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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Fateful Voyage is complete and available

 I am so glad book three is done and released.  For anyone that is an author, you know the feeling when on that final page you type, "The End."  So far sales are going great and hope you enjoy.  Please, make sure you write a review after reading.  

THE LATEST CHAPTER IN THE WIZARD SERIES JUST RELEASED IN EBOOK AND PAPERBACK

WIZARD – FATEFUL VOYAGE

Here’s what’s been said about the Wizard series:

“AS A FORMER MAGICIAN, I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO INCLUDE MAGIC IN A STORY.  THIS ONE DOES, BIG TIME, PACKED WITH PLENTY OF MENACE AND PERIL, DELIVERING EXACTLY WHAT THRILLER READERS CRAVE.”  Steve Berry – NY Times Best Selling Author

“Hard to stop reading once I got into it.  Really enjoyable.”

“Magic and illusion save the day again.”

“His commitment to entertaining the reader shows throughout.”

“Would recommend to anyone seeking a fun read.”

“If you like suspense, thrillers, espionage, and spies, you’ll love this series.”

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DN9RN1J

Jonathan Barrow is a world-renowned illusionist; however, he holds another secret only known by the President and a few within the Pentagon. Under the President’s Book of Secrets, he follows in the footsteps of other well-known magicians filling the role for decades beginning with Harry Houdini. His code name, Wizard. Fateful Voyage takes the MAGIC team on a mission they never intended to undertake. This next chapter in the Wizard series will lead them on a high seas voyage of intrigue and danger. Organized crime in Venezuela controls most of the country including the government. A crime lord within the country intends on pirating the newest and largest cruise liner in the American fleet, which is scheduled to set sail on its inaugural cruse with a newly formed company called Royal American. This voyage is loaded with celebrities, dignitaries, government officials, actors and actresses, and some of the most influential and wealthiest people in the world. Their goal, take over the massive ship, rob it of the casino cash and guest valuables, then hold the passengers for ransom which could be in the billions. Hired mercenaries, members of the Venezuelan mafia, and electronics experts have what they believe is a foolproof plan. Their goal, to take control of the ship including; getting onboard stinger missile batteries and other sophisticated weapons to make their efforts pay off bigtime. Having the high-end guest list held as hostages and a significant weapons cache onboard, their actions are expected to prevent retaliation or action by the United States military. Jonathan was hired as the entertainment for the Magic of the Seas maiden voyage, and as a reward for previous successful missions Jonathan has invited his team to join him onboard for a relaxing and fun filled excursion. Little do they know; the cruise is about to steer on a course that could end in tragedy. On the other hand, the crime lords have no idea the MAGIC team is onboard, which could totally disrupt their plans if they're successful. The exciting and harrowing ending leads to discoveries about Jonathan, and what real magic he may possess.


Friday, May 22, 2020

Thinking Out Of The Box

With what has happened over the last few months, creativity is key in resident retention, leasing, and in keeping your staff motivated.  Who would have thought this virus would basically stop the world from turning and our country and the apartment industry on its head?  Job losses, furloughs (which is basically a temporary job loss), and creating situations which have impacted our teams have complicated operations and how we do business.  Virtual apartment showings, dealing with higher delinquency because millions are on unemployment, social distancing, and so much more have created an environment where thinking outside the box is not only prudent, but necessary.  

Many of us went through the downturn in 2008 and 2009, and that that was bad.  We're now in a situation where it's not economic based; however, it is.  We are now faced with challenges we think that are out of our control; however, in some ways they are.  This is where creativity meets results or lack of it meets failure.  I recently responded to a posting by a property manager who said prospects would only do in person viewings when her company would not allow them.  I suggested issuing a satisfaction guarantee, but only if she was confident in her product and her property.  She indicated her company was not interested in that after she approached them and her regional said that was a "not financially good idea."  I simply shook my head after getting her response thinking closed minded approaches can lead to closed or empty properties.  

We cannot be afraid to think outside the box, nor should we be afraid to throw everything on the wall and see what sticks as I like to say.  These are challenging and unique times, and for that it demands different and unique approaches to get us through these times.  I say don't just think outside of the box, but be prepared to build a new one.  

Good luck,

Larry