Happy Holiday's!!!

Hello bonded friends.

I spoke to a friend today that read The Arena.  Like most friends who aim to give feedback to a new artist, he gave the book strong praise.  Unlike most, he had reasons why he enjoyed and praised The Arena.  We had a real discussion on the writing, the story, and his thoughts about how Taare developed as a character.  It was enlightening and wonderful to have that conversation.  As a new author I am still regularly waiting for that harsh critique, knowing that it's on the way and there is nothing I can do but accept whatever arrives.  Many have felt it was a good read and a fun book, and I am happy they enjoyed it. 

Last month I hosted my first book signing table.  We sold nearly twenty books and raised over $100 for the animal shelter here in town.  It was exhilarating despite the slow parts of the event. I spoke with many people who were buying a novel for family member’s Christmas presents.  Others jumped at the chance to assist the animal shelter and receive a free gift of a signed book for their donations.  I definitely plan to do more events to sponsor animal shelters.  I have another bundle of books arriving soon, so the next charity event will likely be in Watertown South Dakota, supporting the Glacial Lakes Humane Society.  If you wish to donate or help out in any way, visit www.watertownpaws.org

I am also going to start adding some of my short stories that I have written over the last couple years.  I was writing for fun with these, testing out writing styles and techniques, and pushing my creativity.  A bit of warning on those; I have not edited them or had anyone else edit them.  They may seem disconnected or poorly written, and in truth, they should be that way.  I plan to rework some, or put them into a book of shorts, but until then, I will leave them as written.  I am also keeping the flow of the second book, and it is making great progress.  I am finding out, again, that keeping the motivation to write a full novel is daunting and takes a real presence of mind to keep it going.  I am happy that the continuing stories of Taare is still building and will be done in months instead of years. 

Thank you to everyone supporting me.  I appreciate you more than you may know. 

Stay Bonded friends