Ah, spring has finally arrived. The grass is turning green, and leaves are appearing on the trees. I'm already sneezing, so the pollen has also arrived. But, I'd much rather sneeze a bit than shovel snow. This was a nasty winter by any account. I sure hope it's not a sign of things to come. Winters like the one we just had that make me miss Florida, but when I get to see our grand children it makes it all worth it.
I've been corresponding with the producer of a morning show on CBS, Virginia This Morning. She has my book and is considering having me do a guest appearance sometime in the future. I sure hope it works out, as it would be an excellent opportunity for me to tell the folks in the Richmond area about my novel. Promoting the book in the Richmond area has been a challenge.
You can read chapters of my novel at www.amazon.com. Just go to their site and search for The Scam by J.R. Malerba. If you like the book you can order it at www.amazon.com or at www.bn.com (Barnes & Noble).
I'll keep everyone posted, should CBS agree to have me on their show.
Now it's time for me to give the grass a cut, and enjoy this beautiful day.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
It's been one year
Wow...I can't believe it's been one year since I have updated my blog.
Linda and I have sold our Ocala home and have been residing in Virginia for the past year. Living so close to our family, and getting to see our grand children often is really great; although, we were spoiled by living in a warmer climate for 12 years. Now we are getting use to winter all over again. It must be true about your blood thinning out in a warmer climate because any temperature below 60 feels cold now.
Once again the Holidays are upon us, but this year we have almost completed all of our Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving. I really hate all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. The commercialism really gets to me. What I like most about the Holidays is spending them with those you love the most.
Unfortunately, I have not spent any time marketing my novel over the past 12 months (my bad) and sales of my book have reflected that. I also have not written anything over the past year. What I have been doing is playing some golf, taking care of my lawn, and enjoying my classic Mustang. And, of course, enjoying our family.
Linda and I have sold our Ocala home and have been residing in Virginia for the past year. Living so close to our family, and getting to see our grand children often is really great; although, we were spoiled by living in a warmer climate for 12 years. Now we are getting use to winter all over again. It must be true about your blood thinning out in a warmer climate because any temperature below 60 feels cold now.
Once again the Holidays are upon us, but this year we have almost completed all of our Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving. I really hate all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. The commercialism really gets to me. What I like most about the Holidays is spending them with those you love the most.
Unfortunately, I have not spent any time marketing my novel over the past 12 months (my bad) and sales of my book have reflected that. I also have not written anything over the past year. What I have been doing is playing some golf, taking care of my lawn, and enjoying my classic Mustang. And, of course, enjoying our family.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I can hardly believe that the Holidays are here already, and as far as I'm concerned 2009 can't get here fast enough. The last 4 months of 2008 have been a financial disaster. I sure don't envy our new president, what with the mess he has to deal with, but I wish him the very best. Heaven knows he will need it.
The past 4 months have been very busy for Linda and myself. We spent some time in Florida and put our Ocala home on the market. If you have been following the news, and it's hard not to, then you know just how bad the housing market is. We made some sacrifices, but we managed to sell our home. So, after 11 years, we leave Florida with mixed emotions. We will miss the nice warm Florida sunshine and the wonderful friends that we made over the years, but we will enjoy living so close to our family in Virginia year-round. Our grand children are growing up fast and we don't want to miss their early years.
I plan to become more active with marketing my novel and hope to schedule more book signings in the Richmond area. I have to admit, I have been a bit lax in that area over the past several months because of other commitments, but I will make it a New Year resolution to get bust promoting The Scam. If you know someone who enjoys reading mystery novels you may want to get them a copy for a Christmas present.
Linda and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday season and a super great 2009. We hope and pray that our economy turns around real fast, and that our nation's new leaders learn from the errors of the past to put aside their differences and cooperate with each other for the good of our country.
The past 4 months have been very busy for Linda and myself. We spent some time in Florida and put our Ocala home on the market. If you have been following the news, and it's hard not to, then you know just how bad the housing market is. We made some sacrifices, but we managed to sell our home. So, after 11 years, we leave Florida with mixed emotions. We will miss the nice warm Florida sunshine and the wonderful friends that we made over the years, but we will enjoy living so close to our family in Virginia year-round. Our grand children are growing up fast and we don't want to miss their early years.
I plan to become more active with marketing my novel and hope to schedule more book signings in the Richmond area. I have to admit, I have been a bit lax in that area over the past several months because of other commitments, but I will make it a New Year resolution to get bust promoting The Scam. If you know someone who enjoys reading mystery novels you may want to get them a copy for a Christmas present.
Linda and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday season and a super great 2009. We hope and pray that our economy turns around real fast, and that our nation's new leaders learn from the errors of the past to put aside their differences and cooperate with each other for the good of our country.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
NOW AVAILABLE AT TARGET
I was delighted to find out that The Scam is now available from www.target.com. They are currently offering a slight discount off the regular retail price. Target is a major retailer, so you can imagine how excited I was to get this news.
In addition to Target, www.ebay.com is now selling my novel. They have it listed at a buy now price of $16.95, and it appears that you can also bid for it. EBay claims to have 100 books in stock at the moment.
In addition to Target, www.ebay.com is now selling my novel. They have it listed at a buy now price of $16.95, and it appears that you can also bid for it. EBay claims to have 100 books in stock at the moment.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Take a look inside the book
Amazon.com has just added a new feature to my novel. It's called "Search inside," and it actually allows you to go inside and read pages of the book before purchasing it. You can also check out the front and back covers. I tried it out and thought that it was excellent. Not all books have the feature, but I was delighted to find it added to The Scam. Check it out and let me know how you like it.
Friday, June 20, 2008
PASS THE WORD, NOT THE BOOK
Today is the first day of summer, so I wanted to take the opportunity to wish everyone a nice summer and hope that you have the opportunity to read some really good books.
If you have already purchased a copy of my novel, I would like to thank you. If you enjoyed the book kindly pass the word to others, but I hope you will pass the word and not the book, because I am trying to increase sales of my book in the hope that it can become a best seller. The only way that will happen is if others go out and buy a copy.
I just got back from a trip to NY to visit family and was delighted to speak with several people who have read, and enjoyed The Scam. I even had the privilege of signing three books while in Brooklyn. That was a nice experience.
If you have already purchased a copy of my novel, I would like to thank you. If you enjoyed the book kindly pass the word to others, but I hope you will pass the word and not the book, because I am trying to increase sales of my book in the hope that it can become a best seller. The only way that will happen is if others go out and buy a copy.
I just got back from a trip to NY to visit family and was delighted to speak with several people who have read, and enjoyed The Scam. I even had the privilege of signing three books while in Brooklyn. That was a nice experience.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Richmond, Virginia
It's that time of the year again. Linda and I will be going back to our home in Virginia for the summer. Actually, we plan on being there at least until October. It will be good to see our family again.
I will be making one stop on our way to Virginia to do a book signing in Charlotte, NC. The book signings in Ocala and Bradenton, Florida were a lot of fun. I met a lot of mystery fans and signed some books.
Once I get back to Richmond I plan to schedule as many local book signings as possible and continue marketing The Scam. I will also be spending time doing research for my next novel and creating an outline for the story.
I'd also like to take a moment to say that I am very proud of Linda. Her grandfather, Giuseppi Procaccio, an Italian immigrant who came to the United States as a young man and enlisted in the U.S. Army at twenty seven years of age, fought in the Battle of the Argonne Forest, France. He was severely wounded but did not receive his purple heart (it was not awarded during WWI). Well, Linda made sure that he got the medal that he earned. On April 12 she was presented with her grandfathers Purple Heart posthumously at a moving ceremony conducted by Congressman Cliff Stearns in Ocala, Florida. Way to go Linda, I'm sure that your grandfather is proud.
I will be making one stop on our way to Virginia to do a book signing in Charlotte, NC. The book signings in Ocala and Bradenton, Florida were a lot of fun. I met a lot of mystery fans and signed some books.
Once I get back to Richmond I plan to schedule as many local book signings as possible and continue marketing The Scam. I will also be spending time doing research for my next novel and creating an outline for the story.
I'd also like to take a moment to say that I am very proud of Linda. Her grandfather, Giuseppi Procaccio, an Italian immigrant who came to the United States as a young man and enlisted in the U.S. Army at twenty seven years of age, fought in the Battle of the Argonne Forest, France. He was severely wounded but did not receive his purple heart (it was not awarded during WWI). Well, Linda made sure that he got the medal that he earned. On April 12 she was presented with her grandfathers Purple Heart posthumously at a moving ceremony conducted by Congressman Cliff Stearns in Ocala, Florida. Way to go Linda, I'm sure that your grandfather is proud.
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