Dogman Update: July 18, 2011
Hello Dogman Fans!
We’re a little more than a week away from the debut of our new novel, and there is plenty of news from here in Dogman Country!
Be sure to check out our website for the latest information: www.dogman07.com
And for the most up-to-date info and postings, like us on FACEBOOK!
NEW BOOK INFO:
The Dogman Epoch: Shadow and Flame
Our brand new novel has moved to the final stages of publication. The final proof was approved today and the first set of books has been ordered to be printed. This fourth Dogman novel (and the FIRST in a new series) is set to debut at the Grayling AuSable Festival on Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30.
In honor of the new book, we will be offering it at the PRE-RELEASE special price of only $10 for one week on our website (it lists for $14.99 normally), beginning on Friday, July 22. Be sure to get your pre-release copy ordered.
This new novel, Shadow and Flame, is actually 2 books under the same cover. It is the longest and most elaborate of my novels to date. A masterful blend of science fiction, fantasy, and folklore, the DOGMAN EPOCH is an epic tale in its own era, stretching from the present day to far beyond the history of humanity.
The first book is called The Guardians. 10,000 years in the past, the Nagual and their sorcerer chieftain Xoloctil begin their conquest of the native civilizations. Can the great Guardians, warrior-beasts who stand for justice and the protection of all living creatures, stand against the evil onslaught, or will the looming end of the Third Age of the Sun prove the downfall of humanity?
The second book is called The Portal, and it ties the Dogman legend to the 2012 Mayan doomsday prophesy. A secret governmental agency races to solve an ancient puzzle and save the world from destruction, all the while dodging a hidden enemy…
I’m pleased to announce that Craig Tollenaar, our world-famous artist, has put his talent to the cover AND to the interior illustrations. This will be the first of the Dogman novels to include Craig’s black and white pen sketches, and they are fabulous!
This new novel is the first in a new Dogman series that connects the present and the past as only the legends of the Dogman can do. Want to read a bit of it before its release? Be sure to check out our website often for snippets from various chapters.
www.dogman07.com
NEW PRODUCTS
Our new CD compilation, “Spirit of Dogman Country” which was co-produced with folklore musician David Martinka, is now available on our website and at our book-signing stops. David has also agreed to join me at the Grayling AuSable Festival to help celebrate the new novel and our CD set.
“Scent of the Dogman” candles and body spray, produced by Great Lakes Candle Company’s Pete Gross, are also available for sale on our website and at our appearances. They make excellent additions to the repertoire of any Dogman fan.
Be sure to check out our website for more info as it becomes available: www.dogman07.com
BOOK SIGNING TOUR
Summer has been non-stop action in the field! We’ve just finished our huge show at Traverse City’s Cherry Festival, as well as setting sales records in Frankenmuth, Mackinaw City, Frankfort, and Alpena.
We've added several stops to our book signing tour this summer. Check us out at any of the locations (below) and look for our new book and products soon:
July 29-30 Grayling Au-Sable Festival
Aug 6-7 Lexington Art Fair
Aug 10 Meijer Library, Jackson
Aug 12 Alanson River Festival
Aug 13-14 Ludington Gold Coast Art Fair
Aug 17 Eagle River, WI Paul Bunyan Festival (our only Wisconsin show this year)
Aug 19-20 DeWitt Ox Roast Festival
Sep 3-4 Harrisville Harmony Days
We hope to haunt a town near you this summer! Of course, check out our website for any additional dates as they get posted: www.dogman07.com
And be sure to LIKE us on Facebook to get the latest, most up-to-the-minute postings and information as it happens here in Dogman country!
That's about all for now, it's been a busy couple of months, but there are still busy weeks ahead as the new book is finalized to meet our debut weekend. Watch our website for all the great details! www.dogman07.com
Thanks for your support, and hopefully I'll see you down the trail this summer!
Frank
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Dogman Update: June 15, 2011
Hello Dogman Fans!
Wow, we have a lot of news from here in Dogman Country! New products, a NEW BOOK on the way, and new stops on the book signing tour.
Be sure to check out our website for the latest information:
www.dogman07.com
And for the most up-to-date info and postings, like us on FACEBOOK!
NEW PRODUCTS
We are proud to be releasing three new products this month. The first is a collaboration with folklore musician, David Martinka. We are co-producing a musical CD compilation, entitled "Spirit of Dogman Country" which is based upon scenes and characters from my books. I met David Martinka, a wonderful musician skilled in the playing of the American wood flute and Native Slovak Courting Flute, last summer. Having traded stories with me, he felt compelled to try his hand at the interpretation of the Dogman legends. And it has been a wonderful partnership ever since!
Beginning June 28, we will be offering David's "Spirit of Dogman Country" CD set on our website for only $15. This has 10 tracks featuring David's earthy, deep and dark music with eerie special effects. It will be cherished by Dogman fans!
Our second and third products are from a collaboration with scent-master Pete Gross. Another fellow conspirator, Pete has designed Dogman candles and cologne. The candles, packed in special tins, are the perfect accoutrement to snuggling up with a spooky Dogman novel on a dark and stormy night. And the cologne is reminiscent of the old 'barbershop' smell, perfect for the Dogman lover on your gift-giving list. These will also be available for order on our website starting June 28.
Be sure to check out our website for more info as it becomes available:
www.dogman07.com
NEW BOOK
There will be a new Dogman book coming this summer! The tentative release date is July 16, and we plan to make its debut in Alpena, MI at several locations that weekend. Right now, it is under the code name of: Dogman Origins: Shadow and Flame, and it is a fabulous blend of science fiction, fantasy, and of course the horror we've all come to appreciate with the Dogman. Under one cover, this new novel is 2 BOOKS! The first builds upon the Omeena Tale from our last collection of short stories, Tales From Dogman Country. This book 1 delves deeper into the pre-dawn history of the primitive cultures and their struggle for survival against the Dogman and the forces of evil. Book 2 jumps back to the modern day, where we once again meet Agent Travis, the goverment man who is tracking the Dogman. He is in the midst of a world-wide conspiracy, trying to save the world as the year 2012 and its End-of-Days prophesy approaches.
This new novel is the first in a new Dogman series that connects the present and the past as only the legends of the Dogman can do. Be sure to check out our website often for snippets to be released.
www.dogman07.com
BOOK SIGNING TOUR
We've added several stops to our book signing tour this summer. Check us out at any of the locations (below) and look for our new book and products soon:
June 17-18-19 Frankenmuth Zehnder's Park
June 25-26 Mackinaw City Conklin Park
July 3 National Cherry Festival, Traverse City
July 4 Elberta Art Fair
July 16-17 Alpena Art in the Park
July 16 Thunder-Con, Alpena Mall
July 29-30 Grayling Au-Sable Festival
Aug 6-7 Lexington Art Fair
Aug 10 Meijer Library, Jackson
Aug 12 Alanson River Festival
Aug 13-14 Ludington Gold Coast Art Fair
Aug 17 Eagle River, WI Paul Bunyan Festival
We hope to haunt a town near you this summer! Of course, check out our website for any additional dates as they get posted:
www.dogman07.com
And be sure to LIKE us on Facebook to get the latest, most up-to-the-minute postings and information as it happens here in Dogman country!
That's about all for now, it's been a busy couple of months, but there are still busy weeks ahead as the new book is finalized to meet our debut weekend. Watch our website for all the great details!
www.dogman07.com
Thanks for your support, and hopefully I'll see you down the trail this summer!
Frank
Wow, we have a lot of news from here in Dogman Country! New products, a NEW BOOK on the way, and new stops on the book signing tour.
Be sure to check out our website for the latest information:
www.dogman07.com
And for the most up-to-date info and postings, like us on FACEBOOK!
NEW PRODUCTS
We are proud to be releasing three new products this month. The first is a collaboration with folklore musician, David Martinka. We are co-producing a musical CD compilation, entitled "Spirit of Dogman Country" which is based upon scenes and characters from my books. I met David Martinka, a wonderful musician skilled in the playing of the American wood flute and Native Slovak Courting Flute, last summer. Having traded stories with me, he felt compelled to try his hand at the interpretation of the Dogman legends. And it has been a wonderful partnership ever since!
Beginning June 28, we will be offering David's "Spirit of Dogman Country" CD set on our website for only $15. This has 10 tracks featuring David's earthy, deep and dark music with eerie special effects. It will be cherished by Dogman fans!
Our second and third products are from a collaboration with scent-master Pete Gross. Another fellow conspirator, Pete has designed Dogman candles and cologne. The candles, packed in special tins, are the perfect accoutrement to snuggling up with a spooky Dogman novel on a dark and stormy night. And the cologne is reminiscent of the old 'barbershop' smell, perfect for the Dogman lover on your gift-giving list. These will also be available for order on our website starting June 28.
Be sure to check out our website for more info as it becomes available:
www.dogman07.com
NEW BOOK
There will be a new Dogman book coming this summer! The tentative release date is July 16, and we plan to make its debut in Alpena, MI at several locations that weekend. Right now, it is under the code name of: Dogman Origins: Shadow and Flame, and it is a fabulous blend of science fiction, fantasy, and of course the horror we've all come to appreciate with the Dogman. Under one cover, this new novel is 2 BOOKS! The first builds upon the Omeena Tale from our last collection of short stories, Tales From Dogman Country. This book 1 delves deeper into the pre-dawn history of the primitive cultures and their struggle for survival against the Dogman and the forces of evil. Book 2 jumps back to the modern day, where we once again meet Agent Travis, the goverment man who is tracking the Dogman. He is in the midst of a world-wide conspiracy, trying to save the world as the year 2012 and its End-of-Days prophesy approaches.
This new novel is the first in a new Dogman series that connects the present and the past as only the legends of the Dogman can do. Be sure to check out our website often for snippets to be released.
www.dogman07.com
BOOK SIGNING TOUR
We've added several stops to our book signing tour this summer. Check us out at any of the locations (below) and look for our new book and products soon:
June 17-18-19 Frankenmuth Zehnder's Park
June 25-26 Mackinaw City Conklin Park
July 3 National Cherry Festival, Traverse City
July 4 Elberta Art Fair
July 16-17 Alpena Art in the Park
July 16 Thunder-Con, Alpena Mall
July 29-30 Grayling Au-Sable Festival
Aug 6-7 Lexington Art Fair
Aug 10 Meijer Library, Jackson
Aug 12 Alanson River Festival
Aug 13-14 Ludington Gold Coast Art Fair
Aug 17 Eagle River, WI Paul Bunyan Festival
We hope to haunt a town near you this summer! Of course, check out our website for any additional dates as they get posted:
www.dogman07.com
And be sure to LIKE us on Facebook to get the latest, most up-to-the-minute postings and information as it happens here in Dogman country!
That's about all for now, it's been a busy couple of months, but there are still busy weeks ahead as the new book is finalized to meet our debut weekend. Watch our website for all the great details!
www.dogman07.com
Thanks for your support, and hopefully I'll see you down the trail this summer!
Frank
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Dogman Update: May 5, 2011
Hello fans - happy Cinco de Mayo!
It has been a pretty busy winter season, and now we're ready to head out into spring and summer book-signing tour mode. So far, we've had some impressive shows at Kalkaska, Indian River, Clare, Saline, and Vermontville. We also had a fabulous day at Hope Middle School in Holt, where we shared the Dogman legends with students and staff the entire day.
Be sure to check out our website for all sorts of Dogman news: http://www.dogman07.com/
Now, we're off and running, and hopefully haunting a town near you soon! For our complete yearly tour schedule, see the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2011schedule
Our next few stops include:
May 7: Mesick HS, Mushroom Festival
May 14-15: Boyne City Morel Festival
May 28-29: Houghton Lake MS
June 4-5: Pinckney Art in the Park (tentative)
June 17-19: Frankenmuth, Zehnders' Park
July 2: Gladwin (tentative)
July 3: Traverse City, National Cherry Festival
July 4: Elberta
NEWS FROM DOGMAN COUNTRY:
We are in the final stages of the production of 'Spirit of Dogman Country' an instrumental CD set performed by regional folklore artist, David Martinka. The pre-production sounds great, and we're looking forward to getting these CDs into our fans' hands early this summer.
ALSO: There is a NEW Dogman novel in the works! I hope to be able to debut it this summer, perhaps at Cherry Fest, where so many of my previous books made their star-studded debut. This new novel, the longest yet, incorporates science fiction and spy mystery as well as delving into the fantasy realms. So far, I think it's the best novel yet!
Of course, you will be able to see updates and advanced snippets on our website starting next month: http://www.dogman07.com/
Steve Cook, our good friend, has recently posted on his facebook that there may be a Dogman movie in the works? I guess we'll have to (im)patiently wait to hear more on this front.
Remember, you can follow the action as it happens by liking us on Facebook. Get instant updates and news from Dogman Country right into your hands immediately.
That's about all for now, stay tuned as more great folklore news is shared from Dogman Country!
Thanks,
Frank
It has been a pretty busy winter season, and now we're ready to head out into spring and summer book-signing tour mode. So far, we've had some impressive shows at Kalkaska, Indian River, Clare, Saline, and Vermontville. We also had a fabulous day at Hope Middle School in Holt, where we shared the Dogman legends with students and staff the entire day.
Be sure to check out our website for all sorts of Dogman news: http://www.dogman07.com/
Now, we're off and running, and hopefully haunting a town near you soon! For our complete yearly tour schedule, see the link below:
http://www.griswoldmountain.com/dogman_contact.htm#2011schedule
Our next few stops include:
May 7: Mesick HS, Mushroom Festival
May 14-15: Boyne City Morel Festival
May 28-29: Houghton Lake MS
June 4-5: Pinckney Art in the Park (tentative)
June 17-19: Frankenmuth, Zehnders' Park
July 2: Gladwin (tentative)
July 3: Traverse City, National Cherry Festival
July 4: Elberta
NEWS FROM DOGMAN COUNTRY:
We are in the final stages of the production of 'Spirit of Dogman Country' an instrumental CD set performed by regional folklore artist, David Martinka. The pre-production sounds great, and we're looking forward to getting these CDs into our fans' hands early this summer.
ALSO: There is a NEW Dogman novel in the works! I hope to be able to debut it this summer, perhaps at Cherry Fest, where so many of my previous books made their star-studded debut. This new novel, the longest yet, incorporates science fiction and spy mystery as well as delving into the fantasy realms. So far, I think it's the best novel yet!
Of course, you will be able to see updates and advanced snippets on our website starting next month: http://www.dogman07.com/
Steve Cook, our good friend, has recently posted on his facebook that there may be a Dogman movie in the works? I guess we'll have to (im)patiently wait to hear more on this front.
Remember, you can follow the action as it happens by liking us on Facebook. Get instant updates and news from Dogman Country right into your hands immediately.
That's about all for now, stay tuned as more great folklore news is shared from Dogman Country!
Thanks,
Frank
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