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The third book in the Black Walrus series is finally available. The Black Walrus is about to face his greatest challenge yet in Beachmaster!

A destructive villain wielding an arsenal of advanced laser weaponry wages an all-out war on Alex’s beloved Cremini City. Not only that, but a hidden adversary has hired a diaper-themed assassin to eradicate his enemies. And the Black Walrus is number one on his hit list.

On top of everything else, Alex must contend with a new costumed super-being: Beachmaster. This crime-fighter has superhuman strength and endurance and is determined to help the Black Walrus defend Cremini City. Alex is grateful for the help, but there’s something … strange about Beachmaster. Something that could turn Alex’s new ally into the greatest threat of all.

Pick up the new book here!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Black Walrus is a three-book series of goofy superhero adventure books for kids. The series stars Alex Portobello, an inventive eighth grader with a radioactive super brain who recruits an army of walruses to fight crime.

Author Joseph Caldara holds many book signings with bookstores, schools, and other organizations, and Walrus Ice Cream seemed like a perfect fit for such an event.

“We’re super excited to have an author at Walrus Ice Cream,” said co-owner Jonathan Paugh. “We think this will be a great opportunity for our customers.”

Caldara will be at Walrus Ice Cream from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, March 28. No RSVP is necessary. Readers and their parents are encouraged to stop by, meet the author, and delve into some fun stories while they enjoy tasty frozen treats.

[Joseph Caldara is an Aurora-based children’s author. He loves nothing more than introducing his readers to the blubbery bane of evildoers, the Black Walrus. Every year, Caldara holds many book signings, participates in author events with schools, and attends several local festivals.]

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Author Joseph Caldara can be reached via email at josephcaldaraauthor@gmail.com.

I’ve received feedback from both my beta readers and my editors for book 3 in the series, The Black Walrus: Beachmaster! Only one more round of edits to go, and the book will be ready for release. I expect to release the new book in late February or early March of this year, so keep an eye out for it!

Additionally, I’ll be holding a lot of book signings and other events in February, March, and April. One of these events will be a first for me: a book signing at an ice cream shop! I’ll be at Walrus Ice Cream in Ft. Collins on March 20. If you’re in the area, stop by to grab some ice cream and some books!

Tomorrow, I’ll be holding a book signing at Barnes and Noble Lakewood, Colorado! This is a solo book signing, so I’ll be the featured author. Stop by to pick up some signed books. I’ll see you there!

Book Signing: Joseph Caldara
Barnes and Noble Lakewood
14347 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
11:00am – 5:00pm

After just a few weeks on the market, The Black Walrus and Kevin has become an Amazon International Bestseller!

Last week, The Black Walrus and Kevin hit #1 in the Children’s Action and Adventure, Children’s Sci-Fi Action and Adventure, Children’s Superhero, and several other Amazon categories in multiple countries.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible. These books wouldn’t be a success without your support!

As with the first book, I’ve added a gold Amazon Bestseller badge to the cover. The second book, with its fancy new cover, will be available here: bit.ly/blackwalrusandkevin.

This version will also be available at all signings, book sales, auctions, alpaca shaving festivals, and other events.

Thank you once again for your help and support, and keep an eye out for more events, news, and fun!

He is the Labrador that scoots its behind across the carpet of villainy. It is he who burps the Tupperware® of evil.

Book 2 in the Black Walrus series, The Black Walrus and Kevin, is now available! If you’re looking for adventure and comedy stories for boys, you need to check out the series!

The book kicks the action off right away as Alex Portobello, a.k.a., the Black Walrus, leaps into another adventure. Utilizing his radioactive super brain, this ingenious eighth-grader has constructed an arsenal of gadgets, recruited an army of martial arts walruses, and established himself as the spandex-clad defender of Cremini City.

But the Black Walrus alone isn’t enough to slice all the crusts of villainy from the city’s pastrami on rye. Not only is crime still rampant, but the mysterious Questionable Science, Incorporated, is experimenting with dairy power technology. Someone is creating milk-fueled jetpacks and gouda-powered laser blasters.

To deal with this new threat, Alex must face his greatest challenge yet: training his hyperactive little cousin, Kevin, to be his sidekick.

With an incorruptible sense of justice and lots and lots of sugar coursing through his veins, Kevin has the makings of a great hero.  But can Alex mold Kevin into a top-notch crime-fighter before it’s too late? Or will Cremini City fall before the calcium-rich menace?

Pick up Book 2 to find out!

A big thanks to everyone who made this book possible: my editor, my beta readers, my parents, my cover designer, the RMFW Aurora Critique Group, and everyone at Author YOU.

Pick up your copy of The Black Walrus and Kevin here: bit.ly/blackwalrusandkevin or ask for it wherever books are sold!

Another book signing is coming up! I’ll be at at Barnes and Noble in Aurora Southlands  on Saturday, 02/24/24.

This event is extra special, since I’m the only featured author and organized the event myself!

Barnes and Noble Aurora Southlands

6300 S Main St Suite N101, Aurora, CO 80016

12pm – 2pm

I’ll see you there!

The adventure continues this spring! Be on the lookout for the second book in the Black Walrus series, The Black Walrus and Kevin!

He is the Labrador that scoots its butt across the carpet of villainy. It is he who burps the Tupperware® of evil.

He is Alex Portobello, a.k.a., the Black Walrus, and he’s back for another adventure! Utilizing his radioactive super brain, this ingenious eighth-grader has constructed an arsenal of gadgets, recruited an army of martial arts walruses, and established himself as the Black Walrus, spandex-clad defender of Cremini City.

But the Black Walrus alone isn’t enough to slice all the crusts of villainy from the city’s pastrami on rye. Not only is crime still rampant, but the mysterious Questionable Science, Incorporated, is experimenting with dairy power technology. Someone is creating milk-fueled jetpacks and gouda-powered ray guns. Alex knows it won’t be long before some sinister force unleashes the cheesy arsenal upon the city’s unsuspecting citizens.

To combat this new threat, Alex must face his greatest challenge yet: training his hyperactive little cousin, Kevin, to be his sidekick.

With an incorruptible sense of justice and lots and lots of sugar coursing through his veins, Kevin has the makings of a great hero.  But can Alex mold Kevin into a top-notch crime-fighter before it’s too late? Or will Cremini City fall before the calcium-rich menace?

Let’s hope the Black Walrus and Kevin can cut the cheese!

This Friday, I’ll have the honor of visiting with the students and teachers of World Compass Academy in Castle Rock, Colorado! I’m going to speak about being an author, the writing process, independent publishing, and my Middle Grade novel, The Black Walrus. I’ll also be hosting a Q&A and answering students’ questions.

Thank you to the World Compass Academy staff for hosting me and for helping to arrange the event. And thank you to my nephew, Thomas, for bringing my work as a writer to his teacher’s attention.

I love talking to others about my writing and am expecting some great questions and comments from the students. It’s always great to get interact with and get input from readers. This visit will be a blast!