Had to share possible good news

[gettysburgfreak]

As you may or may not know, for the past 6 months I have been working on my first book, editing the Civil War letters of a surgeon who enlisted near my home town. I sent my manuscript to four publishers, 3 of which said thanks but no thanks as they felt the market for that sort of thing was not big enough. Well today I received the following message from my last hope:

Hello Chris

We have a quite favorable review from a reviewer. However, the market is very hard for this sort of book. We are evaluating the possibilities and will let you know our decision within the next week or so.

Thank you again.


I am crossing my fingers things go my way and they decide to publish me. Sorry for the pointless post but I was really excited.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

good luck man:tu

[hotreds]

Yes, good luck! I have a number of books that are letters from soldiers(of all wars) and I believe there is a book about letters a Civil War surgeon sent home. Never mind- it's chaplains, not a surgeon.

http://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Divided-Memoirs-Chaplains-Confederacy/dp/0865549648/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I13EFEKTYOL0C5&colid=3UC1TTKBDUVLP

[lightning9191]

That's pretty cool! Good luck!

[MedicCook]

Good luck Chris.

[Cigary]

Good luck on your back with a really fascinating look on the topic. If you do get it published would like to get a first edition buy with your autograph.

[s15driftking]

best of luck man!!

[Starscream]

Good luck! Hopefully it'll work out in your favor.:tu

[AD720]

That sounds like such an interesting topic, a book I would love to read. Best of luck!

[Sauer Grapes]

Not a pointless post at all! Good luck, that is exciting!

[elderboy02]

Good luck to you! :) :tu

[Starchild]

Very cool! Good luck!

[Jbailey]

That's great news! Good luck!

[SmokeyJoe]

Really hope this works out well for you. Blessings on you and your work! :)

[Mikey202]

Cool man!!! I want to buy a signed copy from you when it gets published!!!:)

[Sailkat]

How exciting!!

Good luck to you!

[Scottw]

Cool man!!! I want to buy a signed copy from you when it gets published!!!:)


Put me down for one too! Good luck!

[Ace$nyper]

My fingers are crossed for you, that kinda read is right up my alley!

[JohnnyKay5]

very nice indeed.... can i trouble you for a signed copy?

[gettysburgfreak]

thanks for the well wishes guys. I would be honored to sign copies if it gets published.

[mosesbotbol]

Sounds like an interesting book. Good luck and don't let any negative response deter you!

[68TriShield]

I'd like to read it myself.

[dccraft]

Best of luck to you. It really is a labor of love, isn't it?

[replicant_argent]

Karma headed your way. You are living in your own exciting times, and it appears you are making them. ;)

My dad is a history buff, sounds like a great gift for him. You might get writers cramp from autographed copies just from the Asylum, and need a truckload of books. Wouldn't that be a horrible thing?

[Smokin Gator]

Best of luck brother... I will keep my fingers crossed too!!

[CBI_2]

That's awesome. Prayers for success with this effort. It sounds interesting. If it doesn't pan out with this one you may want to look into self publishing online.

[gettysburgfreak]

That's awesome. Prayers for success with this effort. It sounds interesting. If it doesn't pan out with this one you may want to look into self publishing online.

That was my plan. I was getting ready to start shopping around at self publishing prices until I got the unexpected email.