I've been doing this publishing thing for just over a week now, and already it's led to some opportunities I hadn't expected. On March 30, I published a book of memoirs, essays and song lyrics by a longtime musician with my 18% Gray Publishing arm of creative genius. "Shut Up and Listen: Me vs. Me:... Continue Reading →
Moving on up (the sales list)
I don't often view the best-seller lists. I did when my first book was published in 2012. It was kind of fun checking the charts every few hours to see how many thousand spots my book had risen or fallen. I'm a stats guy (a former sportswriter). Now, I look maybe once a week or... Continue Reading →
Three Months in Dublin
Having spent some time in Scotland and Ireland this summer (my first time in both countries), I was inspired to start writing a novel based in one of those countries. I chose Ireland, specifically the country's capital and largest city of Dublin, as the setting. Edinburgh, you were awfully close! Hmm ... may have to... Continue Reading →
Also available in e-book format!
Did you know that both of my books are available in e-book format? You can get these nonfiction books for your Nook or Kindle, iTunes and maybe other formats I don't even know about. To get the Nook, Kindle or iTunes versions, go to these links: "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher"... Continue Reading →
We’re Number One
Go ahead and chant. It's OK. "We're Number One! We're Number One!" I have been told that my book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," now holds the title of No. 1 best seller among adult nonfiction books at Viewpoint Books, our great independent bookstore in downtown Columbus. Last week, the first week the book was available, it was... Continue Reading →
I just figured out how to autograph an e-book!
And you thought your favorite author couldn't put a personalized message on the e-book you bought! Don't feel bad; I didn't either. But, I just signed up my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," to do just that. Go here to get it done. Read below or click here to find... Continue Reading →
The book’s on Nook
You can get this book on Nook! Click here. ...and as of 11:30 p.m. Eastern time on July 18, 2012, "Murder in Wauwatosa" was ranked the No. 1 true crime Nook book by Barnes & Noble. We're No. 1!
We’re on Kindle now
Attention Kindle users: "Murder in Wauwatosa" is now available! This is much earlier than I anticipated. Click here!
E-book announcement
The History Press plans to include my title, Murder in Wauwatosa, in its growing series of e-books that it will bring to market in the coming weeks. The electronic edition will be distributed through the most prominent e-book sales channels, and The History Press plans to begin that process immediately. This will take up to... Continue Reading →