Blog about award-winning writer and author Nicholas Dettmann. Learn more about his debut fictional novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," including upcoming appearances, signings, how and where to purchase the novel and works in progress.
"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?”
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Signing date added; moving around
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"
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
A whole bunch of stuff
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!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Signing and gift idea
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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.
Friday, November 9, 2012
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.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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"
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Recapping Book World
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!