THE FIRST 2500!

On Friday, September 22 the first 2500 copies of “Edgar Font’s Hunt for a House to Haunt, Adventure One: The Castle Tower Lighthouse” will be in my hands! It’s been a long wait and a lot of work the past two years. I started the first draft of Adventure One on December 7 (an important date in history), 2004 and have so many people to thank. They deserve a mention here because without them this book wouldn’t exist.

- My wife Ida for everything, and I mean everything—her love, inspiration, patience, support, understanding, input, etc.
- Mike McGinty for proofreading the first draft. It’s a tough job requiring a ton of patience and that is why he’s such a great friend.
- Nicole Ridella—Nicole McClung when she proofed the book. A fellow writer and now the mother to little Clare.
- Matt Ridella for creating the piece of music Audrey finds in the lighthouse.
- Brandie Pilapil for being the best friend anyone could have and for her help with a quick read.
- Edmund Walshe, the man with wit, charm and an eye for spotting all the mistakes everyone else overlooked. Get well soon, buddy.
- Grant Wilson, Jason Hawes, and the entire T.A.P.S. team for the inspiration and information they provide through their show “Ghost Hunters.”
- All my friends and family for their excitement and support.

With the release of Adventure One comes the launch of the website (edgarfont.com), a slew of promotional pieces, an upcoming tour, and possibly a few appearances on local shows. Check back here regularly to see where I’ll be and when.

Also track the progress of Adventure Two here. I completed the first draft last week and will be working tirelessly until its release before next summer.

Make everyday of your life an adventure.
Your friend & storyteller,
Patrick

Mistakes & Corrections

In Adventure One, Grandpa Edgar says: "It's better to use a pencil instead of a pen. It allows us to erase our mistakes." But once a book goes to print, what am I supposed to do? I've listed my mistakes here.

Page 16: "The pale green paint on the twisted railings of the four balconies-—two on the third floor and two on the second-peeled away and exposed the rusted metal underneath." (not "pealed")

Page 19: "Indeed, and I must say, your impression of the of the Central American bullfrog is spot on.” (extra "of the". Capitalize "Central American")

Page 138: "He shook the webs from his hand, removed a small screwdriver from a pockets, and leaned inside." (no "s" on "pockets")

Page 165: "The backrest of knots and thorns grew up out of a dark purple seat cushion like a wild vines and trapped..." (no "a" before "wild")

"If we were all perfect, the inventor of the eraser would have died a failure." -my 10th grade art teacher

Thanks to everyone,
patrick