Despite the ravages and restrictions caused by COVID-19, there are some bright spots for authors these days. Specifically, a new event added in November. I’ll be speaking to readers and fans at the Wells MN public library on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 pm. LIVE seating is strictly limited to eight patrons, but we’re planning …
DVBF 10% DISCOUNT All three of my books are on sale this weekend during the virtual Deep Valley Book Festival. Today through midnight (CDT) on Sunday, October 4, I’m putting all of my books ON SALE! Buy STRAIGHT RIVER, CASTLE DANGER, or COOKED TO DEATH, VOL. 5: RESTAURANT IN PEACE for $18.00. That price includes …
Please join me and dozens of MN authors for the Virtual Deep Valley Book Festival. WHEN: SAT., OCT. 3, 9:45 AM- 8:00 PM SUN, OCT. 4, 10:45 AM- 5:00 PM WHERE: FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME VIA YOUR COMPUTER OR SMART DEVICE. Pick and choose from hourly sessions featuring different authors and genres. …
Join author and Big Brother Chris Norbury at Bocce ball For Kids’ Sake on MON, September 21, and WED-FRI, September 23-25, from 4-7 p.m. each day. Buy a signed copy of one or all of his books and chat with him about his writing, his nearly 20-year experience as a Big Brother, and why he …
Due to a lack of teams signed up, I’ll only be selling books at BFKS on WED, THU, and FRI, September 23-25. There is still time for you to join a team for those dates, or donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern MN. Most importantly, you don’t need to play Bocce ball For …
GREAT NEWS I’m happy to announce that BFKS is back. For those of you who don’t know, BFKS usually stands for “Bowl For Kids’ Sake.” It’s one of the biggest fundraisers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern MN and has taken place annually for decades. However, due to the pandemic, the wise leaders at …
Being a Big Brother or Sister in Minnesota is all about BBBS summer fun. Even with pandemic restrictions, Bigs do the best we can to connect with our Littles. Fortunately, outdoor activities have leaped to the forefront of match activity options. My Little Brother, Ethan, and I have gone biking, swimming, kicked the soccer ball …
NEW VIRTUAL EVENT I’m pleased to announce I’ve been invited to participate in the Midstream Reading Series on Sept. 10. I’ll join three other Minnesota authors to read selections from our works. Many speakers in the past have been poets. So if you like poetry, check the blog to find out how to join the …
Yet another cancellation has hit my book-signing schedule this year. The Deep Valley Book Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, has been changed to a virtual event on Oct. 3 & 4. Check my Events & Appearances page for updated times and details. It’s been a tough spring and summer for all authors, musicians, performers, …
One Step Closer to an Award This week I received an email from Chanticleer Book Reviews telling me that STRAIGHT RIVER is a FINALIST for their 2019 CLUE Book Awards for Suspense & Thriller Fiction. So I’m one step closer to an award that has many more “steps” than most awards I’m aware of. First, …
