Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Washington and California Journals
If you are a member of Washington or California Music Educators look for the book ad in the summer issue of your journal (Voice magazine for Washington). Getting closer to the July 1 opening in stores!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Coming soon to a store near you...
As a sign of respect, I decided to come down with what is keeping 20% of students out of schools. I hope they appreciate.
It is interesting to note that one can do a lot of writing when one is prone. I guess that's a good thing? Oh, well. I was able to get some business done as well. Three more reviewers are looking at the book and I have come close to locking in the release date for stores.
We are now looking at the official release in stores as a possible July 1, 2012. This will coincide with some of the ads that will be out in late June. The digital release should be about the same time or slightly earlier. I know I was trying to get that going a little quicker but the I guess the promotion machines move a bit slower.
Of course, the hardest thing is getting the word out and maybe the ads in May and June will be a boost. This blog alone has had over 850 hits since it came out a month ago. There I go being optimistic again!
It is interesting to note that one can do a lot of writing when one is prone. I guess that's a good thing? Oh, well. I was able to get some business done as well. Three more reviewers are looking at the book and I have come close to locking in the release date for stores.
We are now looking at the official release in stores as a possible July 1, 2012. This will coincide with some of the ads that will be out in late June. The digital release should be about the same time or slightly earlier. I know I was trying to get that going a little quicker but the I guess the promotion machines move a bit slower.
Of course, the hardest thing is getting the word out and maybe the ads in May and June will be a boost. This blog alone has had over 850 hits since it came out a month ago. There I go being optimistic again!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
New Day - New Material
So I have already begun work on book #2. I am having a lot of fun picking on those fictitious characters. Ragweed is back along with Cranky, Blap, Tom, and a whole bunch of the notorious from book #1. Just when I think all of the stories that can be written about Lost Hollow and their infamous band have been written, a new spark emerges. Of course, there are some new characters introduced, and I DO mean characters.
I have been getting quite a few emails and FaceBook messages with good reviews on book#1. Solid Rock Coffee Company says they need more books and Amazon is starting to pick up. Maybe this book just might start moving out of the NorthWest?
I have been getting quite a few emails and FaceBook messages with good reviews on book#1. Solid Rock Coffee Company says they need more books and Amazon is starting to pick up. Maybe this book just might start moving out of the NorthWest?
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Signed quite a few books!
The book signing was lots of fun last night although one of my signatures looked like it was going on a credit card bill. Lots of folks showed up, Nikki sounded great, and a bunch o' friends were having a party time! Chef Chris was on the top of his game...had the Filet Mignon. The reduced sauce was amazing! I wonder if I show him one of my favorite fishing holes he might share that recipe???? The staff at the Wild Vine were just wonderful, as well. Thanks all. We'll have to do it again, just to get everybody together.
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By the way, if you would like to follow this blog or have emails sent showing the latest of the "Help!" goings-on, sign in down below. 'til next time Happy St. Patrick's Day. Watch out for Leprechauns and green Sasquatches!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tonight! Book Signing Party at Wild Vine Bistro.
Yours truly will be signing books at the Wild Vine Bistro between 8 & 11PM. Stop by and get a scrumptious meal prepared by Chef Chris Feller and hear Nikki Schilling sing and play piano. Who knows, I may have to read my favorite excuses from Chapter Two. And just maybe you'll find out if those wild and crazy characters in the book were based on......YOU!
See ya there.
Tonight: March 16, 2012
See ya there.
Tonight: March 16, 2012
18001 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98012
Reservations (425) 877-1334.
Bothell, WA 98012
Reservations (425) 877-1334.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The REAL Field Trip
Today I was at a local music competition, which is similar to the one from the first chapter entitled, "The Field Trip." We didn't get to see Barney Wertelmeyer or even "Blap" but the essence of the trip was there. Instead of the snooty "evil" queen running the show, there was a very nice guy who was quite supportive as organizing chairman.
The bus driver was actually able to reach the pedals and nobody forgot their music. One school DID manage to forget some of their percussion gear, however. So, if you've ever witnessed one of these music competitions, you will enjoy "The Field Trip" so long as you can enjoy it vicariously!
The bus driver was actually able to reach the pedals and nobody forgot their music. One school DID manage to forget some of their percussion gear, however. So, if you've ever witnessed one of these music competitions, you will enjoy "The Field Trip" so long as you can enjoy it vicariously!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Seeds
I have mentioned before to some readers that the "seeds" of my stories come from actual events in my career. It's amazing how many new kernels of arm-chair wisdom just keep popping up. I have already begun work on my second book. Later on, I'll be sharing some of the chapter titles of my second book in this blog.
As you notice some themes from story lines emerge, you might be tempted to think, "Wait a minute! That's about ME!" And you would be right...all 428 of you, or 723 of you, or.... It never fails to impress me how often students think that a certain event happens to them alone, when reality states that there is not much new under the sun. However, when I write my stories I like to go back to that first event that I witnessed. It tends to give me much more freedom in a technique I call "conjuring." : 0)
More coming soon to a blog near you.
As you notice some themes from story lines emerge, you might be tempted to think, "Wait a minute! That's about ME!" And you would be right...all 428 of you, or 723 of you, or.... It never fails to impress me how often students think that a certain event happens to them alone, when reality states that there is not much new under the sun. However, when I write my stories I like to go back to that first event that I witnessed. It tends to give me much more freedom in a technique I call "conjuring." : 0)
More coming soon to a blog near you.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I Forgot
So one of my student's parents said that her kid uses the "I forgot" excuse quite a bit, lately. Anybody remember what number excuse that one is out of the 200 excuses listed in Chapter Two?
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