I am currently getting ready for the Imaginarium in Louisville, KY. The Imaginarium is a book expo. My upcoming appearance at the Imaginarium allowed me to have the opportunity of designing a really cool marketing image of Fritz. I have him in a ballet type position, with his hands in the air and with his tongue sticking out. I think it captures the essence of Fritz and the book all together in one image. It was fun to draw.
I just finished taking notes on my first draft of the second Fritz Fombie book. Starting today I have begun my second draft. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous reading through the first draft for the first time. I’m happy to say I think it’s going to be another cool book. I broke loose on this second book and took a lot of chances. It is definitely a children’s fantasy book. There are a lot of characters in almost every scene. I wanted it to have an open and spacious feel to it. I let my imagination run wild and didn’t hold back at all. Hopefully when it’s done I’ll have a book that greatly captivates the reader. I know the way I wrote this next one was taking a big chance, but I decided not to play it safe. The name of the new book is Fritz Fombie and the Frightful Feats of Courage. Thank you for all your encouragement
Check my book Fritz Fombie Have No Fear out by clicking on the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/150848192x
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Appearance at the Mountain Home Collection in downtown Waynesville on Wednesday July 22nd at 2:00 P.M.
Looking forward to another reading and signing. After the signing I will be giving a manga art lesson for the kids. Helping the kids to explore their creativity is definitely the biggest reward I receive from the manga art lessons. Papoose children’s store in downtown Asheville will soon be carrying Fritz Fombie Have No Fear. My book is already being carried by the Battery Park Book Exchange in downtown Asheville. There is a possibility of a third downtown Asheville store that may be interested in carrying my book, but I need to talk with them to confirm. The Blue Ridge Book Store in downtown Waynesville is carrying my book along with the Mahogany house art gallery and studios. The Waynesville library and Canton library are also carrying my book. I’m still receiving positive reviews locally and on goodreads.com. I’ve also received positive reviews on amazon.com. Hopefully I’ll continue to receive more positive reviews. I want to thank the readers of my book for all the encouragement that they have given me. Take care.
To view or purchase my book click on the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/150848192x
To view or purchase my book click on the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/150848192x
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Appearance at the Waynesville library
I had a wonderful time at the Waynesville library today.There were a bunch of little kids at the reading, so I volunteered to read a couple of children's picture books along with Fritz Fombie Have No Fear. When I gave the reading from Fritz Fombie Have No Fear even the little kids seemed to really be enjoying it,which I think was great. The manga art lesson that I put on went over great too. I will be having another appearance at the waynesville library in the fall. Take care.
To view or purchase Fritz Fombie Have No Fear click on the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/150848192x
To view or purchase Fritz Fombie Have No Fear click on the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/150848192x
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Appearance art gallery
I had an amazing time at the Mahogany House Art Gallery and Studios. My appearance and signing fell on the Art After Dark summer event. I met many wonderful people and had a lot of interesting conversations. I was also happy to have sold many books during my appearance there. One lady said that she was going to send Fritz Fombie Have No Fear to her granddaughter in England. It appears that my book is going to make it to England before I do, which I think is really cool. I’m very thankful to the owner of the Mahogany House Art Gallery and Studios for letting me have a signing at her art gallery. Next up is my appearance at the Waynesville Library on Wednesday the 15th of July from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. I will be doing a reading and manga art lesson for the kids. Books will be available for purchase. Things are going great for Fritz Fombie Have No Fear. I will be done with the first draft of the second book in the Fritz Fombie series this week, which I’m feeling great about. I have multiple characters, usually 5 to 6 characters, in most scenes. It has been a real challenge to keep the flow of the story smooth and natural with all of the characters, but I’m putting my heart into it so wish me the best. Thanks for supporting me and my book Fritz Fombie Have No Fear.
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