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Stitched by Dreams Trilogy

Book One: Threads of Purpose

Threads of Purpose follows Asher Tidwell, a rising medical resident in Houston whose polished exterior hides trauma, shame, and a creative spirit longing for expression. When one desperate decision leads to criminal charges, Asher’s carefully built life begins to fall apart. Struggling with professional pressure, racial isolation, and emotional unrest, he’s forced to confront who he is beneath the expectations. Set against the backdrop of hospitals, courtrooms, and sketchbooks left unopened, this powerful novel explores identity, unintended consequences, and the fragile process of becoming whole—when survival no longer feels like enough.

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FOR THE LOVE OF CAKE SERIES

A Heartfelt Journey of Love, Identity, and Courage

For The Love of Cake Series is a contemporary duology featuring the novels Cakewalk and Love Cake. Set in the vibrant and politically diverse city of Houston, Texas, this series explores profound themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of love from the deciding of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) bill to the aftermath of January 6, 2022.

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“Patience allows life to naturally unfold to your best interest.” - Douglas Bell

Ringing the Bell Youtube Channel

Ringing the Bell is more than just a show—it’s an experience that sparks inspiration and connection. Each episode dives into the lives of extraordinary artists who use their creativity to challenge perspectives, uplift communities, and reveal deeper truths about the human spirit. You’ll gain fresh insights, see art in a whole new way, and feel more connected to the stories that shape our world. It’s thought-provoking, powerful, and impossible to keep to yourself. Watch it once, and you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. It just might change the way you see the world.

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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—stories that explore love, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to live authentically.

Douglas Bell, Black author, Paris, Rothko exhibit, LGBTQ+ fiction, transgender themes, transformation

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.

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