Back to blogging

It's been quite a while since last I blogged at all.
I knew better than to quit blogging, but I did it anyway. Perhaps it was one of those author things where we suddenly go a little bit crazy and stop doing logical things (like not leaving the house; a time-honored tradition amongst us brilliant wordsmiths). Regardless, I'm back.
So—time to start.
This last year my marketing person at Strang communications: the amazing, talented, and hardworking Leann Hamby, had a baby without my permission. While this was a source of joy for all parties involved, it also resulted in her taking a maternity leave. The good news is that she came back as soon as her time was up. The bad news: two weeks later her husband got a job in another state and she left my publishing company. The result: confusion. Panic. Mayhem.
Seriously.
There were things like burning savannah grasslands and giraffes fleeing mindlessly from the apocalyptic flames (themselves also alight). A secondary result was a total breakdown in communication between myself and the marketing department at Strang.
Great people. Equally hardworking and talented—we just had no clue what each other was doing. So, now we're trying to get the word out about the new book The Overseer and to do it in a big hurry. You see, we lost time and ground in the confusion, and now we're trying to do right by you, dear readers, and make sure that all of you not only know that The Overseer is for sale, but that it is so good you should buy four copies. Seriously.
Thus I implore you, dear reader—go out today and buy four copies of The Overseer and give them to friends or something. Or use them for firewood. Or, there is always the timeless Overseer doorstop. Good stuff. Or, better still, you could let all your friends know that this book is perhaps the best one you have ever read. That would probably do it J
While I'm at it; I'd like to correct some serious oversights that have occurred in the last 12 months.First: there is a young man, Andrew Slocum, who requires acknowledgement. In my last-minute shuffle to get the book complete I neglected to include him in the acknowledgements of the new book, thanking him for all his incredible help with promotion, and his infectious enthusiasm. I truly owe him an apology and hope to get that corrected in the next book.
Second: I'd like to give a shout out to all my readers from Cornerstone music fest who helped with the proofreading of the second book. Yes, that's right Mr. Coffey, I'm talking about you. These guys did make it into the acknowledgements, but I wanted to let you guys know that I'm blogging again and that your ongoing help and encouragement has been invaluable.
So, there it all is: I'm back in the marketing saddle. For those of you who live in the Denver area you should be hearing radio advertisements for the new book any day now (hopefully by this Friday). I'm rebuilding the website, and I'm hoping to make the most of the incredible opportunities and blessings that have been given to me.
Until next time: I love you all, and I am truly blessed.