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• This Blog Has Moved

  THE CRIME FICTION WRITER'S BLOG has found a new home. You can find it here: https://www.dplylemd.com/blog It is now part of my new, and hopefully improved,... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

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  TALLYMAN (Cain/Harper #3) comes out today. When Sonny Coleman is gunned down while on a late-night run near the community college where he teaches, his mother... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Yes, Dogs Can Locate Your Electronic Devices

  

  Jeffrey Calandra and Iris You know that dogs can track people, sniff out corpses, and locate hidden narcotics, but did you know they can also pinpoint electroni... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• TALLYMAN Cain/Harper #3 Now Available for Pre-order

  

  TALLYMAN TALLYMAN Cain/Harper #3 Now Available for Pre-order When Sonny Coleman is gunned down while on a late-night run near the community college where he... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• DEEP SIX and RUN TO GROUND Part of the Kindle End of Year Mega Sale

  

  The Kindle End of Year Mega Sale is underway and from now until January 31, 2022 you can get a copy of DEEP SIX (Jake Longly #1) and RUN TO GROUND (Dub Walker... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• DEXTER Mimics SKIN IN THE GAME

  

  Several people have told me that part of the storyline for the new DEXTER series reminded them of my 1st Cain/Harper thriller SKIN IN THE GAME. I see it, too.... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Talking Thriller Writing with Kevin O’Brien and Thorne & Cross

  

  I Had a Great Time Talking Thriller Writing on Thorne and Cross: Carnival Macabre Listen In: Thrilling Thrillers with Thriller Writers DP Lyle and Kevin... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Jake Gets Around: The Importance of Setting in Fiction

  

  Location, location, location. True in real estate, true in storytelling. Where you set your story dictates everything. The area's geography, weather, and local... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Two Live Events For THE OC, Jake Longly #5

  

  Join me for two live events where I discuss THE OC, Jake Long #5. Book Carnival ZOOM Event Sunday, November 14, 2021, 5 pm PST Join on ZOOM:... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Who is Jake Longly?

  

  THE OC Who is Jake Longly? Jake Longly is the protagonist of my comedic thriller series (DEEP SIX, A-LIST, SUNSHINE STATE, RIGGED, THE OC). He's an ex-pro... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• All 5 Jake Longly Comedic Thrillers Are Kindle Monthly Deals for November.

  

  A good time to catch up with Jake, Nicole, Ray, and, of course, Pancake. All 5 books in the series are Kindle Monthly Deals for November-Only $1.99 each. #1 DEE... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• THE OC Selected As One Of October’s Best by The Providence Journal and Mystery...

  A sunny mystery in Southern California Here's a little secret: Some of the best and most fun books out there are written by authors who are anything but... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Cobras, Murder, and DNA

  

  Does a snake make a good murder weapon? You bet. Sooraj Kumar tried to kill his wife with a cobra. The first time he didn't get it right so he tried again. It... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Carbon Dioxide Shows Up (And Kills) in Unexpected Places

  Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is everywhere. It's the predominant gas you exhale with each breath. It comes from many other sources, including grape fermentation. This... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Looks At Books Review of THE OC

  

  THE OC-Looks At Books Review Power, personal relationships, and the price of celebrity "The OC" by D.P. Lyle is a story of power, personal relationships, and th... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• LAUNCH PARTY for THE OC, Jake Longly #5

  

  LAUNCH PARTY for THE OC, Jake Longly #5 Mystery Ink Sunday, 10-10-21 at 3 pm. 7552 Warner Ave. #101 Huntington Beach,... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• BookTrib Review of THE OC, Jake Longly #5

  

  BOOKTRIB REVIEWhttps://booktrib.com/2021/10/05/can-a-celebrity-stalker-outwit-this-snarky-ball-player-turned-private-eye/ VACATION GONE WRONG In award-winning... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• LAUNCH DAY for THE OC, Jake Longly #5

  

  Join Jake, Nicole, Ray, and, of course, Pancake for the next adventure. This time in The OC. DETAILS/ORDER: http://www.dplylemd.com/book-details/the-oc.html Jak... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Talking Character, Storytelling and THE OC

  

  Great time chatting with Terry Shepherd about character, storytelling, and THE OC. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVMGoATEdx8 Soundcloud Audio:... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Thorne & Cross Carnival Macabre Interview: Stalkers, Writing, and THE OC

  

  Had a great time-as usual-with Thorne Cross on Carnival Macabre talking Stalkers, Writing, and the next Jake Longly story (#5) THE... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2021 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE