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!

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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.