I'm Getting Published

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My book, "Dead and Buried in the Southwest Desert" is going to be published.  I just sent the contract back to the publishing company and have some tweaking to do on the book to get it ready.  I don't know exactly when it will be published, but I will announce it as soon as I have a date.  To say I am very excited is an understatement.  I am ecstatic and the news is still sinking in.

The book is a labor of love combining my interest in history (especially stories of the Wild West) and my road trips with Sharon seeing what these places look like now.  It is seven chapters of stories and information along with many of my photos.  I start with Indians of the past (Sinagua, Salado, and Hohokam) and their ruins; next is the mining towns before and now; a chapter on some Wild West outlaws; abandoned places, cemeteries, and the bizarre things found buried in the desolate desert.  I am very excited and can't wait to hold a copy of my book in my hand.

Comments

  1. WOW grats on that! I can't wait to read it!

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  3. Congrats! That is awesome news!

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  5. Way to go, Julie! Well deserved!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  7. Congratulations! You have a lot of talent and I can't wait to see your book.

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  8. I'm so proud of you, sis! You said you'd do it and you did it!

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  9. CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!

    How cool is THAT?!?!?!?!

    ~shoes~

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  10. Thanks everyone! I am looking forward to the day I can hold "my" book in my hands.

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  14. Oh my gosh! That is so awesome. I am very happy for you! I wish you much sucess!

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  15. Oh wow! What wonderful news!! I'm soooo HAPPY for you!! Congratulations!!

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  16. That's so cool! Congratulations! I bet you can't wait to hold the book. I enjoy the topic of your blog, and I bet you have collected lots of cool stories. I'm sure that your book will be a hit in your home state. People love local history!

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  17. Congrats on the new book.
    :-)

    Also my word verification is "WASTED"
    for this comment.
    I am sober at the moment .

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  18. i follow the many voices, this such great news... i am so... so happy for you...

    jeremy

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  19. Congratulations! Sounds spooktacular. I hope editing goes well!

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  20. Stupid blogspot wouldn't let me post a comment. Finally I can add my congratulations to the list.

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