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Something About Me and My Book:: "Roy Beisswenger's Powered Parachute Handbook" is due out by June '09. A full-color, comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about these amazing machines and the basics of flight. I also write for various aviation magazines, primarily a monthly column for UltraFlight Magazine.
I have been involved with Powered Parachutes since 1993 and run the 1st school in the USA for obtaining an FAA Sport Pilot License. I also host a weekly internet radio show, The UltraFlight Radio Show (www.UltraFlightRadio.com), covering all aspects of sport aviation with guests from all around the world. For more details on my book, school, or radio show, please visit my website at www.EasyFlight.com.

At 10:42am on March 13, 2009, Easy Flight said…: We considered the POD route, but decided that for the amount we needed printed, self publishing was going to make more sense, money-wise. What he's writing is basically a textbook - and it'll be the only one of its kind out there for powered parachutes. So, we need the hard-cover, lots of color pictures, kind of book. A lot of help was a book by Peter Bowerman on self-publishing.
Roy's been talking about writing this book since before I met him, which has been 5.5 years ago now. And he's been actually writing it since the season ended last year (late fall). He wound up waiting due to changes the FAA was making in the rules. I'll be so glad when he gets it done & proofed & off to the printer!
Right now our dilemma (besides getting the book finished) is deciding on how to get it printed - we'd like to keep the printing in the US, but the cost is so much higher than from India or China. Did you have that issue, & if so, how did you make your decision? It's a tough one!
Vickie from Easy Flight

At 8:33am on March 13, 2009, Karen Walker said…: Hello Easy Flight,
I totally understand how you feel. I am new to all this social networking and wasn't sure what to expect. My feeling is that we need to do both--share information about ourselves and our books/services/etc. (which is self-promotion) and discuss our trials, tribulations and of course, successes.
I would love to hear how others struggled with writing and overcame whatever to succeed. It took me 10 years to complete my memoir and now it's out there. What have your writing experiences taught you?
My biggest lesson is that this is what I'm supposed to be doing, even if I don't make much money at it. How's that for a concept!

At 8:36pm on March 12, 2009, Christian Schaal said…: i would suggest not going the self published route. P.O D. is the best value if you do not have a publisher. We can talk tomorrow.

My personal email is christian@christianschaal.com

I will be happy to help you in anyway i can.

Have a good evening.

Christian

At 4:59pm on March 12, 2009, Christian Schaal said…: well, what kind of help are you looking for? I have yet to see a quesiotn. Most of us are more than willing to do so for grateful persons. I have helped two jsut today...for free, and just becuase I like to help. this is a site for book authors and publishers. Of course peopel will promote their own work. But, if you need help with something, just ask.

Tell you what...and this is not selfpromotion..I do not need to do that. Go to my website... www.christianschaal.com , look at what is there, and then decide if I am the one to offer you some help. You may use the email link on my contact page to to ask for what you need. If I am able, I will help you. I hear you passion, and I am assuming Roy is either your husband, or an very intimate relationship in some way. I am more than heppy to be supportive.

www.christianschaal.com

At 12:24pm on March 12, 2009, Christian Schaal said…: I read your comment in teh book publicity blog concerning self promotion. That is really wha that group is about. There are other means, hoewver.

I will send you an add request. Always looking to share info and learn from others.

Christian

www.christianschaal.com

At 7:20pm on January 23, 2009, John Kremer said…: Welcome to the Book Marketing Network. You can make friends here, post a new blog, share videos, join in discussions, create a new group or join an old one, post your events, and more. Glad you are here.

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At 10:07am on January 22, 2009, Easy Flight said…: Thanks! We'll be putting up a picture soon.
Any advice on choosing a printer would be welcome - also marketing. We've got a pretty good plan, but you can't do too much when it comes to publicity. What we need to do is get the word out while it's still being written, so that by the time we print it, people will know it's there. We've got a start on that, with Roy's radio show, but more would be great!

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