Happy New Year's Eve! Just a quick update today.
So this, this is pretty cool to see...
We have officially joined the Quill Collection page! Even though Dax is still technically in progress, this little detail makes it just a tiny bit more real and gives me the warm-and-fuzzies. Woo hoo!
Also, fantasy author Jamison Stone (Rune of the Apprentice) invited me to write a guest blog post at his site, Apotheosis Studios! I discuss a bit of my creative background, along with some of the inspiration for Dax, as seen in the dashing rogues gallery below.

Check out the article HERE.
New Year's resolutions, anyone? I have a couple.
1) Finish Dax, of course
2) Enjoy a nice break after publishing. Get through at least some of the stacks of books and video games I've amassed.
3) Maybe finally take up violin
4) Back to the gym. My back is killing me with all this sitting at the computer. (Yes, despite popular belief, it is totally possible to be a super nerd AND fit!)
OK gang! Back to writing, writing, writing...
-Tony

Happy Wednesday!
We Interrupt This Program To Bring You This Important Message
Short note. Today I heard from two original backers of The Astronaut Instruction Manual who have not received their books. This was the look on my face:

If somehow you did not receive your purchased books and you were one of the original backers, inkshares has let me know they take this very serious, so by all means please email me at mike at mikemongo dot com and let us know.
…we now return to our previously scheduled programming already in progress which is THE AIM BEING #1 NEW RELEASE CHILDREN'S BOOK ON AMAZON.COM!!!
(So, yeah, let's make sure the people who got us here are as happy as I was on the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before and after seeing it!)
May the Force be with you,
Mike Mongo
astronaut teacher
So, I jumped into this only yesterday, and it seems like I have a ton to learn about crowdfunding - which is absolutely true. I'm not what you would call a natural salesman, or an expert marketer. I'm still learning that side of the fence, and it wouldn't be a lie to say that I still cringe when I send out updates, or teasers, in an effort to attract readers. It feels icky when I try to sell myself.
What I am, though, is an author. After a selection of short story publications, and the release of my own post-apocalyptic series, Ash & Flame, I know that I can write. I can create compelling characters, interesting worlds, and stories that stick with people. That's who I am, and what I want to do: I want to create fiction that entertains and captivates.
I want to thank you for taking a look, and for maybe taking a chance on me. That's all I can ask for. Give me that chance.
The rest is on me.