D. Patrick Miller


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Before founding Fearless Books in 1997 to continue the publication of his writing, D. PATRICK MILLER sold three solo projects to major publishers: Viking, Henry Holt, and Dell. He is now the author of nine titles, including his current book Understanding A Course in Miracles (Celestial Arts/Random House), and recently began a new book for Tarcher/Penguin. As a collaborator, ghostwriter, or principal editor, Miller has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Warner, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and John Wiley & Sons. His poetry has been published in a number of magazines and several anthologies. A top-ranked volunteer expert on publishing at AllExperts.com, Miller provides professional consultations to literary agents and publishers as well as published and unpublished authors working in fiction and nonfiction. He has worked for many years with the Linda Chester Literary Agency of New York, which recommends the Fearless Literary critique service. He is experienced in a variety of publishing formats, including conventional printing, print-on-demand, and e-books. Miller is a member of the Authors Guild and serves as president of the Northern California chapter of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). He also recently joined the national board of directors of ASJA.

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The Light in Ordinary Things: Volume 1 of the Fearless Poetry Series
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 13390 words. by Sari Friedman and published by D. Patrick Miller on October 6, 2009
The first volume of the Fearless Poetry Series presents the work of 42 accomplished poets, offering illuminations of everyday things, places, and beings. Co-edited by Sari Friedman and D. Patrick Miller with an introduction by D. Patrick Miller.

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Love After Life: a novel
Ebook Price: $4.95 USD. 66930 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on January 30, 2010
“Here is a lucid, deftly told story of the healing power of love and the tenacity of spirit. But this is also a suspense tale with a redemptive twist — a genuine metaphysical thriller that seizes the soul and keeps you up until midnight turning the pages.” —TIM FARRINGTON, author of The Monk Downstairs and The Monk Upstairs
Me and the Gargantuan Space Babes, Part 5
Ebook Price: $0.99 USD. 1160 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on August 20, 2009
Miles Driven, the Last of the Smooth Movers and a Celebrated Great Escapist, tells the all-too-true story of how his sojourn at a Krispy Kreme doughnut parlor morphs into a galactic battle with gargantuan space babes who wouldn't think twice about dissolving his consciousness in a karmic acid bath. You'll never guess how he pulls himself together and gets out of this one!
Me and the Gargantuan Space Babes, Part 4
Ebook Price: $0.99 USD. 1180 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on August 13, 2009
Miles Driven, the Last of the Smooth Movers and a Celebrated Great Escapist, tells the all-too-true story of how his sojourn at a Krispy Kreme doughnut parlor morphs into a galactic battle with gargantuan space babes who wouldn't think twice about dissolving his consciousness in a karmic acid bath. You'll never guess how he pulls himself together and gets out of this one!
Me and the Gargantuan Space Babes, Part 3
Ebook Price: $0.99 USD. 1220 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on July 29, 2009
Miles Driven, the Last of the Smooth Movers and a Celebrated Great Escapist, tells the all-too-true story of how his sojourn at a Krispy Kreme doughnut parlor morphs into a galactic battle with gargantuan space babes who wouldn't think twice about dissolving his consciousness in a karmic acid bath. Read Part I for free on Smashwords!
Me and the Gargantuan Space Babes, Part 2
Ebook Price: $0.99 USD. 1250 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on July 24, 2009
Miles Driven, the Last of the Smooth Movers and a Celebrated Great Escapist, tells the all-too-true story of how his sojourn at a Krispy Kreme doughnut parlor morphs into a galactic battle with gargantuan space babes who wouldn't think twice about dissolving his consciousness in a karmic acid bath. Read Part I for free on Smashwords!
The Way of Forgiveness: Letting Go, Easing Stress, and Building Strength
Ebook Price: $3.95 USD. 10790 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on July 24, 2009
In this highly praised work, D. Patrick Miller reveals forgiveness as “a disciplined and increasingly joyful approach to seeing and being that amounts to a new way of life.” In four concise sections – Seven Steps of Forgiving, Forgiving Others, Forgiving Yourself, and Where Forgiveness Leads – this poetic book provides the keys to a healing change of mind and heart.
Me and The Gargantuan Space Babes: Another Miles Driven Adventure, Part 1
Ebook Price: Free! 1790 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on July 20, 2009
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Miles Driven, the Last of the Smooth Movers and a Celebrated Great Escapist, tells the all-too-true story of how his sojourn at a Krispy Kreme doughnut parlor morphs into a galactic battle with gargantuan space babes who wouldn't think twice about dissolving his consciousness in a karmic acid bath. You'll never guess how he pulls himself together and gets out of this one!
The Book of Practical Faith
Ebook Price: $4.95 USD. 18230 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on July 20, 2009
Is faith meant only for churchgoers? This concise and eloquent volume offers a vision of a "practical faith" that will benefit anyone regardless of their religious (or irreligious) beliefs. In four lucid steps -- Releasing Guilt, Gathering Trust, Practicing Patience, and Learning Transcendence -- author D. Patrick Miller reveals a path to greater peace, perseverance, and dedication.
My Journey Through the Plant World: a novel of sexual initiation, Chapters 1-3
Ebook Price: Free! 11180 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 27, 2009
A deeply touching, erotic, and ultimately transcendental novel. With sustained and unusually sensitive portrayals of sexual intimacy from a masculine point of view, My Journey Through the Plant World is a “California coming-of-age” story that breaks new ground in erotic fiction.
The Qualities of Beauty: An Interview with J. Ruth Gendler
Ebook Price: Free! 3130 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 26, 2009
Noted writer and artist J. Ruth Gendler originally self-published THE BOOK OF QUALITIES, now a best-seller with over a quarter-million copies in print. In her latest book NOTES ON THE NEED FOR BEAUTY, she discusses many of the ways in which beauty is far more than skin-deep. This interview conducted by D. Patrick Miller is an exclusive feature of Fearless Books.
Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent)
Ebook Price: Free! 4720 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 26, 2009
Stop blaming Eve! It wasn't her fault. After eons of silence, The Serpent steps forward to set the story straight about dinosaurs, asteroids, and what really went down when Eve let the banana leaf fall from her bosom. As the Serpent suggests, you'll find yourself wondering how it could have been different if Adam had learned to "just say no"...
Tully: a short story
Ebook Price: Free! 5240 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 22, 2009
An erotic portrayal of grief, sexual awakening, and forgiveness. Originally published by THE SUN and later collected in STUBBORN LIGHT: The Best of The Sun Volume III.
Instructions of the Spirit: poems & intimations
Ebook Price: Free! 8950 words. Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 21, 2009
A volume of of 36 poems and “intimations” celebrating the challenges and mysteries of spiritual experience. “It is not easy to translate the experiences of the spiritual path into everyday language. Miller's poems record the colors and textures of his journey with skill, subtlety, and compassion." -- J. Ruth Gendler, THE BOOK OF QUALITIES
Choose Your Publishing Option
Ebook Price: $4.95 USD. 6400 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 18, 2009
Google the term "how to get published" and you'll find the world-famous Fearless Publishing Guide at the top of the links. Now this popular online resource has been expanded into an e-book that gives even more valuable information on how to get an agent, get published in the mainstream or outside it, how to self-publish, and more.
6 Miracle Essays: Combined Edition
Ebook Price: $9.95 USD. 30040 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 5, 2009
A compilation of the "6 Miracle Essays" series, combining in one volume BACK TO THE REAL WORLD; CLIMBING THE STONE FACE OF FEAR; HOMELESS; A BRUTAL SADNESS: Capital Punishment and the Politics of Vengeance; HIGHER LEARNING: An Interview with Kenneth and Gloria Wapnick; and ENDING MY RELIGION. This collection offers in-depth insights about the spiritual path known as "A Course in Miracles".
Ending My Religion: Miracle Essays #6
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 4730 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 5, 2009
The last essay in the series "6 Miracle Essays" examines the questions of spiritual addiction, fascination, and the challenge of "keeping it real" over the long haul of spiritual growth.
A Brutal Sadness: Capital Punishment and the Politics of Vengeance
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 5280 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 4, 2009
A meditation on the root attitudes behind justice and vengeance, using contrasting examples of capital punishment and successful rehabilitation of convicted murders for perspective. This is the fourth in a series of "6 Miracle Essays" originally published by THE SUN magazine.
Higher Learning: an interview with Kenneth and Gloria Wapnick
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 5250 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 4, 2009
A feature interview with the founders of the Foundation for A Course in Miracles, about the challenges and benefits of studying one of the most popular and misunderstood spiritual paths of modern times. The fifth article in the "6 Miracle Essays" series was originally published in THE SUN.
Homeless: Miracle Essays #3
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 4920 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on June 3, 2009
This essay, the third in the "6 Miracle Essays" series, recounts the author's experiences with changing homes and considers both the spiritual and political dimensions of homelessness. Originally published by THE SUN and later excerpted in the anthology WHERE THE HEART IS: A Celebration of Home.
CLIMBING THE STONE FACE OF FEAR
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 4590 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 31, 2009
The second article in D. Patrick Miller's "6 Miracle Essays" examines the nature of fear. The author recounts how his meditation experience, inspired by A COURSE IN MIRACLES, provided him with a surprising key to overcoming worry and anxiety. This piece was originally published by THE SUN magazine.
Back to the Real World: Miracle Essays #1
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 5470 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 31, 2009
The first article in D. Patrick Miller's "6 Miracle Essays" details how the author's initial encounter with A COURSE IN MIRACLES renewed his natural instinct for learning and restored what Krishnamurti called "an innocent confidence." This article first appeared in THE SUN magazine.
The Truth About Psychics: an interview with Helen Palmer
Ebook Price: Free! 5160 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
Accomplished intuitive consultant and Enneagram teacher Helen Palmer tells the unvarnished truth about psychic capacities in this bracing and informative interview with D. Patrick Miller. This the tenth article in the acclaimed SENSE & SPIRITUALITY series.
Ten Steps to Transformation: an interview with Ralph Metzner
Ebook Price: $3.95 USD. 3350 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
A pioneer in the study of consciousness, Ralph Metzner discusses the finer points of higher states of mind while describing the ten steps of transformation denoted by the traditional “oxherding pictures.”
Making Sense of Mysticism: an interview with Jacob Needleman
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 5020 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
In this provocative talk with popular philosopher Jacob Needleman, the pros and cons of modern mysticism are discussed with warmth and unusual honesty. This is the eighth report in the SENSE & SPIRITUALITY series.
Facing the Evil Within: an interview with John Sanford
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 4390 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
In this conversation with the late John Sanford, author, Jungian psychologist, and Episcopalian priest, the questions of evil within and without are examined with great care and insight.
Taking Divine Dictation: or, how can you tell if it's really God on the line?
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 5000 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
This concise but thorough investigation of the channeling phenomenon includes the stories of A Course in Miracles and the Pathwork, as well as some bracing comments on the popular books chronicling a few ‘conversations with God’.
When Soldiers Meditate: an interview with Richard Strozzi Heckler
Ebook Price: $2.95 USD. 4800 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
In this fascinating interview, a former Marine and aikido master discusses the inner qualities of the traditional warrior, and how he has tried to introduce them to select members of the modern military including the Green Berets and Navy Seals.
What's Your Number? Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery and Healthier Relationships
Ebook Price: $3.95 USD. 7630 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
In the only feature article ever to include lengthy commentary by the two chief teachers of the Enneagram, Helen Palmer and Don Riso, the history and significance of this remarkable personality system are reviewed, as well as brief descriptions of the nine personality types.
My Healing Journey Through Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Ebook Price: Free! 6870 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 13, 2009
Author D. Patrick Miller tells the story of his seven-year struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and how it inaugurated his spiritual path with the help of dreamwork, instinctive movement, and study of "A Course in Miracles."
How To Do What You Love for a Living
Ebook Price: $3.95 USD. 11580 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 12, 2009
In this three-part article, D. Patrick Miller examines a variety of approaches to finding work you love to do, with expert help offered by Marsha Sinetar, Nancy Anderson, Sue Bender, Gregg Levoy, Carol Adrienne, and others. This is the second report in the SENSE & SPIRITUALITY series.
Letting Go of Bad Habits
Ebook Price: $0.99 USD. 3660 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 12, 2009
The first title in the SENSE & SPIRITUALITY series features helpful insights and creative advice from a variety of experts on how to let go of undesirable habits... without the forceful exertion of "willpower." NOW AT A SPECIAL PRICE!
Shining Through: 5 Spiritual Survival Techniques for Trying Times
Ebook Price: $4.95 USD. 6040 words. Non-Fiction by D. Patrick Miller on May 12, 2009
A concise presentation of five simple "spiritual survival techniques" to help people ease stress and maximize creativity during difficult times

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