Had to share possible good news

gettysburgfreak · 01-13-2009, 07:16 PM

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.

01-13-2009, 07:44 PM

good luck man

hotreds · 01-13-2009, 08:01 PM

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...=3UC1TTKBDUVLP

lightning9191 · 01-13-2009, 08:09 PM

That's pretty cool! Good luck!

MedicCook · 01-13-2009, 08:10 PM

Good luck Chris.

01-13-2009, 08:12 PM

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 · 01-13-2009, 08:13 PM

best of luck man!!

Starscream · 01-13-2009, 08:17 PM

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

AD720 · 01-13-2009, 08:25 PM

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

Sauer Grapes · 01-13-2009, 08:57 PM

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

elderboy02 · 01-13-2009, 08:59 PM

Good luck to you!

Starchild · 01-13-2009, 08:59 PM

Very cool! Good luck!

Jbailey · 01-13-2009, 09:03 PM

That's great news! Good luck!

SmokeyJoe · 01-13-2009, 09:06 PM

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

Mikey202 · 01-13-2009, 09:15 PM

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

Sailkat · 01-13-2009, 09:23 PM

How exciting!!

Good luck to you!

Scottw · 01-13-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey202

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

Put me down for one too! Good luck!

01-13-2009, 09:25 PM

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

JohnnyKay5 · 01-13-2009, 09:33 PM

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

gettysburgfreak · 01-14-2009, 05:06 AM

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

01-13-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Had to share possible good news 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. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-13-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Had to share possible good news good luck man

01-13-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,661 Trading: (63)	Re: Had to share possible good news 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...=3UC1TTKBDUVLP __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-13-2009, 08:09 PM	#4
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Had to share possible good news That's pretty cool! Good luck! __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

01-13-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Had to share possible good news Good luck Chris.

01-13-2009, 08:12 PM	#6
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Had to share possible good news 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.

01-13-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Had to share possible good news best of luck man!! __________________ diamonds/guns

01-13-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Had to share possible good news Good luck! Hopefully it'll work out in your favor. __________________ Insert quote here.

01-13-2009, 08:25 PM	#9
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Had to share possible good news That sounds like such an interesting topic, a book I would love to read. Best of luck!

01-13-2009, 08:57 PM	#10
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Had to share possible good news Not a pointless post at all! Good luck, that is exciting!

01-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,499 Trading: (133)	Re: Had to share possible good news Good luck to you!

01-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Had to share possible good news Very cool! Good luck!

01-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#13
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Had to share possible good news That's great news! Good luck!

01-13-2009, 09:06 PM	#14
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Had to share possible good news Really hope this works out well for you. Blessings on you and your work! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

01-13-2009, 09:15 PM	#15
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Had to share possible good news Cool man!!! I want to buy a signed copy from you when it gets published!!! __________________

01-13-2009, 09:23 PM	#16
Sailkat Smooth sailing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kat Location: St. Clair Shores, MI Posts: 638 Trading: (5)	Re: Had to share possible good news How exciting!! Good luck to you!

01-13-2009, 09:25 PM	#18
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Had to share possible good news My fingers are crossed for you, that kinda read is right up my alley!

01-13-2009, 09:33 PM	#19
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Had to share possible good news very nice indeed.... can i trouble you for a signed copy? __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

01-14-2009, 05:06 AM	#20
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Had to share possible good news thanks for the well wishes guys. I would be honored to sign copies if it gets published. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.