10% of Author royalties are donated to causes serving the needs of homeless families, pets and wildlife.
Little Ray
The Goopy Ghost
The Foxy Armadillos
Click Here For a complete list of her books
V.R. Duin on Facebook
V. R. Duin
is the registered Trademark and pen name of Terry Verduin, a Florida disability attorney and children's book author.
is the registered Trademark and pen name of Terry Verduin, a Florida disability attorney and children's book author.
Began her writing career in the translation of corporate legal communications for large and small companies/organizations. Transitioned to writing legal documents, pleadings, appellate briefs, etc., as an attorney in the practice of disability and government benefits law. In 2012, she initialed the final stage in her transition from processing formulaic and repetitive documents in huge volumes to the full-time creation and promotion of original and concise, rhyming children’s stories.
Meet the V. R. Duin team!
Bonnie
Lemaire
the wonderful illustrator of each of V. R. Duin’s books was found through CreateSpace. She has given each of V. R. Duin’s characters presence and brilliance.
the wonderful illustrator of each of V. R. Duin’s books was found through CreateSpace. She has given each of V. R. Duin’s characters presence and brilliance.
Graeme
Lofts
is a professional author with extensive writing and editing credentials. He authored “Heart and Soul”: Australia’s First Families of Wine”, many text books and “Australia’s Dangerous Creatures for Dummies”. Graeme put many finishing touches on the books, making them what they are today.
is a professional author with extensive writing and editing credentials. He authored “Heart and Soul”: Australia’s First Families of Wine”, many text books and “Australia’s Dangerous Creatures for Dummies”. Graeme put many finishing touches on the books, making them what they are today.
Story Weaver’s
Critique Group
is a group of six writers who exchange manuscript critiques monthly. The critical eye and technical expertise of each member has led to improvements in the rhyme, meter, structure, content and style of V. R. Duin’s writing.
CreateSpace
provides turn-key production from final editing/proofing to illustration to design to printing of each V. R. Duin book. In addition to full service publishing, CreateSpace also provides some of the marketing resources, including the production of press releases and video trailers.
Joshua McKinney,
News 14 Carolina Meteorologist, is using “The Goopy Ghost at Thanksgiving” in storm fear presentations.
Lois Wickstrom,
Rosemary Reagan Hall
and Mimi Retana
have contributed their time, energy and enthusiasm serving as a sounding board for V. R. Duin’s marketing and promotional efforts.
Sheri L. Wright
is a professional writer, editor and radio moderator who has provided assistance with meter and rhyme for several V. R. Duin books and manuscripts.
Special thanks to our Friends at PC Professor and PC Paramedic. We count on PC Professor and PC Paramedics technical expertise. Their team of IT Professionals are some of Florida’s best and we are honored to have them orchestrate our web design, network support, SEO and SMS efforts. Logo attached.
Renni Browne
and Shannon Roberts
of T.E.D.
evaluated and edited each manuscript, then supported
V. R. Duin throughout the publishing and promotional process. T.E.D. also offers marketing support
services to their clients.
Lori Guild
is the author’s tech-savvy, local computer expert. She has helped with such on-line needs as Copyright and Trademark filing and the posting of video trailers.
Dee
Payne
designed Goopy Ghost stationery, the trick-or-treat bag and the Halloween costume pattern. Thanks to Dee’s design, the author now has registered trademarks for Goopy Ghost’s Halloween costume and trick-or-treat bag.
designed Goopy Ghost stationery, the trick-or-treat bag and the Halloween costume pattern. Thanks to Dee’s design, the author now has registered trademarks for Goopy Ghost’s Halloween costume and trick-or-treat bag.
George Ramirez
is a bass musician, song writer and performer who composes theme music for the Goopy Ghost series and for other V. R. Duin stories. George gave Goopy a voice!
Southern Maple
created custom-designed t-shirts for V.R.Duin's book characters. Be among the first to sport these emboridered t-shirts
Kelly M. Lee
set up each of the Facebook Fan Clubs (Goopy Ghost, Little Ray and V. R. Duin) and manages the design and updates for the author’s web sites.
is an artistic asset to our team and provides unique creations from her garden for the promotion of the Goopy spirit and other clever designs! Her Gourdfriends handpainted gourds are amazing!
And above all, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to
our loyal and supportive readers everywhere.
Without you, none of this would be possible!
