New audiobook released! Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek (Book 2) is now available

New Audiobook! Book 2: Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek is now available on Audible, Spotify, Nook, Kobo and other retailers.

Enter the Draven’s Run Giveaway

Enter to win a signed, stamped, numbered, SPECIAL EDITION copy of my new book, as well as a signed mini-poster and special bookmark.

Draven’s Run Published April 9th

My new adult sci-fi, Draven’s Run, published on April 9, 2025. Terrifying mechanical creatures guarding the border, controlled by American citizens playing a video game. It’s fiction—for now. After a contentious election in 2048, the president puts Red Draven’s private company in charge of the American borders. Draven Labs establishes the infamous “Red Zone”—a new,Continue reading “Draven’s Run Published April 9th”

Launch Party: Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek

Celebrate the launch of my second book, Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek, Saturday, April 20th from 1-3 pm at Black Cat Books & Oddities!

The Day of the Mushroom will see something new sprouting: Glenn Somodi’s latest book ‘Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek.’

The Day of the Mushroom will see something new sprouting: Glenn Somodi’s latest book ‘Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek.’

Olly & The Spores listed in Cleveland Magazine’s Summer Reading Guide: 15 Children’s Books Written or Illustrated by Greater Cleveland Authors

Looking for a few new books to check out this season with young readers? Look no further than the area’s lively literary scene. Here are a few releases featuring art or writing from local authors and illustrators, for a range of ages.

New audiobook release: Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill now available

I’m excited to announce that Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill (Book 1) just released as an audiobook on several platforms including Audible/Amazon, Spotify, NOOK, Kobo, and Google Play. You can see retailers/links below, or purchase a Spotify redemption code directly from me (a paid Spotify membership is NOT required to redeem). The audiobookContinue reading “New audiobook release: Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill now available”

Book 2: “Olly & The Spores of Sapphire Creek” is in the works!

Here is a preview of what’s coming… The second book in the “Olly & The Spores” series, “Olly & The Spores of Sapphire Creek” is in the works as you read this. The new book will be out in early 2023. Look forward to the next book which puts Olly, Em, and their Spore friendsContinue reading “Book 2: “Olly & The Spores of Sapphire Creek” is in the works!”

Book 1: Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill is Published

On November 9th, 2022, American author Glenn Somodi published his first book of the “Olly & The Spores” series, Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill. The new young adult fiction book was is available on Amazon and also on Barnes & Noble. The first review by Dawn Thompson reads: “This book captivated my imaginationContinue reading “Book 1: Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill is Published”