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Former teacher lassos publishers for western book
  
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By JENNIFER SUMMER
After being shot off of his horse, Dan Jennings recuperates swiftly to pursue killers and bring them to justice, but Dan never knew what obstacles lay before him.
Fictional characters like Dan Jennings in “Bounty Hunter” start off as a simple idea but once Dan Price begins to write their story, their personalities jump off the page.
The retired Kingwood High School American history teacher and resident of Porter first chose writing as a hobby, penning short stories and children’s stories.
“My sons had been after me for years to publish some of my work. Once I completed “Bounty Hunter,” which chronicles Jennings as he searches for a merciless killer, I shopped the book around to publishers,” Price said.
“I found a publisher in Colorado, Outskirt Press, who was very interested and decided to publish my book.”
To develop a character and story line for his books, Price maybe a tad bit unconventional, as he first starts with a name or character in his mind and just starts writing.
“When I first started writing ‘Bounty Hunter’ I first thought of a character getting shot off of his horse and lying on the ground. I played with the idea and Dan Jennings’ character grows through the story and I had a book,” Price said.
“From one chapter to the next, you never know what might happen next.”
Following in the western theme as a few of his favorite authors like Louis L'Amour have, Price includes a budding romance between Jennifer Blackburn and Jennings in his book which developed during his unique writing style.
The relationship proves tougher for Jennings than he thought it would be while he is in continuous pursuit of a hard to find and catch killer.
“When I got to end of the book, I was at the end,” Price added.
Price’s first book was published at the beginning of October, the first of many projects Price has planned for the future.
He plans to release his second book, “The Murders of Kate and Ellen,” near the middle of next year; it is a murder-mystery book.
After his second book, Price plans to come up with ideas and different characters but plans to settle into one genre at a later date.
“I do not stick to one genre. When I get an idea or line, I write it down and develop it from there. Each of the characters I have written about truly develop as the story goes on, developing their own personas - it is always exciting to see what they are going to do next,” Price said.
After teaching for 39 years including a stint as a coach, Price hopes to continue writing and plans to finish several books suitable for publishing.
“If people like my writing, I am happy, and if they do not, I am still happy because I am doing what I like to do,” Price said.
“Hopefully, one day this could be my main profession. I enjoy writing, and for readers to find my books enjoyable that is motivation for me. I am excited to see what happens next.”
Bounty Hunter
For more information, log on to www.outskirtpress.com/danprice.
Fictional characters like Dan Jennings in “Bounty Hunter” start off as a simple idea but once Dan Price begins to write their story, their personalities jump off the page.
The retired Kingwood High School American history teacher and resident of Porter first chose writing as a hobby, penning short stories and children’s stories.
“My sons had been after me for years to publish some of my work. Once I completed “Bounty Hunter,” which chronicles Jennings as he searches for a merciless killer, I shopped the book around to publishers,” Price said.
“I found a publisher in Colorado, Outskirt Press, who was very interested and decided to publish my book.”
To develop a character and story line for his books, Price maybe a tad bit unconventional, as he first starts with a name or character in his mind and just starts writing.
“When I first started writing ‘Bounty Hunter’ I first thought of a character getting shot off of his horse and lying on the ground. I played with the idea and Dan Jennings’ character grows through the story and I had a book,” Price said.
“From one chapter to the next, you never know what might happen next.”
Following in the western theme as a few of his favorite authors like Louis L'Amour have, Price includes a budding romance between Jennifer Blackburn and Jennings in his book which developed during his unique writing style.
The relationship proves tougher for Jennings than he thought it would be while he is in continuous pursuit of a hard to find and catch killer.
“When I got to end of the book, I was at the end,” Price added.
Price’s first book was published at the beginning of October, the first of many projects Price has planned for the future.
He plans to release his second book, “The Murders of Kate and Ellen,” near the middle of next year; it is a murder-mystery book.
After his second book, Price plans to come up with ideas and different characters but plans to settle into one genre at a later date.
“I do not stick to one genre. When I get an idea or line, I write it down and develop it from there. Each of the characters I have written about truly develop as the story goes on, developing their own personas - it is always exciting to see what they are going to do next,” Price said.
After teaching for 39 years including a stint as a coach, Price hopes to continue writing and plans to finish several books suitable for publishing.
“If people like my writing, I am happy, and if they do not, I am still happy because I am doing what I like to do,” Price said.
“Hopefully, one day this could be my main profession. I enjoy writing, and for readers to find my books enjoyable that is motivation for me. I am excited to see what happens next.”
Bounty Hunter
For more information, log on to www.outskirtpress.com/danprice.
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