Something new

Writing a new piece for Monk Press, and for now I’m writing without a title. It’s nice to be back typing the keys. On the train and I really need to move to an open seat where I could move my elbows. I’m in the single seat which faces another single directly. Feeling constrained. Commuters line up in the aisle before we pull into the station; I’m afraid some can look over my hands and see the words. Mind your own business.
We’re having a book release party and I hope some can make it. We’re investing a lot into this event, well not a crazy amount, but enough that I’m now thinking – this may not be a great idea. I’ m not sure how many will attend – if anyone other than family. Maybe a few friends?
Note, last night Ali and I discussed and thought we may need to cancel the event, is becoming too expensive. Hope the hall agrees to pay back some of the money…

Monk Press is back!

I’m excited to announce that Monk Press will be back this year. Look for a possible Richard Elman release - I expect this to occur in November. I’m discussing releasing one or two of his unpublished books under Monk Press with his widow. I hope we can publish at least one of his books. I just wish he was alive and could see the amazing changes to the publishing industry. I’m currently reading Green Ice “A Milt Gorton Police Novel by Otis Wheelock.” So far the book is incredible, with Richard’s strong and surprising characters. The fast paced story takes place on Long Island and involves international investigations.

The last book on Monk Press was Acid Tree Park, which by the way I still a handful of few first edition copies. I will be happy to sign them and mail them for a small fee; $15.00 USD will include postage. Please send an email to monkpress@gmail.com or purchase one of the copies on Amazon.

There will be at least one release by Chester Fid, a bizarre writer who lives in a small room in Port Jefferson. Chester writes with a typewriter, but lately his work is written with a faint pen and a yellow legal pad. His work has appeared in a few publications, but he needs an outlet and I promised to give him a shot.

Look for a novella by yours truly, for now it's called Catapult and will be released in June.

be well,

Mike