So, what now?
Well, I leave home on Tuesday and arrive in Morgantown late Tues night. I've got half of my itinerary filled in. Still hoping to get some more appointments but pushing ahead on my road trip regardless. I found out about chapbooks. A chapbook is a mini book. For promotional purposes, it can be a lot cheaper to produce a chapter or two than a full book. So, since I wasn't selling books on my trip, I decided to print up a bunch of chapbooks and give them away to whoever might be interested in buying or stocking the full monty. This book promotion phase is more expensive than the book writing phase. What the heck, it is for a good cause if the body of readers creates a swell of sentiment that get the case reopened.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Newspaper Article
The Elkins InterMountain www.theintermountain.com has a story in today's paper on the 1982 Tucker County murders. The reporter has presented a balance of opinions along with an excellent summary of the controversy surrounding the conviction of Rusty Phillips.
One misquote deserves correction.
"This story is not just about two murders. It's about the exploitation of indigents and uneducated [InterMountain added 'attorneys' here]."
I was making the point that people who know their rights and the law are more in control of their fate.
The Elkins InterMountain www.theintermountain.com has a story in today's paper on the 1982 Tucker County murders. The reporter has presented a balance of opinions along with an excellent summary of the controversy surrounding the conviction of Rusty Phillips.
One misquote deserves correction.
"This story is not just about two murders. It's about the exploitation of indigents and uneducated [InterMountain added 'attorneys' here]."
I was making the point that people who know their rights and the law are more in control of their fate.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Controversy
The Chaparral Murders is my attempt to unravel the lingering mystery and the nightmare that shattered the Roberts and other families in Tucker County.
Known and newly discovered facts are presented in alternative scenarios some of which have regrettably disturbed many of those involved.
Ultimately, our only hope of knowing what happened in August of 1982 is to have professional forensic examiners study the remaining evidence.
Those with opinions on this case and the book are invited and encouraged to share them in this blog.
The Chaparral Murders is my attempt to unravel the lingering mystery and the nightmare that shattered the Roberts and other families in Tucker County.
Known and newly discovered facts are presented in alternative scenarios some of which have regrettably disturbed many of those involved.
Ultimately, our only hope of knowing what happened in August of 1982 is to have professional forensic examiners study the remaining evidence.
Those with opinions on this case and the book are invited and encouraged to share them in this blog.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Upsetting the Apple Cart
It seems that The Chaparral Murders poses a threat to some who have grown comfortable with the status quo. Let sleeping dogs lie and all that.
I believe human beings should strive for the highest ideals possible and no one should supress facts or interfere with discovery of facts where an individual's reputation or life is at stake.
Human consciousness has evolved to where we no longer tolerate bullying in workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. That behavior belongs in the caves. We are better than that.
It seems that The Chaparral Murders poses a threat to some who have grown comfortable with the status quo. Let sleeping dogs lie and all that.
I believe human beings should strive for the highest ideals possible and no one should supress facts or interfere with discovery of facts where an individual's reputation or life is at stake.
Human consciousness has evolved to where we no longer tolerate bullying in workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. That behavior belongs in the caves. We are better than that.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
First Promotional Trip
March trip to West Virginia is set beginning with a talk and book signing at Barnes and Noble in Morgantown on Saturday March 8. A two week road trip follows connecting with people and places of interest. I continue to be guided by my now dog-eared copy of John Kremer's book 1001 Ways To Market Your Books.
March trip to West Virginia is set beginning with a talk and book signing at Barnes and Noble in Morgantown on Saturday March 8. A two week road trip follows connecting with people and places of interest. I continue to be guided by my now dog-eared copy of John Kremer's book 1001 Ways To Market Your Books.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
I have started reading Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. Thank you to Oprah for bringing it to my attention. This builds on the works of Wallace D. Wattles and adds depth to the ideas presented in The Secret. So far I have found it highly relevant to my present understanding of me.
I have started reading Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. Thank you to Oprah for bringing it to my attention. This builds on the works of Wallace D. Wattles and adds depth to the ideas presented in The Secret. So far I have found it highly relevant to my present understanding of me.
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