Time for a nice weekend in the mountains. Once again, I’ll be working with my usual camp group so we can provide a group of kids some outdoor experiences and a bit of an English environment. It’s a small camp with only a handful of staff. But not just any staff. It’s a crew of … More Off to Camp
A new review is up on Goodreads! And it is another five-star review! As you all have probably noticed, I am trying really hard to convince everyone to buy my next book. I could keep rambling on about how great it is, and I will, but today I am going to let someone else do … More Sand, Sea and Stone: New Review
I’m taking a break from talking about my upcoming novel, Sand, Sea and Stone, and its indiegogo campaign to relate a tale of living in Japan. Enjoy. Yesterday was one of those days that all of us immigrants have to face over from time to time. A nice little visit to the immigration center to … More Immigration Center
It is hard to believe that my Indiegogo campaign is almost half way over. It’s one of areas where time moves in odd ways. Somedays it feels like this is a slow, dragging time. Other days it feels like I can’t keep up with how fast it is going. I’m not going to lie, I … More Indiegogo 5: The Money Side
An announcement! But first, a quick story. Going over my checklist of what to do when I start trying to convince others to read my upcoming book. Hmm, lets see. First off, write a book that doesn’t suck. Okay, check. Did that. Wait, there is an asterisk. Proofread it again and again. Have others proofread … More It’s the Easy Mistakes that Get Me
I’ll admit it, I’ve been feeling a little bit stressed out and, yes, even a touch defeatist about this latest Indiegogo campaign. I’ve been wondering if it was such a good idea to set my goal so high. I’ll be the first to admit that it has been a lot harder this time around. Last … More Indiegogo 4: The 112
Today was a big day. Not only did my wife and I have an all day outing with our little guy, I managed to make a Goodreads page for my upcoming novel. On top of that, an early reader has already stepped up and left a review. Yes, this reviewer is a friend and I … More Sand, Sea and Stone: First Review!
This is going to be a hard post to write. I’m not really sure if it is even a good idea to post this, because it is about one of the hardest aspects of writing for me. Now, for a lot of people one of the difficult aspects of writing is putting yourself out there. … More Indiegogo 3: Writing for Love
As I often moan, I am not the best at marketing myself or at making videos. Those just aren’t skills that I seem to have. But I’m trying. This is the result of longer than I would like to admit. Hopefully it can help fan the flames of interest in my pre-order campaign for Sand, … More Sand, Sea and Stone Trailer
I am writing this in the train on the way to work. Feeling good, if a little nervous. The campaign is a little over a quarter of the way finished and I have raised a quarter of the funds I am hoping for. I look around and see things I need to do better. I’ll … More Indiegogo 2: Asking
Deadly Troubadour 