes
“Ghosting” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

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Chimichangas and a Couple of Glocks (Guns + Tacos Book 15) Sep 1, 2021

by David H. Hendrickson

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When Peter tries to slip a roofie into a target’s drink, he triggers events that lead to blackmail and harsh street justice. To defend himself, he sends his unsuspecting fiancée, Lizzie, into the scariest neighborhood in Chicago to buy the protection he needs from, of all places, a taco truck.

Ever subservient because she knows a Plain Jane like her doesn’t deserve him, Lizzie fights back her terror and resolves to help Peter however she can, even in ways hidden from him.

“David H. Hendrickson is one of my favorite writers.” —Edgar-nominated author Kris Nelscott

“One of the most diverse writers I have had the pleasure to meet.” —USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith

Tiffany Gets Her Boobs Jul 4, 2011

by David H. Hendrickson, David H. Bawdy

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Tiffany knows that only one thing separates her from stardom -- a boob job. Who'll pay for it? She's determined to find out.

A hilarious short story by award-winning writer David Hendrickson, writing as David Bawdy.

"'Tiffany' works beautifully, and by the end of the story, I had fallen in love with this savvy, determined, and somewhat crazy woman. Everyone who has read this story remembers it and likes it. You will too."
--USA Today Bestselling Author Kristine Kathyrn Rusch

"David Bawdy tickles my funny bone in the best possible way."
-- Annie Reed, author of Pretty Little Horses

Travis Roy: Quadriplegia and a Life of Purpose Jan 18, 2018

by David H Hendrickson, Travis Roy

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“I realize how fortunate I was to spend the first half of my life with a passion, thanks to my hockey career. It took me a while to realize it, but now I feel fortunate to have lived the second half of my life with a purpose.”
– Travis Roy

The dream goes from euphoric reality to tragic nightmare in a split second.

The life of a hockey player ends; the life of a quadriplegic begins.

Travis Roy: Quadriplegia and a Life of Purpose looks at Travis Roy’s search for meaning as a quadriplegic, and finding it.

All proceeds from this book will be donated to the Travis Roy foundation, which funds research into a cure for spinal cord injuries and provides individual grants to survivors.

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Fiction River Presents: The Unexpected Apr 28, 2016

by Steve Perry, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kevin J. Anderson, Dean Wesley Smith, Ray Vukcevich, Robert T. Jeschonek, David H. Hendrickson, Lee Allred, Allyson Longueira

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Expect the unexpected in this latest volume of Fiction River Presents. Be it a twist you won’t see coming, an unusual character voice, or a surprising elicitation of emotion, these wonderful stories will catch you off guard and keep you hooked. From some unique retellings of classic tales to some not-so-typical detectives to expressions of love and heroism from the most unlikely of misfits, these ten stories eloquently demonstrate why Astro Guys calls the Fiction River series “a wonderful mind-expanding read.”

Table of Contents
“Generations” by Steve Perry
“Case Cracked” by Joe Cron
“Role Model” by Kevin J. Anderson
“Finally Family” by Ray Vukcevich
“Time, Expressed as an Entrée” by Robert T. Jeschonek
“One-Night Stands for Love and Glory” by David H. Hendrickson
“Earth Day” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
“Jelly’s Heroes” by Louisa Swann
“Nice Timestream Youse Got Here” by Lee Allred
“In the Play of Frigid Women” by Dean Wesley Smith

“[Fiction River] is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today. Check out an issue and see why I say that.”
—Keith West, Adventures Fantastic

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Wings of Change: Stories about Dragons Feb 28, 2019

by Lyn Worthen, Angela Penrose, Anj Dockrey, Annie Reed, C.H. Hung, C. M. Brennan, Claire Davon, David H. Hendrickson, Deanna Baran, Deb Logan

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Tales of wise, ancient dragons hoarding treasure, terrorizing villages, and doing battle with noble heroes have long fascinated us. But dragons were not born old and wise, nor were heroes born brave and noble.

Wings of Change gathers tales of young dragons growing into their scales and claws, and human youths making choices that shape their destinies – destinies that will be forever changed by their interaction with the dragons that share their world.

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Hendu's Story: From Dream To Reality Feb 29, 2012

by Dave Hendrickson

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How did the kid who was always falling down achieve his dreams of playing college hockey? How did he finish as co-captain on a team that enjoyed the best season in the program's history?

Dave Hendrickson's cult classic tells it all: part memoir, part roadmap of how to achieve a dream, and part story of a father's love for his son.

Hendu's Story follows the little kid with the big heart through all the tough decisions. Go to the team that always wins or the one with the best coach? Play summer hockey? Leave home for boarding school? Play it safe or roll the dice during the gut-wreching college selection process?

Hendu's Story will make you laugh, make you think, and just maybe make you cry.

This collection includes all six parts of the series:

Part I: Beginnings
Part II: Youth Hockey
Part III: Summer Hockey
Part IV: High School
Part V: College Selection
Part VI: College

For more information about Dave Hendrickson's award-winning writing, go to www.hendricksonwriter.com

Pulphouse Fiction Magazine #9 May 20, 2020

by Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kevin J. Anderson, O'Neil De Noux, Annie Reed, Neil Peart, David H. Hendrickson, David Bruns, J. Steven York, Ray Vukcevich

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The Cutting Edge of Modern Short Fiction

A three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up eighteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high quality fiction equals Pulphouse.

“This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading.”—Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1

Includes:

“Valley Girl Vampire to Save the World” by Stephanie Writt

“The Warrior Women of Apartment 3C” by Annie Reed

“Breathing in the Stars” by Robert J. McCarter

“Retired from Henching” by Ezekiel James Boston

“The Networked Path of the Cyber Zamurai” by David Bruns

“Disturbing the Peace” by O'Neil De Noux

“The Rhythm Method: The Percussor’s Tale” by Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart

“C is for Sissies” by Kent Patterson

“The Preacher's Kid and the 2004 Red Sox” by David H. Hendrickson

“From the Good Old Days” by Jim Gotaas

“The Art of the Prank Phone Call” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

“Human Subjects” by Ray Vukcevich

“Planet Suds and the Sockpocalypse” by Lisa Silverthorne

“Just Desserts” by R.W. Wallace

“Obsession” by Jerry Oltion

“Flowers for Mother” by J. Steven York

“For the Love of Books” by Jason A. Adams

“The Spinach Can's Son” by Robert Jeschonek

“Minions at Work: Bar None” by J. Steven York

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Offensive Foul Oct 22, 2017

by David H. Hendrickson

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“Rabbit” Labelle, the charismatic and improbable football star of Offside, returns in Offensive Foul, where he faces even stiffer odds on the basketball court. While battling to secure his place on the team, Rabbit finds himself thrust into the middle of racial conflict, family discord, and the bewildering mysteries of a first girlfriend.

The impact of his choices will last a lifetime.

“David H. Hendrickson has written a sequel worthy of his spectacular novel, Offside. Offensive Foul is filled with heart.”
—Leslie Claire Walker
author of The Faery Chronicles

“Rabbit Labelle is back in David H. Hendrickson’s Offensive Foul, and everything’s cranked up a notch. Tougher family issues. Racism bubbling over. And a powerful first love caught in the middle. Love this saga!”
—Terry Hayman
author of Chasing the Minotaur

“Hendrickson has scored again. Offensive Foul is another great book full of sports excitement and racial conflict. Rabbit Labelle’s speed and agility shine on the basketball court, but he risks losing his place on the team when he stands up for what’s right. Rabbit is just as fast to put everything on the line for his friends as he is with the basketball. I enjoyed this book immensely.”
—Rebecca Shelley
author of Dragonbound: Blue Dragon

“High school football star Rabbit Labelle returns in a page-turner with plenty of food for thought. Racial conflict, family discord, and a girlfriend. Offensive Foul has all that, and, of course, basketball. David H. Hendrickson sinks a three-pointer at the buzzer with this winning addition to Offside. Don’t miss it.”
—Dory Crowe, author of Dark Secrets

“David H. Hendrickson is one of my favorite writers.”
-- USA Today bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch

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Fiction River: Tavern Tales (Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine Book 21) Jan 30, 2017

by Fiction River, Annie Reed, Ron Collins, Dayle A. Dermatis, Lisa Silverthorne, Michèle Laframboise, M. L. Buchman, Jamie Ferguson, Kerrie L. Hughes, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Dean Wesley Smith

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Think you know a tavern tale when you hear one? Think again. The seventeen stories in this volume run the gamut of genre and mood. Bars filled with glitter and ghosts stand alongside taverns filled with orcs and adventurers. Exclusive members-only drinks served at the end of the universe war with coffee bars with strange employee policies in the Pacific Northwest. Dive bars, afterlife bars, gay bars—you name it, and you’ll find it in Tavern Tales. So, grab a drink and get ready for one of the most entertaining Fiction River volumes yet.

“...remarkable tales...”
—Astro Guyz on Fiction River: Alchemy & Steam

Table of Contents
“Quest for Beer” by Stefon Mears
“Closing the Big Bang” by Michèle Laframboise
“Hero #8” by Ron Collins
“Girls That Glitter” by Dayle A. Dermatis
“The Kids Keep Coming” by David H. Hendrickson
“One Last Round at Cozy’s Tavern” by Lisa Silverthorne
“Wider Horizons” by Diana Benedict
“Grounds for Dismissal” by Anthea Sharp
“The Next Dance” by Jamie Ferguson
“Schrodinger’s Bar” by Kim May
“The Gods Are Out Inn” by M. L. Buchman
“The First Ingredient” by Eric Kent Edstrom
“The Legend of Long-Bow and Short-Staff” by Brenda Carre
“Freedom Unbound” by Dory Crowe
“Killing Spree” by Brigid Collins
“The Hot Eagle Roadhouse” by Chuck Heintzelman
“Death at the Pines” by Annie Reed

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Stars in the Darkness: Stories of Wisdom, Justice, and Love Nov 13, 2017

by Jamie Ferguson, Blaze Ward, David H. Hendrickson, T. Thorn Coyle, Leslie Claire Walker, Brenda Carre, Rebecca M. Senese, David C. Stier, DeAnna Knippling, Brigid Collins

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Stars in the Darkness is a collection of stories about why being just matters, and what the ramifications are for individuals, groups, towns, countries, or even worlds if justice is not expected, encouraged, or enforced. The stories cover a wide range, from historical fiction to fantasy to alternate realities. Every tale, whether set in ancient Egypt, in a future where only the rich can afford to increase their children’s intelligence through genetic engineering, or about a man turned into a zombie by accident, sends a message about what matters. These stories show bravery, compassion, courage—and consequences.

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