 | Life on Tilt is a novel about those interests that have equal potential to complete or destroy us. Whether it's another person, a hobby or a faith, each of us has consuming passions that, if left unexplored, would leave us unfulfilled. If explored too thoroughly, could jeopordize everything else we hold dear. It's a delicate balance. Poker is used throughout this work as a catalyst for change, conflict and character development. |
Life On Tilt Promo Video
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Press Release
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** John Blowers
BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y. – The fast-paced, drama-filled debut novel by John Blowers, Life on Tilt: Confessions of a Poker Dad, chronicles the journey of Johnnoe Zandoken, a married executive with an itch for high stakes poker who’s in for more than a little trouble when family and gambling collide. Blowers’ story creates a world beyond the felt where cold calculation and burning passion vie for supremacy, where risk and reward are not always at odds. Top poker pro “Cowboy” Kenna James writes in the foreword:
2008 World Series of Poker (posted July 13, 12:30 PM ET)
The 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event is in full swing and Life on Tilt was there. With nearly 6,800 entry fees of $10,000, this year's world championship is the 2nd largest prize pool in history!
I was able to be out in Las Vegas for the first few days of the championship and just posted many photos from the trip (under "Downloads"..."Life on Tilt at the 2008 World Series of Poker"). You'll see many former poker world champs with yours truly. Click on the Details tab to see the captions.
Highlights from the trip include meeting many players who are characters in Tilt and having them read and react to their sections (thankfully in a positive way!), meeting Doyle Brunson - a true living legend and meeting many fans of Tilt. It was also interesting to meet the Vice President of the Phillipines and present him with a complimentary copy of Life on Tilt to commemorate his visit to sin city.
Vegas, Baby! (posted July 5, 12:30 PM PT)
I've just got a few minutes to jump on one of the Rio's premium-priced (!) pcs to post a quick update:
Arrived 3 days ago and it's been a whirlwind. I've been at the Best Poker Stuff booth as my home base. I've met about 50 pros...many of whom appear in Life on Tilt. The reaction to the book has been great and I'll be posting photos with them when I return.
The first day I met a lot of folks who bought Tilt. Yesterday I had an opportunity to be on Gamblers Book Shop podcast and audition for the next season of Best Damn Poker Show. Yes, I made it to the finals and was grilled by Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke. I also had a chance to do a photo shoot with the Rounder Magazine girls. Be sure to check out their site as they've featured a full-page write up about Tilt in this month's World Series of Poker special edition.
Life on Tilt - Audio Book (posted June 29 @ 12:30 PM ET)
First of all, my apologies for not being more diligent about posting blogs. I'm not a blogger by nature, so this is a bit new for me. Thanks for letting me know going two weeks between posts is bad etiquette!
Okay, so what have I been doing besides not blogging, you ask? I had a number of wonderful appearances in upstate NY as the Borders stores in that area helped promote the book in conjunction with Father's Day. I had a great time meeting many folks at the Rotterdam (Hi Brian!), Saratoga (Hi Rick!) and Clifton Park (Hi Julie!) Borders...particularly playing the "Poker Challenge" with customers.
Book Release Event
The Life On Tilt book launch event was a rousing success. Click on any thumbnail for a larger image. Thanks to everyone who attended.
Poker Quote Of The Day
The guy who invented gambling was bright, but the guy who invented the chip was a genius. -- Julius 'Big Julie' Weintraub, a New York gambler who ran junkets to Vegas (1974)
