Hi all! This is such an exciting week leading up to the release of Watchmen for Morning! First, on Friday, November 1st, we will be hosting an 'online event' where the eBook will be made available! You can download the eBook to your kindle for only $3.99! On Saturday, November 2nd, the paperbacks will be made available at a special book signing event at the Indigo Palette, located on Historic 4th Street, Sioux City! The paperbacks will be specially priced at $11. The Indigo Palette will have lunch available from their menu at the signing - visit http://indigopalette.com/.../Indigo%20Palette%20Menu.pdf for more details! Even if you can't make the book signing on Saturday, you can still order a paperback online - details to come later this week!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Bridging the Gap Between Truth and Fiction
Global Slavery Index
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Stumbled across this on my personal facebook newsfeed today from the International Justice Mission. Pretty intense. Still think slavery is a thing of the past?
Friday, October 18, 2013
Character Spotlight!
In the weeks leading up to the book's release, let me slowly introduce you to some of the principle characters!
Meet Marco Angelozzi:
With the heart of a lion, Marco has a keen sense of right and wrong. Once he decides to do something, he hurls himself headlong into it without second thought. Caught up in his family’s persecution, he is determined to free them once and for all. Yet as he meets the love of his life in Delainey Smith, he has more to fight for than he first thought. As the night turns to its darkest shade of black, can Marco survive long enough to ensure safety for all? Will he ever see his beloved Delainey again?
Meet Marco Angelozzi:
With the heart of a lion, Marco has a keen sense of right and wrong. Once he decides to do something, he hurls himself headlong into it without second thought. Caught up in his family’s persecution, he is determined to free them once and for all. Yet as he meets the love of his life in Delainey Smith, he has more to fight for than he first thought. As the night turns to its darkest shade of black, can Marco survive long enough to ensure safety for all? Will he ever see his beloved Delainey again?
Monday, October 14, 2013
Book Review by Dr. Amanda Thomason
The reviews are coming in, and all great! Here's from Dr. Amanda Thomason of 1st Step Chiropractic and Wellness, Sioux City, IA:
"Pitkin entices the spirit in Watchmen For Morning, a true-to-life romantic novel of Delainey and Marco. Lovers meeting by chance, trying to stay faithful and true as they are being torn apart by a whirlwind of challenges. This book encompasses many moral topics from human trafficking to familial devotion. Pitkin did an amazing job enticing the reader page by page. Watchmen For Morning is definitely a must-read!" – Amanda Thomason, D.C.
Thanks for your fabulous review, Dr. Thomason! Much gratitude and respect ~ J.M.P :)
"Pitkin entices the spirit in Watchmen For Morning, a true-to-life romantic novel of Delainey and Marco. Lovers meeting by chance, trying to stay faithful and true as they are being torn apart by a whirlwind of challenges. This book encompasses many moral topics from human trafficking to familial devotion. Pitkin did an amazing job enticing the reader page by page. Watchmen For Morning is definitely a must-read!" – Amanda Thomason, D.C.
Thanks for your fabulous review, Dr. Thomason! Much gratitude and respect ~ J.M.P :)
Friday, October 11, 2013
Bridging the Gap Between Truth and Fiction #2
The book Watchmen for Morning tackles some tough humanitarian issues, such as child trafficking and illegal migration from Africa to the coast of Sicily, crossing the Mediterranean via boat to avoid detection. Think that this is just a work of fiction? Think again. Increasingly, Italy has found that African refugees and child traffickers are using boats to sneak into Europe through Lampedusa, Malta and Sicily. Additionally, just because countries like Spain and France are considered first world and modern doesn't mean trafficking isn't an increasing problem in Europe and ultimately in the US. Still want to think it's all a work of fiction? Maybe a better question to ask would be what should we do with this information now? From India to China to even the United States, modern-day slavery and trafficking is alive and well. Though the EU is trying to patrol the Mediterranean more thoroughly, the issue remains a worldwide problem, increasing at alarming rates.
There's only so much that one person can do to change the world - yet getting involved may help change the world for one! Check out The A21 Campaign, Next Generation Nepal, The International Justice Mission, and other worthy organizations. Even if you chose to not go with an organization, information is power - don't make it okay any longer to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others.
There's only so much that one person can do to change the world - yet getting involved may help change the world for one! Check out The A21 Campaign, Next Generation Nepal, The International Justice Mission, and other worthy organizations. Even if you chose to not go with an organization, information is power - don't make it okay any longer to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others.
Book Review by Lori Thomas
The reviews are coming in, and all great! Here's from Book Reviewer Lori Thomas:
"Watchmen For Morning was a great read that I was caught up in immediately. This modern fiction romantic story has a strong global theme, with the characters fighting real world issues (child trafficking, mafia). There are also strong interpersonal relationships that make you care for the characters, and what toknow what will happen to them next. The story centers on Delaney, our heroine, who is a grad student in Italy. While there she meets Marco, and his entire Italian family. Of course this simple relationship is fraught with challenges, from the mob to infamous family ties. Nothing is as it seems for Delaney, and through it all she deals with her own issues of abandonment. The ending is fitting, and leaves the door open for more wonderful adventures for our characters. I really enjoyed this book, and had trouble putting it down. Pitkin's descriptions of the sights, tastes, and sounds of Italy and Sweden made me feel like I had visited there myself. I hope to read more from this author."
Thanks for your fabulous review, Ms. Thomas! Much gratitude and respect ~ J.M.P.
"Watchmen For Morning was a great read that I was caught up in immediately. This modern fiction romantic story has a strong global theme, with the characters fighting real world issues (child trafficking, mafia). There are also strong interpersonal relationships that make you care for the characters, and what toknow what will happen to them next. The story centers on Delaney, our heroine, who is a grad student in Italy. While there she meets Marco, and his entire Italian family. Of course this simple relationship is fraught with challenges, from the mob to infamous family ties. Nothing is as it seems for Delaney, and through it all she deals with her own issues of abandonment. The ending is fitting, and leaves the door open for more wonderful adventures for our characters. I really enjoyed this book, and had trouble putting it down. Pitkin's descriptions of the sights, tastes, and sounds of Italy and Sweden made me feel like I had visited there myself. I hope to read more from this author."
Thanks for your fabulous review, Ms. Thomas! Much gratitude and respect ~ J.M.P.
Character Spotlight!
In the weeks leading up to the book's release, let me slowly introduce you to some of the principle characters!
Meet Delainey Smith:
Raised by her uncle on a South Dakotan ranch, Delainey Smith was taught to always be tough on the outside. Yet struggling underneath with strong emotions and social awkwardness, she felt if she explored the world she’d learn more about herself. Little did she know she’d cross paths with one handsome Marco Angelozzi. Delainey realizes quickly that this very man is the one with whom she wants to spend the rest of her life. Soon after pledging her love, her world turns upside down… but this tough young woman meets the challenges head-on as she fights for those dear to her, learning more about life and herself in the process.
Meet Delainey Smith:
Raised by her uncle on a South Dakotan ranch, Delainey Smith was taught to always be tough on the outside. Yet struggling underneath with strong emotions and social awkwardness, she felt if she explored the world she’d learn more about herself. Little did she know she’d cross paths with one handsome Marco Angelozzi. Delainey realizes quickly that this very man is the one with whom she wants to spend the rest of her life. Soon after pledging her love, her world turns upside down… but this tough young woman meets the challenges head-on as she fights for those dear to her, learning more about life and herself in the process.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday Character Spotlight!
In the weeks leading up to the book's release, let me slowly introduce you to some of the principle characters!
Meet Matteo Angelozzi
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