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