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[image error] Bet you thought I'd forgotten about this little project, didn't you?  It's been a crazy summer and fall is shaping up to be just a crazy.  The Winemaker's Dinner: Appetizers, was released at the end of July and is getting some amazing reviews.  THANK YOU!!


We're hard at work on book two in the series and while I can't give you an official release date, I can tell you that you don't have to wait long.  Cryptic, I know but as soon as I have a solid date, I'll let you know. ...

I've had so many messages and requests from people asking me to update the man-view that even though I'm only TWO DAYS away from one of the biggest events in my entire life, the release of The Winemaker's Dinner: Appetizers , that I felt like I couldn't let you down. 

Four months ago and one day ago on March 27, our publisher sent out a press release announcing that TWD had been picked up by Omnific Publishing.  In two days I'll be in New York City with my co-author, my publishe...

Sorry for the unexpected and unintended radio silence on the
Man-view. With less than 20 days to go until the release of The Winemaker's Dinner: Appetizers and the recent release of the prequel short story, RSVP , my normally hectic schedule, got a whole lot crazier.   But it's all worth it.  I am SO ready for you all to have TWD in your hands and on your eReaders - you have no idea!!  SPOILERS AHEAD! If you haven't read Fifty, and you don't want to...

It's been another busy week and I only had time for one chapter again.  :(   I'm busy writing TWD book 2 and gearing up for the July 31 release of The Winemaker's Dinner: Appetizers.  My schedule is crazy and I'm LOVING it! 


SPOILERS AHEAD! If you haven't read Fifty, and you don't want to be spoiled, you've been warned!
Chapter 12Okay, to clear your mind jogging and exercise are the best forms medicine. If I read a contract like that I would probably need to run...

Chapter 11...The CONTRACT.  For the second week in a row, I only had time to read and muse on one chapter.  Lots of exciting things happening in my corner of the world with the release of The Winemaker's Dinner: Appetizers coming up on July 31.  I'll do my best to keep up as long as you promise to keep reading and commenting!  ;)
My thoughts and opinions on the book and the characters. It's definitely MAN-view thought, so read on and enjoy!

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AngieThe Rolling Stones
 
Pivotal Song QuoteEverywhere I look I see your eyes
Time In My LifeMy college life revolved around hockey, studies, girls andclassic rock. The Rolling Stones definitely had a big part of this new foundlove. Angie would always make me wish I found a girl named Angie . . . and thennever lose her.My TakeWhen your days revolve around the smile of another and that smile fades away... finding your new orbit is a journey that you must face alone... but its worth it when y...

Hold OnTom Waits
 
Pivotal Song QuoteWhen you share my bed, you share my name
Time In My LifeI just discovered Tom Waits within the last year and I am digging his style and music. His sound isn’t something that frequents the clubs of Miami beach but damn how I wish it did. My TakeLife can be shitty here and there. That's what living is about peaks and valleys. Make sure you have something to hold on that makes each peak worth the climb and every valley less lonely.~Dr. Ivan

Hold OnTom Waits
 
Pivotal Song QuoteWhen you share my bed, you share my name
 Time In My LifeI just discovered Tom Waits within the last year and I am digging his style and music. His sound isn’t something that frequents the clubs of Miami beach but damn how I wish it did. My TakeLife can be shitty here and there. That's what living is about peaks and valleys. Make sure you have something to hold on that makes each peak worth the climb and every valley less lonely. ~Dr. Ivan

For What It's WorthBuffalo Springfield

Pivotal Song QuoteInto your heart I will creep 
 Time In My LifeThis song debuted in my consciousness after a long search while I was looking for an easy song to play involving chords. It morphed into a passion when I learned of its origin  and meaning. God, I miss real music.  My TakeFighting for a cause is one thing. Standing for a cause is another. Understand what it is you are fighting for before you devote yourself to it. Just beca...

PlushStone Temple Pilots

Pivotal Song QuoteAnd I feel so much depends on the weather So is it raining in your bedroom?
Time In My LifeSTP was hitting their peak about the time my hormone levels were peaking during puberty. The melodies matched to lyrics matched to voices make for a mellow satisfying beat. Beavis and Butthead were the ones that introduced me to this group one forgotten summer’s eve long ago! My TakeUntil I found out this song was actually about a rape victim I always belie...