"A Life Worth Dreaming About"

"A Life Worth Dreaming About"
My debut novel available now, click on image to be redirected to my website

"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, April 20, 2012

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"

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

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!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

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.

Monday, April 9, 2012

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.

Monday, April 2, 2012

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!

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