This is no ordinary love story.

The author meets and marries his best friend and the love of his life. Through the years they go through just about everything and as they approach their fiftieth wedding anniversary they stand battle-tested, all the better for the storms and face the future with their faith in God intact, holding hands and enjoying the company of one another now more than ever. This is a match made in heaven and walked out together down here on earth. They can't imagine anything they've missed.

Poems, Quips, and Quotes is Doug Dial's second volume of writings. The reader will be enriched, inspired, and entertained in this book. Since life comes to us in quite a random fashion, Doug decided to publish this work in much the same way. At times, the reader will be treated to a poem or idea of spiritual content, only to be followed by a simple, silly poem meant to tickle your funny bone. Throughout the book are quotes, quips, and poems of love and loss and living large, often causing the reader to stop and reflect on the simple things in life. As was true for his first volume, once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down until the last poem has been read.

Twists & Tales is Doug's third volume of poetry and writings. This book contains something for everyone. You will discover poetry, tongue twisters, and tales on various themes such as faith, love, family life, and hardships. Intertwined with the more serious writings, you will encounter thoughts filled with hilarity, absurdity, and wittiness. Anyone reading this work will be enriched, inspired, and entertained. Since life comes to us in quite a random fashion, Doug decided to publish this work in much the same way. At times, the reader will be treated to a poem or tale of spiritual content, only to be followed by a humorous poem or a tongue twister. Throughout the book are Twists & Tales of love and loss and living large, which will cause the reader to pause and reflect on the simple things in life. As was true for his first two books, once you pick it up you won't want to set it down until the last page has been read.

A collection of poems by Doug Dial. Taken from Twists & Tales, Poems, Quips and Quotes, and Owen in Motion.

Poems, Quips, and Quotes is Doug Dial's second volume of writings. The reader will be enriched, inspired, and entertained in this book.

Twists and Tales isDoug's third volume of poetry and writings. This book contains something for everyone.

Owen in Motion is Doug's fifth volume of poetry and writings. This book will enrich, inspire, encourage, and entertain the reader. 

In this book the reader will be enriched, inspired and encouraged in their relationship with God. This work, in its entirety, is dedicated to the Lord of all the earth, Jesus Christ, the risen Savior. The book is chock full of quotes, stories, and poetry to lift the heart and inspire the soul. A variety of topics are covered that include the search for life's meaning, a vibrant and exciting connection with God, the final destiny of man and everything in-between as the believer journeys from this life into the next.

My mother told me, on more than one occasion, that I was almost born in an elevator. I do not doubt that statement one iota, for my life has been nothing but a series of ups and downs ever since. I really can't sit still. Even my lovely bride of almost four decades hollers at me because I sometimes twitch violently when I sleep. Hence the title of this latest work: Owen in Motion. Owen in Motion is Doug's fifth volume of poetry and writings. This book will enrich, inspire, encourage, and entertain the reader. At times, the reader will be treated to a poem or tale of spiritual content, followed by a simple poem with a twist of both tongue and mind. Throughout the book are poems and writings about love and loss, marriage and family life, spiritual journeys, and living large, which will cause the reader to pause and reflect on life's simple and profound things. As was true for his first four books, you will have trouble putting it down once you pick it up.

What you have in front of you is a small volume of twenty-seven different topics. Some in story form, some in poetry and song. You may or may not be able to tell which one of us wrote which piece.

They are real and they are remarkable. They are not only noteworthy for what they have accomplished, but for who they are. Some of them are extremely extraordinary people who have made exceptionally amazing accomplishments for the kingdom of God.

In this work you will read about my friends’ stories and a little bit about their lives. The struggles, the battles, the tough times and how they’ve come through victoriously and how their lives have been enriched and are all the better for having gone through the fire.

For 27 months I agonized through an extensive journey of fear, anxiety and depression, This experience caused me to reflect on my painful experiences and events that unquestionably affected me and shaped me into the man I had become. But God has given me a prevailing victory and set me completely free.
This book is both a story of the frailty and fickleness of mankind and the grace and kindness of our loving, heavenly Father.