Graduation

Believe it or not I do other things besides write books. I am graduating Wilmington University in two weeks with my Masters in Elementary Education. This is a very exciting time for me. Now all I need to do is find a job. That should be fun

I am still currently trying to set up some readings and signings around the area. There is currently a deal being worked out with a major bookstore chain.

Any new news will be posted as it happens.

Elsinboro Book Fair/Pajama reading night

Tonight will be my first public appearance as a children's author. I will be at the Elsinboro School tonight from 6-8. The principal will be reading my book to students and I will then talk to the students and sign books for them. I am very excited for this opportunity. I would like to thank the Elsinboro School Association for giving me this opportunity tonight.

Just added

Tales and Toys in Chadds Ford, PA just picked up a few copies of the book. We are trying to plan a book siging in the near future. Stay posted for any updates. Check out Tales and Toys online at www.tales-toys.com

In a store near you!!!

Finally, the day has come. Right now the book is on sale at three locations with limited quantities. You can find it at both Ski Bum locations and also at Rainbow Music and Books on Main Street in Newark, DE by the University of Delaware. I have just made a new section on the blog letting you know all of the locations that the book will be sold. Hopefully there will be some signings and meet and greets soon. I will keep you posted and thank you for your support

Thursday is the DAY!!!!!!!!

I have just received confirmation that my publisher has received the books. The books will be in my possession Thursday night. This is a very exciting day. If anyone would like a copy feel free to contact me via email or any other way you can get hold of me. Make sure that you check out the book review interview April 4Th. The website has been posted on the previous blog post.

New News

I was browsing the Internet tonight and found out some really interesting things. April 4th, I will be apart of Book Talk with J and J. This is a blog where I was interviewed by the bloggers. It has just some random questions and interesting facts about the writing process and ways I came up with JC and Mr.T. You can check it out at http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/. I also found out that my book will be sold online at Barnes and Noble. I am super stoked. This day could not have gotten any better. Look for it at http://search.barnesandnoble.com/J-C-and-Mr-T-by-Gil-Trudell/e/9780982263822.

Coming soon

I just received the proof for JC and Mr. T. It looks amazing. I am very excited. Tomorrow night I will be speaking for Dr. Roane's elementary literature class. When I visit her class, she usually schedules me to come in when her other students have their children's book project is due. I am super excited to see what the other students have come up with. Hopefully I can find some new prospects for 5ivestar publications. Check out the new authors that we just picked up. There are some really good reads coming soon to you from 5ivestar.

What I love

As previously stated in a few blogs I don't only write about snowboarding I absolutely love it. Today could only be described as EPIC. Days like today remind me that if your not doing what you love to do then why do anything. Some of my boarding friends and I rocked it today. Such a great time.

Happy Holidays

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday. Also, I wanted to let you know that my book is now available for pre-order from 5ivestar publications. Just visit their website and click on children's books and you can order it from there. Exact shipping date is still up in the air. We are currently looking at the beginning of January. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great holiday.

Printing

The books should be done printing the first week of January. It is a little bit later than I had anticipated. On the upside, atleast it is getting printed. So now we wait and hope for the best. I recently got back from Hunter, NY on a snowboarding trip. I handed out some cards to friends in the snowbaording industry. Hopefully they can help me market the book as well.

Everything is coming together

The printers have received the payment for the books. We are now just waiting for the printers to finish up. I will be visiting local bookstores, libraries, and schools to try to promote my book. I also now have business cards. If you know anyone who would be interested in the book let me know and I can get you some business cards to hand out. I have had a lot of interest from friends and family about the book. So if you know you want a copy or five, shoot me an email or message and ill try to reserve some for you. An autographed copy of my book would make an awesome Christmas present.

First Prospective Signing/Reading

5ivestarpublications is currently sending my book out for reviews. They are also working on some press for the book coming out. I will also be sharing my book with pictures and text for the first time tomorrow night. Dr. Roane has asked me to come in and share with her class this semester. This is a great way for me to get the word out about my book. So I am very much excited about this opportunity.

I also talked with the Pennsville Public Library and we are in talks about having a meet and great/book signing sometime in January. Stay posted for more information.

Final Copy

The final copy has just been sent to the printers. I just received the final copy of the book with illustrations and text. Stay posted and hopefully more information will be coming shortly.

WOO HOO

I just received confirmation that my very first book, JC and Mr. T is done. This is super exciting news for me. I will let you know how much, when it will be released, and where it can be picked up. As for now I am currently looking into scheduling some book signings and readings. I will keep everyone posted with that information as soon as I get it.