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.

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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.