So, first things first... I have a new job! Yup, beginning May 9, I'll be the Marketing and Public Information Director at Aims Community College. This is a job I have wanted for a long time and I am really excited about getting started.
Second ... I went to the Pike Peak Writers Conference over the weekend with my friend, Eric. Had a great time. Heard from some good folks. Pitched my novel to an agent who wants to see 50 pages! Got to hear from the guy who wrote The Pina Colada song (bizarre). And also saw the Sky Sox for the first time. Great weekend. Now, I just have to put all the novel stuff to use so I can get it the novel published.
Third... Now that we're at the end of April and the job situation is good, the novel is directed the right way ... well, now it's time to start marketing the holy heck out of Fumbling Thru Fatherhood for Father's Day. Woo-hoo!
Monday, April 25, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Crossing fingers
My buddy, Eric Anderson, and I are headed to the Pikes Peak Writers Conference this weekend.
I am scheduled to do a read and critique session Friday and then meet with an agent on Saturday, on top of all the other events going on.
I don't have high hopes for selling my book, Wrath (although I wouldn't mind coming home with a six-figure advance!). My main goal is to get all the tools to refine my pitch letter and other materials in order to do a mass mailing to agents in the near future. So, basically this weekend is a kick-off of sorts for the book.
Plus, Eric and I are going to a Sky Sox game on Sunday, so no matter what, life is good when you have baseball.
I am scheduled to do a read and critique session Friday and then meet with an agent on Saturday, on top of all the other events going on.
I don't have high hopes for selling my book, Wrath (although I wouldn't mind coming home with a six-figure advance!). My main goal is to get all the tools to refine my pitch letter and other materials in order to do a mass mailing to agents in the near future. So, basically this weekend is a kick-off of sorts for the book.
Plus, Eric and I are going to a Sky Sox game on Sunday, so no matter what, life is good when you have baseball.
Monday, April 18, 2005
Andy figured it out!
We were driving in the car the other day and talking about going to Grand Lake.
I told the boys that Grand Lake was where I asked Tracy to marry me. Andy said, "You got married in Grand Lake?"
"No, we got married in Fort Morgan."
"So, that's why you and mom fight sometimes! You should've been married in the same place."
"But, Andy, most people don't get married in the same place they ask them."
"That's why most people fight."
Hard to argue with that logic.
I told the boys that Grand Lake was where I asked Tracy to marry me. Andy said, "You got married in Grand Lake?"
"No, we got married in Fort Morgan."
"So, that's why you and mom fight sometimes! You should've been married in the same place."
"But, Andy, most people don't get married in the same place they ask them."
"That's why most people fight."
Hard to argue with that logic.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Timing
California Grandma and Grandpa came for a visit. Of course, that meant one thing: the boys were going to get sick. Not sure why, but just about every time they come here, the boys get sick. Andy had strep and Alex did his Exorcist impression all night Saturday (minus the spinning head but with a lot more pea soup!).
It's still been great having them here.
My dad joined me with a bunch of my friends Friday for a "friendly" poker game. Lots of swearing. Probably a bit too much drinking. In other words, a great night.
Dad had the best line of the night, said to Donovan, "Well, you folded, you f***" after Donovan griped about how he would have won a hand if he had stayed in.
It was that kind of night...
It's still been great having them here.
My dad joined me with a bunch of my friends Friday for a "friendly" poker game. Lots of swearing. Probably a bit too much drinking. In other words, a great night.
Dad had the best line of the night, said to Donovan, "Well, you folded, you f***" after Donovan griped about how he would have won a hand if he had stayed in.
It was that kind of night...
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Opening Day
Haven't had a chance to update because I've been pretty busy, but -- most importantly -- I went to the Rockies Opening Day on Monday. This is the seventh or eighth year in a row I've gone to the home opener with my friend, Donovan. The group continues to grow. This year we had eight of us.
I'm still pushing for the legislation to make Opening Day a National Holiday. I'd appreciate your support.
This year, things were crazy as always downtown. We had a cocktail and then went inside early to watch batting practice. The weather was gorgeous. We sat in the left field bleachers, basking in the sun as we watched just about everyone else around us catch a ball. It was great.
To top it off, the Rookie Rockies (they're calling it "Gen R" now) came back from two runs down in the ninth to score four runs with two outs off Trevor Hoffman. Absolutely sweet finish!
On top of that ... my fantasy team is in third place!!! (Life is good!)
I'm still pushing for the legislation to make Opening Day a National Holiday. I'd appreciate your support.
This year, things were crazy as always downtown. We had a cocktail and then went inside early to watch batting practice. The weather was gorgeous. We sat in the left field bleachers, basking in the sun as we watched just about everyone else around us catch a ball. It was great.
To top it off, the Rookie Rockies (they're calling it "Gen R" now) came back from two runs down in the ninth to score four runs with two outs off Trevor Hoffman. Absolutely sweet finish!
On top of that ... my fantasy team is in third place!!! (Life is good!)
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