Welcome to DeMiller.com

         Hi. I'm De Miller. Thanks for checking out my website. I'm a former newspaperman now living in the real Mount Dora, Florida. I have been writing for three decades, first as a reporter, photographer and editor for The Kansas City Star and The Kansas City Kansan newspapers, then as the Public Information Officer for the Wyandotte County Commissioners. Over the years as a freelancer I have had material published in such diverse publications as Crafting Magazine, The Sporting News and The National Enquirer. Among other writing accomplishments, I wrote the script for and produced two direct-to-video comedy movies starring Jerry Mathers and Tiny Tim; wrote the scripts for and directed a series of children's videos and wrote scripts for informational videos for the county government.

            Since moving to Florida, I have become intrigued with the local stories involving historical figures from Meyer Lansky, Al Capone and Napoleon Hill to a local doctor said to be the inspiration for the fictional character Indiana Jones. Most of these tales are nothing more than local lore. But, these bits of  lore do make for interesting stories. This first fact-based novel, Murder in Mount Dora, is based on one of those local stories. It is a 77,000 word light mystery which has a good deal of information that is, in fact, factual. As an example, in the book while investigating the case, Trent Cooper contacts two of  Meyer Lansky's real life biographers, Robert Lacey, author of Little Man: Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life and Art Montague, author of Meyer Lansky, The Shadowy Exploits Of New York's Master Manipulator. .

            I have always been a fan of  light mysteries by writers such as Lillian Jackson Braun, Sue Grafton and the late Tony Hillerman. Trent Cooper, is a reluctant hero like a James Quilleran, but is tenacious like a Kinzie Millhone and methodical like a Joe Leaphorn. I am a full time writer and entrepreneur.

            My other passion is for the Lord. To those ends, I have written, directed and produced a Christian-themed movie, "Daniel's Lot" which stars Emmy-award winner Gary Burghoff (Radar from M*A*S*H) You can check it out here  www.danielslot.com or my other plans for movies in the future at www.lazarusfilmworks.com My most recent endeavor in His service is the startup of a Christian radio station. The station, WTYG, 91.5 FM (We Thank You God) serves Marion County in the central Florida area. Check it out online at www.wtygfm.com. Have a Blessed day.

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