Great Day in Englewood

Props to all the Englewood Public Library. 'Meet the Faces'  event was a huge success. I met so many great authors and got to mingle with a lot of very enthused readers and fans. Props also to my buddy Pat McNulty, who as always, has a personality that warms a room and brings a smile to everyone. If you haven't already clued into his novel  "GreatMusicRadio. com", you're missing out--especially those of you in and around radio. Anyone who ever put in time behind the mike or behind  the scenes in radio will love this read.  Thanks again all who showed-- looking forward to our next Colorado event soon. 

We are Completely Global

Just got word that we're now available online on Nook, as well, as iBookstore. They join Kindle as an online resource for the book. Woo-o-o-oo-o...  And don't forget,this Sunday if you're in the neighborhood of the old Cinderella City Mall on West Hampden in Englewood Colorado, stop by the Englewood Public Liberry between 1 and 4. It's their 'Face Behind the Books' event and I'll be there along with 49 other authors, telling you everything you ever wanted to know about our books. Can't wait to see you guys.

Bittersweet

There comes a point, when you finish a novel, that you're  glad to finally have the characters out of your head. For me, it was a sense of relief and completion----after all, they're been living in my left brain, rent free, for almost six years. And while I've grown quite fond of them, and have enjoyed hosting them in my head, it was time for them to resolve the issues in the novel, and go.  

But as their dad, I miss them. I miss thinking of new and creative ways to have them interact, react and become more involved in their story. It's what makes writing so much fun-- and at the same time, so frustrating. That's because, like children, you know, one day, you have to say good bye.

And that's where the sequel comes in. Yes, I've been thinking of what happens next. And I'm starting to get a feel for it. That's why I've opened my mind once again, and allowed my characters to start visiting me on a limited basis. Their rooms will always be ready and I think I've got enough separation from the first novel that I can begin to think about their future. But I don't want to crowd my head with just the old characters. In fact, I want to bring in some new ones. That's part of the fun, getting acquainted with new members of the family, if you will.

One thing which will occur if and when I begin to work on round two--- I will work on providing more background on Sam and John. Those who have spoken to me about the novel have asked for more from them--- I will get more into their backgrounds, even provide a little more of the mucky stuff that has shaped them so far. 

For now, I've made the beds and left a hot meal in my left brain chamber. Welcome back everyone. I never wanted totally say 'goodbye', just 'au revoir'.  But I'm looking forward to getting together with you again, and taking part in the adventures that are sure to ensue.