2007 Subsim Almanac: The Book about your website - Page 8

Onkel Neal · 01-21-07, 07:36 PM

I have the manuscript back from the proofreaders office and am going through it this week, should be done in 3 days.

STEED · 01-21-07, 07:39 PM

So hopefully we are close to blast off.

Onkel Neal · 01-27-07, 06:46 PM

Update Jan 27: The first 300 copies are being printed now, I expect to have the truck show up here to unload them in 14 days. I will then sign and ship them, expect them in about 3 weeks. Thanks!

Neal

vois2 · 01-27-07, 06:57 PM

Hopefully no offense, but if we wanted to order some copies without an author signing, is there a place on the order form where we can specify that?
Thanks!

Onkel Neal · 01-27-07, 09:51 PM

No offense at all, mate. I will only be signing books for those who specifically asked for that. If you order, you will get a fresh book with no signing, unless you ask for it.

thanks
Neal

nikimcbee · 01-27-07, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Update Jan 27: The first 300 copies are being printed now, I expect to have the truck show up here to unload them in 14 days. I will then sign and ship them, expect them in about 3 weeks. Thanks!

Neal

Where do I do my book signing?

Polak · 01-28-07, 06:23 AM

OMG,
This will be like Christmas all over again.

Onkel Neal · 02-03-07, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Update Jan 27: The first 300 copies are being printed now, I expect to have the truck show up here to unload them in 14 days. I will then sign and ship them, expect them in about 3 weeks. Thanks!

Neal

Update Feb 2: the first order has been fulfilled (printed and bound) and shipped. I will be watching the shipment tracking daily. I think they will arrive in 1 week, so hopefully next Saturday I can pack them and ship them to you. Many thanks to all of you who have pitched in and bought a copy, and made this project a success!

Neal

Jimbuna · 02-03-07, 05:29 AM

Looking forward to the read Neal

Jeffg · 02-03-07, 02:38 PM

Can't wait Neal Keep up the great work
Jeff

rhinopilot · 02-07-07, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Amazon: mid-to-late January.

Neal,

I'm thoroughly enjoying my copy of the book, Bravo Zulu! I have some family and friends wanting to buy it, and I'd like to purchase a few more copies myself. I've looked all over Amazon, and it just doesn't seem to be there. Is it up yet, or are they screwing something up?

Onkel Neal · 02-07-07, 11:32 AM

Thanks, glad you like it. You must be one of the first to get it! I know Kpt. Lehman, Avon Lady, and Torplexed have received their copies, as well, and by the end of the week, all pre-ordered copies will be on their way (nearly 300!).

Amazon: No screwup, just one tired ol' editor who can’t parse out the time to get the ISBN completed so I can set up distribution with Amazon and B&N. The last few weeks had me flying to San Francisco to demo SH4 and meet the dev team, write the preview, complete our monthly accounting close at my job, and spent the weekened with my kids/Super Bowl. Last night I had dinner with Joe Buff and Michael DiMercurio, that was fabulous; naturally, I am writing a pice on that. My plan is to complete the ISBN application this weekend, but I understand the process involved to get the book listed on Amazon will still take 6 weeks In the mean time, I will send you a link to the printer so your friends and family can order the book just as they would through Amazon.

FYI: after the initial run of the 2007 Subsim Almanac is sold, future copies will bear the title 2007 Submarine Alamanc. Same contents but my marketing mentor urged the broader title so people who come across the book on Amazon and B&N will understand immediately what the book is about. Outside of this community, people generally raise an eyebrow and say, "Sub sim? What's that?" So, for you folks who ordered early, you get the First Edition. When you're old and needing quick cash, you can sell it on eBay and finance your mamba lessons

cheers
Neal

fredbass · 02-07-07, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

FYI: after the initial run of the 2007 Subsim Almanac is sold, future copies will bear the title 2007 Submarine Alamanc. Same contents but my marketing mentor urged the broader title so people who come across the book on Amazon and B&N will understand immediately what the book is about. Outside of this community, people generally raise an eyebrow and say, "Sub sim? What's that?" So, for you folks who ordered early, you get the First Edition. When you're old and needing quick cash, you can sell it on eBay and finance your mamba lessons

Neal,

I haven't read the book and I understand the reasoning for changing the title, but isn't the book more about Subsim itself? Do you think removing Subsim completely out of the title would be a bit misleading? Why not something like '2007 Subsim Submarine Almanac'? or something like that. That's my suggestion anyways.

Onkel Neal · 02-07-07, 12:47 PM

hi Fred,

no, the title SUBMARINE Almanac is actually more accurate, the book is not about Subsim, it is about submarines, submariners, submarine fiction, naval history, & submarine games.

The only really Subsim-specific content are the Subsim Roll Call bits, which make up about 7 pages, and the Subsim toons. The book is produced by Subsim, and the cover will still have the SUBSIM.COM logo.

Onkel Neal · 02-07-07, 08:15 PM

Oooh wee!

The first shipment has arrived. The mailman left with a sore back, cursing me under his breath. Books are going out tomorrow!

01-21-07, 07:39 PM	#107
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	So hopefully we are close to blast off. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-27-07, 06:57 PM	#109
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01-27-07, 09:51 PM	#110
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01-28-07, 06:23 AM	#112
Polak Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poland/Sweden Posts: 808 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	OMG, This will be like Christmas all over again. __________________

02-03-07, 05:29 AM	#114
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,285 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Looking forward to the read Neal __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-21-07, 07:36 PM	#106
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	I have the manuscript back from the proofreaders office and am going through it this week, should be done in 3 days.

01-27-07, 06:46 PM	#108
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Update Jan 27: The first 300 copies are being printed now, I expect to have the truck show up here to unload them in 14 days. I will then sign and ship them, expect them in about 3 weeks. Thanks! Neal

02-03-07, 02:38 PM	#115
Jeffg Exec Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ponte vedra beach,fl Posts: 226 Downloads: 1491 Uploads: 0	Can't wait Neal Keep up the great work Jeff

02-07-07, 11:32 AM	#117
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Thanks, glad you like it. You must be one of the first to get it! I know Kpt. Lehman, Avon Lady, and Torplexed have received their copies, as well, and by the end of the week, all pre-ordered copies will be on their way (nearly 300!). Amazon: No screwup, just one tired ol' editor who can’t parse out the time to get the ISBN completed so I can set up distribution with Amazon and B&N. The last few weeks had me flying to San Francisco to demo SH4 and meet the dev team, write the preview, complete our monthly accounting close at my job, and spent the weekened with my kids/Super Bowl. Last night I had dinner with Joe Buff and Michael DiMercurio, that was fabulous; naturally, I am writing a pice on that. My plan is to complete the ISBN application this weekend, but I understand the process involved to get the book listed on Amazon will still take 6 weeks In the mean time, I will send you a link to the printer so your friends and family can order the book just as they would through Amazon. FYI: after the initial run of the 2007 Subsim Almanac is sold, future copies will bear the title 2007 Submarine Alamanc. Same contents but my marketing mentor urged the broader title so people who come across the book on Amazon and B&N will understand immediately what the book is about. Outside of this community, people generally raise an eyebrow and say, "Sub sim? What's that?" So, for you folks who ordered early, you get the First Edition. When you're old and needing quick cash, you can sell it on eBay and finance your mamba lessons cheers Neal

02-07-07, 12:47 PM	#119
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	hi Fred, no, the title SUBMARINE Almanac is actually more accurate, the book is not about Subsim, it is about submarines, submariners, submarine fiction, naval history, & submarine games. The only really Subsim-specific content are the Subsim Roll Call bits, which make up about 7 pages, and the Subsim toons. The book is produced by Subsim, and the cover will still have the SUBSIM.COM logo.

02-07-07, 08:15 PM	#120
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Oooh wee! The first shipment has arrived. The mailman left with a sore back, cursing me under his breath. Books are going out tomorrow!