Don Shirts - Author

Debut #MG novel: Sean Dirts and the Hidden City. dad, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, and a writer.

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If you love Fablehaven or The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull, or Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, then you will love Sean Dirts and the Hidden City by Don Shirts!

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Check out Sean Dirts and the Hidden City by Don Shirts.

What’s your favorite spoonerism?
Runny babbitt?
Chewing the doors?
Belly jeans?
#middlegradebooks #mgfantasy #authorsofx #books #spoonerism

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Hey friends! We all fall short sometimes so this is a reminder that you doing the very best you can is enough because of Jesus Christ! We all need an editor and a spellchecker to get through this life. He can help us fix our mistakes.
#jesus #bookstagram #amediting #middlegradebooks #indieauthor

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@AuntSuziQuilts Awesome!

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Today is my 25th anniversary of being married to this wonderful woman! I’m so blessed to get to spend my life, and forever, with her.
#happyanniversary #silveranniversary #starwars #happymemorialday

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@Detask_Reviews Thank you!

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Hey, if you like this game, then you’d love this fun book! Try Sean Dirts and the Hidden City with the whole family this summer!
#game #summerbooks #middlegradebooks #familybook

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OK parents, if you’re looking for summer reading lists for kids (and even for yourself), consider Sean Dirts and the Hidden City, a super fun fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers.
#middlegradebooks #summerreadinglist #mgbooks

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It’s easy to slip into less-effective scripture study habits. I appreciated this challenge from my stake president and it has enriched both my study time and my entire day!
#bookofmormon #churchofjesuschrist #scripturedaily #jesuschrist #SaintsonX

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If you’re like me, you’ve been anxious to watch Project Hail Mary at home. As of today, it is now available to purchase in streaming formats! You’re welcome. Actually, I had nothing to do with it 😁.
#projecthailmary #amazeamazeamaze #projecthailmarymovie #hometheater

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One of my favorite parts of getting a book ready to publish is working on the cover art. Brandon Dorman did the cover art for my debut novel, Sean Dirts and the Hidden City and he’ll be doing the cover art for the sequel. I can’t wait to share the art with you and the title for book 2.
#coverart #bookstagram #indieauthor #middlegradebooks #mgfantasy

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Someone asked me if our normal Sunday morning church meetings would be held today.

My response: “No meetings. Mothers before Brothers.”

Happy Mother’s Day!

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@BradWitbeck God bless you and your family, Brad. My condolences.

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I’m a lifelong tapper to the music in my head. When I do it to the point of being annoying and I get called out for it, I often respond, “You should hear how good at sounds to me.” 😂🤣
#musicinmyhead #loveofmusic #u2 #wherethestreetshavenoname #tapping

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Don’t you love it when your kids experience a big moment in your favorite book or your favorite movie and you get to see their reaction? I got to do that this morning with my daughter and the ending of the book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
#harrypotter #professordumbledore #bookstagram #indieauthor #mgfantasy

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@redamaleki I haven’t picked a release date yet because I’m delayed a little with my revising. I think July at the latest.

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Here’s an update for book 2, the sequel to Sean Dirts and the Hidden City. Editing is fun creatively, but stressful. I’m close to being able to announce the title for book 2.
#indieauthor #amediting #middlegradebooks #booktitle

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I would’ve challenged anyone if they said they were a bigger Star Wars fan than I was in the late 90s. Happy Star Wars day!

I give credit to Star Wars for the initial idea that turned into my first novel, Sean Dirts and the Hidden City.

How has Star Wars influenced your life?
#starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou #indieauthor #mgfantasy

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A lesser known part of being able to successfully finish and publish a book depends on your support system. I can’t say enough good about those who support me, starting with my wife.
#bestwifeever #bookstagram #indieauthor #authorgram #middlegradebooks

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I like to be creative in life. That includes my cooking sometimes. I like to cook with what I already have. Try this healthy meal!

Ingredients:
chickpeas
peas and carrots
corn
canned salmon
salsa
hot sauce
cheese
#easyrecipe #lunch #indieauthor

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Without my input or help, my daughter Addie wanted to contribute to my videos. Isn’t she amazing? It’s true, she did all of the chapter illustrations except for two that her sisters helped with. This is officially my favorite reel that I’ve ever posted.
#redhead #daughter #indieauthor #bookstagram #mgfantasy