For those of you who like murder mystery podcasts or history or true crime or stuff about Wisconsin or ... um ... this other stuff listed below, check out the two most recent episodes of the Bait & Switch podcast featuring me. S5E5 focuses on my first book, Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of... Continue Reading →
Podcasting in Wauwatosa
Maybe that headline is a bit misleading. I'll be on a podcast, and it's hosted by two guys in my hometown of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. But I'll be recording my part via Zoom from home in Columbus, Indiana. Forgive me? Whether or not you do, I'll be speaking with Whether or not you do, I'll be... Continue Reading →
Fritz is back! (and other publishing updates)
A little update on my publishing efforts thes days: Fritz is back Fritz Franke After about two years off attending to a smattering of personal matters, Fritz Franke is ready to be reintroduced to his adoring public. At PathBinder Publishing, we’re in the early stages of figuring out the best way to market Fritz’s triumphant... Continue Reading →
Undoing Evil: True crime podcast’s initial episode features me, ‘Murder in Wauwatosa’
Well, we finally did it. A few months after being asked to be interviewed for a podcast centering on true crime, Undoing Evil's first episode went live last night (Aug. 13) featuring me and my first book, Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher. That book tells the story of an 8-year-old boy... Continue Reading →
What hilarious tales of childhood trauma and triumph will be in Gary D’Amato’s next book? Get a sneak preview here.
Acclaimed sportswriter Gary D’Amato will soon provide a hilarious look at what it was like growing up in middle class middle America in the 1960s in his book tentatively titled, A Perfect Childhood: Growing up in the 1960s with Baseball, The Beatles, and Beaver Cleaver. The book is scheduled to be released by PathBinder Publishing in October.... Continue Reading →
August 2020 Newsletter: Don’t Get Me Anything for My Birthday
August 2020 Monday (Aug. 3) is my birthday. You don’t have to get me anything. It’s OK. I understand. You’re busy. The whole mask thing has you upside down and inside out. I’m not that important. All of that is totally understandable. But, since it’s my special day. I’m going to treat myself. After my... Continue Reading →
Veteran sportswriter, author signs with PathBinder
PathBinder Publishing is excited to announce it will be working with veteran Wisconsin sports writer Gary D’Amato to publish a book he’s writing on his experiences of growing up in the 1960s. This will be the ninth book D’Amato has authored or co-authored. A three-time Wisconsin sportswriter of the year who was inducted into the... Continue Reading →
Why I Publish
I got an email the other day that contained a simple question: "Why do you publish?" The answer seemed equally as simple at first. But, as I tried to put it into words, the more my brain said, "That's not so simple." I actually saw multiple questions when I thought about it. As the owner of... Continue Reading →
June 2020 newsletter: A Busy Businessman With His New Pal, Packy
June 2020 For someone who had my entire calendar wiped out by the coronavirus two months ago, I sure have been busy lately. Author events, craft sales where I can sell books, dentist and hair care appointments bit the dust. Fantasy baseball drafts got postponed. Concerts, plays and comedy shows were all nixed. All of... Continue Reading →
So, I Bought a Publishing Company …
It’s official. I am now the proud owner of a well-established publishing company. Yeh, I know. I started 18% Gray Publishing a few months back and published two books. But, this is different. This is bigger ... much bigger. On May 11, I purchased PathBinder Publishing from Heather Hummel Gallagher, who founded it nearly 15... Continue Reading →
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