DOUGLAS BELL
Ringing the bell on untold stories
Threads of Purpose
Watch The Threads of Purpose Book Trailer
BELOW
For the Love of Cake Duology
“I loved Nadia for her "I don't take crap" mindset and for sticking up for herself. I endeavour to be as strong and brave within my life journey. A great story about choices, and the harsh reality of hiding who you are, and the repercussions of these choices. I thoroughly enjoyed this.” – Goodreads Reviewer
Watch Cake Walk & Love Cake Book Trailers
BELOW
Monthly spiritual quote
“Be Patient with Yourself”
🔔 Welcome to “Ringing the Bell” Youtube Channel
A YouTube channel by author and storyteller Douglas Bell, where fiction, spirituality, justice, and creativity converge to explore what it means to live with purpose.
Here, you'll find four signature playlists—each inspired by the themes woven throughout Douglas’s novels: Cakewalk, Love Cake, Threads of Purpose, and the stories still to come.
Threads of Purpose Book Trailer
Cake Walk Book Trailer
Love Cake Book Trailer
If you are curious about how spiritual practices like meditation and stillness—rooted in Buddhist philosophy—can transform your life and the way you see the world, then my novels will speak to you.
My work is aimed at removing the masks men wear—using meditation and Buddhist philosophy as tools to strip away illusion and reveal their authentic selves. These stories are written not only for men searching for truth but also for readers who long to see men live and love with openness, honesty, and heart.
Douglas Bell is a Black fiction author, former magician, and LGBTQ+ ally based in Houston. His stories center Black male voices to explore how everyone can be healed through spiritual disciplines, Buddhist wisdom, and fictional characters grounded in truth. Douglas Bell is also the owner of Bumbershoot Press which produces the fictional work of Douglas Bell.
Ringing the Bell — Monthly Newsletter
Discover the inner journey behind the stories.
I created Ringing the Bell to share the spiritual and creative practices that shape my novels—especially how meditation and Buddhist philosophy helped me recognize the deeper truths of my life, release worry, and live with more authenticity and ease.
Each month, you’ll receive:
Reflections on meditation and Buddhist wisdom
Insights into my writing process and upcoming projects
Conversations with authors, artists, and change-makers
Explorations of the cultural and spiritual themes woven into my books
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As a thank-you for joining the community, you’ll receive a FREE eBook when you use the DISCOUNT code for Cake Walk or Threads of Purpose for subscribing.
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