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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 29 MIN

Air Force Veteran Turned Storyteller with Doug Berry

from Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson · host JoAnn M. Dickinson Author

In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with self-published author Douglas Berry, whose life has been anything but ordinary.From growing up on a chicken farm to serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force—and even trying out for the Cincinnati Reds—Doug shares how his journey shaped the stories he now writes for children.We talk about his books A Day at the Beach with Jasper and Friends, Farmer Jasper, The Night I Spent in a People House, and his upcoming sci-fi-inspired story Guardian of the Galaxy, which draws from his own military experiences.Doug's heart, humor, and message that "it’s never too late to start writing" make this an inspiring episode for readers, writers, and anyone who loves a good story.🎧 Listen now on Spotify📺 Watch the full video on YouTubeFollow Doug on IG @warthog462🌐 www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com

In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with self-published author Douglas Berry, whose life has been anything but ordinary.From growing up on a chicken farm to serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force—and even trying out for the Cincinnati Reds—Doug shares how his journey shaped the stories he now writes for children.We talk about his books A Day at the Beach with Jasper and Friends, Farmer Jasper, The Night I Spent in a People House, and his upcoming sci-fi-inspired story Guardian of the Galaxy, which draws from his own military experiences.Doug's heart, humor, and message that "it’s never too late to start writing" make this an inspiring episode for readers, writers, and anyone who loves a good story.🎧 Listen now on Spotify📺 Watch the full video on YouTubeFollow Doug on IG @warthog462🌐 www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com

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