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Book Contract Signed — Now, to The Writing

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

I’ve just signed a contract with Adventure Publications (external link). They’re the leading guidebook publisher in the United States. The working title is “A Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding and Prospecting in the Southwest.” Just what makes up the  Southwestern United … Continue reading →

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Book Publishing Point of View From a Small Press

Posted on December 5, 2017 by

Interesting article from RealPants.com (external link) regarding book publishing at a small press. Most interesting is the idea of paying authors in copies, so that they can go about selling the titles themselves. Here’s a quote: Instead, the royalty model … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Unwritten Books, Essays, And Articles? Part 1.

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison If so, I should never stop writing or eat again. For the writer, the whole world is … Continue reading →

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