Alton Library and Spalding Catholic

I went to my hometown of Alton, IA and donated a book to the public library and to the grade-school I attended there. As yesterday was Veteran's Day, the donation to the library was in honor of my parents, Mike & Jane Even. My dad was a veteran of the Korean War and was very active in the American Legion throughout his life. My donation to the school was in remembrance of the Sisters of St. Francis, who taught in Alton for many, many years -- my 5th grade teacher there actually taught my dad in high school! While the school doesn't have a library (the public library is just across the street), they intended to auction the signed copy...

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World-wide launch — book signing event

On Sunday, November 3, I had the opportunity to hold a book signing event at the Somerby Golf Club in Byron, MN (where I live). My entire family was present as well, making the event very special. With nearly 40 people present, I gave a little talk and then read a 3 page excerpt from chapter 1. I then autographed and personalized the book for many of the attendees. Additionally, each child was able to take their own "dragonstone" home with them. Here are some of the photos of the event:

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It’s Available

The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol is now officially available to order. Go to the "Buy Books Today" link below to get connected to the Amazon page and order your copy -- the book is available in printed form or for Kindle readers. Here's a link to the November 1 press release announcing the launch of the book (and the projected availability of the 2nd book in the Dragonstone Stories series.) https://www.issuewire.com/former-ibm-manager-pens-childrens-fantasy-series-1648849765693665

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