I just added a new event in September, the Garden Spot Market Annual Author Event in Brownsdale MN ( northeast of Austin MN). It’s an outdoor farmer’s market (weather permitting–otherwise indoors). The regular vendors include those selling fresh produce and homemade food, arts, crafts. The special author event will feature local authors with great books …
DECISION TIME FOR A BOOK TITLE Greetings, loyal fans, and readers. It’s decision time for a book title for my next book and I’d love to get input from you. Below is the link to a survey with ten (10) possible book titles that either I’ve thought up or my readers and fans have suggested to me. …
As usual, I’ll have a busy August with several book events plus two golf tournaments and a visit with friends up in NW Minnesota. I hope to see you at one of these upcoming events. Book Events THU, August 5, 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm. Downtown Thursdays, North Cedar Ave, Owatonna MN TUE, WED, THU, August …
A NICE MILESTONE While checking my Goodreads.com Author Page this week I discovered I just received my 50th review of my two novels, Straight River (26 reviews) and Castle Danger (24 reviews). Thanks for FIFTY book reviews, everyone! Hitting fifty is a modest milestone that implies at least some longevity in the author biz. I’m …
Hopkins Raspberry Festival Marketplace Fair So great to see thousands of people enjoying a perfect summer day. The Raspberry Festival is one of the great community celebrations in Minnesota. All I can say is, “Thank You, Hopkins MN for helping me smash my previous record of most books sold in one day at one …
Fun Weekend As many of you know, I’m passionate about golf. “Addicted” may be a better term. And I love to compete. My favorite tournament of the year is a two-man team match play event (45 holes played over two days) at my local golf course. I’ve played in this tournament almost every year since …
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A Virtual Author Panel Just found out this presentation sponsored by the Carver County Library is available on Facebook. I mentioned it in a recent post but didn’t know anyone can watch it after the fact. The link will only work for a limited time, so check it out soon. Creating Unforgettable Characters
My wife and I had a pleasant mid-week stay in Marquette, Michigan to celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary on June 17. Marquette’s a college town (Northern Michigan University) with a lively downtown, a beautiful and historic waterfront, lots of parks and hiking, swimming, biking, golf, sailing, and other summer sports. We also had some delicious …
New Events The new events are June 30, July 17, and Nov. 27-28. Go to my Events and Appearances page for details. BONUS MATERIAL FOR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS Ever wonder what it would be like to take a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA)? Subscribers will get to see TEN (10) exclusive …
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Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of Summer. For me as an author, I welcome Summer with LIVE book events. FIRST UP Thursday, June 3, 5 pm-8 pm. Downtown Thursday, North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna MN. Also happening on Thursday, July 1, and Thursday, August 5. Food, music, arts, crafts, shopping, and books by yours truly, …
