Continuing The Dream - Please Donate Today!

My name is Waddell Jerome Dunmore. I am 82 years old veteran of the United States Army.

Serving my country has been one of the proudest chapters of my life—but the greatest honor has been building a life with my wife.

On May 16th 2025, my wife and I will celebrate 58 wonderful and exciting years of marriage. Our journey together has been filled with ups and downs—but never down and out. We are the proud parents of five amazing children, all law-abiding and upstanding citizens. We are also blessed with nine wonderful grandchildren—seven girls and two boys.

I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1942. I have two brothers and one sister. Sadly, my older brother passed away in 2022.

In 2023, I published a book of poetry titled "A Glimpse of My Mind’s Eye." I entrusted the publishing to a company called Elite Book Writing. Unfortunately, they released my book with numerous errors and a defective cover image. Even worse, they essentially stole my wife’s and my life savings. While $20,000 may not seem like much to some, it was everything we had worked hard to save.

I’ll admit—I was heartbroken at first - honestly, more like devastated. But I refuse to let this experience stop me from completing the books I still want to write in the time I have left.

This year, my goal is to publish my second book.

In order to accomplish that, my goal is to raise $20,000 by the end of the second quarter (June 30th).

Not only will these funds help alleviate some of the financial burden associated with living on a fixed income, but your donation will also allow me to enter several reputable writing competitions—valuable opportunities that offer the marketing support and visibility needed to ensure this next book reaches a broader audience.

As a thank-you, anyone who donates $30 or more will receive an exclusive first-edition copy of my upcoming book, "The Dirty Thirty"—a compelling compilation of short stories inspired by both personal experiences and my vivid imagination.

Thank you in advance for helping make this dream—mine and my wife's—a reality. Your support means more than words can express.