Hey All,

I just wanted to let you all know what's going on with my publishing stuff:

First, I took a break from promoting because I had a family member get sick. I'll spare you the details, but I felt my energy and social capital needed to be devoted to that for a while. I'm not even going to be posting this to my Facebook for now, and through the foreseeable future.

Second, my first phase of promoting Pete vs. the City of Chicago is basically complete. I've done a few giveaways, advertised on social media, learned a ton about Amazon's review and ad sales systems, and understand a lot more about search engine optimization. I feel, as a learning experience, the book was successful. I also feel it gave me some good cred, as many friends and family enjoyed it. I am hoping to do a second phase of promoting and advertising this summer, so I will keep you posted.

Third, I have applied for an LLC for the State of Illinois, in the hopes to start a literary magazine! I've been researching and interviewing, and even building a site, to be named later, that will be taking submissions, God willing, soon.

Thanks for your ear.

Now go find something worthwhile to read!