With four novels and seven story collections published, Dale has also published over 30 short stories, poetry, and a non-fiction career book, How to Improve Your Interviewing Skills. He took writing seminars from Stephen King in college, and has appeared on stage, television, and in an independent feature film, Throg. He competed on two nationally televised quiz shows, Jeopardy and Think Twice. He co-wrote and acted in a short political satire film, The Nine. He’s traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and through Europe.