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EVENT CANCELED

I”m sorry to say that the River’s Edge Art Show scheduled for Sunday, June 3 as a part of Dam Days in Morristown, MN has been canceled. I intended to have a booth there. If you or someone you know was planning on buying a signed copy of Castle Danger that day,  I apologize. My next …

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Another Enjoyable Book Club Meeting

Thanks to Kathy F. for inviting me to meet with her book club the other day to discuss Castle Danger, authors, and writing in general. I’m always amazed (or lucky!) that every book club I’ve met with is filled with bright, inquisitive people who love to read and enjoy discussing the books they’ve read. They …

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Hey, Twin Cities. Meet me in Hopkins

Hey Twin Cities, meet me in Hopkins on Saturday, May 19, on Main Street between 6th and 12th from 9 am- 4 pm. I’ll be selling and signing copies of Castle Danger and I’d love to meet you. https://www.facebook.com/events/171056357062094/

Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day– Woohoo! On Saturday, April 28, I put my money where my mouth is and patronized my local independent bookseller in honor of Independent Bookstore Day. I found one MN author whom I’ve never read who has published several books and won some awards–Tim Jollymore. In addition, John Meixner, the owner of Little …

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Little Moments, Big Magic, Super Salesmen

It was all about Little Moments and Big Magic. I had a great weekend promoting Castle Danger, but as it turned out, selling books wasn’t nearly the best part of the two events I was at.  Bowl For Kid’s Sake For this annual Big Brother Big Sisters fundraiser on Friday, I was in charge of …

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I am now an Author-Publisher

Had a great time at UW–Madison’s Writers’ Institute last weekend. Great speakers, good networking, lots of new ideas and information. One term I picked up and will use going forward describes most accurately what I am. I am an “Author-Publisher.” The term “self-published” is inaccurate unless one does all the jobs needed to publish a …

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April Update

April is shaping up to be a good month. The signing highlight will be my appearance at Chapter 2 Books in Hudson, Wisconsin, on Saturday, April 21, from 11:00-1:00. It’s a “meet-and-greet” event where I’ll be signing copies of Castle Danger and chatting about books and writing with anyone who stops by. I’m excited to …

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Announcing an Eastern Twin Cities/Western Wisconsin Event

TWIN CITIES/WESTERN WISCONSIN BOOK LOVERS 2018 is shaping up to be a busy season for me. Today, I just firmed up a book-signing appearance at Chapter2Books in Hudson, Wisconsin. The date is Saturday, April 21, from 11-1. Chapter2Books is located at 226 Locust St., Hudson, WI 54016. For directions, call 715-220-8818 or visit their website link. …

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My Motivation for Writing and Selling Books

MONEY IS NOT THE ONLY MOTIVATION Being an author whose books are “yet to achieve” major bestseller status isn’t particularly rewarding in the monetary sense. Some rewards come from meeting avid readers, advocates for literacy, and making friends with other writers around the world. The big driver for me is helping my favorite charity through …

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Castle Danger original cover

Upcoming Appearance–Rosemount Writers Festival & Book Fair

I’m excited to be invited to appear at the Second Annual Rosemount Writers Festival & Book Fair. Saturday, March 24, 2018. I’ll be signing copies of Castle Danger between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. Rosemount is located south of St. Paul roughly halfway between I-35 and US 52. There will be numerous workshops for writers. …

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