Randy McDaniel
@randymcdaniel.bsky.social
Author, Artist Blacksmith and Instructor. Active 77 years old and single. Near Berkeley Springs, WV. #blacksmith #author #instructor #WV #dragons #books #classes
Preview of the video coming tomorrow! It's a hoot! 😂
October 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Preview of the video coming tomorrow! It's a hoot! 😂
A young woman's life and adventures in the West Virginia Mountains in recent times with dragons and blacksmithing!
September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A young woman's life and adventures in the West Virginia Mountains in recent times with dragons and blacksmithing!
Tony Swatton, hollywood armour smith with Danny Trejo and one of my Pirate Doubloons:
September 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Tony Swatton, hollywood armour smith with Danny Trejo and one of my Pirate Doubloons:
Everyone needs to watch this! www.instagram.com/reel/DdULOu0...
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September 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Everyone needs to watch this! www.instagram.com/reel/DdULOu0...
4.8 Stars! A fantasy adventure in the West Virginia Mountains in modern times.
September 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
4.8 Stars! A fantasy adventure in the West Virginia Mountains in modern times.
The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, A Blacksmith's Journey, by Randy McDaniel. A novel about a young woman led by her dragon spirit through life and to blacksmithing and the adventures that she has in blacksmithing and with dragons in the 1970's. a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booklovers #bookrecommendations
August 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, A Blacksmith's Journey, by Randy McDaniel. A novel about a young woman led by her dragon spirit through life and to blacksmithing and the adventures that she has in blacksmithing and with dragons in the 1970's. a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Were you lied to about Dragons, about Art, About Life, About Work? Here's the truth! The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, A Blacksmith's Journey a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booklovers #bookrecommendations #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasyart #LifeJourney #youngwoman #historyfacts #escape #books
August 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Were you lied to about Dragons, about Art, About Life, About Work? Here's the truth! The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, A Blacksmith's Journey a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booklovers #bookrecommendations #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasyart #LifeJourney #youngwoman #historyfacts #escape #books
Yesterday's personal class on the Business of Blacksmithing at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. This class ran from 9am - 5pm. More classes and topics and my background in over 50 years of blacksmithing can be found at www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
August 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Yesterday's personal class on the Business of Blacksmithing at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. This class ran from 9am - 5pm. More classes and topics and my background in over 50 years of blacksmithing can be found at www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
Do You Believe In Dragons? In The 1970's? a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktokers #booklovers #bookrecommendations #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasy #LifeJourney #WestVirginia #youngwoman #historyfacts #wvmountains #escape #FantasyAdventure #adventureswithpurpose #ya #noaiart #amazonfinds
August 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Do You Believe In Dragons? In The 1970's? a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktokers #booklovers #bookrecommendations #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasy #LifeJourney #WestVirginia #youngwoman #historyfacts #wvmountains #escape #FantasyAdventure #adventureswithpurpose #ya #noaiart #amazonfinds
There are secrets hidden in the WVMountains! The Glint in the Dragon's Eye. a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #booklovers #bookrecommendations #YABooks #dragons #blacksmithing #AdventureAwaits #fantasyart #LifeJourney #WestVirginia #fypdongggggggggg #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman #booksforeveryone
August 6, 2026 at 1:22 AM
There are secrets hidden in the WVMountains! The Glint in the Dragon's Eye. a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #booklovers #bookrecommendations #YABooks #dragons #blacksmithing #AdventureAwaits #fantasyart #LifeJourney #WestVirginia #fypdongggggggggg #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman #booksforeveryone
Blacksmithing art, blacksmith classes, leads to a 30 year journey writing about my journey plus dragons TODAY! The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, A Blacksmith's Journey. Available on Amazon #booktoker #booklovers #bookrecommendations #yabooks #yabooktok #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasy
July 26, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Blacksmithing art, blacksmith classes, leads to a 30 year journey writing about my journey plus dragons TODAY! The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, A Blacksmith's Journey. Available on Amazon #booktoker #booklovers #bookrecommendations #yabooks #yabooktok #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasy
Two of my students in yesterday's Try It blacksmithing class near Berkeley Springs, WV. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
July 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Two of my students in yesterday's Try It blacksmithing class near Berkeley Springs, WV. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
Here are a bunch of photos from yesterday's photos from my 'Try It' blacksmithing class at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. All had a great time! For more information on my background and my classes, check out www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
July 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Here are a bunch of photos from yesterday's photos from my 'Try It' blacksmithing class at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. All had a great time! For more information on my background and my classes, check out www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
Me before my blacksmithing class at my shop this past Saturday. 7/11/26. Feeling great at 77!
July 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Me before my blacksmithing class at my shop this past Saturday. 7/11/26. Feeling great at 77!
Do You Believe In Dragons? Maybe they were different than you know? The Glint in the Dragon's Eye. a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #BookLovers #bookrecommendations #YAbooks #dragons #blacksmith #adventureawaits #fantasy #lifejourney #WestVirginia #fypdongggggggggg #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman
June 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Do You Believe In Dragons? Maybe they were different than you know? The Glint in the Dragon's Eye. a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #BookLovers #bookrecommendations #YAbooks #dragons #blacksmith #adventureawaits #fantasy #lifejourney #WestVirginia #fypdongggggggggg #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman
Here's a few of the many reviews I received for my latest book, The Glint in the Dragon's Eye! Available in book form, Kindle and Audible at a.co/d/0ef6o97p
June 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Here's a few of the many reviews I received for my latest book, The Glint in the Dragon's Eye! Available in book form, Kindle and Audible at a.co/d/0ef6o97p
77 is the new 60? Being active helps! Single and living in eastern WV.
May 29, 2026 at 12:12 AM
77 is the new 60? Being active helps! Single and living in eastern WV.
Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing, Berkeley Springs, WV. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com #blacksmith #blacksmithing #blacksmithschool #classes #hydraulicforgingpress
May 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing, Berkeley Springs, WV. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com #blacksmith #blacksmithing #blacksmithschool #classes #hydraulicforgingpress
A fantasy adventure! Available on Amazon in book form, Kindle and Audible. a.co/d/0boUHnX6
May 26, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A fantasy adventure! Available on Amazon in book form, Kindle and Audible. a.co/d/0boUHnX6
My latest fantasy adventure! Thanks to VelvetIce the Original for the dragon video section! a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #BookLovers #YAbooks #yabooktok #dragons #blacksmith #adventureawaits #fantasy #lifejourney #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman #historyfacts #1970s #goodreads #fantasybooks
May 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
My latest fantasy adventure! Thanks to VelvetIce the Original for the dragon video section! a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #BookLovers #YAbooks #yabooktok #dragons #blacksmith #adventureawaits #fantasy #lifejourney #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman #historyfacts #1970s #goodreads #fantasybooks
Yesterday's Beginner's/Basics of Blacksmithing class at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. It's always fun for me, to see the students progress throughout the day learning so much! More classes are scheduled. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
May 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Yesterday's Beginner's/Basics of Blacksmithing class at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing near Berkeley Springs, WV. It's always fun for me, to see the students progress throughout the day learning so much! More classes are scheduled. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
A YA through adult fantasy adventure! Book, kindle or audible! a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #booklovers #bookrecommendations #YAbooks #yabooktok #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasy #lifejourney #WestVirginia #fypdongggggggggg #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman #historyfacts #1970s
April 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A YA through adult fantasy adventure! Book, kindle or audible! a.co/d/08GjxAFJ #booktoker #booklovers #bookrecommendations #YAbooks #yabooktok #dragons #blacksmith #AdventureAwaits #fantasy #lifejourney #WestVirginia #fypdongggggggggg #ForYourAge #ComingOfAge #youngwoman #historyfacts #1970s
Wow! The main character in my new book, The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, just came to life! This is Belle and her mom was kind enough to buy this book for her daughter and to share this photo with me. The resemblance is amazing! It's a fun fantasy adventure available on Amazon at a.co/d/0hCG7GAP
April 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Wow! The main character in my new book, The Glint in the Dragon's Eye, just came to life! This is Belle and her mom was kind enough to buy this book for her daughter and to share this photo with me. The resemblance is amazing! It's a fun fantasy adventure available on Amazon at a.co/d/0hCG7GAP