title: A Work of Art
author: D. C. Earl
description: DC Earl is a multi-faceted, Bohemian artist. He grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, married his high school sweetheart and earned a PhD in Finance. He became a college professor and serial entrepreneur, having launched several successful businesses. He pioneered education by creating a masterpiece of technology to deliver quality education to students around the world. Though the legacy of his work continues today, DC Earl has since retired from University life and is embarking on new adventures with his wife of 51 years. DC Earl is an avid traveler and common mans diplomat. Depending on the weather, or his latest inspiration, he may be cross country skiing in the French Alps, strolling the street markets of Morocco, painting in Sedona, fishing in the Florida Keys, hiking in Death Valley, golfing, or working on his ranch in Northern California. He is an avid photographer and has produced masterful works of art with his camera. He has a passionate soul and a brain wired for strategic thought, analysis and problem-solving. Part uninhibited artist, part businessman, the duality of this man blend to create rich stories that one wants to believe could be true. He is a loving and devoted father of three and grandfather of 8. He began his literary career in 1974 with "Of The People, By The People, For The People", his first, self-published book that questioned the basis for the Vietnam War. This book was well received by groups that hosted his presentation while on his East Coast book tour. His doctoral thesis predicted the collapse of the Savings and Loan Financial Institution several years before this unfortunate demise occurred. His latest novel, "A Work of Art", is DC Earls first foray into romance writing. Presently, DC Earl is completing his third book, a political thriller. "Primary Motive" will be released in Fall 2014. He is coauthoring his fourth book, a work of fiction, with a good friend and kindred spirit. The "Langford Legacy" will be released in Fall 2015.
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  THE EARL’S
  
  
  
  
  
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  A Treasure ![](images/00003.jpg) Tale
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  by Nancy Lee Badger
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright © December 2020 Nancy Lee Badger
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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