Some 2013 signing dates

In addition to the Writers and Book festival March 23 in Minneapolis, I have added two dates for 2013.

On April 6, I will be featured at the 3rd annual Green Bay Writers Guild Book Festival, which will be held at The Attic Bookstore in downtown Green Bay, Wis.

On April 13, I will be at the West Bend Spring Arts &Crafts Fair at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Wrapping up 2012, moving on to 2013

On Friday, I held my last book signing of 2012 at Book World in Fond du Lac, Wis. This year, I did: April 14: West Bend, Wis. April 21: West Bend, Wis. April 28: Kimberly, Wis. May 16: Hartford, Wis. June 27: West Bend, Wis. Aug. 2: Green Bay, Wis. Aug. 4: Oshkosh, Wis. Aug. 5: Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 10: Waukesha, Wis. Aug. 11: Stevens Point, Wis. Aug. 25: West Bend, Wis. Sept. 8: Waukesha, Wis. Sept. 29: Edgerton, Wis. Oct. 13: Minneapolis, Minn. Oct. 30: Hartford, Wis. Nov. 3: Stevens Point, Wis. Nov. 10: West Bend, Wis. Nov. 18: Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 25: Madison, Wis. Dec. 4: Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. 6: Oshkosh, Wis. Dec. 7: Fond du Lac, Wis. I also did a TV appearance on WTMJ (Channel 4) in Milwaukee and two radio shows. Moving on to 2013, I've got a book signing scheduled for Saturday, March 23, in Minneapolis, MN, for the annual 2013 Writers Festival and Book Fair at the Bloomington Arts and Theatre Center. For more info about the festival, click here.

Signing date added; moving around

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" is now available at Book World, 85 S. Main St., Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac Book World on the web

Also set this week, I will do a book signing at the Fond du Lac Book World from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Hope to see you there!

Also in December:
Tuesday, Dec. 4: People's Books Cooperative, Milwaukee (6:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Dec. 6: Apple Blossom Books, Oshkosh (5 p.m.)
Friday, Dec. 7: Book World, Fond du Lac (5 p.m.)


And remember, if you're still looking for a good and inexpensive gift idea, try "A Life Worth Dreaming About," a best selling novel by Author House.

"A Life Worth Dreaming About"

A whole bunch of stuff

There is a whole bunch of stuff to update you on. Let's start from the top, right?

I unfortunately had to pull my book out of two stores this week (Pages and Pipes in Appleton, and Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee). However, two copies are now available at Book World on Main St. in Fond du Lac. Get your copy today!

My novel has gained "best seller" status by Author House!

http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/CategoryCenter/AUBEST/Best-Sellers.aspx

Book signings coming up:
Sunday, Nov. 25 at A Room Of One's Own Bookstore in Madison
Tuesday, Dec. 4 at People's Books Cooperative in Milwaukee
Thursday, Dec. 6 at Apple Blossom Books in Oshkosh.

I believe that is all for now!

Signing and gift idea

As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, here are the book signings that I have coming up:

Sunday, Nov. 18: Salem Ev. Lutheran Church, 2400 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 25: A Room Of One's Own Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham St., Madison, 2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: People's Books Co-Operative, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6: Apple Blossom Books, 200 E. City Center, Oshkosh, 5-6 p.m.

And if you're looking for gift ideas, my novel is available in e-book formats for less than $4 from Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

 

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

What's next

Had a good sales day Saturday at two book signings. Sold 5 copies (3 at St. John's craft fair and 2 at Fireside Books).

My next signing is 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Milwaukee for its annual Holiday Book and Bake Festival.

New signing date

New signing date

At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, I will be doing a discussion and signing for my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," at People's Books Co-op, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee. Hope to see you there!! We will have some treats and such.

Mark your calendar: This weekend!

From ...

FIRESIDE BOOKS & GIFTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
1331 W. Paradise Drive, West Bend, Wis.

We are all ready for the holiday's.  Hope you can join us for our annual Open House.

Saturday, November 10th  9:00-6:00
               &
Sunday, November 11th 10:00-5:00

25% off - Christmas Decor, 2013 Calendars, & Bestsellers
Free sampling of flavored Fireside Coffees and Halladay's Harvest Barn Dips.

Also enter our drawings to win some great packages.

Author Visits Open House Weekend

Saturday, November 10th
10:30 a.m. - 12:00
Michelle Grade
"A Foster's Tail"

Saturday, November 10th
12:00 to 1:30
Nicholas Dettmann
"A Life Worth Dreaming About"

Recapping Book World

Sold two books at my 2-hour appearance at Book World in Stevens Point. One lady, Renee, bought it within 20 minutes after it started. Told her what the story was about and immediately said she wanted it. Turned out she has a son in New York who she's trying to get to come home. I told her that this story will certainly hit home to her.

Coming up, I've got two book signings this Saturday, Nov. 10. From 9-10:30 a.m., I'll be at St. John's Parish in Greenfield. Then from noon-1:30 p.m., I'll be at Fireside Books in West Bend.

Hope to see you this weekend!

Another date added

I will be at Apple Blossom Books, 200 E. City Center, Oshkosh, Wis., from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, to do a book signing of my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Book signing added

I will do a pair of book signings on Saturday, Nov. 10, for my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

9-10:30 a.m.: St. John's Church, 8500 W. Coldspring Road, Greenfield, Wis.
noon-1:30 p.m.: Fireside Books & Gifts, 1331 Paradise Drive, West Bend, Wis.

www.nickdettmann.com

3-hour tour

No. Not on Gilligan's Island. I spent 3 hours working on book number two, still untitled at this point. But 7,000-plus words later, I've got an interesting story going!

Twin Cities Book Festival and what's next

Congratulations to Laura L., of St. Paul, Minn., and Pam B., of Otsego, Minn., for winning an autographed copy of my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," during the 12th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival on Oct. 13 in St. Paul, Minn.

The festival was a great experience, thoroughly enjoyed it. Sold a couple copies and was able to network with a lot of readers and fellow authors. I would definitely do it again.

The next book signing will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Faith and Giggles, 42 N. Main Street, Hartford, Wis.

Faith and Giggles Facebook Event Page

Interview with Bookgoodies.com

Read the latest interview I did with bookgoodies.com.

http://bookgoodies.com/interview-with-author-nicholas-dettmann/

Great progress

Today, I made great progress with my second book. I'm really excited about it. Stay tuned! www.nickdettmann.com

Twin Cities Book Festival - Oct. 13

All sorts of information are now available for the Twin Cities Book Festival, which will be Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn.

Information on Twin Cities Book Festival and more!

At the festival, I will have a number of things going on:

I will be giving away TWO free autographed copies of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About." I will have a sign-up sheet at my booth for fair goers who are interested in signing up for my newsletter and to sign up for the giveaway. The drawing will be done at the end of the festival at my table. Winners won't need to be present.

I will also be offering a "Book Fair Special." The cost for a paperback will be $15, regularly priced at $18.

Exhibiting Authors

These authors all have recently published books, including riveting memoirs, intriguing mysteries, poetry, children's books, and more.

Susanne Aspley, I Know How to Hola Martin Bracewell, Peace, Man Norm Cole, Done with the Talking Douglas P. Cornelius, Good News—I Failed: A Story of Inventing in Minnesota Nicholas Dettmann, A Life Worth Dreaming About Diane Dettmann, Twenty-Eight Snow Angels Antonia Felix, Fatal Remedy David P. Grzan, Don Quixote's Impossible Dream Anastacia Hawkins, Larkspur Susan Hayes, On Friendship Sonja Hegman, Trials of an Entrepreneurial Virgin John Hickman, The Keeper of Dawn Kathryn Holmes, I Stand With Courage Tracy Lenore Jackson, Many a Time

Janelle Jacobsen, The Apocrypha of Eden Theresa Jarvela, Home Sweet Murder Karen Olson Johnson, From Where I See It Evelyn Klein, Seasons of Desire Norma Klingler, Jake McBunny Catherine Weyerhaeuser Morley, Where Do Mountains Come From, Momma? Jerry Neren, Once Upon a Time in Vietnam Steven Stwalley, Soapy the Chicken Moria Torrez, Max and the Sun Ann Wachtler, Super Power of the Day: The Hero Chronicle Jason Walz, Homesick Sue Wolfe, Lily Bouquet and a Special May Day Mary Yungenberg, Consummate Betrayal Daniel Zazzera, Dwelling in the Past

Profile on Kindleboards.com

Check out this mini-feature story on Kindleboards.com:

http://www.kboards.blogspot.com/2012/10/author-profile-nicholas-dettmann.html

Update from Edgerton Book Festival

On Saturday, I participated in the 7th Annual Sterling North Book and Film Festival in Edgerton, Wis.

It was a fun event to be a part of. I got the chance to meet a lot of great and talented Wisconsin authors and met a lot of people and tell them about my book. While my sales weren't where I hoped they would be for the festival, it was still enjoyable and neat to be a featured author as well.

Thank you to all those who organized the book festival for allowing me to be apart of the event.

Up next? Twin Cities Book Festival in St. Paul, Minn.

Book Giveaway results

Congratulations Heather M. of Denver, PA, for winning a free autographed copy of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About" on Goodreads.com.

Heather was randomly chosen by Goodreads.com out of 372 entries.

Thank you to all those who participated. It meant a lot to me. I hope you still get a chance to check out my book.

Again, congratulations Heather.

Feature story in Janesville (Wis.) Messenger

Edgerton Book Festival coupon

Bring this coupon to the Edgerton Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, to receive the discount.

Edgerton Book Festival specials

From 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the Edgerton Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, I will be giving a discussion and presentation about my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

If you attend the presentation, you will have a chance to sign up and win a free autographed copy of my novel.

Also, if you download my FREE mobile app on your mobile device and show the announcement I will post regarding the festival, you will receive a discount on your purchase of my novel at the festival.

I'm looking forward to the festival and hope to meet a lot of people!

www.nickdettmann.com

Book signing

I will be at A Room of One's Own Bookstore in Madison on Sunday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m.

www.nickdettmann.com

Schedule for Edgerton Book Festival

The schedule for the featured authors has been released for the 7th Annual Sterling North Book and Film Festival, which I'm participating in.

9-10:15 a.m.: Opening Ceremony, presenting Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker

10:30-11:30 a.m.: William Povletich (EPAC), Stanley Kutler (Room 1), Marnie Mamminga (Room 2), Barbara Joosse (Room 3), Renee Graef (Room 4), Emile Norman: By His Own Design (Room 5)

11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.: Ron McCrea (Room 1), Pamela Quinlan (Room 2), Milton J. Bates (Room 3), Erin Falligant (Room 4), Eric Karl Presentation (Room 5)

1-2 p.m.: Lori Schneider (EPAC)

2:15-3:15 p.m.: Melinda Myers (EPAC), Dan Woll (Room 1), Patricia Dischler (Room 2), Nicholas Dettmann (Room 3), Jill Geisler (Room 4)

3:30-4 p.m.: Sterling North Award presentation

Edgerton Book Festival 

Advertisement for Edgerton Book Festival

Also featuring yours truly. I hope to see you there. I'm tentatively scheduled to give a presentation at about 2:15 p.m.

Book No. 2

Finally! I got to spend a good hour or so on Book No. 2. Made some great strides today.

Now in four states

Stores in Kansas and Indiana have picked up my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Watermark Books and Café

4701 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS

The Bookstore

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets

1203 Lighthouse Place

Michigan City, IN 46360

Here is an updated list:

A Room Of One's Own Bookstore

307 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI

Apple Blossom Bookstore

200E City Center, Oshkosh, WI

BookFinders Book Store

1001 A. Brilowski Road, Stevens Point, WI

Books & Company

Whitman Park Shopping Center

1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, WI

Book World

1136 Main St., Stevens Point, WI

Boswell Book Company

2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Faith & Giggles

42 N. Main St., Hartford, WI

Fireside Books and Gifts

1331 W. Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI

Four Seasons Craft Mall

1323 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, WI

Martha Merrell’s Books and Café

231 W. Main St., Waukesha, WI

Next Chapter Bookshop

10976 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI

Pages and Pipes

748 W. Northland Ave., Appleton, WI

People's Books Cooperative

2122 E. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI

Seminary Co-Operative Bookstore

5757 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL

The Bookstore

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets

1203 Lighthouse Place

Michigan City, IN 46360

The Little Read Book

7603 W. State St., Wauwatosa, WI

The Reader's Loft

2069 Central Ct. #44, Green Bay, WI

Watermark Books and Café

4701 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS

www.nickdettmann.com 

Updated appearance schedule

To get live updates to my appearance schedule, download my FREE mobile app today.

www.nickdettmann.com 

Saturday, Sept. 8, noon-2 p.m.: Art Fest, Martha Merrell’s Books and Gifts, Waukesha, WI

Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.: 7th Annual Sterling North Book & Film Festival, Edgerton HS, Edgerton, WI

Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: 12^th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.: Faith and Giggles, Hartford, WI

Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: BookWorld Bookstore, Stevens Point, WI

Saturday, Nov. 10, noon-1:30 p.m.: Fireside Books and Gifts, West Bend, WI

Sunday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.: Holiday Book & Bake Fair, Salem Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI

Article in Edgerton Reporter

A preview article for my appearance at the 7th Annual Sterling North Book & Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Edgerton High School in Edgerton, Wis.

Confirmed in Twin Cities

I have been confirmed to appear at the 12th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn.

The festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 13.

Here is a link to the festival: Twin Cities Book Festival

Updates

I've scheduled a signing for noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Martha Merrell's Books and Gifts (231 W. Main St., Waukesha, Wis.). I will be there during downtown Waukesha's Art Fair. Come on by and get your copy of "A Life Worth Dreaming About," as featured on WTMJ-TV's "The Morning Blend."

Also, an update to the Edgerton Book Festival website has a list of the featured authors, including myself. The festival is Saturday, Sept. 29, at Edgerton High School in Edgerton, Wis.

Edgerton Book Festival - Featured authors

Lastly, I've sent in a request to be added to the Twin Cities Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. I will update once I have an update.

Thank you all for your support!

Pictures from appearance on WTMJ-Ch. 4's "The Morning Blend"

Apperance on WTMJ-TV's "The Morning Blend"

Set your DVR's!

I have been invited to be a guest on "The Morning Blend," a TV show on WTMJ (Channel 4) in Milwaukee.

I will be on this Friday (Aug. 24) to promote my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Tune in and tell your friends!!

The Morning Blend on WTMJ Channel 4-Milwaukee

This weekend

I have two appearances where I will be selling copies of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," and signing copies as well.

Saturday, Aug. 25: Riverwalk Arts & Crafts Fair, West Bend, Wis.
Sunday, Aug. 26: Wade House, Greenbush, Wis. Wade House

Thank you and some news

I wanted to say thank to those who came out at my recent signings and said hello. Meeting you was a lot of fun and I hope those who purchased my novel enjoy it. Please let me know what you think of it. That's one of the best ways to support a local and independent author.

My next signing will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, at the West Bend Community Memorial Library during one of West Bend's largest annual festivals, The Riverwalk Arts & Crafts Fair and Germanfest. I will be there selling and signing my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About." The fair will go from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. I hope to see you there.

A news announcement, my book is now on shelves outside of Wisconsin!

Seminary Co-Op Bookstore in downtown Chicago has picked up my novel. Pick up your copy today! Here is a link to its website: Seminary Co-Operative Books

Appearance galore

On Thursday night, I began a busy stretch of book signings and discussions with an appearance at The Reader's Loft in Green Bay.

On Saturday, I'm at Apple Blossom Books in downtown Oshkosh during the city's monthly "Gallery Walk Show." I will be at the store from 6-9 p.m.

On Sunday, I'm at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee for its annual "Author's Avenue" event. I will be there from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 10, I will be at Martha Merrell's Books in downtown Waukesha during the weekly "Freeman Friday Night Live" event. I will be there from 6-9 p.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 11, I will be at Bookfinders in Stevens Point from 5:30-7 p.m.

I hope you can make it out to one of these events!

New stores pick up "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

Two stores recently picked up my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Faith & Giggles, 42 N. Main St., Hartford, Wis.
Next Chapter Bookshop, 10976 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, Wis.

Stop by either store today and get your copy of "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Signings will take place at both stores in the near future.

Mark your calendars

Mark your calendars folks.

I have been invited to take part in two major book festivals coming up later this year.

The first will be the 7th Annual Sterling North Film & Book Festival. It is Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29, at Edgerton High School in Edgerton, Wis.

The second will be the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison, November 7-11. I will join author Dan Manoyan, who recently released a book profiling University of Wisconsin football legend Alan Ameche. The book is entitled, "Alan Ameche: The Story of The Horse."

I'm working on the exact details of both festivals, so stay tuned as I will post more information as it becomes available.

Here are links to both festivals:

7th Annual Sterling North Film & Book Festival

Wisconsin Book Festival

In Two Weeks

I will be at Kewaskum Library to discuss my novel "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Tuesday, July 24. 6 p.m.

Hope to see you there.

New link added

Read my discussion in The Next Best Book Blog: Indie Spotlight.

http://thenextbestbookblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/indie-spotlight-nick-dettman.html

New signing set

Saturday, Aug. 11, 5:30-7 p.m., I will be at Bookfinders Bookstore in Stevens Point.

That makes it 7 appearances in August.

Wednesday night

Now on iPhone and iPad!

Now available on the iPhone and iPad is the Nicholas Dettmann, the author, mobile application. You can get instant updates and appearances, signings and more. Plus you can get turn-by-turn directions to appearances, read samples of my book, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," and more!

Download it today! It's FREE!!!!

Appearance rescheduled

My reading/discussion on Tuesday, June 26, at the Kewaskum Public Library has been moved to Tuesday, July 24.

The town of Kewaskum is hosting its annual "Party on the Pavement" event on the 26th, so I figured there won't be much attendance for a book discussion at a library.

I will still have the discussion at the West Bend Community Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27. I'm hopeful for a nice turnout.

Feature story

In Saturday's Daily News (West Bend), I will be featured in the weekly Library Column to preview my reading and discussion at the West Bend Community Library. The event is set for Wednesday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m.

"A Life Worth Dreaming About"

My novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," is seeing frequent circulation at the four libraries it is being carried at:

West Bend Community Memorial Library, West Bend, WI
Kewaskum Public Library, Kewaskum, WI
Slinger Public Library, Slinger, WI
Jack Russell Memorial Library, Hartford, WI

If you've had a chance to pick up the novel and read it, please send me your comments or comment on it on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites as it'll help my book rank.

And a reminder. I will be at Kewaskum's library on June 26, then at West Bend's library on June 27. Hope to see you at one of them.

Thank you for your support!

Indianapolis

According to my Amazon sales, I sold a book in Indianapolis. Pretty cool.

Reminder. I've got two appearances scheduled for the end of the month:

June 26: Kewaskum Library, Kewaskum, WI
June 27: West Bend Library, West Bend, WI

Thank you for your support!! And please keep spreading the word!!

Today!

I will be on WBKV AM 1470 during its broadcast of West Bend East vs West Bend West baseball, which begins at 5:30 p.m. I will discuss my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Two appearances set

Locked up two appearances.

Wednesday, June 27: West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend, WI, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 15: Dozynki Harvest Fest, downtown Stevens Point, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., hosted at Book World Bookstore, 1136 Main St., Stevens Point, WI

Hope to see you at one of them!!

Add one for wall

The American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association held its annual awards banquet this morning in Indianapolis.

I took third place in Newspaper Feature Writing for my story on Reed Sorenson's NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Road America. It is my third award in two years from the national organization, established in 1955, dedicated to the coverage of racing.

It's very exciting for me to get the award.

Last year, I took first place in two categories: Newspaper Feature Writing and Newspaper News Writing.

iPhone and iPad app

Just submitted the paperwork to get a mobile app for the iPhone, iPad and etc. It should be out here in the next week or so. It'll be FREE to download. You'll be able to get instant updates regarding appearances, announcements and etc.

Please pick up a copy of "A Life Worth Dreaming About" and support a local author!

Why you should support local authors

Why you should shop Indie?

When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:

The Economy:

·        Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.

·        Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.

·        More of your taxes are reinvested in your community--where they belong.

The Environment:

• Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
• Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.

The Community:

• Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support them and they’ll support you.
• Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.
• More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.

Now is the time to stand up and join your fellow individuals in the IndieBound mission supporting local businesses and celebrating independents.

New signings set

I've signed on to do two signings in the Milwaukee area.

Sunday, Aug. 5: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Salem Ev. Lutheran Church, 2400 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211; Event: "Author Avenue"
It is a local author event where readers can meet and greet and talk with their favorite local authors. Other entertainment as well as a brat/hot dog lunch is planned.

Sunday, Nov. 18: 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Salem Ev. Lutheran Church, 2400 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211; Event: "Holiday Book and Bake Fair"

New Important Links

I have added some new links to the "Important Links" section.

• Amazon Author Central profile
• Reflections in Hindsight interview
• Wisconsin Author Review

Now on iBooks, iPhone, iPad and iTunes

I'm pleased to announce that my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," is now available in the Apple market: iBooks, iPhone, iPad, iTunes and etc.

The cost is $3.99. Download your copy today!

Thank you for your continued support!

Wednesday's discussion

Last night, the Jack Russell Memorial Library hosted me to do a reading/discussion of my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

It was enjoyable and I'm grateful for the people that attended. I was able to sell at least one book and got a few others at least interested. It is just another small step toward my dream. And thank you to those who attended last night's discussion.

Pictures have been posted on my website: Nicholas Dettmann online

The next appearance I have scheduled is June 26 at the Kewaskum Public Library.

Wednesday night

Reminder. I will be at the Jack Russell Memorial Library, 100 Park Avenue, Hartford, WI, to do a discussion of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About." I will also have copies available for purchase afterward and will sign copies as well.

The event will go from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. I hope to see you there!

For more information: Jack Russell Memorial Library

A change to a book signing

On Thursday, Aug. 2, I will be at The Reader's Loft in Green Bay from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 7. So please mark your calendars.

Here is a link to the event: The Reader's Loft Events Page

Milestone reached

Staying in my groove on book No. 2, I passed 20,000 words on my next book. I'm incredibly excited with its progress. I believe it'll be even better than "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Five chapters of book No. 2 have been written, which is about a quarter of the way from my goal for the novel.

Stay tuned as I continue to work toward the goal of having the book finished in July.

Another chapter down

Really hammered at book No. 2 today. Time to take a break. I really like the progress this book is making!!!!

Chapter 3 now written

Chapter 3 has now been written on my second novel. I'm in a real groove today!

Second chapter of Book No. 2 written

Finished the second chapter of my second book. Really like the progress so far. On to Chapter 3!

New signing booked

I've booked a signing at Apple Blossom Books, 200E City Center, Oshkosh, WI, during the Oshkosh's Gallery Walk. The event will take place 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4.

If you're unfamililar with the event, on the first Saturday of every month, downtown Oshkosh hosts the Oshkosh Gallery Walk. From 6-9 p.m., Oshkosh galleries and businesses open its doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres.

Here is a link to the event: Oshkosh Gallery Walk

Also, I'm working on putting together a 3-stop, 3-city tour with my novel: "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Here is the tentative plan:
Thursday, Aug. 2: The Reader's Loft Bookstore, Green Bay, WI
Friday, Aug. 3: Freeman Friday Night Live and Martha Merrell's Books and Cafe, Waukesha, WI
Saturday, Aug. 4: Oshkosh Gallery Walk and Apple Blossom Books, Oshkosh, WI

I'm extremely excited about this series of events.

The Mobile App

You can get on-the-go updates regarding your favorite author, Nicholas Dettmann, with his FREE mobile app.

It is currently available on Android. It will be available soon on the iPhone and iPad.

More stores added

Two more stores graciously took in my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About." That brings the total to 13 around Wisconsin. Sometime this week, I hope to venture into Northern Illinois or even Northern Indiana.

Here are the two new store locations, in addition to the Wauwatosa location I blogged about earlier:

Books & Company
Whitman Park Shopping Center
1039 Summit Ave.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Martha Merrell's Books and Cafe
231 W. Main St.
Waukesha, WI 53186

Both of these locations took in five copies of the novel.

With the Waukesha location, every Friday from June through October, there is an event called, "Freeman Friday Night Live." It goes from 6:30-9 p.m. It is a downtown event with six outdoor music stages and extended shopping hours for all stores on Main St., including author appearances at Martha Merrell's. I'm looking at a potential July 6 or July 13 date.

New book site

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" is now available at The Little Read Book, 7603 W. State St., Wauwatosa, WI.

Please stop by today and pick up your copy! You'll help out an independent author and an independent bookstore! Thank you for your support.

First check

Got my first check in the mail from book sales. Pretty cool.

I've got some time off this week so my hope is to really hash out at book No. 2. Plus probably make some stops at stores.

If you have gotten, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," please don't hesitate to let me know what you thought of it. I'd really appreciate it. Your opinion is important to me.

May 12

A reminder. I will be at the Gateway to the Arts Craft Fair in the parking lot of Kewaskum Middle School on Saturday, May 12. My novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," will be on sale and I will be there to sign it. Hope to see some of you out there. Bring good weather with you.

Now available

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" is now available at Pages and Pipes, located in the Northland Mall in Appleton. Pick up your copy today.

Now in Oshkosh

Apple Blossom Bookstore, 200E City Center, in Oshkosh took in two copies of "A Life Worth Dreaming About" today. Both copies are also signed!

Starting Monday

Beginning on Monday, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," will be available at Pages and Pipes on Northland Avenue in Appleton.

Signing appearance and more

This Saturday, I will be at Kimberly High School, 1662 E. Kennedy Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136. Paperback and hardcover copies of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," will be available for purchase. I will also be there to sign copies.

Reminder to Android phone owners, you can download my app "Nicholas Dettmann" for free. I'm still working on the iPhone and iPad app.

Other upcoming appearances
May 12: Kewaskum Middle School
May 16: Jack Russell Memorial Library, Hartford

Second of two exciting announcements

The other piece of exciting news from today is the Nicholas Dettmann mobile app is now available on Android.

I'm still working with Apple to get the iPhone, iPad app. It's a little bit longer process. I hope to get it up and running here very soon.

With the app, which is FREE, you will be able learn about my book, read a preview of it and buy it. You will also be able to get instant news updates, keep track of upcoming appearances/signings and more!

Check it out. Why not? It's FREE!

First of two exciting announcements

As it says, here is the first of two exciting announcements that developed today.

Today, I signed with two stores in Stevens Point to carry my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

The stores are:
Bookfinders Bookstore, 1001 A. Brilowski Road, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Book World, 1136 Main St., Stevens Point, WI 54481

Very excited to have these two stores willing to stock my novel. That brings the total number of stores in Wisconsin carrying my book to eight.

I spoke with a Pages and Pipes in Appleton and Apple Blossom Bookstore in Oshkosh. But the manager and/or owner for both stores was not available. I will follow up with them later this week.

Shocking revelation

Did some more work on my second book tonight and I came up with a shocking twist to the story.

Stay tuned.

The goal is still have it finished by July and then shop it around.

Wish me luck!

Pictures from Fireside signing

Pictures have been posted from Saturday's signing at Fireside Books & Gifts in West Bend. Check them out at http://www.nickdettmann.com/.

Fireside Book Signing

I have to be honest, I was quite nervous heading into my signing today at Fireside Books and Gifts in West Bend. Being a new author with a book that's only been out two months, it was hard to guess what kind of crowd I was going to have.

While it took a little while, I did have two people that saw the story in the paper regarding the book signing and came into the store specifically looking for me and my novel. That was refreshing.

In all, six books were sold. It wasn't my goal, but I have to try and see the positive. I sold six, rather than zero.

This is going to be a long process to one day fulfill my dream of being a best-selling author. Stephen King, John Grisham and etc. had to start at the bottom, too. I believe my talent is engaging enough, just trying to convince people of that is and will be hard to do.

So for those who have purchased my novel, by whichever means you have, I sincerely thank you for your support.

Fireside Books now has a good collection of my novel - 3 hard covers and 9 paperbacks. However, all of them are signed. So if you haven't yet, please stop by and pick up a copy. And again, I sincerely thank you for your support. To hear people and see people want my book is so flattering. I hope it continues.

My next signing will be Saturday, May 12, at the Kewaskum Arts & Crafts Fair in Kewaskum, WI. The show will be held in the parking lot between the middle and high school. The show begins at 10 a.m.

Soon afterward, I will do a reading/discussion/signing at the Jack Russell Memorial Library in Hartford, WI. That'll be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16.

Humbled

It was so neat and flattering to hear people who I don't even know say they wanted to get my book. The three ladies who called into WBKV this morning truly made my day and my week. I still have the smile on my face three-plus hours later.

Tentative reading

I have tentatively scheduled Tuesday, June 19, 6-7 p.m. to do a reading/discussion/sale of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," at the Kewaskum Library in Kewaskum, WI.

Will confirm soon.

Radio show appearance thoughts

This morning, I was on the AM1470 (WBKV) morning show with Bob Bonefant. We talked about myself as an author and my background and my debut fictional novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

It went great! I couldn't be any more excited with how it went. Afterward, we opened up the phone lines and issued three free copies to listeners. They were gone within two minutes!!! Thank you to the three nice ladies I spoke with on the phone and pardon me for not remembering the names. I believe it was Mary, Elaine and Arlene. Still, a big thank you! I'm sorry to others who tried calling in but didn't get a copy. We'll get you hooked up somewhere down the road.

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., I will be at Fireside Books and Gifts, 1331 West Paradise Drive, West Bend, to do a book signing and we'll discuss the book as well. I'd love to meet more people there.

Thank you to everyone for your support. You don't know what it means to me and my wife!

Radio show this morning

Going to be on AM 1470 in West Bend this morning at about 9:30 to start a busy weekend for my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

Mobile app

I'm excited to announce that beginning next week, I will have a mobile app for myself as an author and my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Initially, it'll be available on Android platforms, but will expand very soon to the iPhone, iPad and etc.

On the mobile app, you'll be able to see and get notifications regarding book signings, links to stores and etc., including purchasing the novel in the palm of your hands.

Event reminders

This weekend, I will be on the AM1470 (WBKV) morning show in West Bend where listeners will have the opportunity to win free copies of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About." One will be autographed.

Then on Saturday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., I will be at Fireside Books & Gifts, 1331 West Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI, to do a discussion and signing.

I have included a link to the Fireside book store: http://firesidebooksandgiftswestbend.com/

Hope to see you there this weekend!

New signing booked

The Reader's Loft will host a book discussion/signing for me, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7.

The Reader's Loft is located at 2069 Central Ct. #44 in Green Bay.

Hope to see you there!

First signing complete

I admit I was a bit nervous going into today's signing. It was my first. But I was quite happy to sell four books today.

My next signing will come up fast. It will be 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 21, at Fireside Books & Gifts in West Bend. I bought new Sharpies today in preperation to see a lot of people!

Novel No. 2

I worked on my second novel a bit more today and I have finally come up with a title.

My second novel will be entitled, "Dancing Dream." It is inspired by a true story.

It is about a woman who loves dancing, dreams of become a professional dancer. But she is forced to quit because of tough financial times. Years after quitting, she finds her longtime boyfriend cheating on her and gets in horrific car crash after catching him. She loses both of her legs below the knees in the crash. A man who was also involved in the crash saves her life by reviving her in the car. She struggles with life without full use of her legs until someone introduces her to therapuetic horseback riding lessons. She tries it out and likes it. Then she meets a guy who begins to have feelings for her. However, she is reluctant. Later, she decides to seek out the man who saved her life. After months of searching, she finally finds him and goes to see him. She immediately falls for him. Now it's a battle between her being in love with him and the therapist falling in love with her. How will the therapist convince her that he is in love with her? Who will she choose? Who will she end up with?

Later, the theraist and the woman talk about past goals. She mentions dancing; tells him that she's long forgotten about her dancing dream, especially now without her legs. It's not possible to do it. He finds the way to connect to her heart. It is a struggle to talk her into being a dancer again, especially without the full use of her legs.

"Dancing Dream" will take readers on this inspirational journey of love and determination. Will the woman give in and try to fulfill her dream of being a professional dancer? Who will try to convince her to do so?

The goal is to have this project completed by July.

Radio show

I will appear on AM1470 (WBKV) in West Bend's morning show Friday, April 20.

We will talk about my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," and will give away a few copies to listeners.

Hartford Public Library

Mark your calendars. Got a reading booked.

Jack Russell Memorial Library
100 Park Ave, Hartford, WI 53027
Wednesday, May 16, 7-8 p.m.

We'll discuss the book and have the book available for purchase at a discount afterward. Hope to see you there!

Signing appearance confirmed

I will do an autograph session for my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," on Saturday, April 21, at Fireside Books and Gifts in West Bend, WI.

The time will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hope to meet some of you there!

BlueInk Review

BlueInk Review Company has released its review of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

“A Life Worth Dreaming About” is a valiant effort by author Nicholas Dettmann to update “A Christmas Carol” for modern times. Carl, our present-day Scrooge, loves money beyond all else. He’s selfish, mean-spirited and misogynistic. … Dettmann gets points for his clear enthusiasm in writing the story and clever idea.”

The Reader's Loft

The Reader's Loft, 2069 Central Ct. #44, Green Bay, WI, now has my novel "A Life Worth Dreaming About" in stock.

That brings the total stores in Wisconsin stocking my book to six. A reading/signing is in the works.

Boswell Book Company

My debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," is now available at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

It is located near the Downer Theater on Milwaukee's upper east side. Plans are in the works to have a launch party at the store.

Library additions

My novel is now being carried by the Hartford and Slinger libraries.

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" is being carried in four libraries: West Bend, Kewaskum, Hartford and Slinger. I plan to do readings at all four here in the near future. And at the readings, you will have the opportunity to buy copies of the novel and have them autographed.

I'm also looking into placing the novel at the libraries in Germantown, Greenfield and Milwaukee. Thank you for your support!

Pages and Pipes

Just spoke with Pages and Pipes Bookstore in Appleton. They will carry my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," after April 24. They said they are currently doing a reinventory of their stock. Once they have done that, they'll stock my novel.

That brings the total of stores stocking my novel in Wisconsin to five.

Closing in on two more stores

It appears that Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee, and Pages and Pipes in Appleton are close to an agreement to carry my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

I'm hopeful to have both finalized by the end of this week. If so, that'd bring the store count carrying my novel across Wisconsin to six.

I'm still in discussion with Next Chapter Bookstore in Mequon as well.

A new bookstore

A Room Of One's Own Bookstore, 307 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI, now has "A Life Worth Dreaming About" in stock.

Working on a date for an autograph signing.

A Review From ForeWord Clarion

In “A Life Worth Dreaming About,” Nicholas Dettmann sets forth an appealing, if not unfamiliar, scenario. Through some sort of “divine intervention,” a man is allowed to go back in time and “fix” some of the mistakes he has made, thus correcting the path of his life and making him a better person for it all. Dettmann’s main character, Carl, is granted this intriguing opportunity. … Those who enjoy Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” or Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” will be rooting for Carl to make good on this amazing gift.

“Dettmann’s story has real potential, and his flair for detail is impressive.”

New location added

Fireside Books in West Bend, WI, is now stocking "A Life Worth Dreaming About." Pick up your copy today!

We are in discussion on when to do a signing.

First store made official

I went to five bookstores today and one of them agreed to stock my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

The store is: People's Book Co-op, 2122 E. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI
We will have a book reading/discussion/signing there at some point so stand by for details on that.

As for the other stores, one is filtering out its book section, the UWM Bookstore. The others wanted to take a look at my book first before agreeing to it. If and when those become official, I'll make the announcement.

Lastly, I went to the West Bend Community Library today to see if they took in my book or not and it did. And better yet, it's already been checked out!

Potential store deals

I'm close to a deal on stocking "A Life Worth Dreaming About" in two stores in Wisconsin.

People's Book Co-op, 2122 E. Locust St., Milwaukee
Four Seasons Craft Mall, 1323 W. Main St., Sun Prairie

Will make announcement if and when they're confirmed. Also, once stores are finalized, I'll list them on my website, www.nickdettmann.com.

More appearances booked

Here are a couple more appearances booked where you can buy your copy of "A Life Worth Dreaming About" and have it autographed. More are in the works, so stand by!

This is a full schedule as of March 10:
April 14: West Bend, WI
May 12: Kewaskum, WI
July 15: Beaver Dam, WI
August 25: West Bend, WI
September 30: Horicon, WI
October 6: Mayville, WI

Addition to appearance schedule

Have added an appearance.

Kewaskum's Fine Arts Festival, Saturday, May 12, Kewaskum Middle and High School parking lots.

Stop buy and get your copy of "A Life Worth Dreaming About" and have it signed as well at no extra cost.

Where you can get "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" is now available from multiple sources.

www.authorhouse.com

www.barnesandnoble.com

www.amazon.com

www.google.com

It is also available on those sites in ebook format, too.

And it is available on Amazon's Kindle and Barnes and Noble's Nook.

If you get a copy, please feel free to let me know what you thought about it, good and/or bad? I have begun work on my second book, which is inspired by a true story. So any insight good or bad, would be extremely helpful.

Penn State Youth Journalism Award Update

Got word today about the Penn State Youth Sports Journalism Award contest.

Unfortunately, I didn't win. But, I have to put a positive spin on it. I was one of three national finalists. The winner was Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, who did a series about concussions. I went toe-to-toe with some of the top journalists at the top newspapers in the country. So that was a thrill in itself. Still wish I would've won, though.

The awards chair said the judges were impressed with my work and strongly encouraged me to submit materials for next year's contest.

It has arrived!

My debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," is on sale NOW!

A nearly three-year project is complete!

To purchase a copy or copies of my book, go to www.authorhouse.com. It is available in paperback, hardcover and ebook formats.

The book will be available on other retailers' websites, such as Barnes and Noble, in April.

For information on appearances and autograph signings, visit my website: www.nickdettmann.com

Thank you for your support.

A Life Worth Dreaming About

Finally!

My debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," will be available for sale by Monday, Feb. 20.

Order your copy through these retailers' websites:

www.authorhouse.com (My publisher)
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.amazon.com

Also working on putting them in independent bookstores as well. I ask that if you do purchase the book online, try to do so through my publisher's website as I get a bigger royalty return.

Stand by for announcements on appearances and autograph signing opportunities.

I thank you all who purchase my book and greatly appreciate your support. You're helping me fulfill a dream.

Getting closer

I received my complimentary copies of "A Life Worth Dreaming About" today. I'm hopeful it'll be about 2-4 weeks until its available for purchase. I apologize to keep dragging you all along. I'm getting anxious myself.

National award finalist

Cool news!! I received a letter today (Monday, Feb. 6) from Penn State University's John Curley Center for Sports Journalism notifying me I have been selected as one of three finalists for the Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Youth Sports.

I will be notified in mid- to late-February if I've won or not.

If I win, I will go to Penn State in April to give a presentation on the story, receive the award and be presented $1,000.

The story I submitted was an enterprise piece about the safety and rule changes with youth and high school baseball bats and the economic impact it has on parents and baseball programs at all levels.

Here is a link explaining the award program.

http://comm.psu.edu/about/centers/john-curley-center-for-sports-journalism/award-coverage-of-youth-sports

Wish me luck!!!!

Book release update

Today, I got a more solid timeframe of when my book, "A Life Worth Dreaming About" will be released. Expect it to be available for sale the last week of February. If you'd like, you can pre-order it at a discounted price through my website, www.nickdettmann.com.

Once the book is available, it'll be shipped to the address you provide.

I thank you all in advance for your support. Spread the word to your friends so we can make this a big hit!

Book prices

The cost of "A Life Worth Dreaming About" will be: $16.95 for paperback, $27.99 for hardcover and $3.99 for ebook.

Appearance schedule

Here is a list of events I will be at to talk about the book "A Life Worth Dreaming About" and to autograph, if desired. Copies will be available to purchase.

Saturday, April 14: Washington County Fair Park, Jackson, WI

Saturday, Aug. 25: Riverwalk Artfair, West Bend, WI

Book launch

Would like to you know that once my book is published, I'd like to hold a little party to celebrate the launch of my book. It is a moment I'm extremely excited about as I've had this dream of being an author once I became a journalist. I hope to have copies of the book available to buy at the party. I'll let you know once I get something set up.

And, if you haven't already done so, check out my website: www.nickdettmann.com