So, the past couple of days I’ve actually not been writing much of anything. I’ve been in kind of a waiting pattern for one of the biggest projects I’ve had going on, something I’ve been talking about for a while on this site.
Since the project I’ve been talking about is set in the world of soccer, my thoughts immediately went to something from that world. There is an Italian football journalist by the name of Fabrizio Romano who specializes in covering football transfers. Whenever he announces a deal is finalized, he uses the phrase “Here we go!”
Well, everyone … Here we go!
I am delighted to announce that The Yank Striker’s Journey, my third novel and the second book in The Yank Striker series, is now available for purchase in paperback on Amazon. I had hoped to get the book out and online by last month, but the final steps of editing and proofing took slightly longer than I had expected. From now on, I’m going to assume anything having to do with publishing is going to take double the amount of time I originally assume it’s going to take.
Currently, the book will only be out in paperback. At a later (as yet undetermined) date, it should also be out on ebook format. I will let you know when that happens, but that will be some months down the road.
I plan to put together an introductory post for the book such as I did for my other books, including The Yank Striker. That should be coming out very soon – tomorrow, I’m thinking. [SLIGHT SPOILERS FOR The Yank Striker AHEAD.]
To be brief, however, The Yank Striker series follows the exploits of Daniel John “DJ” Ryan, the son of a college football championship-winning coach from Liberty Rock Park, Texas (somewhere around Dallas, let’s say). He grew up catching the passes of his brother, Trey, both at home and on their high school football team. DJ sees joining his brother on their father’s team, the Hamilton State University Copperheads, as his best chance at an eventual NFL career.
However, DJ also shows talent at soccer, and he has a talent for scoring goals for both his high school team and a local semipro outfit. It’s while playing for the former in the state championship tournament that he’s noticed by a scout for an English Premier League team in the East End of London, Donford FC. He’s soon torn between staying around home and trying for the NFL, or taking a big gamble on himself in the high pressure world of English soccer in an unfamiliar place. In addition, he’s keeping a secret about his personal life involving his sexual orientation that could be a major complication for him, whatever decision he makes.
The Yank Striker’s Journey focuses on what DJ has to face now he is trying to establish himself as a footballer in England. He’s dealing with many complications: His development and growth as a player, the intensive demands of Premier League football, the extra scrutiny paid to him as an American and his sexual orientation, al while thousands of miles away from his old home.
What’s Next?
Other than the links I provided here, you can also go to the links for The Yank Striker’s Journey on the sidebar of this Substack and in my author profile. You’ll also find links to my other books there, too.
My stomping ground is Iowa and surrounding areas, so I’m planning on getting my books out to some of the independent bookstores around here. Among the places that currently have my books are:
- Bent Oak Books, 619 7th St. Fort Madison.
- Burlington By The Book, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington.
- Green Point Mercantile, 217 E. 2nd St., Muscatine.
- Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave. # S1, Des Moines.
- Pella Books, 824 Franklin St, Pella.
I’m hoping to add some more names to the list soon.
If any podcasters or bloggers are interested in new fiction, if you are interested in stories based in the world of soccer, or if you are interested in featuring writers from Iowa or the Midwest, I would absolutely be open for a feature or interview. Get in touch here or at jasonliegois@liegois.media.
I’ll keep you in the loop with other new changes and updates for in-person events coming up. I hope you come along with me on this writing journey.
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