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- Hometown:
- Rome, New York
- About Me and My Book:
- I began writing in 1996, following a 20-year career in investigations and law enforcement in New York State. I currently have six fiction and three non-fiction books published. My non-fictions are about Las Vegas police and organized crime history. My latest release (July 1, 2007) is CULLOTTA – The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness.
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Publishing - One Man's Opinion
Posted on August 30, 2007 at 7:50am —
Low Budget Marketing Ideas
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 9:13pm — 2 Comments
Amazon True Crime Bestseller
I leraned this evening that CULLOTTA reached #1 on the Amazon bestsellers list earlier today in the True Crime category.
The list is updated hourly, and the book was at #13 when I checked it around 10 p.m.
At any rate, it was kind of a thrill being on top, even for a short time.
Denny
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 8:29pm — 3 Comments
Book Signings - Lessons Learned
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 7:18am —
The Author and the Hit Man
People often ask what it was like writing a book with a former mobster. Following is an excerpt from my newsletter describing the experience from my perspective.
Writing CULLOTTA – The Author and the Hit Man
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Like you I retired, but still do part-time consulting personally and for the US. Small Business Administration's SCORE (consultants to small business). I decided to write a novel encompassing real life experiences mixed in with fiction. I've financed publishers during my venture capital career, so I know something about the market place, publishing industry and promotion. I did a 3/6 months due diligence and tried and tested the vanities, pods, agents, etc. I knew I would have to self-publish, since no one knew me and they are really as you know looking for the John Grishams, etc.. However, my daughter-in-law published two books with Iuniverse in 2000 and 2001. At that time the cost was negligible and she self-promoted. Since then they have merged with Authorhouse...which shows some astuteness on Authorhouse's part. Consequently, I went with them and I've picked and choosed what part of the menu I want. My grassroots marketing I can take care of myself. However, I don't want boxes of books in my garage...since they are a POD and will drop ship on my behalf. If you'd like to see what I've done: Goggle: Ralph L. McNeal, Sr - Sleeper Cell.
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Check out my latest blog post to read about my newest cover design, read the latest book review and find out how to attend my first book signing for the JGDS (Junior Geography Detective Squad) children's mystery state book series (signing as illustrator of course).
Here is the cover for the second book in the series just to tempt you further...
Isn't my job cool?
Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
IM: willowraven.illustration
www.lmstephenson.com
AND CHECK OUT MY HOT NEW ROMANCE NOVEL CALLED, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE". IT'S A HARD TO PUT DOWN READ THAT YOU WILL WISH WOULD NEVER END!! WHILE YOU ARE THERE PLEASE VIEW MY TV INTERVIEW VIDEO, CHECK OUT MY CONTEST AND SIGN MY GUESTBOOK. THANK YOU, LEEANNE
I met a retired NYC detective in Magdalena, NM while doing some research. His name is Armand Romano. I'm sure he could write a book or two about his career.
My own book is set in 1883 and is built around a shooting in northcentral Texas where a young man would kill a man in self-defense but would be charged with first degree murder. I've spent a lot of time learning about law enforcement and the legal system from that time period. A lot has changed for sure!
Good luck with your book(s)!
Sherri
author of "Tom P's Fiddle"
Richard