Newest book by Derek Johnson (Coming this August)
On November 15, 2014, Parker entered a 7-Eleven in McMinnville, Oregon late at night. He was randomly murdered inside that store. To everyone who knew him, this news was not only horrific but also incomprehensible. While in high school, he'd been jokingly crowned "Most Likely to be a Trophy Husband". But in reality, Parker Moore was going to become something epic in this world and give back much to society. Friends and teammates could clearly see that. Parker was handsome, charismatic, brilliant, mischievous, cunning, athletic and funny. Above all, however, he possessed tremendous empathy. If a mad scientist were to concoct all the ingredients needed for a great future leader, they would've created Parker Moore.
But his life was snuffed out in a moment of horrific, random violence. The ramifications of his murder deeply impacted the communities of Woodinnville and McMinnville. The lives of his friends and family were shattered and altered. Through all this came the grappling for meaning and the reconciling of faith. (People had different responses to the questions of the impact on their faith).
As I worked on this book, I grew close with Douglas Archie Moore and Julee Moore. I also received invaluable input from their daughter Hayley. Their help and trust were critical. At the outset I told them I wouldn't write the book without their blessing. Portions of these interviews ventured into private and vulnerable areas of their lives. The Moores answered the questions despite the pain or discomfort they felt. For that I am grateful.
In all, I conducted sixty-one interviews with family, friends, coaches and teammates. There were lots of tears but also funny moments they shared from Parker's life. Some stories I really enjoyed had to be cut from the book for the sake of the overall story. But once the book launches, I will have a blog on my redesigned website derekjohnsonbooks.com, which will be rolled out in mid-August. I will tell some of those wonderful stories on the blog.
On Wednesday September 18, we will be having an event to commemorate the book at The Pizza Coop in Woodinville. It will run from 7p.m.-10p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by.
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I'll try to make it to the event. After having worked with Julee & Doug, I've been blown away by what amazing people they really are. Not surprising that Parker was all the things you described above.
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I won't make it, because CLS won't let me out of the house I'm sure, but I will be buying the book. Great job Derek.
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Congrats. I’m starting to a little upset with your scheduling of events. I was in Seattle last week and the next HH lemon party is in a few weeks.
I’ll be in Seattle again in September for the Cal game.
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Money grab?DerekJohnson said:Hey everybody... Slightly more than two years after starting the project, my next book is complete and has entered the production stage. The targeted release date is August 17. It's called The Beautiful Life and Tragic Death of Parker Moore. For those unfamiliar with the story, Parker was an amazing young man who was graduating from Woodinville High School just as I arrived at The Woodinville Weekly in 2013. He went on to Linfield College in Oregon to play football as a linebacker and to study finance.
On November 15, 2014, Parker entered a 7-Eleven in McMinnville, Oregon late at night. He was randomly murdered inside that store. To everyone who knew him, this news was not only horrific but also incomprehensible. While in high school, he'd been jokingly crowned "Most Likely to be a Trophy Husband". But in reality, Parker Moore was going to become something epic in this world and give back much to society. Friends and teammates could clearly see that. Parker was handsome, charismatic, brilliant, mischievous, cunning, athletic and funny. Above all, however, he possessed tremendous empathy. If a mad scientist were to concoct all the ingredients needed for a great future leader, they would've created Parker Moore.
But his life was snuffed out in a moment of horrific, random violence. The ramifications of his murder deeply impacted the communities of Woodinnville and McMinnville. The lives of his friends and family were shattered and altered. Through all this came the grappling for meaning and the reconciling of faith. (People had different responses to the questions of the impact on their faith).
As I worked on this book, I grew close with Douglas Archie Moore and Julee Moore. I also received invaluable input from their daughter Hayley. Their help and trust were critical. At the outset I told them I wouldn't write the book without their blessing. Portions of these interviews ventured into private and vulnerable areas of their lives. The Moores answered the questions despite the pain or discomfort they felt. For that I am grateful.
In all, I conducted sixty-one interviews with family, friends, coaches and teammates. There were lots of tears but also funny moments they shared from Parker's life. Some stories I really enjoyed had to be cut from the book for the sake of the overall story. But once the book launches, I will have a blog on my redesigned website derekjohnsonbooks.com, which will be rolled out in mid-August. I will tell some of those wonderful stories on the blog.
On Wednesday September 18, we will be having an event to commemorate the book at The Pizza Coop in Woodinville. It will run from 7p.m.-10p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by.
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YesBennyBeaver said:
Money grab?DerekJohnson said:Hey everybody... Slightly more than two years after starting the project, my next book is complete and has entered the production stage. The targeted release date is August 17. It's called The Beautiful Life and Tragic Death of Parker Moore. For those unfamiliar with the story, Parker was an amazing young man who was graduating from Woodinville High School just as I arrived at The Woodinville Weekly in 2013. He went on to Linfield College in Oregon to play football as a linebacker and to study finance.
On November 15, 2014, Parker entered a 7-Eleven in McMinnville, Oregon late at night. He was randomly murdered inside that store. To everyone who knew him, this news was not only horrific but also incomprehensible. While in high school, he'd been jokingly crowned "Most Likely to be a Trophy Husband". But in reality, Parker Moore was going to become something epic in this world and give back much to society. Friends and teammates could clearly see that. Parker was handsome, charismatic, brilliant, mischievous, cunning, athletic and funny. Above all, however, he possessed tremendous empathy. If a mad scientist were to concoct all the ingredients needed for a great future leader, they would've created Parker Moore.
But his life was snuffed out in a moment of horrific, random violence. The ramifications of his murder deeply impacted the communities of Woodinnville and McMinnville. The lives of his friends and family were shattered and altered. Through all this came the grappling for meaning and the reconciling of faith. (People had different responses to the questions of the impact on their faith).
As I worked on this book, I grew close with Douglas Archie Moore and Julee Moore. I also received invaluable input from their daughter Hayley. Their help and trust were critical. At the outset I told them I wouldn't write the book without their blessing. Portions of these interviews ventured into private and vulnerable areas of their lives. The Moores answered the questions despite the pain or discomfort they felt. For that I am grateful.
In all, I conducted sixty-one interviews with family, friends, coaches and teammates. There were lots of tears but also funny moments they shared from Parker's life. Some stories I really enjoyed had to be cut from the book for the sake of the overall story. But once the book launches, I will have a blog on my redesigned website derekjohnsonbooks.com, which will be rolled out in mid-August. I will tell some of those wonderful stories on the blog.
On Wednesday September 18, we will be having an event to commemorate the book at The Pizza Coop in Woodinville. It will run from 7p.m.-10p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by.
Technically gifted writing?
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FO, GBennyBeaver said:
Money grab?DerekJohnson said:Hey everybody... Slightly more than two years after starting the project, my next book is complete and has entered the production stage. The targeted release date is August 17. It's called The Beautiful Life and Tragic Death of Parker Moore. For those unfamiliar with the story, Parker was an amazing young man who was graduating from Woodinville High School just as I arrived at The Woodinville Weekly in 2013. He went on to Linfield College in Oregon to play football as a linebacker and to study finance.
On November 15, 2014, Parker entered a 7-Eleven in McMinnville, Oregon late at night. He was randomly murdered inside that store. To everyone who knew him, this news was not only horrific but also incomprehensible. While in high school, he'd been jokingly crowned "Most Likely to be a Trophy Husband". But in reality, Parker Moore was going to become something epic in this world and give back much to society. Friends and teammates could clearly see that. Parker was handsome, charismatic, brilliant, mischievous, cunning, athletic and funny. Above all, however, he possessed tremendous empathy. If a mad scientist were to concoct all the ingredients needed for a great future leader, they would've created Parker Moore.
But his life was snuffed out in a moment of horrific, random violence. The ramifications of his murder deeply impacted the communities of Woodinnville and McMinnville. The lives of his friends and family were shattered and altered. Through all this came the grappling for meaning and the reconciling of faith. (People had different responses to the questions of the impact on their faith).
As I worked on this book, I grew close with Douglas Archie Moore and Julee Moore. I also received invaluable input from their daughter Hayley. Their help and trust were critical. At the outset I told them I wouldn't write the book without their blessing. Portions of these interviews ventured into private and vulnerable areas of their lives. The Moores answered the questions despite the pain or discomfort they felt. For that I am grateful.
In all, I conducted sixty-one interviews with family, friends, coaches and teammates. There were lots of tears but also funny moments they shared from Parker's life. Some stories I really enjoyed had to be cut from the book for the sake of the overall story. But once the book launches, I will have a blog on my redesigned website derekjohnsonbooks.com, which will be rolled out in mid-August. I will tell some of those wonderful stories on the blog.
On Wednesday September 18, we will be having an event to commemorate the book at The Pizza Coop in Woodinville. It will run from 7p.m.-10p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by.
Technically gifted writing? -
Are you planning anything in McMinnville?
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Butt hurtful*CFetters_Nacho_Lover said:Congrats. I’m starting to a little upset with your scheduling of events. I was in Seattle last week and the next HH lemon party is in a few weeks.
I’ll be in Seattle again in September for the Cal game.
I think you’re just being hurtful. -
You’re a cunt.BennyBeaver said:
Money grab?DerekJohnson said:Hey everybody... Slightly more than two years after starting the project, my next book is complete and has entered the production stage. The targeted release date is August 17. It's called The Beautiful Life and Tragic Death of Parker Moore. For those unfamiliar with the story, Parker was an amazing young man who was graduating from Woodinville High School just as I arrived at The Woodinville Weekly in 2013. He went on to Linfield College in Oregon to play football as a linebacker and to study finance.
On November 15, 2014, Parker entered a 7-Eleven in McMinnville, Oregon late at night. He was randomly murdered inside that store. To everyone who knew him, this news was not only horrific but also incomprehensible. While in high school, he'd been jokingly crowned "Most Likely to be a Trophy Husband". But in reality, Parker Moore was going to become something epic in this world and give back much to society. Friends and teammates could clearly see that. Parker was handsome, charismatic, brilliant, mischievous, cunning, athletic and funny. Above all, however, he possessed tremendous empathy. If a mad scientist were to concoct all the ingredients needed for a great future leader, they would've created Parker Moore.
But his life was snuffed out in a moment of horrific, random violence. The ramifications of his murder deeply impacted the communities of Woodinnville and McMinnville. The lives of his friends and family were shattered and altered. Through all this came the grappling for meaning and the reconciling of faith. (People had different responses to the questions of the impact on their faith).
As I worked on this book, I grew close with Douglas Archie Moore and Julee Moore. I also received invaluable input from their daughter Hayley. Their help and trust were critical. At the outset I told them I wouldn't write the book without their blessing. Portions of these interviews ventured into private and vulnerable areas of their lives. The Moores answered the questions despite the pain or discomfort they felt. For that I am grateful.
In all, I conducted sixty-one interviews with family, friends, coaches and teammates. There were lots of tears but also funny moments they shared from Parker's life. Some stories I really enjoyed had to be cut from the book for the sake of the overall story. But once the book launches, I will have a blog on my redesigned website derekjohnsonbooks.com, which will be rolled out in mid-August. I will tell some of those wonderful stories on the blog.
On Wednesday September 18, we will be having an event to commemorate the book at The Pizza Coop in Woodinville. It will run from 7p.m.-10p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by.
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That's still up in the air. I sent an email to the Linfield head coach to get his feedback, and I didn't hear back. It wouldn't surprise me if we hold something there but nothing official has been set up.MikeDamone said:Are you planning anything in McMinnville?
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One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/? -
*undocumentedDerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/?workerkiller -
Bring that shit to the tug.DerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/? -
Fuck off and get back there bitch2001400ex said:
Bring that shit to the tug.DerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/? -
Who let you out of your cell?2001400ex said:
Bring that shit to the tug.DerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/? -
The strangest thing on this site is when hondo comments in a football thread and it's vaguely reasonableSwaye said:
Who let you out of your cell?2001400ex said:
Bring that shit to the tug.DerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/? -
You need to lurk morePitchfork51 said:
The strangest thing on this site is when hondo comments in a football thread and it's vaguely reasonableSwaye said:
Who let you out of your cell?2001400ex said:
Bring that shit to the tug.DerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/? -
hoops tooPitchfork51 said:
The strangest thing on this site is when hondo comments in a football thread and it's vaguely reasonableSwaye said:
Who let you out of your cell?2001400ex said:
Bring that shit to the tug.DerekJohnson said:One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/?
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DerekJohnson said:
One of the several layers to this story is that Parker's killer was an illegal immigrant. The book focuses mostly on his life, but delves into this a bit.
Dori Monson talked about it on his show.
https://mynorthwest.com/72656/suspect-in-murder-of-woodinville-football-player-appears-to-be-illegal-immigrant/?
But but but @APAG told they're all in concentration camps.
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How far did you drive them?PurpleBaze said:I'll try to make it to the event. After having worked with Julee & Doug, I've been blown away by what amazing people they really are. Not surprising that Parker was all the things you described above.
I'm looking forward to reading this book.
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It was an airport run... pretty efficient & lucrative.pawz said:
How far did you drive them?PurpleBaze said:I'll try to make it to the event. After having worked with Julee & Doug, I've been blown away by what amazing people they really are. Not surprising that Parker was all the things you described above.
I'm looking forward to reading this book.
#uberislife #uber #prius -
PurpleBaze said:
It was an airport run... pretty efficient & lucrative.pawz said:
How far did you drive them?PurpleBaze said:I'll try to make it to the event. After having worked with Julee & Doug, I've been blown away by what amazing people they really are. Not surprising that Parker was all the things you described above.
I'm looking forward to reading this book.
#uberislife #uber #prius
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Can I get a shout out in the afterword or dedicated section?
Nothing fancy, a simple thank you will do. -
I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
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Quite honestly, I think most people here already see me as a cigarette-smoking, cab-driving, bearded gaybob. So, the George Michael reference didn't really raise any eyebrows among the HCH crowd.DerekJohnson said:I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
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I mean BTP chinned the post and he wasn't even born when that video came outPurpleBaze said:
Quite honestly, I think most people here already see me as a cigarette-smoking, cab-driving, bearded gaybob. So, the George Michael reference didn't really raise any eyebrows among the HCH crowd.DerekJohnson said:I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
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BTP is a lot more worldly than we ever thought. I used to think he was your typical pajama-wearing, hot-chocolate drinking millennial.DerekJohnson said:
I mean BTP chinned the post and he wasn't even born when that video came outPurpleBaze said:
Quite honestly, I think most people here already see me as a cigarette-smoking, cab-driving, bearded gaybob. So, the George Michael reference didn't really raise any eyebrows among the HCH crowd.DerekJohnson said:I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
I'll try not to die at age 53 on Christmas day.
He has turned into quite the contributor on HCH. All that being said, BTP does tend to chin a lot of poasts.
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Our little boy is all grown up!PurpleBaze said:
BTP is a lot more worldly than we ever thought. I used to think he was your typical pajama-wearing, hot-chocolate drinking millennial.DerekJohnson said:
I mean BTP chinned the post and he wasn't even born when that video came outPurpleBaze said:
Quite honestly, I think most people here already see me as a cigarette-smoking, cab-driving, bearded gaybob. So, the George Michael reference didn't really raise any eyebrows among the HCH crowd.DerekJohnson said:I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
I'll try not to die at age 53 on Christmas day.
He has turned into quite the contributor on HCH. All that being said, BTP does tend to chin a lot of poasts.
P.S. - Nice avatar! -
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Thanks...DerekJohnson said:
Our little boy is all grown up!PurpleBaze said:
BTP is a lot more worldly than we ever thought. I used to think he was your typical pajama-wearing, hot-chocolate drinking millennial.DerekJohnson said:
I mean BTP chinned the post and he wasn't even born when that video came outPurpleBaze said:
Quite honestly, I think most people here already see me as a cigarette-smoking, cab-driving, bearded gaybob. So, the George Michael reference didn't really raise any eyebrows among the HCH crowd.DerekJohnson said:I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
I'll try not to die at age 53 on Christmas day.
He has turned into quite the contributor on HCH. All that being said, BTP does tend to chin a lot of poasts.
P.S. - Nice avatar!
