Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestI knew May was going to be a busy month, but I didn’t realize how fast it was going to hit me. All of the ducks are lined up and everything is set for the May 30th release of Toonopolis: Gemini. If you would like to preorder either the hardcover or paperback versions, you can …
2011 archive
May 12
It Is Suddenly Real!
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestAs I showed a picture of the proof copies of the books to my illustrator, Cami, her response was great: “This just became real somehow.” I felt the same way yesterday when I finally had a printed copy of the book in my hands. Lightning Source did a wonderful job on the printing and the …
Apr 27
FINISH HIM!
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestLast week, the long awaited Mortal Kombat reboot came out. Man, was I excited. With so much going on in preparation for the release of Toonopolis: Gemini in about a month, it was great to have some sort of distraction that didn’t involve a juvenile/young adult novel, G-rated cartoons, fonts, formatting, and marketing efforts. As …
Apr 22
Toonopolis YouTube Videos
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestWith much pleasure, I would like to unveil four videos that I have created to help promote the book as we near the May 30th release date. The first one is a comic book style book trailer that introduces some of the characters and basic plot. It can be found here: The final three are …
Apr 14
Toonopolis: Gemini in Final Stages
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestI can’t believe that it has only been about six weeks since I decided to self-publish my works instead of continue the endless query grind to its bloody, painful end. I also can’t believe that I am getting into the final stages of preparation for release. My editor will be done in a few weeks. …
Apr 01
Baseball=Spring, Even If Nature Disagrees
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestAs opening day for my beloved Philadelphia Phillies approaches, I can’t help but get excited. The calendar may tell you that Spring began on March 20th but I say that it started yesterday afternoon when that first umpire yelled ‘Play Ball’. Call me sentimental but my happiest childhood memories centered around playing baseball and watching …
Mar 15
Disney World & Kid Leashes
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestSo after spending a week in Disney World with my five-year old and nine-month old sons, I am amazed at the lack of control that parents have over their children. I don’t claim to be the strictest father in the world and my older son can be a little wild at times but I have …
Mar 02
I have entered the Blogosphere.
Share:FacebookTwitteremailTumblrPinterestGreetings! With my book nearing the final stages of preparation for publishing, I have decided to convert toonopolis.com into an author’s blog. I have no idea exactly what I will be posting about. Maybe I’ll focus on what it’s like to be a stay-at-home dad. Maybe I’ll focus on my writing. I have no idea. …


