Powers, Dennis M.
Biography
Dennis M. Powers first began writing poetry while practicing law in Santa Barbara. Later his work expanded to include newspaper and magazine articles, fiction, and nonfiction books.
His early nonfiction works include Legal Street Smarts (1994), Beating the Tough Times (1995), Legal Expense Defense (1995), The Office Romance (1998), and The Internet Legal Guide (2001). In 2005, Dennis published The Raging Sea, his first book about maritime stories and events. Other books in this genre include Treasure Ship (2006), Sentinel of the Seas (2007), Taking the Sea (2008), and Tales of the Seven Seas: The Escapades of Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien (2010).
Living in Ashland, Oregon inspired Dennis to research local history. He wrote hundreds of scripts and historical treatises for local radio programs. He created the local history book, Images of America: Gold Hill (2010) to benefit the Gold Hill Historical Society. He also created an audiobook, “Past and Present: What You Might Not Know (But Want To) About Southern Oregon History" (2013) and used the proceeds to contribute to local charitable causes.
Dennis received a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado in Boulder, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. He is Professor Emeritus of business law at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon and resides there with his wife, Judy.
Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:
A proposal for "The Dragon's Roar", 2007
The proposal is for "Sentinel of the Seas" (formerly know as "The Dragon's Roar"), and meant to be sent to publishers. The proposal includes chapter breakdowns and sample passages from the manuscript.
Articles and flyers, 2006-2007
The newspaper clippings of articles concern reviews of the book "Sentinal of the Seas." The flyers and mailers concern the lecturing tour surrounding the release of the book.
Bill Parker, 2000-2004
The materials concern Bill Parker, a letter from Bill to Dennis Powers and a chapter of Dennis' book corrected with notes by Bill.
Book promotion, press, and correspondence (1 of 6), 2006-2009
Book promotion, press, and correspondence (2 of 6), 2005-2009
The materials mostly include email correspondence between Powers and various correspondents regarding the promotion of his book, Treasure Ship. This correspondence involves multiple speaking engagements, book signings, advertisements, and interviews. Also included are some transcripts of those interviews and other materials related to the book.
Book promotion, press, and correspondence (3 of 6), 2005-2012
Book promotion, press, and correspondence (4 of 6) , 2006-2012
Book promotion, press, and correspondence (5 of 6), 2006-2012
Book promotion, press, and correspondence (6 of 6), 2009-2012
Certified mail, 1999-2008
This folder contains certified mail, correspondences, a copy of a settlement agreement and release between Richard Hansen, Deep Sea Research, Inc., and Brother Jonathan, LLC, handwritten notes, and interview transcripts.
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