I am still unemployed but moving forward with my Writing and Art. I have been blessed to have received some nice interest in my recently published Children's book "Byron The Lonely Christmas Tree". As of this date I have the following dates set for book signings: The Family Christian Store on Southside Blvd in Jacksonville on 11/28 from 10AM -2PM, Barnes & Noble at the St Johns Town Center Location in Jacksonville, starting at 5PM with a childrens story time reading followed by a signing on 12/4, Borders Bookstore on Southside Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL from 11AM-2PM on 12/5/09, and at the Surfrider Foundation, First Coast Chapters Art Auction at the American Legion Hall at Jacksonville Beach from 6pm -9:30PM on 10/17/09.
Pieces of my art will also be auctioned off at the event. I am also scheduled to sign at the Atlanta Press Clubs Holiday Author Party the week of 12/7 (an exact date has yet to be set) I will be signing both my children's book as well as my other book "Chicken of the Sea" at most events. I have also agreed to donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of my Byron book to the City rescue Mission in jacksonville. Please check out the link to their site to find out more about it. As soon as I can get good pictures of my Art work i will post them on my site. I will also be updating my signing schedule but you can find out times and dates by going onto the Tate Publishing web-site. My books are also available through Tate, Amazon. other book distribution sites or by requesting them at your local book store. We have been blessed with some good waves of late and I have been able to enjoy much of it. It is one of the positive aspects of being out of work. I am also continuing to write and have completed two new children's books and nearly complete with the second draft of a novel. Mahalo and Aloha for now
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
8/18/2009 Several weeks ago my new book "Byron The Lonely Christmas Tree" was released by my publisher Tate Publishing and Enterprises. It is a story of a scrawny little tree who yearns to be chosen as someones Christmas Tree despite his disabilities. He finally is given his wish by way of a Christmas Miracle.
I have chosen to donate 10% of the proceeds of my book to the City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville, FL.
It is hard to believe it has been over one year since I lost my job to re-organization and yet to have found a replecement. I am still hopeful of replacing the job and have several opportunities which I hope will pan out. In the interim I have been blessed with the time and opportunity to finish a novel which I hope to submit next year along with two other children's books which I also penned this year. In addition I have had the opportunity to complete many paintings and pieces of shell art and surfer necklaces which I sell at craft fairs. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to surf a great deal with friends, stay involved with serving on the Executive committee of the First Coast chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, spend more time with my wife and family, and volunteer my time in the community.
I am thankful for those who have stood beside me and supported me with their friendship and prayers through this dificult times.
This year has had it's share of joys and heartaches. On the positive side, I turned 60 in December and don't feel it, we have been able to visit family, have four wonderful grandchildren, and three wonderful daughters, two sons and laws and one special beau of our other daughter. On a sad note, my mother passed away this summer. I will stay in touch and try and keep the faith.
I have chosen to donate 10% of the proceeds of my book to the City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville, FL.
It is hard to believe it has been over one year since I lost my job to re-organization and yet to have found a replecement. I am still hopeful of replacing the job and have several opportunities which I hope will pan out. In the interim I have been blessed with the time and opportunity to finish a novel which I hope to submit next year along with two other children's books which I also penned this year. In addition I have had the opportunity to complete many paintings and pieces of shell art and surfer necklaces which I sell at craft fairs. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to surf a great deal with friends, stay involved with serving on the Executive committee of the First Coast chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, spend more time with my wife and family, and volunteer my time in the community.
I am thankful for those who have stood beside me and supported me with their friendship and prayers through this dificult times.
This year has had it's share of joys and heartaches. On the positive side, I turned 60 in December and don't feel it, we have been able to visit family, have four wonderful grandchildren, and three wonderful daughters, two sons and laws and one special beau of our other daughter. On a sad note, my mother passed away this summer. I will stay in touch and try and keep the faith.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Update of 2/2/09
Well as I write this blog I have yet to find steady employment but there is a possibility of same on the horizon so I remain hopeful. In the interim I have been busy working on my art and on the second draft of a novel that I hope to have to the publisher by the end of June. During the later part of 2008 my Children's book Byron the Lonely Christmas Tree was placed into pre-release by my publisher Tate publishing. The book is scheduled for full release this coming July.
I have decided to hire a publicist to aid me in the promotion of the book and myself. I also hope to be able to further promote my current book Chicken of the Sea and do speaking engagements relative to those two book s as well as related inspirational topics. During this difficult time of unemployment I have appreciated the help and support of family Friends and the Lord. In January I contributed to an article in the new Surfing publication MorSurf. I hope to be able to contribute on more articles in the future. I also, in the near future, hope to start writing blog articles for Mysurfari.com. I feel belessed to be able to write and hope that my writing can both inspire readers and bring joy to them.
At the end of December I turned 60 and was blessed to be surprised by the visit from two of my daughters their husbands and our grandchildren. We had a great time. Turning 60 was not as traumatic as I had thought. I am still able to ride my short boards and other than the normal aches and pains do not feel any older. Though poorer i do feel a bit wiser but i have also come to realize that I will continue to struggle with my weaknesses and frailties. But as they say, it is sure better than the alternative. It was unfortunate that our other Daughter Ashley could not make the trip home for the holidays from Hawaii. As such, we will look to visit her out there this spring. Aloha for now and Mahalo
I have decided to hire a publicist to aid me in the promotion of the book and myself. I also hope to be able to further promote my current book Chicken of the Sea and do speaking engagements relative to those two book s as well as related inspirational topics. During this difficult time of unemployment I have appreciated the help and support of family Friends and the Lord. In January I contributed to an article in the new Surfing publication MorSurf. I hope to be able to contribute on more articles in the future. I also, in the near future, hope to start writing blog articles for Mysurfari.com. I feel belessed to be able to write and hope that my writing can both inspire readers and bring joy to them.
At the end of December I turned 60 and was blessed to be surprised by the visit from two of my daughters their husbands and our grandchildren. We had a great time. Turning 60 was not as traumatic as I had thought. I am still able to ride my short boards and other than the normal aches and pains do not feel any older. Though poorer i do feel a bit wiser but i have also come to realize that I will continue to struggle with my weaknesses and frailties. But as they say, it is sure better than the alternative. It was unfortunate that our other Daughter Ashley could not make the trip home for the holidays from Hawaii. As such, we will look to visit her out there this spring. Aloha for now and Mahalo
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