Ron & Caryl McAdoo,
also known as
Grami & O'Pa McAdoo

rcmcadoo@flash.net

High school sweethearts Ron and Caryl McAdoo began writing in the late '80s, discovered DFW Writers' Workshop in 1993, and now have seven titles for adults and children, fiction and non, published by four different presses. They often speak on their journey to success and teach elements of creative writing to audiences large and small including writers' groups or seminars, public and private schools, libraries, and civic organizations.

A big portion of their everyday is spent caring for and training their horses and a herd of Nigerian dwarf goats who also live at their River Bottom Ranch. Until recently, all their children and ten of twelve grandchildren lived in the same neighborhood less than a half-mile apart. For this and every good blessing, they credit their relationship with Jesus Christ. The McAdoos are lifetime residents of Irving, Texas.

Books by the McAdoos:

ABSOLUTE PI mystery / ISBN / Books in Motion / 2004 / Audio, cassettes and CDs / $19.95
SMU freshman finds her friend dead at his computer and comes under suspicion. That's when her dad steps in to help solve the mystery. Twin brothers and an autistic cousin make for interesting characters and an exciting read!

THE APPLE ORCHARD BED AND BREAKFAST mature inspirational romance / ISBN 0-7862-4234-5 / Five Star Press / 2002 / Hardcover / $26.95
Wealthy widower wants a wife without conventional meeting/dating hassles. He devises a scheme to live six months with eight ladies - get to know them. He counts on Lady Luck to expose the Mrs. Right to share his life at the East Texas B&B, but Lady Luck's the loser.

GREAT FIREHOUSE COOKS OF TEXAS firemen's profiles and recipes / ISBN 1-55622-790-6 / Republic of Texas Press / 2000 / Trade paperback / non-fiction / $18.95
Everyone loves a fireman, and you'll love this unique collection of personal stories and recipes for some of the tastiest grub to come out of a firehouse kitchen. Forty courageous firefighters from all over the state are featured.

ANTIQUING NORTH TEXAS guide to antique shops and malls / ISBN 1-55622-694-2 / Republic of Texas Press / 2000 / Trade paperback / non-fiction / $18.95
Take the guesswork out of weekend antiquing excursions with this guide to over 600 shops and malls within an hour-and-a-half of the DFW International Airport. Rated with one to four stars and dollar signs based on quality, quantity, and price, each entry comes with convenient city maps and concise overviews. A must for dealers, collectors, and beginners alike.

As Grami and O'Pa McAdoo:

THE ADVENTURES OF SERGEANT SOCKS
BOOK ONE: THE JOURNEY HOME

THE ADVENTURES OF SERGEANT SOCKS
BOOK TWO: THE BRAVEST HEART