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January 2004
“Of course, there are always stories that will resonate beyond their reading—a feeling, a mood that lingers when thought back upon. To recap the year, here are the three stories I still think about, even now...
The prologue of John Van Roekel’s historical novel, Braver Deeds, is a devastating reminder of the cruelties of slavery and the heinous disregard for life based on color.”
Elizabeth Baldwin, Contributions Editor
Writers Monthly, 2003 in Review

December 2003
The Braver Deeds prologue is published in the online magazine, Writers Monthly.

June 2003
John Van Roekel signs with the Andrea Brown Literary Agency where Laura Rennert will represent him and Braver Deeds.

September 2002
Braver Deeds  wins First Place in the Historical/Western Novel category in the SouthWest Writers Contest.


For More Information
Contact John Van Roekel at jvr@braverdeeds.com