What a day it was at Hangovers Bar & Grill in Tucson, Arizona, this past Saturday. I want to thank the owners, Cindy & Tom, and Rhonda (who was our hostess/barkeep) and Angela for organizing a fantastic book signing party which included a steady supply of scrumptious finger food. Also my thanks go to my "evil" twin, Walt, for getting so many people to show up and helping me to set up and sell my book.
We sold a bunch of books and had a great time to boot! You couldn't ask for a nicer group of patrons or bar staff. It sure beats having a signing at a stuffy book store. Who says bar customers don't have money or class? They have both and are not afraid to share the wealth.
I can't say enough about Hangovers. If you are visiting Tucson and want some great food, reasonably priced drinks and great company, go to Alvernon and 22nd Street for a real treat. I'm sorry I couldn't have put Hangovers in my book, Evil in the Mirror, but I think it was a pizza parlor in 1968.
My next book signing is July 3rd from 11 AM to 1 PM at The (nonstuffy) Worm Bookstore in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona. The store is in the Outlet Mall on Hwy. 179, and I hope to see you there!
Write on,
Mittster
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Rubba dub dub, there's oil in your tub!
Click on the title of this blog for a look at the CEO of BP. His message is clear....the gulf is screwed; the alien has landed.
When will we ever learn that Big Oil owns the planet and has since the birth of automobiles and the Industrial Revolution. Of course we all use automobiles, but only because we have been brain washed that there is no other way by, you guessed it, Big Oil and the Automotive Industry.
For the first time since I started driving a car about 50 some years ago, I am paying attention to the BP oil execs and others who lie through their teeth about the severity of the current oil spill. It's not the first time Big Oil has lied....it's just the first time that I have really listened. Because of what they are saying, I have decided to cut back on driving overall. If I stop using as much gasoline, perhaps that would send a message. Better yet, if we all stop driving so much, it damn sure would send a message. How about we start driving the speed limit and perhaps even slower than the speed limit? I bet that would send a huge message.
One thing is for sure....Big Government isn't going to help us. The Oil Cartels are not going to help us. Corporate America isn't going to help us. We have got to help ourselves and we need to help each other! I am here, I'm mad as hell and I want to help everyday Americans learn how to strike back at the bastards. We have to start at the gas pumps. Stop buying gas guzzlers, whether it be cars, boats, motor homes or whatever. I have a motor home, but you can bet it is sitting on a lot in Quartzsite, Arizona, in a carport that does not allow it to be moved, ever. If I didn't owe more money on the damn thing than it's worth, I would torch it!
What is happening in the gulf makes my stomach turn, but what is happening in Washington makes me puke. Get a freaking rope!
I'm just saying,
Mittster
When will we ever learn that Big Oil owns the planet and has since the birth of automobiles and the Industrial Revolution. Of course we all use automobiles, but only because we have been brain washed that there is no other way by, you guessed it, Big Oil and the Automotive Industry.
For the first time since I started driving a car about 50 some years ago, I am paying attention to the BP oil execs and others who lie through their teeth about the severity of the current oil spill. It's not the first time Big Oil has lied....it's just the first time that I have really listened. Because of what they are saying, I have decided to cut back on driving overall. If I stop using as much gasoline, perhaps that would send a message. Better yet, if we all stop driving so much, it damn sure would send a message. How about we start driving the speed limit and perhaps even slower than the speed limit? I bet that would send a huge message.
One thing is for sure....Big Government isn't going to help us. The Oil Cartels are not going to help us. Corporate America isn't going to help us. We have got to help ourselves and we need to help each other! I am here, I'm mad as hell and I want to help everyday Americans learn how to strike back at the bastards. We have to start at the gas pumps. Stop buying gas guzzlers, whether it be cars, boats, motor homes or whatever. I have a motor home, but you can bet it is sitting on a lot in Quartzsite, Arizona, in a carport that does not allow it to be moved, ever. If I didn't owe more money on the damn thing than it's worth, I would torch it!
What is happening in the gulf makes my stomach turn, but what is happening in Washington makes me puke. Get a freaking rope!
I'm just saying,
Mittster
Monday, June 14, 2010
"Interview With The Vampire"
Thirty years ago I read a book that would forever change my life. Anne Rice had captivated my mind and heart with her weave of seductive romance, love, horror and dark lust. I was transported to far-away lands and ancient times, but always with the same haunting characters because they were vampires. It wouldn't have mattered if they were kings, queens or paupers, Anne Rice built her characters with precision, care and mastery.
She was the first author who could take my mind, heart and soul into her story. I was living the parts and pieces of her work. I cried, laughed, lusted, and bled with her characters. I wanted to be a vampire, or so I thought. You see, they experienced life like I wanted to but didn't have the courage. What a life it would have been without fear, pain or death!
Thirty years later I was finally able to write my first mystery novel, Evil in the Mirror . I was so excited about my book being published that I e-mailed Ms. Rice and thanked her for her book of thirty years ago. She was gracious enough to write back and commented that it had indeed been thirty years since IWTV had been published, but hard to believe. She stated that her writings also reflected other author's influences. Best of all, she wished me success with my writing endeavors.
Do I compare myself with Anne Rice? Certainly not - she has forgotten more about writing than I will ever know, but there is one comparison that rings true for both of us. We are passionate about about our work and that passion shows.
Write on,
Mittster
She was the first author who could take my mind, heart and soul into her story. I was living the parts and pieces of her work. I cried, laughed, lusted, and bled with her characters. I wanted to be a vampire, or so I thought. You see, they experienced life like I wanted to but didn't have the courage. What a life it would have been without fear, pain or death!
Thirty years later I was finally able to write my first mystery novel, Evil in the Mirror . I was so excited about my book being published that I e-mailed Ms. Rice and thanked her for her book of thirty years ago. She was gracious enough to write back and commented that it had indeed been thirty years since IWTV had been published, but hard to believe. She stated that her writings also reflected other author's influences. Best of all, she wished me success with my writing endeavors.
Do I compare myself with Anne Rice? Certainly not - she has forgotten more about writing than I will ever know, but there is one comparison that rings true for both of us. We are passionate about about our work and that passion shows.
Write on,
Mittster
Life in the Fast Lane
Whenever I think things are a little too hectic and that I may need to slow down, I listen to the Eagles and instantly get revved up for more writing and promotion work. These guys are my heroes. We all can learn from their talent and professionalism.
It's not enough to be talented, you also have to be willing to work your butt off to be professional, and being professional means being the best. The Eagles always give 150% to their audience because they realized early on that customer satisfaction is what keeps you on top.
Authoring books is no different. As I work on the Evil in the Mirror sequel, I am constantly reminded that Day Stalker must be better that EITM, and that I must give the customer the very best that I have to offer and then, give them more.
Having said that, I, in no way, compare myself to the Eagles. They are the highest standard of excellence in their profession, but what I can do is emulate their success. I am sure they won't mind. There is room enough for all of us on the pedestal.
Write on,
Mittster
It's not enough to be talented, you also have to be willing to work your butt off to be professional, and being professional means being the best. The Eagles always give 150% to their audience because they realized early on that customer satisfaction is what keeps you on top.
Authoring books is no different. As I work on the Evil in the Mirror sequel, I am constantly reminded that Day Stalker must be better that EITM, and that I must give the customer the very best that I have to offer and then, give them more.
Having said that, I, in no way, compare myself to the Eagles. They are the highest standard of excellence in their profession, but what I can do is emulate their success. I am sure they won't mind. There is room enough for all of us on the pedestal.
Write on,
Mittster
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Where's the Beef?
I'll tell you where the beef is....the beef is in the reviews I've received from readers of my new murder mystery novel, Evil in the Mirror! Who would have guessed this book would elicit such great reviews? I am overwhelmed to say the least.
Thank you so much, Readers, and you can look forward to a great sequel this fall!
I'm just saying,
Mittster
Thank you so much, Readers, and you can look forward to a great sequel this fall!
I'm just saying,
Mittster
Friday, June 11, 2010
I'm Off to See the Rabbit!
I am off to Quartzsite today and if you click on the title of this blog, you will meet the only people still there in the summer.
The transplanted mesquite trees on our lot need to be watered every month until fall or they will croak. It's a small thing on my part to keep the trees alive.
I'm just saying,
Mittster
The transplanted mesquite trees on our lot need to be watered every month until fall or they will croak. It's a small thing on my part to keep the trees alive.
I'm just saying,
Mittster
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Why I Sold My Harley
My wonderful wife, Sandy, has kept the wolf from the door for over a year while I wrote two e-Books and a murder mystery novel. The novel is published and can be purchased from the Wheatmark Bookstore, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Now comes the time I must promote the novel with every fiber of my being. I need to sell 2,000 copies before Wheatmark Publishing will take over the promoting costs. That's the deal and it's a good one.
I decided to sell my Road King to cover the promotion costs. It's the least I could do, and even though it was depressing because I loved that bike, I feel better having done it.
Only a Harley owner can appreciate the sacrifice, and only a writer can understand the need.
I'm just saying,
Mitt
Now comes the time I must promote the novel with every fiber of my being. I need to sell 2,000 copies before Wheatmark Publishing will take over the promoting costs. That's the deal and it's a good one.
I decided to sell my Road King to cover the promotion costs. It's the least I could do, and even though it was depressing because I loved that bike, I feel better having done it.
Only a Harley owner can appreciate the sacrifice, and only a writer can understand the need.
I'm just saying,
Mitt
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