Books by Deamer Dunn

The Central Coast is not only one of the most beautiful regions in the world, it is stocked with diverse and interesting beings. From the cliffs and redwoods of Big Sur to the farmlands of Salinas, this is an inspiring and productive land. Join my journey within this special spot of the world by making this book your own. As a Journal/Coloring Book:Not only am I not opposed to you turning this book over to a child or the kid in you, I would find it endearing that these drawings would inspire you to play with adding color. My paintings and even my writing, often start with the black and white of a sketch. In case you haven't heard, coloring books for adults are becoming quite a passion. Perhaps our ever-complicated world and its demands on our attention are fueling this trend. I think that we all wish that we had more time for reading. For many, perhaps a little coloring can still feed a passion for getting into a book and more easily allow the satisfaction of finishing something. Why settle for a computer created coloring book when you can add life to images created as a celebration of human richness? Families could find this book as a source for good conversation. How we all interact with each other is not only interesting, discussing this could be educational.Not only is this book designed to be fun as a coloring book, it is also laid out in a journal format. By leaving you a blank page with each drawing, the idea is you can add your own thoughts, ideas and images. Why settle for a blank book to keep track of life when you can associate your thoughts with an image-a sketch that you can also add your own color to? The idea is that this is a book that you can make your own.ENJOY!

One could argue that the farmers' markets of America are the showplaces for what is the best about our country. Join me on this journey of appreciation of those who make this market happen and those of us who take pleasure in enjoying the products and special service of this wonderful neighborhood of San Diego. As a Journal/Coloring Book:Not only am I not opposed to you turning this book over to a child or the kid in you, I would find it endearing that these drawings would inspire you to play with adding color. My paintings and even my writing, often start with the black and white of a sketch. In case you haven't heard, adult coloring books are becoming quite a passion. Perhaps our ever-complicated world and its demands on our attention are fueling this trend. I think that we all wish that we had more time for reading. For many, perhaps a little coloring can still feed a passion for getting into a book and more easily allow the satisfaction of finishing something. Why settle for a computer created coloring book when you can add life to images created as a celebration of human richness? Families could find this book as a source for good conversation. Farmer's markets have proven to be an interesting place for children. Not only for all the wonderful cookies and cupcakes, the interaction also seems to be on a scale that enables them to participate as equals.Not only is this book designed to be fun as a coloring book, it is also laid out in a journal format. You can add comments and notes for venders or your life. Why settle for a blank book to keep track of life when you can associate your thoughts with an image-a sketch that you can also add your own color? Venders come and go, including some in this book. Perhaps your notes will help you to find them again. The idea is that this is a book that you can make your own.

In the tradition of a light-hearted contemporary mystery novel, enter the son of a restaurateur and an artist, Mr. Omar T Black. He is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none, with passions for women, food, adult beverages, art, and adventure. Part travel book, part mystery, part literary reference, these stories are fun and culturally descriptive. Chef Omar enlightens readers to local cuisine with detailed descriptions and recipes. Art and literature aficionado Omar is drawn to the mysteries of creativity and thought. Omar T, the man, falls in love, and/or lust, rather easily. All Omar T novels carry a guarantee of lifting your spirits as well as feeding your appetite for good food and great living! These Mystery "Lite" stories, concentrate on something intriguing, rather than violence. Omar's investment minded father, creates a partnership for a new San Francisco restaurant with a Beat Generation theme. Omar's whole family gets involved in this adventure, where ghosts of the past swirl around Omar, along with legends from the fifties and sixties San Francisco. Jack Kerouac leads a cast of many Beat writers who rise to color the pages of this modern mystery.

In the tradition of a light-hearted contemporary mystery novel, enter the son of a restaurateur and an artist, Mr. Omar T Black. He is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none, with passions for women, food, adult beverages, art, and adventure. Part travel book, part mystery, part literary reference, these stories are fun and culturally descriptive. Chef Omar enlightens readers to local cuisine with detailed descriptions and recipes. Art and literature aficionado Omar is drawn to the mysteries of creativity and thought. Omar T, the man, falls in love, and/or lust, rather easily. All Omar T novels carry a guarantee of lifting your spirits as well as feeding your appetite for good food and great living! These Mystery "Lite" stories, concentrate on something intriguing, rather than violence. Readers are Omar's canvas as he takes us along on his Umbrian adventures. Chapters are organized around each Umbria hilltown that is featured in this book. This allows easy reference for you Umbrian travelers to use this novel also as a guidebook to this special part of Umbria!

In the tradition of a light-hearted contemporary mystery novel, enter the son of a restaurateur and an artist, Mr. Omar T Black. He is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none, with passions for women, food, adult beverages, art, and adventure. Part travel book, part mystery, part literary reference, these stories are fun and culturally descriptive. Chef Omar enlightens readers to local cuisine with detailed descriptions and recipes. Art and literature aficionado Omar is drawn to the mysteries of creativity and thought. Omar T, the man, falls in love, and/or lust, rather easily. All Omar T novels carry a guarantee of lifting your spirits as well as feeding your appetite for good food and great living! These Mystery "Lite" stories, concentrate on something intriguing, rather than violence. Omar's San Diego and Tijuana adventures are fed by the insights of Dr. Seuss, the regions craft beer and its food culture as well as the unique history of these two border cities.

In the tradition of a light-hearted contemporary mystery novel, enter the son of a restaurateur and an artist, Mr. Omar T Black. He is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none, with passions for women, food, adult beverages, art, and adventure. Part travel book, part mystery, part literary reference, these stories are fun and culturally descriptive. Chef Omar enlightens readers to local cuisine with detailed descriptions and recipes. Art and literature aficionado Omar is drawn to the mysteries of creativity and thought. Omar T, the man, falls in love, and/or lust, rather easily. All Omar T novels carry a guarantee of lifting your spirits as well as feeding your appetite for good food and great living! These Mystery "Lite" stories, concentrate on something intriguing, rather than violence. His Monterey adventures are fed by the literature of John Steinbeck, the eccentricities of Salvador Dali and the amazing beauty and foodstuffs of California's Central Coast.

What is more adventurous than looking for and starting a romantic relationship? Especially with all of the new tools and avenues that the Internet has brought to the tips of our fingers. Clark and Ronda's generation began to date before there was a World Wide Web. As they are drawn inside this new magical world, they bring the perspective of experiencing dating before and after the Internet. Two friends in their forties, Clark and Ronda, take us along on their adventure to meet, start and incorporate relationships into their already mature lives. Clark alternates with Ronda in telling their first person accounts. The story opens with Ronda as a veteran online dater, while Clark reluctantly joins a practice that he sees as belonging to younger generations. What starts as casual fun soon develops into more serious adventure, romance, disappointment and even danger. In a reflection of our time of quick messages, tweets and texts, the chapters are short. They bounce back and forth from the male and female perspectives of Clark and Ronda. This is a story of two people, who are in the timeless pursuit of love, during a time of fascinating changes.Winner, one of best romance novels of 2016 Los Angeles Book Festival

Strength and Graceis the story of a young Mexican woman who stumbles into becoming a bullfighter. She so excels that she becomes a great Matador. The catch is that all but a few think that she is a man. It is a story of female empowerment within the Mexican male culture of the bullfight. There are also coming of age aspects to the story as the reader follows her growth from being a fifteen-year old tomboy to a twenty-five year old woman who spends the majority of her time being a man. This duality creates gender identity issues that she must face along with all of the dangers of her profession and the tension of her masquerade.Winner, one of the best fiction novels of 2015, Southern California Book FestivalWinner, one of the best fiction novels of 2015, Great Midwest Book Festival Also available in EspañolFUERZA y GRACIA