I'm Getting Published

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Cover by Jeremy at ebooks designs
http://ebookdesigns.blogspot.com/

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. wicKEDNovember 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

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

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  2. Leo GodinNovember 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Fantastic! Congratulations.

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  3. AnnieNovember 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Congrats! That is awesome news!

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  4. Living Dead Girl NicoleNovember 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    That is awesome!! CONGRATS!

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  5. Courtney MrochNovember 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

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

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  6. BubbaNovember 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Kudos!

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  7. Jessica PenotNovember 9, 2011 at 1:29 PM

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

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  8. Sharon DayNovember 9, 2011 at 2:09 PM

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

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  9. Red ShoesNovember 9, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!

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

    ~shoes~

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  10. Julie FergusonNovember 9, 2011 at 2:36 PM

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

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  11. Kweeny ToddNovember 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Awesome news! Congrats!

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  12. DemonicNovember 9, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    GRATS sweety

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  13. Dr. HeckleNovember 9, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Congrats! That's awesome!

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  14. Vivienne MossNovember 9, 2011 at 4:04 PM

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

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  15. Little Gothic HorrorsNovember 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

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

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  16. Justine’s HalloweenNovember 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    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. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    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. Jeremy [Retro]November 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

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

    jeremy

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  19. A Beer for the ShowerNovember 10, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Congratulations! Sounds spooktacular. I hope editing goes well!

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  20. BarryNovember 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM

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

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