I've been on this road for many years. I thank God for his blessings and the people who were placed in my life. I am also thankful for the people who gave me the encouragement I needed to write and produce my own projects. One of the best quotes I ever heard was at my son's high school graduation. In her speech, a young woman used the William H. Johnsen quote: "If it is to be, it is up to me". That quote stayed with me, and it is another reason why I completed the projects listed in the next paragraph.

I am an independent producer, author, and entertainer. The following DVD's were produced by me: (1) "Pottsville - Just Passing Through", (2) "Strumly's Shorts", (3) "Tall Tale Willie" and "The Search For Rum Ball Pete", and (4) "Whar Be Pete?". My self-published books include: (1) "A Shot Of Laughter" and (2) "I Hid The Elephant In My Bed/The Animals Got Dressed At The Zoo" (book and musical CD).

My screenplays include scripts for a comedy and a faith-based film.  The comedy is called, "Shoes De Clown".  My past experience as a professional clown in my spare time was very helpful when I wrote it. Yes, I did animal balloons and birthday parties. If you think the negative comments on the Internet are bad, you should try entertaining a room full of kids. The faith-based film is called, "Flash Drive".  

"Shoes De Clown"

(1) Houston Comedy Film Festival Best Feature Length Dark Comedy Screenplay Award Finalist Spring 2020.

(2) Portland Comedy Film Festival Best Feature Length Dark Comedy Screenplay Award Finalist Summer 2020.

"Flash Drive" is my other screenplay. It is a script for a faith-based feature film

(1) "Official Selection" - 2020 International Christian Film and Music Festival.

(2) "Semi-Finalist" - 2020 Faith In Film International Screenwriting Competition.  

2022 Update

I began posting a new series (Dan's Rest Stop") on YouTube in August 2022. The series is also available on Rumble. "Dan's Rest Stop" is a series of videos divided into 3 parts (1) Faith, (2) Funny Memories, and (3) Puppets. The personal stories told in the faith based and funny memories segments are true. Take a break from everyday life. Welcome to Dan's Rest Stop. The series introduction link is shown below:

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/-ETaJlJAyPQ