Nicholas Dettmann

"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?”

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

Sold two books at my 2-hour appearance at Book World in Stevens Point. One lady, Renee, bought it within 20 minutes after it started. Told her what the story was about and immediately said she wanted it. Turned out she has a son in New York who she's trying to get to come home. I told her that this story will certainly hit home to her.

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!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Another date added

I will be at Apple Blossom Books, 200 E. City Center, Oshkosh, Wis., from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, to do a book signing of my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About."

Monday, October 22, 2012

Book signing added

I will do a pair of book signings on Saturday, Nov. 10, for my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About"

9-10:30 a.m.: St. John's Church, 8500 W. Coldspring Road, Greenfield, Wis.
noon-1:30 p.m.: Fireside Books & Gifts, 1331 Paradise Drive, West Bend, Wis.

www.nickdettmann.com

3-hour tour

No. Not on Gilligan's Island. I spent 3 hours working on book number two, still untitled at this point. But 7,000-plus words later, I've got an interesting story going!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Twin Cities Book Festival and what's next

Congratulations to Laura L., of St. Paul, Minn., and Pam B., of Otsego, Minn., for winning an autographed copy of my debut novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," during the 12th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival on Oct. 13 in St. Paul, Minn.

The festival was a great experience, thoroughly enjoyed it. Sold a couple copies and was able to network with a lot of readers and fellow authors. I would definitely do it again.

The next book signing will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Faith and Giggles, 42 N. Main Street, Hartford, Wis.

Faith and Giggles Facebook Event Page

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Interview with Bookgoodies.com

Read the latest interview I did with bookgoodies.com.

http://bookgoodies.com/interview-with-author-nicholas-dettmann/

Monday, October 8, 2012

Great progress

Today, I made great progress with my second book. I'm really excited about it. Stay tuned! www.nickdettmann.com

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Twin Cities Book Festival - Oct. 13

All sorts of information are now available for the Twin Cities Book Festival, which will be Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn.

Information on Twin Cities Book Festival and more!

At the festival, I will have a number of things going on:

I will be giving away TWO free autographed copies of my novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About." I will have a sign-up sheet at my booth for fair goers who are interested in signing up for my newsletter and to sign up for the giveaway. The drawing will be done at the end of the festival at my table. Winners won't need to be present.

I will also be offering a "Book Fair Special." The cost for a paperback will be $15, regularly priced at $18.

Exhibiting Authors

These authors all have recently published books, including riveting memoirs, intriguing mysteries, poetry, children's books, and more.

Susanne Aspley, I Know How to Hola

Martin Bracewell, Peace, Man

Norm Cole, Done with the Talking

Douglas P. Cornelius, Good News—I Failed: A Story of Inventing in Minnesota

Nicholas Dettmann, A Life Worth Dreaming About

Diane Dettmann, Twenty-Eight Snow Angels

Antonia Felix, Fatal Remedy

David P. Grzan, Don Quixote's Impossible Dream

Anastacia Hawkins, Larkspur

Susan Hayes, On Friendship

Sonja Hegman, Trials of an Entrepreneurial Virgin

John Hickman, The Keeper of Dawn

Kathryn Holmes, I Stand With Courage

Tracy Lenore Jackson, Many a Time

Janelle Jacobsen, The Apocrypha of Eden

Theresa Jarvela, Home Sweet Murder

Karen Olson Johnson, From Where I See It

Evelyn Klein, Seasons of Desire

Norma Klingler, Jake McBunny

Catherine Weyerhaeuser Morley, Where Do Mountains Come From, Momma?

Jerry Neren, Once Upon a Time in Vietnam

Steven Stwalley, Soapy the Chicken

Moria Torrez, Max and the Sun

Ann Wachtler, Super Power of the Day: The Hero Chronicle

Jason Walz, Homesick

Sue Wolfe, Lily Bouquet and a Special May Day

Mary Yungenberg, Consummate Betrayal

Daniel Zazzera, Dwelling in the Past

Profile on Kindleboards.com

Check out this mini-feature story on Kindleboards.com:

http://www.kboards.blogspot.com/2012/10/author-profile-nicholas-dettmann.html

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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