Welcome to D'Vyne Wrytes!

It all began in the summer of 1990 when the Leslie began a personal quest to find a heirloom quality blank leather book for journaling.

It has since grown into a full-time business in which Leslie has been blessed to share her talent and passion world wide!

Through imagination and experimentation Leslie's Blank Books, Binders and Covers have developed a one-of-a-kind quality and look unique to her artistry which she hopes to also express with and through her publishing company.

In her own words:

"Often, I am asked how I started bookbinding.

Here is my story.

I started journaling in the late 80's while stationed in Germany. The only blank book I could find at the time was a generic sketchbook. Which I wrote all my personal entries in. I also kept a 3 ring binder which I filled with quotes and passages from books I read. I had borrowed an antique typewriter from another soldier and when I read something that moved me I would type it and insert into the binder.

Time went on, and I continued this practice for a few years. In 1990, I was living in Colorado and really wanted a leather bound journal. I could not find one anywhere. That's when I decided to craft my own. I remember making a simple book in 6th grade art class and figured if I could do that then I surely could craft one in leather.

Here is the book I made in 6th grade art class.

I am self taught. Driven purely by my passion for books.
I borrowed several bookbinding tutorials from the Denver Public Library and for about 8 months studied everything I could get my hands on explaining the Art of Bookbinding.

I had a clear vision in my head of what I wanted my journal to look like which was the Medieval Rustic style as seen here.

One of the first books I hand bound

At that time, most of my books were gifts for friends. I did a few small craft shows but mostly it was a hobby.

In 1991 an acquintance suggested selling them at a Renaissance Festival, which I thought was a great idea, so I invested the money to purchase a shop at the CO Renaissance Festival.

Around the fall of 1994 I really wanted to see how far I could take my "hobby". Against the advice of family and friends (except my father, he said "You have my support because if you don't pursue this one day you will wake up and regret not trying.") and he was absolutely correct.

I quit my full time job and purchased booth space at the AZ Renaissance Festival.

Fast forward to 1998, another friend insisted I put up a website. She built the website for me and within weeks orders starting coming in.

My journey to get here wasn't easy, but I love books and the whole art involved with binding them. I struggled many times trying to make ends meet. But in the end my passion for what I did was stronger then the fear of failing.

Now, here I am in 2010 and a long held dream of publishing books is soon to be reality.

Between the internet allowing me the ability to have world wide access and the technology available today I find myself on the edge of a whole new adventure!

"Follow your bliss and the Universe will open doors
for you where there were only walls."

-Joseph Campbell

Please take the time to peruse this site and see what I have to offer and what is coming in the near future.

Make sure to sign up to be a DW Inner Circle member (sign up form is at the upper right). Not only will you be the first to know of upcoming projects and newly released products, you will be eligible for time limited specials and discounts."

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read this!

Leslie S. Post
Artist/Owner 

Please visit the links below for more information about the products offered:

Handcrafted Leather Books, Binders, Cover, and More!

D'Vyne Wrytes Publishing

D'Vyne Wrytes Specialty Sites

Resources for Writers