Any word yet?

**bodhran4me** · 19th April 21, 06:52 PM

I was wondering about the book just this weekend. I think it would be a shame if it never got to see light of day.

I would also gladly purchase a digital format. Maybe taking pre-orders would help grease the wheels a bit? I would be up for that also if it were the case.

**newbiepiper55** · 4th June 21, 06:23 PM

I'm 66 and have still yet to retire (with three sons still at home). So "good on 'ya, matey!"

I too would like to encourage you to release your book in .PDF format. In fact, if you do, can you please put me on your list as a potential customer? I'd even be willing to mail you an empty thumb drive to copy it to, if you wish it.

All the best with your wood crafting biz. Cheers, Alan

Originally Posted by jhockin

Steve, I totally “get” how retirement can be enjoyable, however, I do think that you might be underestimating how many people are likely to want a copy of your book ( add my name to the list). I also agree that digital format ( such as on a flash drive/ thumb drive) would likely be the easiest format, both for you, and most customers. Don’t give up on the idea just yet.

**MichiganKyle** · 5th June 21, 08:20 PM

I'd rather be able to buy a printed copy, but a PDF would also work.

There are places around that will do small runs of books. Heck, even my local bookstore has a machine to do it, and I think their minimum is somewhere around a quantity of 1. Prints, binds, and trims, and they sell copies of locally-written books at the front of the store. It's really a pretty neat operation and they keep the machine proudly on display in the store.

Or you could print them at something like FedEx Office where they'll spiral bind. I've had that done before, and it's not terribly expensive.

Going to print doesn't have to be a huge obstacle anymore.

**Paco500** · 11th July 21, 05:43 AM

Steve-

I feel absolutely robbed that I got back into kilts so soon after you have decided to retire. I would dearly love to have one of your kilts- the thought and innovation you have shown is remarkable.

I know I would pay over the odds for that knowledge not to be lost. Even in unfinished form.

Perhaps the group of us so interested could even fund the help of an editor if you don’t have the time to work on it yourself- that is assuming an outside editor would actually be useful.

Please consider it.

-M

**bodhran4me** · 11th July 21, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Paco500

Steve-

I feel absolutely robbed that I got back into kilts so soon after you have decided to retire. I would dearly love to have one of your kilts- the thought and innovation you have shown is remarkable.

I know I would pay over the odds for that knowledge not to be lost. Even in unfinished form.

Perhaps the group of us so interested could even fund the help of an editor if you don’t have the time to work on it yourself- that is assuming an outside editor would actually be useful.

Please consider it.

-M

Paco, just had to say when I saw your avatar thumbnail I thought " My what a large sporran...." Needs must get my eyes checked!

**Paco500** · 12th July 21, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by bodhran4me

Paco, just had to say when I saw your avatar thumbnail I thought " My what a large sporran...." Needs must get my eyes checked!

That picture was from ~17 years ago. My 'sporran' is now taller than me.

**tpa** · 21st July 21, 05:57 PM

Steve, I think you greatly underestimate the number of people who would be interested in your book in any available format. Your designs and detail, especially on sizing were groundbreaking so you can add me to the list, I'll buy it in any format available.
Have you considered using Amazon for selling it, they print to order as well as providing Kindle versions and it is easy to find advice and formatting instructions on the internet or even easier someone to do it on fiverr.com.