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Featuring the writing of Doug Brendel

Welcome to the work of Doug Brendel. He’s an author, artist, actor, and humanitarian.

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Praying for Mrs. Mombasa

  • "A cast of characters and a plotline that’s funny, action-packed, and written so well that you will not be able to read a couple chapters and then ‘come back later.’" —Reader Views Five Star Review


  • "A surreal, riotous trip" —Dogtown Books, Gloucester M


  • "A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" —Vicki H., MA


  • "Seriously funny ... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read ... A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" —David B., VA


  • "Hilariously funny ... A must read" —Barbara B., MA


  • "A zany, titillating, thought-provoking romp!" —Suze S., AZ


  • "Wonderfully original ... funny, poignant" —Phil T., MA


  • "What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" —Nikki M., MA


  • "Funny and philosophical ... Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking ... A winner of a book!" —Trina S., MA


  • "An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" —Sharon J., MA


  • "A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It’s a fun ride" —Brad C., MA


  • "Very witty. The story moves right along.... The element of surprise never disappoints" —Roy N., OH


  • "A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog.... You’ll want to keep turning the page!" —Karl K.,  MA


  • "Consistently entertaining and surprising.... Eccentric characters ... You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" —Chris F., MA

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Award-winning novel

Pleasure and Power

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Race, sex, and justice...In 1950, in a world before #MeToo, charming Jake plays fast and loose with the women — until the conservative Alice stops him short. Their romance changes the rogue ... or seems to.

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Only in Ipswich

Color Me Ipswich

Ipswich in Stitches

Ipswich in Stitches

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Ipswich in Stitches

Ipswich in Stitches

Ipswich in Stitches

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Diggin' Ipswich

Ipswich in Stitches

Ipswich Unzipped

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Ipswich Unzipped

Only in Ipswich 2013

Ipswich Unzipped

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Only in Ipswich

Only in Ipswich 2013

Only in Ipswich 2013

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Only in Ipswich 2013

Only in Ipswich 2013

Only in Ipswich 2013

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About the Author

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Doug Brendel

Doug Brendel is a novelist, essayist, actor, and speaker.

Contact Doug personally anytime!

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