The launch party for Kira the Rainbow Princess is less than a month away! This is the place to find the answers to all of your questions.

1. WHERE:  The party will be held at Alaura Kitchen and Candy at 36 South Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 (you can check out the map below).

2. WHEN: The party will be on Saturday, December 10th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  We're hoping it feels like an "open house" so please show up at any time between 2 and 4, and stay as long as you like!

3. CAN I BUY YOUR BOOK: Absolutely! We will have paperback copies of my book for sale at the launch party!  The book will cost $10.00 and we will accept both cash and major credit cards.  However, the book will also be available for sale from Amazon.com beginning on November 25th, so feel free to purchase your copy ahead of time and bring it to the party!

4. WHAT ELSE WILL WE DO: At 2:30 and again at 3:30 I'll take a break from signing to read excerpts from my book.  After the readings, there will be a brief question and answer period so I can field all of your questions regarding my writing and the adventures of Kira the Rainbow Princess.  There will also be door prizes and free ice cream.

5. WHAT KIND OF DOOR PRIZES: We're going to give away gift cards to 4 local Pitman businesses.  Four lucky winners will receive a $10 gift card to either Alaura Kitchen and Candy, The Wind Change, Crossroad Comics and Collectibles, or Dia De Los Burritos.  We will also be giving away a limited number of "SNUGG" teddy bears to some of our younger visitors (ages 12 and under).

6. WAIT A MINUTE. DID YOU SAY FREE ICE CREAM: YES!!! Everyone who comes to the launch party will get 1 free scoop of ice cream from Alaura Kitchen and Candy. And there's a rumor that Patrick and Michelle are working on a brand new flavor just for our launch party!  This is our way of saying "thank you" for supporting the launch of my new novel.

7. ICE CREAM IS NICE, BUT I REALLY WANT A T-SHIRT: You are in luck! A limited number of t-shirts will be sold at the launch party.  Shirts will cost $12.00 and will be available in men's crew neck, women's v-neck, and kids sizes. You can check out the design on the front of the shirt here.

8. WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE LAUNCH PARTY: Throughout the party, we will be going live on Facebook to share the festivities. You can expect to see the live readings on Facebook at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  There will also be an exclusive online reading at 5:30!  Check out my Facebook page here to get notifications regarding our Facebook Live events!

And that about covers it. If you have any additional questions, please leave them in the comments. Otherwise, I hope to see you all at the launch party on December 10th!

Mark your calendars!  

We are going to celebrate the launch of Kira, the Rainbow Princess on December 10, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Alaura Kitchen and Candy in  Pitman, NJ.

The book will be available through Amazon on November 25, 2016 (Black Friday) and two weeks later we'll celebrate the launch at Alaura's with a book signing, live readings by the author, raffle prizes, and a free scoop of ice cream.

More details will follow in the coming weeks, but we would love to have you join us!

Kira, the Rainbow Princess will be available for purchase from Amazon on November 25, 2016!

I sent the manuscript away to Invisible Ink Editing on Tuesday, November 18th and received the edited copy back yesterday!  I honestly wasn't expecting it until early November, so this was a great surprise.

Here's what my editor, Liam Carnahan, had to say, "I know you probably weren't expecting it yet, but the manuscript was very neat and tidy, so much of the mechanical editing I would normally do simply wasn't necessary. I wish more of the manuscripts that came across my desk were this clean! This was a fun and very unique story, and a big departure from ANOM: Awakening (though you definitely have established a solid voice as an author, which is a good thing)."

So Kira will be available for purchase on BLACK FRIDAY (November 25, 2016) making it the perfect holiday gift.

We're also planning to host a launch party on December 10, 2016 in Pitman, NJ . . . so mark your calendars because you're all invited!

More information will be forthcoming, so check back early and often to stay up-to-date with Kira, the Rainbow Princess.

Hey everybody!  Next week I would like to answer your questions about Kira, the Rainbow Princess.  So, if there's anything you want to know about the story, characters, or the writing process . . . please post a question on the contact page of my website.

As always, thanks for your support.

I've been saying all week that it feels like my novel is slowly gaining momentum.  

When we released ANOM: Awakening just over a month ago there was an initial rush of interest.  I chalked this up to the support of friends and family coupled with offering the e-book for FREE for the first 5 days (People love free stuff.  Watch them at a Phillies game when the Phanatic comes out with the Hot Dog cannon.  People lose their ever-loving-minds!)

But after those first five days, interest in my book plummeted . . . like stepping off a cliff!

Now things are changing again.  It really started over a week ago when we cracked the top 100 superhero e-books on Amazon.  Ever since, it feels like ANOM: Awakening has been on a slow burn -- like when Wile E. Coyote lights the trail of black powder in his cartoons -- and it's all leading to something big.

It's hard to offer proof of what I'm talking about.  It's more of a feeling.  But every so often you catch a glimpse of a way-post -- a sign showing where you've been and hopefully where you're heading.  Today is one of those days.  

As of this writing, ANOM: Awakening currently ranks #28 among superhero e-books on Amazon!

I'm not sure what you're all doing to make this happen.  If you're telling friends, or writing reviews, or simply loaning someone your copy of the book so they can read it for themselves. . . but whatever you're doing, please keep it up!

​Success as a writer is entirely dependent on you, the reader, so let me say it again: Thank you!

Yesterday, in less than a month since its release, ANOM: Awakening cracked the top 100 superhero e-books on Amazon!

This is a major accomplishment, and none of it would be possible without all of your enthusiasm and support. From the bottom of our hearts and a million times over . . . THANK YOU!

To celebrate our accomplishment, Vanessa and I are going to give away 5 free copies of ANOM: Awakening. All you have to do is follow the link below, like my Amazon Author Page (no purchase necessary), and you will be eligible to win one of the 5 free downloads.

If you already own a copy of my book (or two or three), then this is the perfect time to tell your friends and family about ​ANOM: Awakening! Maybe they can be one of our lucky winners!

Thanks again, and keep checking the page for more ANOM updates and information about future writing projects!

I am proud to announce that in less than two weeks since its release, ANOM: Awakening is already ranked #368 among Amazon's Superhero e-books!

But we still need your help!!!

If you've recently read ANOM: Awakening, please consider going over to Amazon and giving us an HONEST rating and review*. There is NOTHING more important than reviews for the promotion (and eventual success) of the book.

As always, thank you for the support. It's been an amazing ride so far, and I can't wait to see where we go next!

​*You can find Amazon's review policy here.

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to celebrate the launch of ANOM: Awakening at Alaura Kitchen and Candy.

It would be hard to imagine a more perfect beginning to my literary career.  It was wonderful getting to see so many of you showing up from different "phases" of my life -- Bridgeton High School, Champions Martial Arts, Uptown Pitman.

My only regret is that I didn't have more time to spend with all of you!

ANOM: Awakening is off to a great start! We're already planning an event for next month so please keep checking the website to find all the latest news about my book and my writing.

In the meantime, the biggest thing anyone can do to support my writing is to share my book and give me a rating on Amazon.  That would be huge.

Thanks again!  Can't wait to see you all soon.

The Launch Party for ANOM: Awakening is one week away, and a lot of people still have questions.  This is the place to find all your answers!

1. WHERE: The party will be held at Alaura Kitchen and Candy at 36 South Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 (you can check out the map below).

2. WHEN: The party will be on Saturday, June 25th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  We're hoping it feels like an "open house" so please show up at any time between 2 and 4, and stay as long as you like.

3. CAN I BUY YOUR BOOK: Absolutely! We will have paperback copies of my book for sale at the launch party.  The book will cost $12.00 and we will accept both cash and major credit cards.  But a quick word of warning: supplies are very limited!  The best way to make sure you have a copy of my book for the launch party is to pre-order now from Amazon.  JUST CLICK HERE.

​4. WILL YOU SIGN MY BOOK: YES! I plan on spending most of the launch party visiting with guests and writing profound and pithy prose on the inside cover of my book!

5. WHAT ELSE WILL WE DO: At 2:30 and again at 3:30 I'll take a break from signing to read excerpts from my book.  After the readings, there will be a brief question and answer period so I can field all your questions regarding my writing and the world of ANOM: Awakening.  There will also be door prizes and free ice cream.

6. WHAT KIND OF DOOR PRIZES: We're going to give away gift cards to 4 local Pitman businesses.  Four lucky winners will receive a $10 gift card to either Alaura Kitchen and Candy, Endgrain Coffee Bar, Crossroad Comics and Collectibles, or Dia De Los Burritos.

7. WAIT A MINUTE. DID YOU SAY ICE CREAM: YES!!! Everyone who comes to the launch party will get 1 free scoop of ice cream from Alaura Kitchen and Candy. Just our way of saying "thank you" for supporting the launch of my first novel.

And I think that just about covers it!  If you have any more questions, leave a comment.  Otherwise, I'll see you all a week from Saturday.