Author: patrickdorn.writer@gmail.com
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Another Collection for Father Declan — Ghostly Miracles
Now available! Father Declan’s Ghostly Miracles, Vol. 1 An Irish Franciscan priest with the spiritual gift of Insight and the heavenly assistance of popular saints pursues his ministry of helping the haunted and releasing earthbound spirits. In these six long-form short stories previously published individually, Father Declan helps a jolly jester battle a rampaging wraith…
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A leprechaun story for April Fool’s Day?
It’s NOT a prank! My newest urban fantasy short story The Carlingford Leprechaun just launched and is NOW AVAILABLE on all digital platforms, as well as KDP paperback. CLICK HERE for links. CLICK HERE for paperback. Moments before families and tourists in the attractive medieval seaside village of Carlingford Town head to the hills for…
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New Irish Urban Fantasy series launches in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
The Banshee of Duckett’s Grove A Father Declan O’Shea Supernatural Mystery Fr. Declan O’Shea, an Irish Franciscan friar with the gift of “insight,” investigates reports that a wailing banshee, dreaded portent of doom, has returned to the burned-out, uninhabited castle at Duckett’s Grove, Co. Carlow. The Fr. Declan O’Shea Supernatural Mysteries are a series of…
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Turning this around!
Too true. But I’m turning this around. More than 27,598 words written so far this year, and counting. Also, I’m taking Dean Wesley Smith’s “Depth in Writing” workshop and following M.L. Ronn’s fascinating “write a novel in public” experiment. And trying to read more, binge-watch shows less.
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‘The Ascension’ Parable Play for kids and churches now available
I’ve just published my latest Parable Play on Amazon, but you can get a FREE DOWNLOAD by subscribing to my newsletter. THE ASCENSION–In this very short comedic church-appropriate skit for elementary and middle-school kids, Jesus says goodbye to his disciples, but they don’t fully grasp the big picture. Jesus ascends into Heaven, and two Angel…
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Report on my inspiring and tax-deductible pilgrimage/research vacation trip to Ireland
The I can hardly even begin to express the joy and inspiration I experienced in my recent pilgrimage to Ireland. Going to see the Irish premiere of my play Heaven Sent was just the excuse that got me there, along with knowing my son, screenwriter/playwright Jacob Dorn and his wife Alexis would be there to…
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My new book launched on Feb. 15!
The Scenebook of Values and Virtues by Patrick Rainville Dorn launched Feb. 15. Last year, my longtime publisher Pioneer Drama Service invited me to write a collection of scenes and sketches related to developing virtues and values for teens through young adults. We workshopped the 24 short plays at Colorado ACTS, and now, IT’S A…
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‘Heaven Sent’ to play in Dublin. Still-living author (me) to attend!
Clontarf Players in Dublin are performing my full-length religious comedy “Heaven Sent” in March. Looks like I’m going to Ireland! I’ll be there from St. Patrick’s Day to Palm Sunday, with my son Jacob Dorn and daughter-in-law Alexis Dorn. A dream come true. Heaven Sent (Tobit) Read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited! — The Book of Tobit is the…
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New parable play ‘Peacemaker’ is now available on Amazon/Kindle
Peacemaker A Parable Play In the Old West, a lovestruck schoolboy visits a mercantile store to purchase a gun in order to kill his rival and impress a pretty girl. The storekeep’s surprisingly eager endorsement of the plan causes the youth to reconsider the consequences of his actions. This breezy seven-minute sketch contains deeper themes…
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The Pebble
Read FREE on Kindle Unlimited! The Pebble By Patrick Dorn –This colorful, whimsical, rhyming religious picture book tells the story of David and Goliath from the stone’s point of view. The Pebble is lowly and meek, mocked by nearby stones and boulders because it dreams of flying. As part of God’s creation, the Pebble trusts…
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Don’t quit your day job!
During the Thanksgiving holiday, my wife Abby, our rescue dog Frankie and I headed to the high country of Crested Butte, CO for three days and three nights of rest and recreation. To quote Tina Fey from 30 Rock: “I want to go to there.” What a beautiful town! For this southern California boy, Crested Butte is the…
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Fiction: The Bunny and the Big Black Dog
Dear Readers: After the catastrophic loss of all my website data a couple weeks ago, I’ve started re-posting some of my most popular posts. Please feel free to share this story with others. THE BUNNY AND THE BIG BLACK DOG (Based on an actual event, as refined through theological reflection) By Patrick Dorn Early one cloudy…