Today was the third book signing and first public event for the book. It was held at Meridian Street United Methodist Church in Indianapolis -- which has been my church home since moving to Indy, where Erin and I got married, and where both kids got baptized. It is an historic congregation (the mother church for Methodists in the Circle City), and I was very blessed and honored that the church wanted to do something in conjunction with the book's publication.
All told, there were about 14 members of the congregation in attendance, including 2 members of the church's ministry staff. Additionally, Erin was there with both the kids (who were great) and I was very happy that my parents got to be there as well.....as neither of them has actually ever gotten to see me do what I do.
It was a very good time, including some excellent questions from the audience. I can only hope that there might be more such events in the future!
Next up is a book signing in Franklin (October 3), and then a return visit to IUPUI in November! With a bit of luck there will be more in the new year (beyond just the one set for March in Columbia City)!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sales and Signings
Book sales, officially, according to the Press for the fiscal year (ending 30 June 2009) stand at 157. Which is not a bad start (considering that the book didn't officially "drop" until 15 May 2009). I've been told that back in the day, academic sales were considered "good" if they topped 500. That's still my goal, of course I wouldn't mind going over that either!
On September 27th, there will be a book signing and "public event" at Meridian Street United Methodist Church......which has been my church home since I moved to Indy, and where research on what became the book first began. I'm very excited about being able to do this, and that the church wanted to do something!
On November 4th, I'll be returning to the IUPUI bookstore for a book signing as well. I'm still holding out hope something will come together for October in Franklin, but we'll see I guess. There also looks like I'll be doing something in Columbia City in March of next year. All very exciting, and reminds me how blessed I've been to be able to do this project.
On September 27th, there will be a book signing and "public event" at Meridian Street United Methodist Church......which has been my church home since I moved to Indy, and where research on what became the book first began. I'm very excited about being able to do this, and that the church wanted to do something!
On November 4th, I'll be returning to the IUPUI bookstore for a book signing as well. I'm still holding out hope something will come together for October in Franklin, but we'll see I guess. There also looks like I'll be doing something in Columbia City in March of next year. All very exciting, and reminds me how blessed I've been to be able to do this project.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
The South Bend Signing
The book signing event of August was held at University Park Mall Friday night. The turn out was awesome, and my thanks to all who were able to come.....which ranged from friends from NorthWood's class of 93, to family, old friends, and plenty of members from Sugar Grove, as well as a few visitors from the Press. My thanks to all who came....it was great seeing you all.
There is every hope that the list of signing sites will grow. I've already nailed down one in Columbia City for March.....but there is also a possibility that there will be more signings in Indy, and maybe some other spots as well. Indeed, I'm not ruling out anything, and that would include a return trip to South Bend.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Book Signing at IUPUI and A Review
The first book signing held for _Prohibition_ went quite well last week at IUPUI. A total of 5 books were sold over the course of an hour, with an additional 4 signed by people who brought in copies. It was a nice mix of friends, family, and former students. It went well enough that I've been invited back come the start of the Fall semester.
This weekend brought more good news....a review from Midwest Book Review which rated the book at 5 stars with a plug that college libraries buy it!
http://www.amazon.com/Prohibition-Here-Stay-Reverend-Shumaker/product-reviews/0268033838/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Plans are in the works for a book signing in South Bend in August, and things seem to all be moving in the right direction.
This weekend brought more good news....a review from Midwest Book Review which rated the book at 5 stars with a plug that college libraries buy it!
http://www.amazon.com/Prohibition-Here-Stay-Reverend-Shumaker/product-reviews/0268033838/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Plans are in the works for a book signing in South Bend in August, and things seem to all be moving in the right direction.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Book Signing
There will be (with a bit of luck this is just the first) a book signing on July 9, 2009 from 11-noon at the IUPUI Barnes & Noble.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Book Sales So Far
The book is doing, at least from what I can tell from visiting websites, fairly well...considering when it came out and the topic! It has been as "high" on Amazon.com's sales as in the 60,000s position, but spends most of its time in the 200,000-300,000s range. I do feel the need to post the following blurb:
Granted it was written by a friend and made (somewhat) in jest, but it is nice nevertheless!
"Unputdownable... Thrilling, daring, inventive. Easily the most compelling narrative about prohibition to have hit the shelves this year." --Joel Melasniemi, Finland, on "Prohibition is Here to Stay"
Granted it was written by a friend and made (somewhat) in jest, but it is nice nevertheless!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
It has arrived
My author's copies arrived in the mail today....which means if you pre-ordered a copy of my book (thanks by the way), yours should be to you sooner rather than later!
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