Dogman Blog
November 2009
Autumn greetings to all of our Dogman fans! Thanksgiving has been a wonderfully busy time with both family and fans. Now we head into December ready for the holiday season!
This past ten days were just insane! Shows in Traverse City, Indian River, and Grayling culminated in rocking the St.Nick's Warehouse in Sterling Heights. A thanks to all the fans who showed up and helped us to sell 101 books this weekend! We set new November sales records and shared the legend of the Dogman with fans all over the metro Detroit area.
We have two book signings left this year. This upcoming Saturday we're at Boyne City high school, and the following Saturday we're in Saginaw at the Horizons Event Center. These last two events will be the last chance for fans to get autographed and personalized books in time for Christmas.
See our website for the full fall book signing tour schedule:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
We're beginning to set our 2010 schedule. Hopefully we'll be haunting a town near you! Be sure to watch our calendar for updates.
News from Dogman Country:
Many of you've heard about the upcoming History Channel Monster Quest special, focusing on the Michigan Dogman. The film crew was here at the end of last month tramping around the swamps and forests outside Cadillac. They also extensively interviewed the folks at WTCM, including my good friend Steve Cook. Prominently featured, I've heard, will be a re-creation of the infamous 1987 Luthor cabin break-in. Also, I've heard the Gable Film will be examined in great detail. As I get more information, I'll be sure to update you all.
Book updates:
We're going to set up a special website with special holiday prices on books and t-shirts. This site will be available beginning December 5, so be sure to check out our Dogman page for updates. But don't wait for the last minute - I can only ship them out so fast, you know! Of course, you can order your copies of all my books at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Dogman on Facebook:
For our many fans who are on Facebook, be sure to check out our fan page where I keep the constant daily stream of news and information. Search for Dogman, we are the page with the plethora of fans - 639 and still counting! And share us with your friends - we're trying to get to 1000 by the end of January! You can use this link too:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dogman/109181048455?ref=search&__a=1#
Updates on the new book:
I've updated the Longquist webpage with some snippets of the new book, Viking Treasure. This new book is coming along slowly, but the storyline is very good, and it will be an excellent sequel to the first Longquist Adventure novel. See the link below for the snippets:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/longquist.htm
New merchandise:
We now have Dogman pencils and pens! They are really cool and make great stocking stuffers. We are also expecting to have a few of the new 2010 hats available before Christmas. The new design is very cool and we'll get them in our online store as soon as they are available from our manufacturer. They are black with red accents, and feature a Dogman head graphic on the front.
Well, that's about all for this month. Watch your emails for more updates and of course the holiday book & t-shirt specials.
Frank
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Dogman Update 10/29/2009
Dogman Blog
October
Halloween greetings to all of our Dogman fans! Tis the season, the season of the Dogman! The chill of incoming winter can be felt as the velvety blackness of night steals the sky from the twilight of the autumn sunsets. The time of the harvest has arrived, and the demon moon shall rise on Halloween night!
But enough of all that.
What have we been up to? This past weekend was a big one, as we sandwiched a Saturday morning & afternoon in Traverse City between nights at the Ghost Ship in Manistee. Tons of fans showed up to hang out, talk folklore, and share in the legend. We were also honored to be joined at the Ghost Ship by our good friend, and father of "The Legend" Steve Cook. And to top off the evening on Saturday, we got to meet Deputy Jeff Chamberlain, one of the two original officers on the scene at the original Dogman attack/cabin break-in in Luthor back in 1987!
Now, as to the rumors everyone's waiting breathlessly for...Yes, MonsterQuest was back in Michigan!!!! They're filming a follow-up to the first season finale (the American Werewolf, primarily featuring the Wisconsin legends.) But this time, I'm assured, the whole show is on our own beloved Michigan Dogman legends!!! How's that for cool? MonsterQuest hung out at WTCM all week, interviewing Steve Cook and the other radio personalities, and our friend Jeff Chamberlain took them all over the swamps of Luthor, setting the stage for a 're-enactment' of the famous 1987 Dogman attack.
Of course, as I get more details, I'll be sure to share them with you. Will the Gable Film be featured prominently? I would think so. Will there be scenes from around the state? I sure hope so. Will they play "The Legend" during the episode? Almost a guarantee!
From what I have heard, this new MonsterQuest episode will air sometime in January or February of 2010. That's perfect timing, as the remake of the original 1941 classic The Wolfman (starring the ever-famous Lon Chaney Jr.) opens in theaters on February 12, 2010.
Where are we off to next? October wraps up with a Haunted Halloween afternoon at Horizons bookstore in Petoskey. I've been asked to guest judge the second annual 'Scariest Story In Northern Michigan' contest. And let me tell you, I'm really looking forward to reading northern Michigan's best thrills and chills!
See our website for the full fall book signing tour schedule:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for November (tentatively) is below:
November 14: Cadillac craft fair at the Wexford Civic Center
November 22: Traverse City Park Place Hotel holiday show
November 28: Indian River -Inland Lakes Schools craft show
Novemver 29-30: Sterling Heights Ford II HS -St. Nicks Warehouse
Anything else new? How about our book + t-shirt special? It has been such a hot item that we're going to extend it through November 15 (the first day of fire-arm deer season). You can see the special prices of any book with any t-shirt (black or white) for only $20 on the website below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_Halloween_order.htm
We are now getting more books all around northern Michigan, and new stops on our book tour are being added for fall, winter, and (hard to believe) spring of 2010 already!
Thanks for your support and keep scouring the woods for signs of the elusive legendary folklore creature, the Michigan Dogman!!!
Frank
October
Halloween greetings to all of our Dogman fans! Tis the season, the season of the Dogman! The chill of incoming winter can be felt as the velvety blackness of night steals the sky from the twilight of the autumn sunsets. The time of the harvest has arrived, and the demon moon shall rise on Halloween night!
But enough of all that.
What have we been up to? This past weekend was a big one, as we sandwiched a Saturday morning & afternoon in Traverse City between nights at the Ghost Ship in Manistee. Tons of fans showed up to hang out, talk folklore, and share in the legend. We were also honored to be joined at the Ghost Ship by our good friend, and father of "The Legend" Steve Cook. And to top off the evening on Saturday, we got to meet Deputy Jeff Chamberlain, one of the two original officers on the scene at the original Dogman attack/cabin break-in in Luthor back in 1987!
Now, as to the rumors everyone's waiting breathlessly for...Yes, MonsterQuest was back in Michigan!!!! They're filming a follow-up to the first season finale (the American Werewolf, primarily featuring the Wisconsin legends.) But this time, I'm assured, the whole show is on our own beloved Michigan Dogman legends!!! How's that for cool? MonsterQuest hung out at WTCM all week, interviewing Steve Cook and the other radio personalities, and our friend Jeff Chamberlain took them all over the swamps of Luthor, setting the stage for a 're-enactment' of the famous 1987 Dogman attack.
Of course, as I get more details, I'll be sure to share them with you. Will the Gable Film be featured prominently? I would think so. Will there be scenes from around the state? I sure hope so. Will they play "The Legend" during the episode? Almost a guarantee!
From what I have heard, this new MonsterQuest episode will air sometime in January or February of 2010. That's perfect timing, as the remake of the original 1941 classic The Wolfman (starring the ever-famous Lon Chaney Jr.) opens in theaters on February 12, 2010.
Where are we off to next? October wraps up with a Haunted Halloween afternoon at Horizons bookstore in Petoskey. I've been asked to guest judge the second annual 'Scariest Story In Northern Michigan' contest. And let me tell you, I'm really looking forward to reading northern Michigan's best thrills and chills!
See our website for the full fall book signing tour schedule:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for November (tentatively) is below:
November 14: Cadillac craft fair at the Wexford Civic Center
November 22: Traverse City Park Place Hotel holiday show
November 28: Indian River -Inland Lakes Schools craft show
Novemver 29-30: Sterling Heights Ford II HS -St. Nicks Warehouse
Anything else new? How about our book + t-shirt special? It has been such a hot item that we're going to extend it through November 15 (the first day of fire-arm deer season). You can see the special prices of any book with any t-shirt (black or white) for only $20 on the website below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_Halloween_order.htm
We are now getting more books all around northern Michigan, and new stops on our book tour are being added for fall, winter, and (hard to believe) spring of 2010 already!
Thanks for your support and keep scouring the woods for signs of the elusive legendary folklore creature, the Michigan Dogman!!!
Frank
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Dogman Update 9/27/2009
Dogman blog
September
Please note: this was written last weekend but with all the crazy events and travel this week I've only just been able to post it today. Enjoy!
Greetings from Frankenmuth! I'm writing to you today on my new iPhone which enables me to keep in contact with all of our fans and I can now process credit cards while out and about! This is a new enhancement that will enable more books to reach the hands of our fans. Processed right on our website securely through PayPal, we can now take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AmericanExpress.
At the moment, I'm enjoying a bananas foster crepe from Frankenmuth's Crepe duJour, and they definitely get two thumbs up! In two days I've had the opportunity to sample four different crepes and each was fabulous If you're in Frankenmuth you've got to try them! Tell 'em the Dogman sent you!
Where are we heading next? September ends with a trip to Clinton Township for the Festival of the Senses. October finds us visiting Grayling, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and The Ghost Ship in Manistee. We will be joined at the Ghost Ship by our good friend, and father of "The Legend". Steve Cook. The month culminates with a Haunted Halloween afternoon at Horizons bookstore in Petoskey.
See our website for the full fall book signing tour schedule:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for October (tentatively) is below:
October 3: Grayling primary school craft fair
October 10-11: Charlevoix AppleFest
October 23&24: Manistee Ghost Ship (evenings)
October 24: Traverse City E JrHi craft show
October 31: Petoskey Horizons Bookstore
We've been in contact with a number of organizations, schools, and libraries so be sure to watch our calendar for added stops on our autumn book tour.
News from Dogman Country:
We've recently added two new videos to our facebook page. One is the Gable Film in its entirety. The second was suggested by our friend Jason in Manistee. It is perhaps the Gable Film Part 2. Check these out and see what you think. I'd love to read some of our fans' thoughts! While you're at it, join our Dogman fan page on facebook if you haven't already.
Book updates:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has continued to sell well, but it is the number of copies of The Haunting of Sigma we've sold in the past month that is truly exciting. I think the cover art has been a factor since it gives such a fall/autumn look and feel. Of course the first Dogman book is still our top seller, but Sigma isn't too far behind. You can order your copies of all my books at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Updates on the new book:
Losing three grandparents in the last month has sidelined my writing as of late, but I'm getting psyched to get back behind the laptop and finish book 2 of The Longquist Adventures. Craig Tollenaar, our cover artist, is chomping at the bit to put his creativity into bringing the characters to life. This new novel is based on the story of Treasure Island, but like the first book there will be a number of unexpected twists! Look for updates to begin appearing on the Longquist website next month.
The new Dogman t-shirts have been hot sellers since their debut in July. Watch your emails and the Dogman facebook for some Haunted Halloween specials on book-and-t-shirt combos starting in October.
Well, that's about all for this month. Watch your emails for more updates and of course the October book & t-shirt specials.
Frank
September
Please note: this was written last weekend but with all the crazy events and travel this week I've only just been able to post it today. Enjoy!
Greetings from Frankenmuth! I'm writing to you today on my new iPhone which enables me to keep in contact with all of our fans and I can now process credit cards while out and about! This is a new enhancement that will enable more books to reach the hands of our fans. Processed right on our website securely through PayPal, we can now take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AmericanExpress.
At the moment, I'm enjoying a bananas foster crepe from Frankenmuth's Crepe duJour, and they definitely get two thumbs up! In two days I've had the opportunity to sample four different crepes and each was fabulous If you're in Frankenmuth you've got to try them! Tell 'em the Dogman sent you!
Where are we heading next? September ends with a trip to Clinton Township for the Festival of the Senses. October finds us visiting Grayling, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and The Ghost Ship in Manistee. We will be joined at the Ghost Ship by our good friend, and father of "The Legend". Steve Cook. The month culminates with a Haunted Halloween afternoon at Horizons bookstore in Petoskey.
See our website for the full fall book signing tour schedule:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for October (tentatively) is below:
October 3: Grayling primary school craft fair
October 10-11: Charlevoix AppleFest
October 23&24: Manistee Ghost Ship (evenings)
October 24: Traverse City E JrHi craft show
October 31: Petoskey Horizons Bookstore
We've been in contact with a number of organizations, schools, and libraries so be sure to watch our calendar for added stops on our autumn book tour.
News from Dogman Country:
We've recently added two new videos to our facebook page. One is the Gable Film in its entirety. The second was suggested by our friend Jason in Manistee. It is perhaps the Gable Film Part 2. Check these out and see what you think. I'd love to read some of our fans' thoughts! While you're at it, join our Dogman fan page on facebook if you haven't already.
Book updates:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has continued to sell well, but it is the number of copies of The Haunting of Sigma we've sold in the past month that is truly exciting. I think the cover art has been a factor since it gives such a fall/autumn look and feel. Of course the first Dogman book is still our top seller, but Sigma isn't too far behind. You can order your copies of all my books at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Updates on the new book:
Losing three grandparents in the last month has sidelined my writing as of late, but I'm getting psyched to get back behind the laptop and finish book 2 of The Longquist Adventures. Craig Tollenaar, our cover artist, is chomping at the bit to put his creativity into bringing the characters to life. This new novel is based on the story of Treasure Island, but like the first book there will be a number of unexpected twists! Look for updates to begin appearing on the Longquist website next month.
The new Dogman t-shirts have been hot sellers since their debut in July. Watch your emails and the Dogman facebook for some Haunted Halloween specials on book-and-t-shirt combos starting in October.
Well, that's about all for this month. Watch your emails for more updates and of course the October book & t-shirt specials.
Frank
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Dogman Update 8/4/2009
Dogman Blog August 2009
Hello to all of our Dogman fans!
News from the Book Tour:
WOW! What a weekend in Lexington. We set a new 2-day sales record, selling 113 novels and meeting fans from all over the Thumb and Metro-Detroit areas. Folks shared a number of stories about the Wichy Wolves from the Standish/Au Gres area and one creepy account of a sighting outside of Mio. But mostly we heard about ghost stories from the Blue Water area.
And my brother and I spent some time in the Cadillac House sharing ghost stories with the staff. My thanks go out to Luke, Tyson, Christina, and Skipper (among the others) who all gave us their stories about the haunted upper floors of the building. Talk about a building with history! Originally built in the 1840s, the Cadillac House (Hotel) has seen some wild times in Lexington. And George, the ghost who haunts the building, has been up to his old tricks lately – locking doors, messing with the lights, sitting in the booths with patrons. Of course, my brother Mike and I managed to get the girls to bring us a bowl of the Cadillac’s famous cheese soup, even at 1:30 in the morning. But tours to the upstairs of the building will have to wait for a future visit!
These ghost stories have given me some great ideas for a potential series of stories about Lake Huron and the hauntings around Port Huron, Lexington, Port Sanillac, etc.
Speaking of great food, make sure to visit the Stone House restaurant in Port Sanillac for great fish fry. Also, the Quay Street Brewery in Port Huron extended its hospitality and good eats too. Both receive my highest recommendation!
Where are we off to next?
This weekend we’re slated for a three day showing in Onekama at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. But that may depend upon how well I recover from knee surgery (I tore the meniscus in my right knee). I've made it through surgery fine, but we'll see how the next few days of recovery go. Of course, you can see our full 2009 tour schedule through the link below. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for August and early September (tentatively) is below:
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair (tentative)
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
August 29-30: Mackinaw City craft fair
September 5-6: Harrisville arts fair
September 7 (Labor Day): Ducks Landing, Mackinaw City (tentative)
September 14: Port City Craft Fair, Manistee
We’ve also set a tentative book signing at the Ghost Ship in Manistee, the SS City of Milwaukee, for October 23 & 24, and our good friend Steve Cook, the father of the Dogman, may be joining us!
Update on the New Novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has continued to sell in great numbers. And as one local author told me, this third novel will drive the sales of the first book. Amazing! He was right – sales of the original Dogman novel have doubled in through the month of July! You can order your copies of all my books at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We now have two t-shirts available. Of course, the original, official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts can be purchased $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-XL (we’re currently out of 2X and 3X sizes) and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We also have the new BLACK t-shirts with ripped claw marks across the front, the beast peering through from the back. The logo says, “I don’t have to outrun the Dogman, I just have to outrun you!” These are currently only available at our book signings, so make sure to stop out and see us and pick yours up.
Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
As always, we thank you for your support and for following Michigan’s folklore! Watch for the little blue tent to make an appearance near you this summer and fall. And do be careful when you’re out at night!
Frank
Hello to all of our Dogman fans!
News from the Book Tour:
WOW! What a weekend in Lexington. We set a new 2-day sales record, selling 113 novels and meeting fans from all over the Thumb and Metro-Detroit areas. Folks shared a number of stories about the Wichy Wolves from the Standish/Au Gres area and one creepy account of a sighting outside of Mio. But mostly we heard about ghost stories from the Blue Water area.
And my brother and I spent some time in the Cadillac House sharing ghost stories with the staff. My thanks go out to Luke, Tyson, Christina, and Skipper (among the others) who all gave us their stories about the haunted upper floors of the building. Talk about a building with history! Originally built in the 1840s, the Cadillac House (Hotel) has seen some wild times in Lexington. And George, the ghost who haunts the building, has been up to his old tricks lately – locking doors, messing with the lights, sitting in the booths with patrons. Of course, my brother Mike and I managed to get the girls to bring us a bowl of the Cadillac’s famous cheese soup, even at 1:30 in the morning. But tours to the upstairs of the building will have to wait for a future visit!
These ghost stories have given me some great ideas for a potential series of stories about Lake Huron and the hauntings around Port Huron, Lexington, Port Sanillac, etc.
Speaking of great food, make sure to visit the Stone House restaurant in Port Sanillac for great fish fry. Also, the Quay Street Brewery in Port Huron extended its hospitality and good eats too. Both receive my highest recommendation!
Where are we off to next?
This weekend we’re slated for a three day showing in Onekama at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. But that may depend upon how well I recover from knee surgery (I tore the meniscus in my right knee). I've made it through surgery fine, but we'll see how the next few days of recovery go. Of course, you can see our full 2009 tour schedule through the link below. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for August and early September (tentatively) is below:
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair (tentative)
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
August 29-30: Mackinaw City craft fair
September 5-6: Harrisville arts fair
September 7 (Labor Day): Ducks Landing, Mackinaw City (tentative)
September 14: Port City Craft Fair, Manistee
We’ve also set a tentative book signing at the Ghost Ship in Manistee, the SS City of Milwaukee, for October 23 & 24, and our good friend Steve Cook, the father of the Dogman, may be joining us!
Update on the New Novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has continued to sell in great numbers. And as one local author told me, this third novel will drive the sales of the first book. Amazing! He was right – sales of the original Dogman novel have doubled in through the month of July! You can order your copies of all my books at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We now have two t-shirts available. Of course, the original, official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts can be purchased $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-XL (we’re currently out of 2X and 3X sizes) and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We also have the new BLACK t-shirts with ripped claw marks across the front, the beast peering through from the back. The logo says, “I don’t have to outrun the Dogman, I just have to outrun you!” These are currently only available at our book signings, so make sure to stop out and see us and pick yours up.
Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
As always, we thank you for your support and for following Michigan’s folklore! Watch for the little blue tent to make an appearance near you this summer and fall. And do be careful when you’re out at night!
Frank
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Dogman Update 7/30/2009
Dogman Blog July 2009 (part 2)
Hello to all of our Dogman fans!
There are still two days left for our GREAT ONLINE SPECIAL OFFER. For our fans, website readers, and email subscribers, we are offering books, including the new novel Nagual: Dawn of the Dogmen at the low price of just $10.99 each through July 31. You can also purchase the special Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts and copies of Steve Cook’s “The Legend” CD/DVD set. However, you MUST use the link below to this special, secret website:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
There are FABULOUS specials on book prices (online only through the special link above) and good now through the end of July.
News from the Book Tour:
A gracious thanks go out to the Elks Club of Grayling for their steak dinner this past weekend. It is strongly recommended by the Dogman for anybody traveling to Grayling for next year’s AuSable Festival. They cooked up a steak the size of my foot along with all the fixin’s. And they delivered it right to the little blue tent!
There were a TON of fans out in Grayling, Indian River, and Charlevoix, and we collected several stories on haunted houses and potential monster sightings.
We head out to Lexington this upcoming weekend, and then we’re slated for a three day showing in Onekama at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. Of course, you can see our full 2009 tour schedule through the link below. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for August and early September (tentatively) is below:
August 1-2: Lexington arts fair
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
August 29-30: Mackinaw City craft fair
September 5-6: Harrisville arts fair
September 7 (Labor Day): Ducks Landing, Mackinaw City (tentative)
Update on the New Novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has sold through its original print run, and we’ve received our second shipment of books! You can order your official copy at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
So, what else am I up to these days? I’ve started work on the sequel to my fantasy adventure novel The Longquist Adventures: Western Odyssey. Not too many details are out at this time, but we can tell you it involves Vikings, buried treasure, and sea monsters.
There are also some very early ideas being kicked around for the 2010 Dogman novel. Yes, I’m going to write another one! For those of you who have read the Nagual: Dawn of the Dogmen novel, you know there are a number of new elements that were introduced, including a mysterious government agent and the historical origins of the Dogmen. Both of these elements will be expanded upon in future Dogman novels.
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We have also unveiled the new LATEST t-shirt design! They are BLACK with ripped claw marks across the front, the beast peering through from the back. The logo says, “I don’t have to outrun the Dogman, I just have to outrun you!” These are currently only available at our book signings, so make sure to stop out and see us and pick yours up.
Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
As always, we thank you for your support and for following Michigan’s folklore! We look forward to seeing all of you on the trail! Until then, be careful when you’re out at night!
Frank
Hello to all of our Dogman fans!
There are still two days left for our GREAT ONLINE SPECIAL OFFER. For our fans, website readers, and email subscribers, we are offering books, including the new novel Nagual: Dawn of the Dogmen at the low price of just $10.99 each through July 31. You can also purchase the special Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts and copies of Steve Cook’s “The Legend” CD/DVD set. However, you MUST use the link below to this special, secret website:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
There are FABULOUS specials on book prices (online only through the special link above) and good now through the end of July.
News from the Book Tour:
A gracious thanks go out to the Elks Club of Grayling for their steak dinner this past weekend. It is strongly recommended by the Dogman for anybody traveling to Grayling for next year’s AuSable Festival. They cooked up a steak the size of my foot along with all the fixin’s. And they delivered it right to the little blue tent!
There were a TON of fans out in Grayling, Indian River, and Charlevoix, and we collected several stories on haunted houses and potential monster sightings.
We head out to Lexington this upcoming weekend, and then we’re slated for a three day showing in Onekama at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. Of course, you can see our full 2009 tour schedule through the link below. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for August and early September (tentatively) is below:
August 1-2: Lexington arts fair
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
August 29-30: Mackinaw City craft fair
September 5-6: Harrisville arts fair
September 7 (Labor Day): Ducks Landing, Mackinaw City (tentative)
Update on the New Novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has sold through its original print run, and we’ve received our second shipment of books! You can order your official copy at our website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
So, what else am I up to these days? I’ve started work on the sequel to my fantasy adventure novel The Longquist Adventures: Western Odyssey. Not too many details are out at this time, but we can tell you it involves Vikings, buried treasure, and sea monsters.
There are also some very early ideas being kicked around for the 2010 Dogman novel. Yes, I’m going to write another one! For those of you who have read the Nagual: Dawn of the Dogmen novel, you know there are a number of new elements that were introduced, including a mysterious government agent and the historical origins of the Dogmen. Both of these elements will be expanded upon in future Dogman novels.
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We have also unveiled the new LATEST t-shirt design! They are BLACK with ripped claw marks across the front, the beast peering through from the back. The logo says, “I don’t have to outrun the Dogman, I just have to outrun you!” These are currently only available at our book signings, so make sure to stop out and see us and pick yours up.
Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
As always, we thank you for your support and for following Michigan’s folklore! We look forward to seeing all of you on the trail! Until then, be careful when you’re out at night!
Frank
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Dogman Update 7/7/2009
Dogman Blog July 2009
Summer greetings to all of our Dogman fans!
Well folks, it’s here! The long-awaited debut of the third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has come! You can order your official copy at the website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
There are FABULOUS specials on book prices (online only through the special link above) and good now through the end of July.
News from the Book Tour:
Wow, did we had a tremendous weekend! Both Steve Cook and I were totally blown away by the outpouring of greetings we received by our fans in both Lake City and at the National Cherry Fest in Traverse City. It was great to spend two days with my good friend, the ‘Dog-Father’ as he’s been nicknamed. Steve and his wife Pam braved the crowded Traverse City streets and the hot temperatures to graciously share the legends of Michigan’s Dogman with fans from all across the country and around the world.
And the records fall:
This past weekend blew away several of our previous sales records for 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day sales. Once all of the dust cleared, 186 novels were sold in the three day span, including a record 117 on Sunday at Cherry Fest. We also celebrated the sale of book #5000 on Sunday! That’s right, we’ve sold 5000 books since Year of the Dogman first hit shelves nearly two years ago.
A huge thanks goes out to our many fans, especially those of you who subscribe to our email and blog. We know quite a few of you did stop by this weekend to pick up your new copy of the new novel.
So, how do we attempt to top off the ‘Super Bowl’ of the year? We hit the road again, that’s how! Weekend shows will follow in Charlevoix, Mackinaw City, Indian River, and Grayling.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for July and August (tentatively) is below:
July 11-12: Charlevoix arts fair
July 17: Duck’s Landing Gift Store, Mackinaw City
July 18: Indian River craft fair
July 24-25: AuSable craft fair, Grayling, MI
August 1-2: Lexington arts fair
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
So how has the new novel been doing in its four days of existence? Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen kept a pretty good pace with the first novel, Year of the Dogman, but in the end, the first book just edged the rookie this weekend. But, we’ve had orders for dozens of books from all the local bookstores, and things look promising for the Nagual!
Want to read more about the third novel or pick up your own copy online? Interested in some snippets from the new novel? Want to see the novel’s COVER ART, done by the acclaimed artist, Craig Tollenaar? Click on the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/nagual-preview.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We are also getting ready to unveil the new LATEST t-shirt design! We hope to have them available this upcoming weekend in Charlevoix.
Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
From what I hear from Steve Cook and Linda Godfrey, there are more Dogman sightings in Michigan and Wisconsin than ever before! Is it the endless supply of tourists as bait? Or are the Dogmen up to something sinister this year? Stop by and see us on our summer tour, we’ll be haunting a town near you! As always, autographed books make great gifts! All of our books are autographed and personalized upon request.
Again, check our official website for more on the myth and folklore of Michigan’s Dogman. Thanks for your continued support and love of northern Michigan folklore!
Frank
Summer greetings to all of our Dogman fans!
Well folks, it’s here! The long-awaited debut of the third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, has come! You can order your official copy at the website link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_summer_special.htm
There are FABULOUS specials on book prices (online only through the special link above) and good now through the end of July.
News from the Book Tour:
Wow, did we had a tremendous weekend! Both Steve Cook and I were totally blown away by the outpouring of greetings we received by our fans in both Lake City and at the National Cherry Fest in Traverse City. It was great to spend two days with my good friend, the ‘Dog-Father’ as he’s been nicknamed. Steve and his wife Pam braved the crowded Traverse City streets and the hot temperatures to graciously share the legends of Michigan’s Dogman with fans from all across the country and around the world.
And the records fall:
This past weekend blew away several of our previous sales records for 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day sales. Once all of the dust cleared, 186 novels were sold in the three day span, including a record 117 on Sunday at Cherry Fest. We also celebrated the sale of book #5000 on Sunday! That’s right, we’ve sold 5000 books since Year of the Dogman first hit shelves nearly two years ago.
A huge thanks goes out to our many fans, especially those of you who subscribe to our email and blog. We know quite a few of you did stop by this weekend to pick up your new copy of the new novel.
So, how do we attempt to top off the ‘Super Bowl’ of the year? We hit the road again, that’s how! Weekend shows will follow in Charlevoix, Mackinaw City, Indian River, and Grayling.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for July and August (tentatively) is below:
July 11-12: Charlevoix arts fair
July 17: Duck’s Landing Gift Store, Mackinaw City
July 18: Indian River craft fair
July 24-25: AuSable craft fair, Grayling, MI
August 1-2: Lexington arts fair
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
So how has the new novel been doing in its four days of existence? Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen kept a pretty good pace with the first novel, Year of the Dogman, but in the end, the first book just edged the rookie this weekend. But, we’ve had orders for dozens of books from all the local bookstores, and things look promising for the Nagual!
Want to read more about the third novel or pick up your own copy online? Interested in some snippets from the new novel? Want to see the novel’s COVER ART, done by the acclaimed artist, Craig Tollenaar? Click on the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/nagual-preview.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We are also getting ready to unveil the new LATEST t-shirt design! We hope to have them available this upcoming weekend in Charlevoix.
Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
From what I hear from Steve Cook and Linda Godfrey, there are more Dogman sightings in Michigan and Wisconsin than ever before! Is it the endless supply of tourists as bait? Or are the Dogmen up to something sinister this year? Stop by and see us on our summer tour, we’ll be haunting a town near you! As always, autographed books make great gifts! All of our books are autographed and personalized upon request.
Again, check our official website for more on the myth and folklore of Michigan’s Dogman. Thanks for your continued support and love of northern Michigan folklore!
Frank
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Dogman Update 6/24/2009
Dogman Blog June 2009
Summer greetings to all of our Dogman fans!
Summer is here and we are preparing for the official release of the new novel, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, the third in the Great Lakes thrillers series! Scroll further below for more details on this new exciting book, set for tentative release July 4th! And see our website for the new COVER ART for the new book, just posted!
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
This month, we have been smashing our own sales records from last June. Stops in Owosso, Saginaw, and Frankenmuth have already more than tripled the number of novels that have gotten into the hands of our beloved fans! So far, after nearly a year, our first novel, Year of the Dogman, continues to just barely outsell the prequel, The Haunting of Sigma.
And we are spreading the folklore of the Dogman into realms previously unknown to purveyors of northern Michigan legend.
The last two stops for the little blue tent this month are this weekend, Saturday in Mackinaw City (Conkling Heritage Park) and then Sunday in Traverse City (Old Town craft fair on Union Street). Be sure to check us out!
July is going to be very busy. We pick up again on July 3 & 4 in Lake City, followed by July 5 at the National Cherry Festival craft fair in Traverse City. Weekends will follow in Charlevoix, Indian River, and Grayling.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for July and August (tentatively) is below:
June 27: Mackinaw City craft fair, Mackinaw City MI
June 28: Old Town craft fair, Traverse City MI
July 3-4: Lake City craft fair
July 5: Cherry Fest craft fair, Traverse City, MI
July 11-12: Charlevoix arts fair
July 18: Indian River craft fair
July 24-25: AuSable craft fair, Grayling, MI
August 1-2: Lexington arts fair
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn of the Dogman, has moved to printing!!! We still have a tentative release date of July 4, 2009 if everything works out through our publishers and printers. We hope to have these books available for debut at the National Cherry Festival craft fair, where we will be graciously honored with the presence of our good friend, and the true father of the Dogman legend, Steve Cook. Steve wrote and sang “The Legend”, the Dogman song that started it all and became the basis for a true urban legend that has continued to reinvent itself over the past 22 years.
You can also see a copy of the novel’s COVER ART, done by the acclaimed Craig Tollenaar. Click on the link below:
http://www.dogman07.com
But on to the story of the third novel. The first half of the new book chronicles the emergence of the Nagual, the evil, shape-shifting Skin-Walkers. These magical beings from some world beyond our own have overtaken the bodies of humans and changed them into an army of Dogmen. It is this army, led by a powerful sorcerer-chieftain, which is besieging the prehistoric North American civilizations.
We will also see a return of an old friend from the original novel, Year of the Dogman. Yes, that’s right, part of this new novel will chronicle the frantic and frightfully perilous journey of a familiar French fur-trader as he flees the horrific spirit he released.
The second half of the novel jumps forward to 1977 in the outlying communities of Lake Ann and Interlochen in Grand Traverse and Benzie Counties. The horrible growling in the night hasn’t been heard in this part of Michigan for a millennia or more. Not only has the local wildlife been scared off, but the unlucky residents of the area’s summer camps, cottages, and resorts are beginning to wonder if they’ve picked the right part of Michigan for their summer destinations.
Interested in some snippets from the new novel? We are continually adding more ‘teasers’ from the novel each week for our fans. Check the link below and be sure to stop by often for more updates.
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/nagual-preview.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We have restocked our Dogman hats and they are now available. Word on the street is that we will debut a new t-shirt design over the July 4th weekend. You’ll have to stop by and see us for the latest in Dogman apparel!
Steve Cook’s The Legend Legacy Edition CD/DVD is also available for only $20. Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Now that summer is here, and the many tourists have returned north as potential bait, be on the watch for Dogman sightings! Stop by and see us on our summer tour, we’ll be haunting a town near you! As always, autographed books make great gifts! All of our books are autographed and personalized upon request.
Again, check our official website for more on the myth and folklore of Michigan’s Dogman. Thanks for your continued support and love of northern Michigan folklore!
Frank
Summer greetings to all of our Dogman fans!
Summer is here and we are preparing for the official release of the new novel, Nagual: Dawn Of The Dogmen, the third in the Great Lakes thrillers series! Scroll further below for more details on this new exciting book, set for tentative release July 4th! And see our website for the new COVER ART for the new book, just posted!
And be sure to check out our official website for all Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
This month, we have been smashing our own sales records from last June. Stops in Owosso, Saginaw, and Frankenmuth have already more than tripled the number of novels that have gotten into the hands of our beloved fans! So far, after nearly a year, our first novel, Year of the Dogman, continues to just barely outsell the prequel, The Haunting of Sigma.
And we are spreading the folklore of the Dogman into realms previously unknown to purveyors of northern Michigan legend.
The last two stops for the little blue tent this month are this weekend, Saturday in Mackinaw City (Conkling Heritage Park) and then Sunday in Traverse City (Old Town craft fair on Union Street). Be sure to check us out!
July is going to be very busy. We pick up again on July 3 & 4 in Lake City, followed by July 5 at the National Cherry Festival craft fair in Traverse City. Weekends will follow in Charlevoix, Indian River, and Grayling.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for July and August (tentatively) is below:
June 27: Mackinaw City craft fair, Mackinaw City MI
June 28: Old Town craft fair, Traverse City MI
July 3-4: Lake City craft fair
July 5: Cherry Fest craft fair, Traverse City, MI
July 11-12: Charlevoix arts fair
July 18: Indian River craft fair
July 24-25: AuSable craft fair, Grayling, MI
August 1-2: Lexington arts fair
August 7-9: Onekama craft fair
August 14-16: Mint Festival, St. Johns, MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn of the Dogman, has moved to printing!!! We still have a tentative release date of July 4, 2009 if everything works out through our publishers and printers. We hope to have these books available for debut at the National Cherry Festival craft fair, where we will be graciously honored with the presence of our good friend, and the true father of the Dogman legend, Steve Cook. Steve wrote and sang “The Legend”, the Dogman song that started it all and became the basis for a true urban legend that has continued to reinvent itself over the past 22 years.
You can also see a copy of the novel’s COVER ART, done by the acclaimed Craig Tollenaar. Click on the link below:
http://www.dogman07.com
But on to the story of the third novel. The first half of the new book chronicles the emergence of the Nagual, the evil, shape-shifting Skin-Walkers. These magical beings from some world beyond our own have overtaken the bodies of humans and changed them into an army of Dogmen. It is this army, led by a powerful sorcerer-chieftain, which is besieging the prehistoric North American civilizations.
We will also see a return of an old friend from the original novel, Year of the Dogman. Yes, that’s right, part of this new novel will chronicle the frantic and frightfully perilous journey of a familiar French fur-trader as he flees the horrific spirit he released.
The second half of the novel jumps forward to 1977 in the outlying communities of Lake Ann and Interlochen in Grand Traverse and Benzie Counties. The horrible growling in the night hasn’t been heard in this part of Michigan for a millennia or more. Not only has the local wildlife been scared off, but the unlucky residents of the area’s summer camps, cottages, and resorts are beginning to wonder if they’ve picked the right part of Michigan for their summer destinations.
Interested in some snippets from the new novel? We are continually adding more ‘teasers’ from the novel each week for our fans. Check the link below and be sure to stop by often for more updates.
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/nagual-preview.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
We have restocked our Dogman hats and they are now available. Word on the street is that we will debut a new t-shirt design over the July 4th weekend. You’ll have to stop by and see us for the latest in Dogman apparel!
Steve Cook’s The Legend Legacy Edition CD/DVD is also available for only $20. Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Now that summer is here, and the many tourists have returned north as potential bait, be on the watch for Dogman sightings! Stop by and see us on our summer tour, we’ll be haunting a town near you! As always, autographed books make great gifts! All of our books are autographed and personalized upon request.
Again, check our official website for more on the myth and folklore of Michigan’s Dogman. Thanks for your continued support and love of northern Michigan folklore!
Frank
Friday, May 29, 2009
Dogman Update 5/29/2009
Dogman Blog May 2009
Greetings Dogman fans!
Summer is here and the folklore of Michigan’s Dogman is revving up! Be sure to check out our official website for Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
The month of May has been extremely busy as our summer tour kicks off for 2009. The Tulip Fest in Holland was a banner weekend, followed by stops in Mesick, Michigan State University, and Muskegon. We’ve had great weather so far and met a lot of great Dogman fans around the state!
The little blue tent is set for the season, and June and July are going to be very busy. We pick up again on June 6& 7 in Owosso, followed by weekends in Saginaw, Frankenmuth, Makcinaw City, Traverse City, Lake City, and Charlevoix.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for June and July (tentatively) is below:
June 6-7: Owosso craft fair, Owosso MI
June 12-13: Green Acres, Saginaw MI
June 19-21: Zehnders Park, Frankenmuth MI
June 27: Mackinaw City craft fair, Mackinaw City MI
June 28: Old Town craft fair, Traverse City MI
July 3-4: Lake City craft fair
July 5: Cherry Fest craft fair, Traverse City, MI
July 11-12: Charlevoix arts fair
July 18: Indian River craft fair
July 24-25: AuSable craft fair, Grayling, MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn of the Dogman, has moved from manuscript to editing. We have a tentative release date of July 4, 2009 if everything works out through our publishers and printers.
The Nagual are the evil, shape-shifting Skin-Walkers. In the first half of the new book, we learn of the origins of the Dogmen, magical beings that have overtaken the bodies of humans and changed them into horrible creatures. We also learn of a prehistoric North American civilization under siege by the Dogmen and their horrid sorcerer-chieftain.
The second half of the novel jumps forward to 1977 as the Dogman rampages through Grand Traverse and Benzie Counties. Can two young camp counselors stop both the supernatural Dogman and the rich tycoon who’s got his own plans to ransack the little communities of Lake Ann and Interlochen.
Interested in some snippets from the new novel? Check the link below and be sure to stop by often for more updates.
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/nagual-preview.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
Dogman hats are on order too and we should have them restocked by our next show.
Steve Cook’s The Legend Legacy Edition CD/DVD is also available for only $20. Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Now that summer is here, be on the watch for Dogman sightings! And watch for us along our summer tour, we’ll be haunting a town near you! Again, check our official website for more on the myth and folklore of Michigan’s Dogman.
Frank
Greetings Dogman fans!
Summer is here and the folklore of Michigan’s Dogman is revving up! Be sure to check out our official website for Dogman news and information!
http://www.dogman07.com
The month of May has been extremely busy as our summer tour kicks off for 2009. The Tulip Fest in Holland was a banner weekend, followed by stops in Mesick, Michigan State University, and Muskegon. We’ve had great weather so far and met a lot of great Dogman fans around the state!
The little blue tent is set for the season, and June and July are going to be very busy. We pick up again on June 6& 7 in Owosso, followed by weekends in Saginaw, Frankenmuth, Makcinaw City, Traverse City, Lake City, and Charlevoix.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Our upcoming schedule for June and July (tentatively) is below:
June 6-7: Owosso craft fair, Owosso MI
June 12-13: Green Acres, Saginaw MI
June 19-21: Zehnders Park, Frankenmuth MI
June 27: Mackinaw City craft fair, Mackinaw City MI
June 28: Old Town craft fair, Traverse City MI
July 3-4: Lake City craft fair
July 5: Cherry Fest craft fair, Traverse City, MI
July 11-12: Charlevoix arts fair
July 18: Indian River craft fair
July 24-25: AuSable craft fair, Grayling, MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
The third book in the Dogman series, Nagual: Dawn of the Dogman, has moved from manuscript to editing. We have a tentative release date of July 4, 2009 if everything works out through our publishers and printers.
The Nagual are the evil, shape-shifting Skin-Walkers. In the first half of the new book, we learn of the origins of the Dogmen, magical beings that have overtaken the bodies of humans and changed them into horrible creatures. We also learn of a prehistoric North American civilization under siege by the Dogmen and their horrid sorcerer-chieftain.
The second half of the novel jumps forward to 1977 as the Dogman rampages through Grand Traverse and Benzie Counties. Can two young camp counselors stop both the supernatural Dogman and the rich tycoon who’s got his own plans to ransack the little communities of Lake Ann and Interlochen.
Interested in some snippets from the new novel? Check the link below and be sure to stop by often for more updates.
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/nagual-preview.htm
Dogman Merchandise:
We still have the official Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. Only $10 on our website, they come in all sizes S-3X and include good advice: Don’t Go Out At Night!
Dogman hats are on order too and we should have them restocked by our next show.
Steve Cook’s The Legend Legacy Edition CD/DVD is also available for only $20. Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
See our Dogman store for all official merchandise:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_order.htm
Now that summer is here, be on the watch for Dogman sightings! And watch for us along our summer tour, we’ll be haunting a town near you! Again, check our official website for more on the myth and folklore of Michigan’s Dogman.
Frank
Monday, April 27, 2009
Dogman Update 4/27/2009
Dogman Blog April 2009
Hello to all of our wonderful Dogman fans around Michigan and around the world!
The winter season is well behind and good riddance! It’s hard to believe all of the cold weather, the ice storms, and of course the inches and inches of glorious snow we survived this past winter! But the Dogman has made it through, stronger than ever!
So, what have we been up to? A lot of traveling! The old gold Tahoe has made a number of trips outside of northern Michigan, spreading the Dogman legends all over the state. We’ve been in the metro Detroit area a few times, and sampled some great treats at the Maple Syrup Fest in Vermontville and the Irish Fest in Clare. We braved the weather in Manistee, in Escanaba, at Tip-Up Town (Houghton Lake), and at the Snow Fest in Cadillac. We also hung out at Standish-Sterling Middle School and had a rockin’ good time with the students in our writing workshops.
Its now time to get the little blue tent, dust off the cobwebs, and prep for the outdoor season. First stop will be Holland, the place we kicked off the summer last year. We’ll be looking for our good friends Wolf and Bonnie from Sault Ste. Marie and their world famous kettle corn. With any luck, they’ll be our neighbors again. We also have new stops this May at Michigan State University (my alma mater) and in Muskegon for Memorial Day weekend.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.dogman07.com
Dogman Sightings:
There have been two recent Dogman reports, this time from Brazil! That’s right, the Dogman has made a run for the border. I’d imagine he wanted in on Carnivale (and he was escaping the cold Michigan weather for a nice, warm vacation!). Check out the links below for the entire story.
http://forgetomori.com/2009/skeptcicism/a-brazilian-werewolf-is-back/
http://forgetomori.com/2209/skepticism/a-brazilian-werewolf-is-back/
If any of our fans have more stories to tell (or confirmations on these stories here), please email us immediatly:
Frank's Email:dogman@griswoldmountain.com
Be sure to check out our website for more information, as well as links to Steve Cook's website where the Dogman encounters and sightings are posted.
http://www.dogman07.com
Steve's website: http://www.michigan-dogman.com
Our upcoming schedule for May and June (tentatively) is below:
May 2-3: Tulip Fest, Holland MI
May 9: Mushroom Fest, Mesick MI
May 16-17: Michigan State University Union arts show, East Lansing MI
May 25-27: Muskegon arts show, Muskegon MI
June 6-7: Owosso craft fair, Owosso MI
June 12-13: Green Acres, Saginaw MI
June 19-21: Zehnders Park, Frankenmuth MI
June 27: Mackinaw City craft fair, Mackinaw City MI
June 28: Old Town craft fair, Traverse City MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
Yes, there will be a third novel in the Dogman series! The official title is Nagual: Dawn of the Dogman. It could very well be the best Dogman novel yet. The novel is broken into two books. The first book returns to 1707 and follows Pierre, the French fur trader (from the Year of the Dogman novel) in his flight north to escape the spectral beast that he unknowingly released from its earthen prison. But the true origins of the Dogmen is found to trace back much further than the 1700s. We learn of a primitive civilization in the times B.C. which
The second book in the novel revs its way forward in time to 1977 and the Dogman’s first hauntings in Benzie County and Grand Traverse County. This time it is the little communities of Lake Ann and Interlochen that succumb to the wrath of our favorite folklore creature.
And just what is the Nagual? It is the Meso-American name for the shape shifting Skin-Walkers, evil beings who have overtaken the bodies of humans and changed them into horrible creatures.
That’s as much as I can give away this time. Be sure to check out our website often as I will be posting some snippets of the new novel over the next two months. Our tentative release date is July 4, 2009. Coincidentally, that will be for Cherry Festival in Traverse City. We hope to debut with our good friend, Steve Cook, in a grand celebration of Michigan’s Dogman legend.
Click here for the snippets we have available:
www.dogman07.com
Dogman Merchandise:
We now have great Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. In all sizes from small to 3-X, they offer great advice for Dogman encounters: Don’t Go Out At Night! These are only $10 on our website.
We also have copies of Steve Cook’s The Legend Legacy Edition CD/DVD for only $20. These hard to find copies go fast and we are constantly having to restock our supply. Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
Well, that’s all for April. As always, we’ll keep you posted on any Dogman happenings as the summer approaches. Keep your eyes peeled and watch your back. And, oh yeah, DON’T GO OUT AT NIGHT!
Frank
Hello to all of our wonderful Dogman fans around Michigan and around the world!
The winter season is well behind and good riddance! It’s hard to believe all of the cold weather, the ice storms, and of course the inches and inches of glorious snow we survived this past winter! But the Dogman has made it through, stronger than ever!
So, what have we been up to? A lot of traveling! The old gold Tahoe has made a number of trips outside of northern Michigan, spreading the Dogman legends all over the state. We’ve been in the metro Detroit area a few times, and sampled some great treats at the Maple Syrup Fest in Vermontville and the Irish Fest in Clare. We braved the weather in Manistee, in Escanaba, at Tip-Up Town (Houghton Lake), and at the Snow Fest in Cadillac. We also hung out at Standish-Sterling Middle School and had a rockin’ good time with the students in our writing workshops.
Its now time to get the little blue tent, dust off the cobwebs, and prep for the outdoor season. First stop will be Holland, the place we kicked off the summer last year. We’ll be looking for our good friends Wolf and Bonnie from Sault Ste. Marie and their world famous kettle corn. With any luck, they’ll be our neighbors again. We also have new stops this May at Michigan State University (my alma mater) and in Muskegon for Memorial Day weekend.
Be sure to check out our website for our full 2009 schedule. Hopefully we’ll be haunting a town near you:
http://www.dogman07.com
Dogman Sightings:
There have been two recent Dogman reports, this time from Brazil! That’s right, the Dogman has made a run for the border. I’d imagine he wanted in on Carnivale (and he was escaping the cold Michigan weather for a nice, warm vacation!). Check out the links below for the entire story.
http://forgetomori.com/2009/skeptcicism/a-brazilian-werewolf-is-back/
http://forgetomori.com/2209/skepticism/a-brazilian-werewolf-is-back/
If any of our fans have more stories to tell (or confirmations on these stories here), please email us immediatly:
Frank's Email:dogman@griswoldmountain.com
Be sure to check out our website for more information, as well as links to Steve Cook's website where the Dogman encounters and sightings are posted.
http://www.dogman07.com
Steve's website: http://www.michigan-dogman.com
Our upcoming schedule for May and June (tentatively) is below:
May 2-3: Tulip Fest, Holland MI
May 9: Mushroom Fest, Mesick MI
May 16-17: Michigan State University Union arts show, East Lansing MI
May 25-27: Muskegon arts show, Muskegon MI
June 6-7: Owosso craft fair, Owosso MI
June 12-13: Green Acres, Saginaw MI
June 19-21: Zehnders Park, Frankenmuth MI
June 27: Mackinaw City craft fair, Mackinaw City MI
June 28: Old Town craft fair, Traverse City MI
Want to see our full 2009 schedule? Check out the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2009schedule
Update on the new Dogman (part 3) novel:
Yes, there will be a third novel in the Dogman series! The official title is Nagual: Dawn of the Dogman. It could very well be the best Dogman novel yet. The novel is broken into two books. The first book returns to 1707 and follows Pierre, the French fur trader (from the Year of the Dogman novel) in his flight north to escape the spectral beast that he unknowingly released from its earthen prison. But the true origins of the Dogmen is found to trace back much further than the 1700s. We learn of a primitive civilization in the times B.C. which
The second book in the novel revs its way forward in time to 1977 and the Dogman’s first hauntings in Benzie County and Grand Traverse County. This time it is the little communities of Lake Ann and Interlochen that succumb to the wrath of our favorite folklore creature.
And just what is the Nagual? It is the Meso-American name for the shape shifting Skin-Walkers, evil beings who have overtaken the bodies of humans and changed them into horrible creatures.
That’s as much as I can give away this time. Be sure to check out our website often as I will be posting some snippets of the new novel over the next two months. Our tentative release date is July 4, 2009. Coincidentally, that will be for Cherry Festival in Traverse City. We hope to debut with our good friend, Steve Cook, in a grand celebration of Michigan’s Dogman legend.
Click here for the snippets we have available:
www.dogman07.com
Dogman Merchandise:
We now have great Dogman Survival Guide t-shirts available. In all sizes from small to 3-X, they offer great advice for Dogman encounters: Don’t Go Out At Night! These are only $10 on our website.
We also have copies of Steve Cook’s The Legend Legacy Edition CD/DVD for only $20. These hard to find copies go fast and we are constantly having to restock our supply. Remember, 10% of all sales go to support the Cheboygan Humane Society.
Well, that’s all for April. As always, we’ll keep you posted on any Dogman happenings as the summer approaches. Keep your eyes peeled and watch your back. And, oh yeah, DON’T GO OUT AT NIGHT!
Frank
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