Saturday, September 25, 2010
Back cover of "Cooking the Books"
The Picture you see is the back jacket of my book and was taken in a kitchen of a friend. This was exactly the look I was seeking for the back cover-that of a kitchen with hanging pots, pans and an assortment of utensils. I wanted to have this scene look like an old kitchen instead of the austere, aluminum, squeaky clean appearance of restaurant kitchens I looked at for the back cover scene.
Cooking The Books is now at my printer (Publishers Graphics, Chicago) and I will have "books in hand," late October, early November and then the marketing part begins. I have a speaking tour set up with eight Rotary clubs (with more to come) from Hawaii to Northern and Central California, between December 1st and February 16th.
Now is my time to start getting the word out on my book and I can greatly use your help. (a great number of any book sells by word of mouth, and what better way than to ask my family and friends to spread the word "far and wide".) I will have the web site http://www.theycookedthebooks.com/ up and running by then that will show you how to order the book. Only if you like it, do I ask you to do this "word of mouth" promotion for me.
The other favor I will ask is it is important for my book if you would write a comment on my blog and/or become a follower. Both are simple to do. Click on the word comment at the end of any posting you would like to comment on. Become a follower-it's easy-just click on the follower button on the right side. This blog address is www.theycookedthebooks.blogspot.com.
I am willing to refund both your postage and handling if you don't like it, but I guarantee that this will be one of the most enjoyable books you have read in a long time. Thank you,
Patrick
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I had the pleasure of reading the draft and found the book an interesting read; each idom is short yet informative. No matter how much or how little time one might have at any given moment, you will have adequate time to enjoy a segment of the book. It makes perfect reference for ESL (English as Second Language) teachers and students alike.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I intended it to be as you said--a fast read but very informated as to the origin and meaning of these expressions (phrases, idioms,and proverbs) that deal with Wall Street crime and Ponzi schemes. There are also both humorous and thought provoking quotes that accompany each chapter.
ReplyDeleteMy intention was to have this book read by people traveling on airplanes, trains, etc. to pass the time in a pleasurable and informative way. That is not to say, that even people not traveling, would buy this book because of the interesting and timely subject presented. PME