If you had told me last year IAST was going to win multiple awards, I might have fallen over laughing. Truth be told, it's a magnificent accomplishment. A true testament to the amount of hard work it takes to write a novel.

The process has been enlightening on many levels. The work continues to this very day. Blogging (almost never), tweeting (sometimes), and Facebook (trying not to be annoying) are my most valuable platforms.

It's hard not to be critical of my writing. You have all read my books, well most of you. Could you put yourself out there to be judged and ridiculed? Of course, your'e all tough, intellectual readers who all have the ability to write a story. What's your passion? What legacy will you leave on this planet when we are all long gone? I know this much, I will help anyone, just like so many people, complete strangers have helped me.

In a couple months, I will travel to Miami to receive my award among many in the literary community. Agents, publishers, fellow writers, nosy readers, and hopefully a hell of a lot of press. It will be the culmination of a dream I had a few years ago. One that keeps coming true.

P.S., many have inquired about the status of "Last In Town," it's coming but something is coming even sooner. A new story that just came to me a few days ago. It will be one of the first novella's I publish on Amazon only in e-book form for now. The story is called "Crown Cliff," and for my Lewisboro friends you may draw an instant comparison to "Castle Rock." All I'll say is maybe, just maybe. I plan on having it out soon. Thanks for reading and thanks for sharing. I truly am blessed to have a hardcore readership most writers can only dream about. Stay safe! -MarcMarc A. DiGiacomoIn A Small Town: A Small Town Series: Book OneBack In Town