My book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of Flight 980 is a finalist in the Redaerviews.com 2008 literary awards competition. My book was nominated in the Nonfiction/History category. Click here for a complete listing of the finalists. … [Read more...] about 35 Miles From Shore is a finalist in an award competition
Slide Show Presentation
One of the things I have done to promote my book 35 Miles From Shore has been to create a slide show presentation that tells the story using images, sound, and animation. I had my first presentation a few weeks ago. I have several more scheduled in the weeks ahead. I had the presentation … [Read more...] about Slide Show Presentation
Stormy Weather
This month I'm starting a new feature on the everythingnonfiction blog. Every month I will upload a picture taken by me from the cockpit. I will be uploading high resolution images. You are free to use the images for your own non-commercial purposes. They make great desktop backgrounds. If you … [Read more...] about Stormy Weather
Mile High Book signing
Just got back from my Denver book signing. I didn't sell too many books (one), but book sales are sometimes measured in small steps. I did sign thirteen books that will now be available for purchase in the store. Those thirteen books, once sold, can lead to many more sales. This signing was at a … [Read more...] about Mile High Book signing
Denver Book Signing June 7
I will be at the Borders on 8230 E. 49th, Denver, Colorado this Saturday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. If you're in the area stop by. For more information please visit my web site or booktour.com. … [Read more...] about Denver Book Signing June 7
Best selling author (not): My experience with my first book signing
I had my first book signing yesterday. It was at a Borders in Chicago. I didn't have high expectations. My reason for doing book signings isn't just about selling books at the store, it's to gain additional media exposure through reviews and author interviews. If I happen to sell a few books at the … [Read more...] about Best selling author (not): My experience with my first book signing