A Ken Williams book

[dave_heller]

Excited to say I have signed a contract with McFarland Publishing to publish my manuscript on a Ken Williams bio. I am just putting the finishing touches on it and deliver it in a couple of week, but not sure yet when it will be out. I hope St. Louis Browns fans (and, of course, anyone else) will enjoy it.

[jerseygary]

I thought your "As Good As It Got: The 1944 St. Louis Browns" book was phenomenal, and recommend it every chance I get. I'll be ordering a copy of your Ken Williams book as soon as it's available for pre-order on Amazon.

[dave_heller]

Wow, thank you. Really appreciate it. You made my day.

[Toledo Inquisition]

Dave, how goes this? I'm really looking forward to your book.

PS - stop by my 1920's/1930's thread, I'd love for you to comment on Ken Williams.

[dave_heller]

Appreciate the interest. The book is still in the production phase, so to speak, although I've seen the cover so I know it will be on the way soon enough.

[Toledo Inquisition]

Dave, I was checking the release date for your book on Amazon. I'm happy to see that its set for release on October 7th (my brother's birthday!).

My question is the price point of $35. While I'm a crazy 1920's/1930's fan and will pay that for a full bio, do you think that might be a bit high for the more casual fan? Who sets the price point, you or Amazon? I'm wondering if that might affect sales a lot.

[dave_heller]

Appreciate your continued interest. I don't set the price - or the release date. In fact, I didn't know of it until you just wrote that (and it still might be an approximate). If I learn anything will certainly pass it along. Thanks again!

[Toledo Inquisition]

This stinks - book is now scheduled for Dec. 31 release.

[dave_heller]

FWIW I haven't been given a release date, so I think Amazon just approximates. But it does seem like it will be winter not fall as I haven't seen the proofs yet ... hey, just in time for the holidays! Thanks again for your interest!

[dave_heller]

For those interested, the book heads to the printer this week and I'm told it takes 2-3 weeks after that to hit the proverbial shelves. I did a ton of research on this and I hope that whomever reads it will find it interesting and worthwhile.

[PVNICK]

I'd be interested. Maybe you could post a link so those interested could purchase, and for your sake one that puts more money in your pocket and less in the various middlemen.

[dave_heller]

I'd be interested. Maybe you could post a link so those interested could purchase, and for your sake one that puts more money in your pocket and less in the various middlemen.

I appreciate that. Here's the link to McFarland's site where it can be purchased:
http://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/book-2...-1-4766-6535-1

[dave_heller]

Got the email yesterday that the book has been published, so I guess this means it should hit the proverbial bookshelf soon. Hopeful people will enjoy it and all the research and, of course, I am very excited to hold it in my hands soon. I spoke with one of Ken's sons last night to let him know and the sound in his voice made it all worthwhile. Thanks again to any who are interested and give it a read!

[Toledo Inquisition]

Got the email yesterday that the book has been published, so I guess this means it should hit the proverbial bookshelf soon. Hopeful people will enjoy it and all the research and, of course, I am very excited to hold it in my hands soon. I spoke with one of Ken's sons last night to let him know and the sound in his voice made it all worthwhile. Thanks again to any who are interested and give it a read!

Thanks for let us know. Here is a question for you, where is best for you to have us purchase it from? The father of one of my friends is publishing a history book - and he is specifically requesting us to buy from Amazon, to drive up its sales rating, rather than to maximize his short term financial gain.

So would you like us to buy from McFarland (for more gain) or from Amazon (for the potential of more notice)?

[dave_heller]

Appreciate you asking. To be honest, just do what is best for you.