New Addition to our family

Calbert continues to have one adventure after another.  Today it just happens to the case of the missing gloves. =)  I am starting a series entitled 'The Adventures of Calbert,' the first in the series is "Facing the Bully."  After a little re-tweaking Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy (Facing the Bully), it has been released as Facing the Bully (The Adventures of Calbert).  Here's a little look at the new guy!

Off to the Big Apple

I will be heading to New York City early Friday morning for a two day conference/pitch.  I will be speaking to producers and agents about Calbert and Facing the Bully.  Very exciting.  I have never been to New York and am very grateful to have this opportunity!  Never know what might become of the trip, I will also have the opportunity to meet other authors, which I think is pretty cool. =) 

The Bully

Calbert: The Third--Grade Cowboy  tells the story of an average school boy named Calbert who is fond of playing a cowboy with his buddy Roland during the weekends but is afraid to go to school during weekdays because he always must find a way to face down Ernie, the certified school bully. Ernie makes life unbearable for Calbert in many ways, but he especially enjoys picking on him for being an adopted child. He always makes fun of Calbert for being adopted and says that neither Calbert’s birth mom nor his adoptive mom wanted him and his brothers.

Great Fun!

Just finished, what I would consider, a good showing at my book signing.  I love talking with and meeting people, so this was right up my alley!  Pulled in about $100, not a bunch, but $100 more than I had when I left home!  And that is after the bookstore took their cut.  Slowly but surely, this ship will be launched!

These are my three beautiful boys!  This is at Blanchard Springs,  Arkansas.  We had a great time on vacation, but now it is back to work!  I hope your summer and vacations are also going great!

Tell us about your vacation this summer!

Book Signing Today!

I will be signing books at City Center News and Books today from 5:30-7:30pm Eastern time.  The signing will be held in downtown Plymouth, IN.   I will be signing both Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy...Facing the Bully and Lawn-Mower Chronicles.  Calbert must work with Ernie, the school bully, in order to survive being trapped in a fire.  Calbert must face his bully and get past being bullied.  It becomes a matter of life and death.  Ernie likes to pick on Calbert for being adopted, this seems to be Ernie's favorite way to torment Calbert.

Heading to Arkansas

The boys and I are taking a much needed vacation for a week or so.  Big stuff planned for my little guys, they are so excited.  I have a thing or two up my sleeve as well.  Looking forward to some time away.  See you all when we get back!  Happy Reading!

Latest Book Now Available!

Lawn-Mower Chronicles is a humorous look at lawn care.  Mowing the lawn sounds easy enough.  Those of us with large lawns to mow know better.  How we long for the chance to climb up on our mower and mow worry free.  Free to finish with all belts still attached.  Free to finish with all the blades in tack.  And free to finish with all four tires still on the lawn tractor.  What about two consecutive times mowing, without any mishaps?  Is it even possible?  Some of us can only dream.

What's Next....

I am just days away for publishing another book.  This one is a short, humorous antidote about lawn mowers.  The title of my new book is "Lawn-Mower Chronicles" I hope others find it as funny as my friends and I do. =)  I have had the worse luck with lawn tractors and haven't been shy about posting it all on Facebook.  This book is built around my posts and my friends comments to those posts.  Keep watching!

Can you Believe It!

I received an email, between taking care of boys with sunburns, from a local bookstore owner, who wants me to contact her for a book signing!  Now that is what I call exciting!!

Exciting Time

Things are moving right along.  I had my first "Author" interview today.  Donated one of my books to the public library and will soon be setting up a book-signing with them.  Feel like I need to pinch myself, this can't be really happening!  This is Great!

Back up and Running!

Just finished approving Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy...Facing the Bully and it is back on the market once again!  YAY!  Already have ideas for my second book...can't wait to see how the next one turns out!

I'm Back

Been a long haul, the past few days, for this indie writer.  I have been working for several days to upload corrections.  No luck until today.  I had to make adjustments to the bottom margin, I hope that helps.  For some reason what showed on my computer wasn't what would show up on the review.  Can't wait to see if this version turns out the way it is intended to look.  Nervous Nelly here for a few days.