Category Archives: Marketing

Posts around marketing theory, strategy, successes and failures.

The Book as Art

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pete

“Is a book art?” the teacher asked the class. I sat beside my daughter, observing her class as part an art appreciation exercise. The students speculated that the book might contain art or illustrations, but the teacher pressed the point … Continue reading →

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Where I’ll be at Boskone 55

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Pete

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending the Boskone 55 conference in Boston this year! Join me from February 16-18 in Boston MA for New England’s longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. Check out the details on The … Continue reading →

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A Togahan’s Chance…is released!

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Pete

Earlier today, all the publishing widgets fell into place and A Togahan’s Chance is now available! Check it out on the following platforms: the Kindle: Amazon.com the Nook: BarnesandNoble.com the Kobo: Kobobooks.com Thank you again to all the folks who … Continue reading →

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An Announcement and a Teaser

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Pete

Today I’m happy to announce that the title of the forthcoming third novel in the Togahan series is A Togahan’s Chance. Due out in mid-2016, ATC continues Dante’s story.

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#showyourwork

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Pete

I just finished reading Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work!, and I recommend it for any creator out there interested in fostering a community around their creations. I’ve followed Mr. Kleon’s blog for a while now, and you can probably see … Continue reading →

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Boskone 2015 Review

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Pete

This was the third Boskone I’ve attended, and like the others, I enjoyed myself a great deal (despite missing Sunday’s program because I woke up to more than a foot of new snow in my street). A more literary convention, … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2015 Review

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Pete

I had a great time at my first Arisia this weekend. I found the diversity of panels and topics intriguing and jumped across several tracks throughout the weekend. Organization was well planned and thoroughly staffed. Every staffer I asked either knew the … Continue reading →

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52 in ’15 and Current Status

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Pete

Wow. It looks like my last post was May 22, 2014. I need to keep you apprised more often than that, faithful readers. So, my new year’s resolution is to post at least once a week for at least fifty-two … Continue reading →

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A Togahan Returns…is released!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Pete

Friday morning, the second book in the Togahan series was released. Check out A Togahan Returns on the following platforms: the Kindle: Amazon.com the Nook: BarnesandNoble.com the Kobo: Kobobooks.com Apple devices: iBooks.com Please give it a read, and let me … Continue reading →

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A Togahan Returns…on August 30!

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Pete

That’s right folks, we’re in the final lap. I’m releasing A Togahan Returns next week on Friday, August 30, just in time for anyone who wants last minute reading over the long weekend. Read it on your Kindle, Nook, Kobo, … Continue reading →