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With more than a decade spent on residential and commercial construction job sites, Dan Stout has the hands-on experience to speak to builders, contractors and homeowners with the voice of authority. Much of his work centers on demystifying the building industry by simplifying construction jargon for homeowners and laying out best business practices for contractors. Dan's nonfiction writing has appeared on numerous blogs and vendor websites, while his prize-winning fiction has been featured in publications including Nature and The Saturday Evening Post. His debut novel, "Titanshade," was a 2019 release from DAW Books.

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