Something unexpected happened after I released Acapulco. A whole new audience discovered my first book, The Potato Puff Surprise. To be honest, I didn’t see that coming and it was a cool surprise.

If you’re not familiar with The Potato Puff Surprise, the book is a tribute to my friend’s dad, Joe Kelly, who died of cancer on September 3rd, 2017. Joe was a rebel, a bluesman, and a connoisseur of Battleship Gray. Here’s one of my favorite photos of him.

I had the honor of delivering his eulogy. Afterwards, I set out to write a short story that captured a few of his more entertaining antics. Little did I know that it would turn into a book that would transport me back in time. Back to the old neighborhood and back to junior high school.

I always think of Joe on Labor Day weekend and I know that he would absolutely love that fact that so many people enjoyed his story. Until we meet again, Blue Man.

Haven’t read The Potato Puff Surprise? The Kindle Edition is only $0.99. Check it out and more importantly, be sure to hug your loved ones this weekend.