Book Signing

I will be at the Millers Book Fair this Saturday January 20, 2081 for their annual free book give away. I will have a table and be talking about my book "Da Nang Damned!" Stop by and say hi!

2018 Book Signings

In between working on my new book "Death Is Never Pretty!" I'm also setting up book signings/author meet & greets. Here's the schedule so far.

March 24 North Carroll Library 11 AM-Noon

March 26th Westminster Library 1 - 2PM

Also planning to be at the Carroll County Seniors On The Go which I believe is April 4th and at Ag Centers meet the authors in Nov.

Oops just heard about a book sale & local author greet next weekend. I need to see if I can get a table. More later.

PS: If you belong to a club/group and are looking for a speaker I'm available!

PG13 or R Rating for "Da Nang Damned!"

When I began writing "Da Nang Damned!" I made a decision that I wanted a book that my Mom, Grandchildren, Friends could read without me feeling embarrassed. So I decided not to include foul language, steamy sex scenes and over the top violence. I reasoned there was enough of this on the market as it was and I didn't need to write this way. I believe that it is possible to write a "modern" action/adventure book without resorting to including language that quite frankly I find terribly offensive.

I just finished a book by another veteran. I won't mention the title or author, but it's a fictional account of soldiers in Iraq. The book is laced with some of the worst language I have ever heard. I will give the author credit, he used four letter words in some very creative ways. The book has gotten good reviews and the author several rewards.

Now I don't consider myself a prude. I can swear in at least three languages and after six years in the military and several years working construction I've heard it all. Some may criticize my book for eliminating cussing, swearing, but that's okay. I don't think including it would add to the book.

There's just to much foul language out there. We are exposed to it everyday. What use to be limited to the locker room, or the military is common everyway. By making it so everyday, swearing loses it's shock value. In my opinion swearing is a sign of ignorance. A friend responded after I rebuke him for swearing in front of a lady by saying "She's a grown woman, she's heard it all before." I answered "That maybe, but it doesn't mean she wants to hear it again.

Our society has become increasingly crass. At the same time we're suppose to be politically correct and tolerant of different cultures, religions, lifestyles, we have become sloppy in dress, language and manners. So if you're looking for a book with a lot of gratuitous sex, violence and foul language, you won't find it in my books.

Presentation of the Check!

Here I am presenting the first check for $300.00 to Ed Crammer, Chairperson of the Veterans Independence Project.

Great feeling to be able to donate $300.00 to the Carroll County Veterans Independence Project yesterday at the Veterans Advisory's November Mtg. Hopefully, it's the first of many. The VAC is a group of dedicated - amazing people dedicated to help veterans in Carroll County.

First Donation!

On Tuesday November 21 st, I will make my first donation to Carroll Counties Veterans Independence Project or VIP. This project is working to renovate an old army reserve building into a shelter and training facility for veterans.

My wife and I are excited to be part of this great project and look forward to make many more donations from the sale of mu book "Da Nang Damned!". A special thanks to all you have supported me by purchasing the book, writing reviews and spreading the word. Last week was a busy week with two book signings. In the coming months we plan to do more promotions and signings. The book is currently trending on Amazon @ 4.7 Stars! If you have purchased and eBook or paperback from Amazon, PLEASE remember to write a review!

Scheduled Events: Book Signings

So now that I've gotten the final revisions done on "Da Nang Damned!" It's time to sell some books! Depending on Amazon to sell your books is crazy! unles you're a well known author ie: Stephen King for example ecpecting people to go to Amazon, find and buy your book is a little like looking for that old needle in a haystack. If your a first time author and Indie publishef the cold hard facts are you have to get off your butt and get out there with your book.

This mean finding ways to self promote. I wrote about press releases before, so I won't spend time with them, except to say that anytime you are doing something, ie: speaking, signing books, etc a press release announcing the event should be sent to every media outlet in your area.

However, for this post lets concentrate on book signings & speaking engagements. The best way to get these are to ask if you can hold a book signing and/or speak before a group about your book. Here are some ideas:

Local Libraries

Civic Groups

Book Clubs

All these groups are always looking for interesting speaker.

This month I have three such events:

Nov 13th Lions Club

Nov 17th Senior Center

Nov 21st Veterans Group

I would like to do at least two a month.