Tag Archives: Fiction

Royal Dragonfly: “DRAGONY RISING,” First Place

Posted on December 13, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

This just in… Congratulations to our 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards Winners!   1st Place (ebook mystery): Dragony Rising by Michael Stephen Daigle   Amazed and honored to receive this award. Thanks, Royal Dragonfly! This is the second award this … Continue reading →

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Kirkus Reviews on DRAGONY RISING: ‘An epic series installment’

Posted on November 4, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

This is the Kirkus Reviews take on DRAGONY RISING, the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery. Thanks to the reviewer for a thoughtful  examination of the story. The conclusion: “This crackling series installment provides a wide-angle shot of society and generations in … Continue reading →

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DRAGONY RISING getting notice

Posted on October 26, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

Finishing a book for a writer is a challenging time. We think we know what we did, and we can convince ourselves that the plot was rich and compelling, the characters well-drawn and interesting and that the story worked in … Continue reading →

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Frank Nagler primer.

Posted on September 28, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

The Frank Nagler Mysteries are the stories of the  investigations and life of  Ironton. N.J. Detective Frank Nagler. In response to the many questions from curious readers at recent book show and fairs,  (THANKS!!) here is a guide to the … Continue reading →

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‘Dragony Rising’ … ‘This book is a must! Well done…well done indeed!’

Posted on September 16, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

DRAGONY RISING,  The fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, is getting some attention. (WOW!!) Great thanks to the readers who took the time to read the story and leave a review. 5.0 out of 5 stars Nagler Five is the Best! Reviewed … Continue reading →

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Nagler 5, ‘Dragony Rising’ now available on Amazon Kindle and paperback

Posted on September 1, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

In the fifth Frank Nagler  Mystery, DRAGONY RISING, Ironton, N.J. is in turmoil following an explosion that levels parts of two downtown blocks. Detective Frank Nagler is recalled from medical leave to lead an investigation into the bombing. What he … Continue reading →

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THE STORY OF DEV. The end.

Posted on May 13, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

“This is the sun. Think of me. We are together in  the sun.” This is the end of  the story of Theo, Dev and the Cherry Street School, called  THE STORY OF DEV. They came for Bobby Danforth and his … Continue reading →

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DRAGONY RISING: ‘WOW! Great story! So much going on and it all ties up.’

Posted on April 30, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

It’s been an exciting few days as I comb through the manuscript of DRAGONY RISING, the next Frank Nagler Mystery. I got the edits back from my publisher, Imzadi Publishing, after our copy editor Katherine Tate completed her work. Kate … Continue reading →

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New piece: THE STORY OF DEV. Police visit Theo’s house looking for Dev

Posted on April 8, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

New segment of THE STORY OF DEV. Theo is plowing through his presentation on the Louisiana  when he gets a visit from Office John  Ellingwood. A knock at the side aluminum storm door pulled him away from the table. Theo … Continue reading →

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THE STORY OF DEV: What might Theo, Dev and Dimitri Yazov share?

Posted on March 27, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

In this segment of THE STORY OF DEV, Theo struggles to form his report on the Louisiana Purchase, but finds himself distracted  by the sounds of heavy rain on the tin roof of the barn, Dev’s absence and the discovery … Continue reading →

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