Daniel R. Vertrees

Educator,  musician, administrator, outdoorsman,  blacksmith, archer, writer; an convoluted and eclectic life spanning the nation.  From a one-room schoolhouse in Oregon to  Syracuse University I have experienced the gamut of education experience. From band director in a small town Oregon, to positions in upstate New York, to dean at an Historical Black College in Alabama, I experienced a diverse and informative career.

Over the years I have written articles, book chapters, programs, and a small book of essays. Now, when the demands of career are passed, I write historic fiction.  Historic fiction is a balancing act between historic accuracy and engaging story. I strive to include as much historic information and setting as possible without turning the story into a history text book.  I also try to infuse the stories with enough action, drama, emotion, and interest as possible without turning the characters into caricatures.

I hope you find these stories entertaining and engaging.

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