Those Amazin’ Mets

On October 5, 2022October 6, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

So, after a long and circuitous road, here we are at game 162. I’d hoped they would have a first round bye, heading straight to the division series, but it was not to be. Atlanta is a very good team and took the division, but the Mets have won 100 games. They’ve only achieved that 4 times in their history, and I am not going to complain about this kind of success. It’s been 34 years since they managed that feat, and this has been a fun season. Whatever happens, it’s been a memorable ride.

Anything can happen in the playoffs, and I really don’t believe the 2022 Mets are done yet. I think they have some good baseball left in them. It’s anybody’s game now. You never know who will end up an October hero. I’m just thankful they are there, and it seems ownership is committed to fielding a playoff caliber team year in and year out. That’s something to be optimistic about.

Otherwise, I am doing some publicity for THE OSPREY MAN, including some interviews and guest posts. I’ve been happy to see lots of positive reviews popping up on goodreads and amazon. I’m continuing to work on the next book, too, in the hopes that it will come out in the next year or so.

We also just returned from a trip to central New York–Schoharie County, to be exact. What beautiful country and what an amazing state we live in. I worked in the area for a brief time when I was just out of school, and have fond memories of the area. We camped out and visited Secret Caverns in Cobleskill, and the Iroquois museum. The children loved it, and we did as well. Secret Caverns was my kind of place, with a lot of neat artwork and nods to Prog Rock and sci fi stuff. The caverns are estimated to be 200,000 years old. (I was thankful it held up while we were down there.) The big highlight was a large waterfall at the end of the cave, which the children went crazy for. I’d never been in a cave before and it was a really neat experience. The Iroquois museum was also really wonderful–it was a large building in the shape of a longhouse, with some amazing artifacts and cultural treasures. The kids did some scavenger hunts, finding different tools and artifacts in the displays, and in the two days we were in the area, they learned a lot about geology and culture. I really recommend it for a trip. Along with our Lake George trip last year, and the amazing Star Trek Tour, which I’ll post about another time, we are having g a lot of fun exploring of New York state.

Book Giveaway, review and Guest Post

On October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Below is a review of my book, as well as a post by me about how I went about writing it. There’s also a chance to win the book:

Where do you get the ideas from, when creating personalities for your characters? How to Make Your Characters Believable?

For me, creating characters and their personalities comes organically. Stephen King wrote in his wonderful book On Writing, that stories are like fossils, waiting for the writer to unearth. I wrote my novel, The Osprey Man, this way. I had the general idea of what my story was, and began writing from the point of view of twelve-year-old Jacob, who has just learned that his best friend is dead when the novel opens. I unearthed what happened to him and his buddies as I wrote and revised the book.

Check out more at the link below:

https://rockinbookreviews.com/the-osprey-man-by-christopher-tuthill-book-tour-guest-post-giveaway-ends-10-28-22/

Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill: On Tour

On October 2, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn Uncategorized

Follow my tour for reviews, interviews, and for a chance to win a copy of THE OSPREY MAN!

The Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill Publisher: DX Varos Publishing (July 26, 2022) Category: Young Adult, Coming of Age Tour Dates October 3-27, 2022

Source: Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill: On Tour

The Rings of Bezos

On September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I watched the first couple of episodes of The Rings of Power with an open mind. I wanted to like this, even if it was just going to be some fan fiction fun. The cast is wonderful, the settings and music are great, there are some really cool things to look at, but I just don’t enjoy the story, at all. I don’t find it engaging or interesting in the least. Some of the dialogue seems just painfully bad to me, like a CW teen drama dressed up with British accents and portentous music. I know many fans are enjoying it, and if it makes them happy, then that’s great, may they continue to enjoy it for as long as it airs. But it’s definitely not for me. One thing I will say is that it had me howling with laughter when Durin shouted at Elrond “YAH MISSED MUH WEDDING!!” I think that was the moment at which I knew I couldn’t take it anymore.

Peter Jackson’s trilogy had its flaws, but I enjoyed it much more than this. Maybe it will get better. I think it is very hard to compete with Game of Thrones, a series of novels that seem like they were written with television in mind, and which is also a much more modern kind of story, making it far easier to adapt. I felt amazon’s Wheel of Time also had some serious flaws and I was disappointed with it. I don’t see how an adaptation can ever recapture the magic of reading a book you really love. So, I’ll go back and read the Silmarillion again.

THE OSPREY MAN, available now

On September 13, 2022March 26, 2025 By Christopher TuthillIn Uncategorized1 Comment

THE OSPREY MAN

Christopher Tuthill

Jacob is at that most magical time between childhood and adolescence. As the end of the school year approaches, he is dreaming of baseball and the beach, but most of all, about working on the comic book he and his best friend Jonathan have created, The Osprey Man. Then tragedy strikes and Jacob has to find an inner strength he is not sure he has.

This beautifully written tale of youth, coping, and working through grief is ideal for readers of all ages.

Purchase a signed copy from the author

The Reviews of THE OSPREY MAN are coming in:

Read the review from D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review: “
“Osprey Man reveals its surprises, unwrapping them through the course of the story like birthday gifts.”

Teddy Rose Book Reviews:

“‘The Osprey Man,’ was a highly enjoyable novel, and a wonderfully nostalgic look back at the eighties. Tuthill’s writing was genuine, heartfelt and skilled. I really felt for Jacob and his loss and I wanted him to succeed from the get-go. This is a five-star book that can be enjoyed by any and all readers!”

“A great read, with well-drawn characters. Chronicles that first, elusive love and all its insecurities as well as the tangled webs of friendships and devotion to the causes that inform who we become later in life. Harkens back to an innocence that many of us can relate to. I can’t wait to see what Chris is up to next!”–Glenn Jochum, singer and songwriter

Goodreads reviews:

“I found this book to be a really beautiful piece on grief and moving on. Jacob’s point of view was very poignant and touching and I found it really similar to how I have felt after losing someone close to me.
Five stars for this stunning tale!”

“This YA coming-of-age novel is a heartwarming tale of grief, friendship and perseverance told through the age of a young boy on the verge of becoming a teenager, and Tuthill portrays this perfectly.”–Laura Lee

“This is the first novel by Christopher Tuthill that I have read, but I would gladly read more! The atmosphere in this novel was perfect. The nostalgia of the 1980’s and the beginning of summer after school lets out, created a pitch perfect setting that made the background of the novel almost feel like a character in it’s own right.”

“Tuthill has created a beautiful and moving novel, with all of the panache of a great YA story. It’s obvious from his writing that he understands how kids talk and act and this glimpse back into the 1980’s seems as fresh and timely as ever.”

THE OSPREY MAN Playlist

On August 31, 2022October 17, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

For me, music is one of the great joys of life, and certain songs and bands are inextricably linked to different books and films I’ve enjoyed over the years. There is a lot of music in THE OSPREY MAN, from the school talent contest, to a Led Zeppelin cover band, to various songs the main characters sing or talk about through the course of the novel.

To that end, I have created an Osprey Man playlist! If you enjoyed the book, I think you might have a good time listening to this. If you haven’t yet read the book, you can get an idea of the music that was the soundtrack for my characters in 1980s Riverhead. I think it’s a pretty great listen!

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/0fe7c115b751421d982c45ee70c48445sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_AO4FpOoyL7Kv1N4kpOg2A9iFB

OSPREY MAN orders

On August 30, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hi Friends!

I just saw the copy of my book–I was away when it was released so just had a chance to look at it now. It seems this version has a few edits included, which ended up in there by accident (crossed out words, and words that were to be in the final proof). I’ve talked with the publisher, who is going to fix it. But to anyone who bought the book and noticed that, this is why it looks that way. You should be getting an email offering a clean version of the book. If you don’t get the publisher’s message, and would like a new copy, please let me know and I’ll make sure one gets to you. Thanks again for your support!

Osprey Man Launch

On July 25, 2022July 26, 2022 By Christopher TuthillIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

THE OSPREY MAN is cleared for takeoff. D.Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review says: “Osprey Man reveals its surprises, unwrapping them through the course of the story like birthday gifts.” You can order it through the dxvaros website: https://www.dxvaros.com/books/THE-OSPREY-MAN

To celebrate the release, I’ve uploaded a reading below. Happy summer to all!