Had a great book launch event at an 80’s themed retro-arcade on August 29 to celebrate tomorrow’s release of my brand new book “Beyond What We Know.” Since the story is set in the 1980s, I thought there was no better place to mark the occasion than by putting the book up against a backdrop of Galaga, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger and other 80s classics.

The journey to this finished story has been a long time coming. The book has actually been in development for nearly 7 years. Looking at it now in its finished form is surreal.

For those in the area, I will be doing my first book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Easton, PA on Saturday, September 6th from 1-4 p.m. I’ll be giving away bookmarks, images of the cover and stickers. I’ll also be bringing along the poster you see for everyone to autograph. I’ll sign books, and you get to sign this for me. It’s a win-win.

You can pre-order the book in both paperback and e-book through all your favorite outlets, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. You can also order it directly through my publisher, Book Baby. Please be sure to leave a review/comment of the book on your favorite outlets, including Good Reads.

Early Good Reads review:

“This is a reflective, quietly imaginative story that follows a teenager named Mike as he spends his remaining days before heading off to college. The book is written as a kind of journal or memory piece, and it has an interesting “story within a story” structure that makes it feel a bit like peeling back layers of a dream or a memory.”

The writing style reflects the narrator’s age and personality—sometimes a bit earnest or unpolished, but it feels intentional and true to the voice of someone still figuring things out. That gave it a kind of charm, especially since a big part of the book is about growing up, dealing with loss, and trying to make sense of life’s turning points.

The plot has a slightly surreal element that I wasn’t expecting, and that added something extra to an otherwise grounded story. I won’t spoil it, but it gives the book a feeling that’s somewhere between realistic fiction and something a little more speculative. Overall, this was a thoughtful read with a nostalgic tone and a lot of heart.“

Only one more day and “Beyond What We Know” is here. Hope you enjoy the story.