If writing a book is like giving birth, then having it published is like watching the kid finally leave home. The Resurrection has been in book stores almost a month, and the kid seems to be doing all right. Reviews have been coming in, as have encouraging emails, and some promotional opportunities. Things have been fun, busy, and a little scary. Here’s a few updates.
I made good on my charitable donation to Foothill Family Shelter (see pic). You may remember that for every book sold at my book signing, I promised 
to donate $1 to a local charity. Well, I recently wrote a $100 check to the wonderful folks at FFS and donated a signed copy of my book to their library. They were thrilled, but I think I got the better end of the deal.
Blogger and sci-fi writer Tim Ward was kind enough to ask me for an interview and so I did my first podcast. You can find the Interview with Mike Duran at Tim’s podcast site. It’s about 40 minutes long, mostly discussion about my path to publication and tips for writers. It was really fun and I appreciate Tim doing this.
There’s quite a few good reviews starting to show out there. Cheri from Life Worth Serving writes,
Mike Duran paints a beautiful picture of what real faith looks like when we are faced with powers that are greater than us. He has an incredible ability to bring the characters to life, and creates a descriptive backdrop that would cause anyone to become part of the story. I found myself relating to the different characters in The Resurrection, especially Ruby Case. I could relate to her child-like faith, and her connection with an autistic girl named Jilly who has the ability to see angels. This book is a must read for anyone who seeks supernatural warfare, and an edge of your seat thrill.
Some other noteworthy (and flattering) reviews include Brenda’s review, Nicole Petrino-Salter’s Reacting to the Resurrection, Crystal Fulcher’s Amazon review, Julia Reffner’s review on Title Trakk, and Tim George’s review.
This week, I received an email from a reader that said,
I finished The Resurrection last night–in less than a day. I couldn’t put it down, and I don’t even care for spec fiction. It’s by far one of the best novels I’ve read in a long time. You raise so many interesting questions that kick us in our complacency. It hurts, but that’s a good thing.
Very encouraging! In addition, Kari from the Lit n’ Latte book club contacted me about speaking to their group. They’ve ordered 16 copies of The Resurrection as their Book of the Month for March. The group recently spoke via email chat with Tosca Lee and are thrilled to have their first “live” author… although, following Tosca Lee could be treacherous.
Anyway, I’m very busy but having lotsa fun. Thanks to all of you who have followed this little journey of mine. More updates as they come in…
awesome! well deserved. look forward to getting my copy before long and making my kids make their own dinner so i can keep reading 🙂
My only disappointment in all this post-publication hubbub is that I’m not finished with the book yet. I’ve got a good excuse: it involves a coma, a disease, and a lamb in the basement.
Congratulations on the budding success. Why do I have an image in my mind of a man by the seashore watching an unexpected fleet of a hundred thousand loaves of bread, coming into harbor? And why is he wearing a stupid Lakers shirt?
I think it’s funny when male authors compare writing to giving birth . . . Your kid’s a good book. I’ve been reading it every spare moment I have. Can’t wait to review it. 🙂