Nicholas Dettmann: June 2012

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" reviews

“Captivating!”

--- Linda

“Inspiring!”

--- Scott B.

“A feel good book.“

--- Hannah F.

“I like the easy, accessible style.”

--- Julia Forster, author of “Shadow Jumper”

“Extremely intriguing.”

--- Lisa Lickel, author of five novels, including “The Map Quilt”

“Good straight forward storytelling and the hook at the end of Chapter 1 works well, when we think the excitement is over. ... The writing is quite good.”

--- Tod Schneider, author of “The Lost Wink”

“It was an enjoyable read. Once I got into it, it kept my interest to see where it was going.”

--- Jill Badzinski, former editor West Bend (Wis.) Daily News

“I like the story. Carl reminds me of Patrick Bateman in ‘American Psycho.’ They are both loners and have a fondness for expensive clothes. I like the description in the first chapters of his interaction, or rather lack of it with his colleagues. I think it's good.”

--- Maria Gibbons, author of “Past, Present, Future?”

Friday, June 29, 2012

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.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Wednesday night

Sunday, June 24, 2012

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!!!!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

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.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

"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!

Friday, June 8, 2012

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!!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

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."

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What's being said about "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

“The book was amazing. I couldn’t put it down.” - Mellisa G.

“I read the novel cover to cover in just 24 hours. I could not stop. I can’t remember the last time I did that. In fact, I am sure I never have. At first I thought the extensive detail was too much, but as I kept reading, the extra detail painted such a clear picture of who Carl was and who he became after his experience.” - Peter P.

"I just loved the book. I had a hard time putting it down. I can't wait for the next book." - Charlotte S.

“I thought it was easy to read, very descriptive; made me want to keep reading. I didn’t want to put it down.” — Liz J.

“It was really enjoyable. I usually take a long time to read books, but this one kept me going and looking forward to coming back. I don’t follow many authors, only one in fact, but now I have a new one to follow!” - Kim S.

“I liked it a lot, hoping the next is a continuation; I think there could be. I look forward to reading the next. … It got to a point where I had a hard time putting it down cause I wanted to know what happened next. So all in all a good read!!” – Robyn B.

"Really loved it. At 72, I wish I could undo a few things, too. Every person's dream I guess." - Tom M.

"A great read!" - Linda M.

Professional Reviews

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.”

BlueInk Review: “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.”

Stores stocking "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

A Room Of One's Own Bookstore

315 W. Gorham St., Madison, WI

Apple Blossom Bookstore

200E City Center, Oshkosh, WI

Books & Company

Whitman Park Shopping Center

1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, WI

Book World

85 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, 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

People's Books Cooperative

804 E. Center 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

The Little Read Book

7603 W. State St., Wauwatosa, WI

The Reader's Loft

2069 Central Ct. #44, Green Bay, WI

Nicholas Dettmann

"A Life Worth Dreaming About"

"A Life Worth Dreaming About" reviews

Friday, June 29, 2012

New signing set

Monday, June 25, 2012

Wednesday night

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Now on iPhone and iPad!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Appearance rescheduled

Feature story

Thursday, June 14, 2012

"A Life Worth Dreaming About"

Friday, June 8, 2012

Indianapolis

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Today!

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