The Crow's Nest

It is a national disgrace and one in which most of our political “leaders” hardly mention. How is it that the leading cause of death for all Americans under...

“Prologue was very dark. Might offend some readers. Would you consider modifying or removing altogether?” So went the editor’s suggestion regarding the introduction to my bestselling mystery, THE WRITER. She...

As painful as the question is to consider, I appreciate having readers catch the mystery-within-the-mystery that is a foundational component to so many of my novels. In this case...

The pre-order for my latest novel, “Murder on Matia” is now available. Please go here to pre-order your copy: MURDER on MATIA It is winter in the San Juan...

Came across this photo today and it broke my heart. Not that I’m surprised to see such things. Heck, I’ve witnessed it with my own eyes countless times –...

I’ve killed dozens of people in the course of my writing career. From intrepid old soldiers to corrupted politicians, it seems no-one, regardless of how loved and/or admired, is...

The soon-to-come third installment of my SAN JUAN ISLANDS MYSTERY SERIES is progressing nicely. Hoping to have it off to the publisher for their final review/approval within a few weeks...

I first learned of Bukowski via the Showtime series, Californication when the main character, Hank Moody, would sometimes reference the hard-living, California-based poet/author. I later learned Moody was based...

With the second installment of the San Juan Islands Mystery Series, DARK WATERS out of the proverbial gate and preparing for the publisher’s initial round of promotions, I decided to take...

My latest novel, DARK WATERS is now available for purchase from Amazon. Enjoy – and don’t forget, it would make a great gift! 🙂 Also, please remember to leave a review...

Leonard Cohen was a poet who happened to perform his words via song, a sort of suit-and-tie version of Bob Dylan. Cohen’s work is dark, yearning, contradictory prose that...

Sixty-five minutes. Another American military veteran gone. We can do better for those who have already done enough. My longtime readers know well my feelings regarding the sacrifices our...

The last six weeks have been a flurry of activity doing promotion for the first installment of my San Juan Islands Mystery series, THE WRITER , and the ongoing work in...

A haunting reflection on past addictions, a life nearly lost, and the woman who fought by his side to keep that life intact. And a true story… (Make note...

After my latest novel, THE WRITER was chosen for publication, I have had many current and/or aspiring authors message me in the last few weeks to ask my opinion...

My latest novel, THE WRITER blasted past the Kindle 1000 ranking mark and has spent the last couple of days bumping up against such giants as Stephen King,Christopher Greyson, and D.M....

The pre-release promotion period has just concluded for THE WRITER and it is now available for purchase to the general public! The novel continues to be very well received by readers....

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the readers who continue to take the time to post a quick review of my latest novel, THE WRITER on its Amazon book...

It was my 7th grade school year – small town America. A logging and farming community born of hard-worn men who said little yet communicated much, and steely-eyed women...

Having been picked up by Kindle Press a few months earlier, and now being made available to the general public June 7th, D.W. Ulsterman discusses the story behind the...

As some of my readers know, my mother passed away a few years ago after a long repeat battle with cancer. With that fact as a backdrop, I’d like...

Some readers might recall my occasional references to what remains my own on again, off again love affair with the game of golf. It is an endeavor introduced to...