Hangin’ with my Little Brother
*Cross posted from my website chrisnorbury.com * https://chrisnorbury.com/2017/08/10/hangin-little-brother-ethan/
The Perfect Day Cakes & Bakery
Castle Danger Book Launch Celebration a Big Success
My Book Launch Celebration at Perfect Day Cakes in Owatonna was a big success in more ways than one. First, the turnout was greater than I had dared imagine. Second, many of my family, especially Mom, were present to share the experience with me. Third, dozens of friends came to show their support and buy …
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Family Support is More Important Than We Realize
When I tell people I write novels, I often get strangely vague reactions that imply, “Hmm, this guy must be mildly delusional to think he can actually write 300-page novels.” Or they may say, “Oh-h-, that’s interesting,” and change the subject of conversation. Most writers know we are different from the average person, and the …
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All My Success in Life Started with Mom and Dad
“It takes a village to raise a child,” is a well-known quote of African origin (most likely) that became part of the American lexicon in a big way when Hilary Clinton wrote a book with that title in 1996. Because I think it was either mistranslated or misunderstood, I take slight issue with that quote and …
Getting the Word Out About Castle Danger Through the Local Newspaper
I had an enjoyable interview with reporter Anna Segner from the Owatonna People’s Press. We talked about my upcoming Book Launch Celebration. I used our fine local media for getting the word out about Castle Danger. Check it out. Owatonna First-TIme Novelist to Celebrate with Book Launch Find out more about Castle Danger by clicking …
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My First Online Video Interview as an Author
I recently had the pleasure of doing my first online video interview as an author. I talked about my first novel, Castle Danger, with Sandee Hardy-Hagen, host of “Straight Talk” at Owatonnalive.com. Check it out here by clicking the link, then click on the May 24 video. I’m her first interview in the session. Straight …
My First Book Signing Event
You are cordially invited to attend a “book launch celebration” for my debut suspense novel, Castle Danger, on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The party will take place at The Perfect Day Cakes & Bakery, 324 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna, MN. Advanced praise for Castle Danger: “Castle Danger is that one manuscript in a …