Damaged Goods was released on July 27, 2025.

As of November 24, 2025, the novel has sold over 625 copies and has a Goodreads rating of 4.72 with 54 reviewers. The Audiobook will be released in early 2026. The marketing goals are to sell 2,000 copies, be in 200 libraries, and be on the shelves of 250 bookstores by August 1, 2026.

The marketing plan has shifted to broadening the readership with an organic book club campaign and author readings at bookstores, libraries, and senior centers. The author is available in person and virtually to book clubs with five or more participants. The author is active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. He will launch a new social media campaign on Thanksgiving Day, 2025, to deepen his follower base.

Past Promotional efforts include:

- A Goodreads Giveaway of 25 paperback copies: 4220 requests.

- In-person reading/signing events completed, arranged, or planned at libraries, bookstores, coffee houses, social clubs, and private homes in New England.

- Featured coverage in Middlebury (College) Magazine (print and e-version) and Babson College's Instagram feed

- Email outreach to nearly 50 years of alumni/parent communities of the author's affiliations, including:

- Needham (MA) High School

 - Middlebury College football and lacrosse programs

 - Babson College varsity lacrosse program

- Weston (CT) youth lacrosse program

 - Brunswick School faculty and alumni

 - Fairfield Country Day School faculty and alumni

 (Combined reach of over 10,000 targeted recipients)

- Zoom and in-person appearances at book club groups throughout the Northeast

- The marketing plan will expand nationally in Phase II

The author is actively promoting Damaged Goods through social media and on his website, building momentum with pre-launch content and reader engagement (see Links below).