Posted on 11/04/2001 7:58:33 AM PST by Jeff Head
Most of those were built over ten years ago when I was an director at Structural Dynamics Reearch Corporation. IN the evenings, after the kids were in bed, building those models was a way to "wind down" since I had no mountains to get to.
We have carefully boxed them up and carted them with us now to Montana and then here to Idaho.
I have a lot more that are waiting for a time when I have the time ... or just decide to put the effort into it.
Lots of painstaking and meticulous work to do it right and very theraputic.
Hope your nephews enjoy the pics.
Got word from the printer that the proof is complete and being sent over night to me. I hope to get it, review it and approve it tomorrow before I take off. I'll then have the 1st edition with me as I travel. If it looks good, I should have the first batch of books here by late next week, when I then start boxing and shipping!
Take care!
I hope, trust and pray that all is well with you and yours during these troubling times.
As I told Chris, I just got word that the 1st proof copy of the printed and bound trade paperback book came off the press late last night. They are overnighting it to me to review. On the approcal, the 1st printing will go to their press and I should have them by the end of next week so I can ship to those who have advanced purchased the book.
It's exciting.
I intend to continue in this vein until such time as a worthwhile and capable publisher comes along to take the publication to a mass production level. otherwise, I'll just keep plugging, doing the best I can myself.
I am signing a contract with PocketPCPress for publication rights to the MSReader version of the book. I'll continue the Adobe version myself for the time being.
Will talk to you more later. Jared and I will be leaving tomorrow after I get the proof reviewed and (hopefully) approved. We'll be in South Bend Saturday and Sunday and then back to Idaho!
Have you read it, what do you think.
Tony
What's the brief synopsis? 2nd amendment issues or constitutional issues bring on a 2nd revolution?
A three way race war between Black, White and Hispanic, with enclaves of one race surrounded i.e. the Yugoslavian conflict transplanted onto American soil.
Tony
I also believe, if the horrid event ever came to pass (and I am praying and working with all energy of soul to avod it), that the outcome would end up being a return to constituional republican principles, albeit after horrific cost. People who believe America would simply splinter into several nations underestimate the numbers and commitment of those of us who will preserve the union under the constituional banner intended by the founders.
Anyhow, my first printing of Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire is coming in next week. Hurry and get an order in because they are already almost all sold. I will be ordering a second batch (and a 3rd and 4th as necessary until a mass production publisher picks it up) week after next.
Regards.
I believe you would REALLY enjoy the read.
Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire: A novel of the coming third World War
FRegards!
Will be calling you probably sometime tomorrow on the road somewhere in Nebraska.
Bob, hope to call you late tonight or early tomorrow AM.
That being said, there is no doubt that getting a mass printing is the ticket. I am selling printed trade paperbacks now on my site (click on the order page) and have had quite a few ordered as well, which will be filled late next week.
This EBook publisher has gotten me into contact with two or three agents to Publishing houses who are reviewing the manuscript right now. Perhaps it will get that opportunity.
Thanks for the comments.
Will do a little scouting for a spot via the phone or 'net today. I'm certain that there are numerous spots at the I-25/I-80 intersection.
Jared and I hope to get going around 1 or 2 PM, so we'll hit Laramie and Cheyenne pretty late ... depending on conditions, it may even be tomorrow AM.
I'll call on the cell.
I'm working nights right now, so I'll probably be leaving from the warehouse to meet you. Time of day isn't going to be a problem, and my supervisor already knows that I'll be leaving a little early.
You might want to give me a ring when you leave so we can test the comms. You have my cell number, right?
Hopefully will have the proof of the book with me to show you. That's numero uno of the printed version.
Later.
Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire: A Novel of the coming third World War
Regards.
Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire: A Novel of the coming third World War
Let me know what you think.
Regards.
Hope you get a chance to take a look.
Again, good luck on your book.
Nix
BTW, I agree with those comments. I have read all of his books, but his interviews and his appearances have been big disappointments to me in terms of his philopsophy, etc. Just doesn't line up with his writing from my perspective.
Anyhow ... hope you get a chance to read this one and that it's an enjoyable and thought provoking read for you.
Oh, by the way, reagarding "us" FReepers ... don't kid yourself ... it is "we". Every person counts and is a part of the effort to retain and restore our constitutional republic.
FRegards.
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