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Upcoming Writing Workshop in Montrose, March 7th

dave — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:46:42 +0000

If you’re in the Montrose, Colorado, area on the evening of March 7th, come by the Montrose Library and attend a workshop I’m conducting. “Creating your fiction world” will focus on creating the right setting for your story.

Here’s the advertising blurb:

Are you ready to write your novel? A sense of place is critical to drawing the reader in. Join fantasy author Dave Casler in a hands-on workshop in which the workshop members–as a group–will create a new fantasy world. Dave will walk participants through exploring all the ramifications and continuity issues that apply to your fictional world is, fantasy or otherwise. Does your world have horses? Then it needs stables, hay, tack, pasture, and so on–not to mention characters who know how to ride! Knowing your setting well helps you put your characters in context. Good settings draw the readers into your story, making them feel just at home as your characters. We’ll discuss the details of the new world and how to develop a sense of authenticity. This workshop will help you focus on your fictional world, focus your research needs, and focus on making fantasy real. Dave Casler, a Ridgway resident, is the author of “The Story of the Great American Flying Broomstick” series and is nearing release of a new fantasy novel set in its own fantasy world, “The Unexpected Traveler,” due on Kindle at the end of February. His writing website is www.mtsneffelspress.com.

Technology Page Updated

dave — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:54:57 +0000

I’ve listed the tools and suppliers I use for Mt. Sneffels Press books on my Technology page. I revamped it today to remove tools I haven’t used in ages, and to add information about publishing to Kindle and other ebook … Continue reading →

Welcome to readers of the Montrose Style Fall/Winter magazine

dave — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:58:58 +0000

Mt. Sneffels Press is featured on page 19 of the Fall/Winter issue of Montrose (Colorado) Style, a magazine available to travelers, visitors, and residents alike. The article speaks of the books in The Great American Flying Broomstick series, which you can find here. And Narrow Gauge Railroading in the San Juan Triangle is found here. Some material on the coming of The Unexpected Traveler is found here and here. Linda Louise Ashley’s book is here. Beth Paulson’s poetry is here. Paul and Becky McCreary’s book is here. The page for author services, including Carole London, is here. Please enjoy your visit and look around! If you’re buying more than one book at a time, be sure to use the shopping cart feature to save on postage.

Broom Books Repriced at 99¢ on Kindle!

dave — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:13:46 +0000

Following the latest trend, I’ve priced the three Story of the Great American Flying Broomstick books (Genesis, The Missing Wand, and Fog at the Crossroads) at the lowest price Amazon allows: 99¢! Lots of authors of great books are doing this, counting on the low price to add to their readership.

C’mon, take a dollar bill out of your pocket and look at it. That’s all it takes to move one of the books to your Kindle or iPad or whatever your favorite e-reading platform is. Do it today!

Broom 1 Fantasy Novel Earns 5-Star Review on Kindle

dave — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:09:54 +0000

Take a look at the Kindle edition of “The Story of the Great American Flying Broomstick!” It’s earned a glowing review, which I quote here, written by R.M. Putnam, author of the Destiny’s Warriors Series:

I approached this book thinking, “Oh, a book that is going to hang on Harry Potter’s coat tail” WRONG! This was a brilliant book that captured my full attention. Right from the get go before I even got to chapter one I was captivated. This story is charming, fun and exciting and I think Disney would love to turn it into a movie given the chance. The charaters are life like and easy to relate too. I love the discription that gave me a wonderful visual. Great Story! Can’t wait to read the next one

Brett Pfister doing maps for The Unexpected Traveler

dave — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:12:11 +0000

Sample map exerpt for The Unexpected Traveler, by Brett Pfister of Mind's Eye Productions

Brett Pfister of Mind’s Eye Productions has signed on to do the maps for the various lands in my new fantasy novel, The Unexpected Traveler. The picture above gives you an idea of his incredible capabilities. As he gets further into the project, I’ll post more of his art.

The Unexpected Traveler progresses

dave — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:05:22 +0000

I’m hard at work finalizing the first draft of The Unexpected Traveler, my new fantasy novel. It goes well beyond the limits explored by the flying broomstick series and enters its own fantasy world. This project excites me! It will be released on Kindle hopefully before year’s end. This is one great book!

MSP Author Pettengill Wins Award For Article in MSP Book

dave — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:43:07 +0000

Mt. Sneffels Press author Jim Pettengill, left, receives WWHA award from WWHA President Pam Potter and WWHA Awards Chairman Carroll Moore. Photo by Daniel Patterson.

Author Jim Pettengill, one of the contributing authors of Mt. Sneffels Press book “Ouray County Historical Society Journal Volume 4,” won a prestigious award from the Wild West History Association. At WWHA’s Roundup (annual convention), Jim received the “Outstanding Article on Western History (Scholarly and/or Historical Publication),” for his article “The Marlow Brothers’ Texas Ordeal and Life in Ouray County.”

This award, for one of the articles in a Mt. Sneffels Press book, is a feather in Jim’s cap. It’s a national award from a respected organization whose members and evaluation committees include most of the recognized experts in the field. It shows that quality work can come from small, local historical societies and from local presses.

The WWHA is an international organization devoted to the history of the American West and what made it wild. They publish a Journal six times a year with well-documented articles. Their Roundup this year was held in Cody, Wyoming, in July. Their website is www.wildwesthistory.org.

Recent Signing highlighted in Montrose Mirror

dave — Sat, 21 May 2011 18:15:02 +0000

Picture in Montrose Mirror of book signing at Walgreens. Keith Koch is president of the Ridgway Railroad Museum, whose book I publish. I'm on the right with Book 1 in the American Flying Broomstick series. Click on the image to go to the Montrose Mirror website.

A reporter for the Montrose Mirror stopped by on Saturday, May 7, 2011, to visit the book signing event at Walgreens. The picture is shown to the left. Click on the image to go to the issue of the Montrose Mirror that has the image, or click here to go to the Montrose Mirror website.

Walgreen’s Signing for Mt. Sneffels Press

dave — Wed, 11 May 2011 01:48:32 +0000

Ridgway Railroad Museum President Keith Koch and his wife sit at the Mt. Sneffels Press table at the Walgreens book signing.

Rich Paar, the manager of the local Walgreens drugstore, is a supporter of local authors and conducts periodic book signings. He hosted another on May 7th, 2011, the day prior to Mother’s Day. He asked me to invite some of the authors of the railroad book to come along. Pictured is Keith Koch, president of the Museum, and his wife. I sold three copies of the Flying Broomstick Book 1 during the sale—a slow day, but we all enjoyed meeting the public.