You have another book author among you.... - 11/01/13
I started out thinking today would be a special day for me -- and it was, but it's also overwhelming to think of the work I now have to do. I took delivery of the book I just published. It's called Growing Up With Guns.
I'd like to say the book turned out very well, but I shouldn't be the judge of that so let's just say I'm pleased, but the day was a little strange. You'd expect excitement, pride, and all those emotions. But I was alone when it came and suddenly felt overwhelmed at the marketing challenge, and need to get about 100 copies out as quickly as I could (pre-orders, courtesy copies to people who read the Advance Reader Copy, copies to friends who helped, etc.) To tell you the truth, publication day is a little anti-climactic.
I'm not expecting to be flooded with Campfire orders, but there's an outside chance one or two of you might want to know about it. Thus, the reason for this post.
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Here's the lowdown from the front flap (it's a paperback with flapped covers):
I've learned that I'm not much of a salesman, so I find it hard to ask people to buy it. But I have some pretty good cover comments so if you believe what any of these people say, maybe you'll think it's worth a look -- here are some of the cover comments:
That's about half of them, and about all I can say, except for the fact that I'll be leaving the pre-publication offer up at www.EverydayHunter.com until I catch up with everything.
Someone will ask if I'll be publishing an e-book. That's the plan, but I don't know when that will happen. I need to climb the learning curve on that, or find someone who can do it for me.
Steve.
I'd like to say the book turned out very well, but I shouldn't be the judge of that so let's just say I'm pleased, but the day was a little strange. You'd expect excitement, pride, and all those emotions. But I was alone when it came and suddenly felt overwhelmed at the marketing challenge, and need to get about 100 copies out as quickly as I could (pre-orders, courtesy copies to people who read the Advance Reader Copy, copies to friends who helped, etc.) To tell you the truth, publication day is a little anti-climactic.
I'm not expecting to be flooded with Campfire orders, but there's an outside chance one or two of you might want to know about it. Thus, the reason for this post.
Here's the lowdown from the front flap (it's a paperback with flapped covers): Quote
Growing Up WITH GUNS...
...is a book about growing up in rural America. It�s a book about using guns responsibly, about hunting ethics and battling against hunter stereotypes, about hunting philosophy and conservation. It�s about how to think about hunting.
The target audience is hunters, but non-hunters will see that hunters aren�t the bloodthirsty exterminators some people think they are. Every reader will gain a better understanding of what hunters really are, why hunters love hunting, and the role hunters must play if wildlife is to thrive in the future.
Growing Up With Guns examines the hunter�s role as predator and conservationist, offers thoughtful opinions about hunting in today�s world, plus a few personal recollections told with humor.
50 chapters in four sections cover:
>> the days when people didn�t automatically assume guns were for killing people
>> the predator who cares about his prey species and his impact on species that aren�t his prey
>> the hunter as a non-consumptive user of wildlife, and why hunting is life-giving.
>> tips and strategies that will make you a better hunter.
Published by The Everyday Hunter Press
...is a book about growing up in rural America. It�s a book about using guns responsibly, about hunting ethics and battling against hunter stereotypes, about hunting philosophy and conservation. It�s about how to think about hunting.
The target audience is hunters, but non-hunters will see that hunters aren�t the bloodthirsty exterminators some people think they are. Every reader will gain a better understanding of what hunters really are, why hunters love hunting, and the role hunters must play if wildlife is to thrive in the future.
Growing Up With Guns examines the hunter�s role as predator and conservationist, offers thoughtful opinions about hunting in today�s world, plus a few personal recollections told with humor.
50 chapters in four sections cover:
>> the days when people didn�t automatically assume guns were for killing people
>> the predator who cares about his prey species and his impact on species that aren�t his prey
>> the hunter as a non-consumptive user of wildlife, and why hunting is life-giving.
>> tips and strategies that will make you a better hunter.
Published by The Everyday Hunter Press
I've learned that I'm not much of a salesman, so I find it hard to ask people to buy it. But I have some pretty good cover comments so if you believe what any of these people say, maybe you'll think it's worth a look -- here are some of the cover comments:
Quote
Ron Spomer, Host of Winchester World of Whitetail TV: �Articulating your passion for hunting just got easier. Sorensen covers the positive role hunters and modern wildlife management play in perpetuating wildlife. Details come in bite-sized chunks that are easy to digest and understand.�
Charles J. Alsheimer -- Field Editor, Deer & Deer Hunting: �Growing Up With Guns will not only change the way you look at hunting, it will make you a better person in the process.�
Bernie Barringer -- Editor, Bear Hunting Magazine: �It�s part entertainment and part educational, but mostly Growing Up With Guns is a compelling, well-reasoned defense of the hunting lifestyle.�
Patrick Carrothers -- President, Havalon Knives, www.Havalon.com, : �Growing Up With Guns is a prophet�s voice in the wilderness, warning of a cultural disconnect from reality, from nature and from God. Steve presents a compelling defense of hunting as a fundamental tradition and part of the fabric of American freedoms, as well as tested tactics and strategies every hunter can use in the field.�
Marc Anthony � Pro hunter & freelance writer, www.NonTypicalHunter.com, :�Every anti-gunner, anti-hunter, and main stream media personnel out there needs to read Growing Up With Guns. Steve Sorensen's reflection on the sportsman's way of life should be the template for hunters to be judged by.�
Bill Winke � www.MidwestWhitetail.com, Albia, Iowa: �Growing up with Guns reminds of the wide-eyed joy I had as a young man enjoying the freedom of roaming and hunting the wide-open country of rural Iowa. Steve�s writing style is very pleasant to read. You will enjoy every chapter.�
Russell Thornberry � Alberta, Canada, www.RussellThornberry.com, : �Growing up with Guns should be the primer for Wildlife Conservation Education in America. It contains the essential truth about who funds conservation and why � what animal rights fanatics want to keep hidden. Kudos to author Steve Sorensen.�
Daniel E. Schmidt �- Editor-in-Chief, Deer & Deer Hunting:�A thinking man�s book on hunting, conservation and clean-living American values. It�s unlike any other book you�ve read about the subject. Sorensen�s thought-provoking approach will educate, enlighten and challenge anyone who loves the outdoors.�
Charles J. Alsheimer -- Field Editor, Deer & Deer Hunting: �Growing Up With Guns will not only change the way you look at hunting, it will make you a better person in the process.�
Bernie Barringer -- Editor, Bear Hunting Magazine: �It�s part entertainment and part educational, but mostly Growing Up With Guns is a compelling, well-reasoned defense of the hunting lifestyle.�
Patrick Carrothers -- President, Havalon Knives, www.Havalon.com, : �Growing Up With Guns is a prophet�s voice in the wilderness, warning of a cultural disconnect from reality, from nature and from God. Steve presents a compelling defense of hunting as a fundamental tradition and part of the fabric of American freedoms, as well as tested tactics and strategies every hunter can use in the field.�
Marc Anthony � Pro hunter & freelance writer, www.NonTypicalHunter.com, :�Every anti-gunner, anti-hunter, and main stream media personnel out there needs to read Growing Up With Guns. Steve Sorensen's reflection on the sportsman's way of life should be the template for hunters to be judged by.�
Bill Winke � www.MidwestWhitetail.com, Albia, Iowa: �Growing up with Guns reminds of the wide-eyed joy I had as a young man enjoying the freedom of roaming and hunting the wide-open country of rural Iowa. Steve�s writing style is very pleasant to read. You will enjoy every chapter.�
Russell Thornberry � Alberta, Canada, www.RussellThornberry.com, : �Growing up with Guns should be the primer for Wildlife Conservation Education in America. It contains the essential truth about who funds conservation and why � what animal rights fanatics want to keep hidden. Kudos to author Steve Sorensen.�
Daniel E. Schmidt �- Editor-in-Chief, Deer & Deer Hunting:�A thinking man�s book on hunting, conservation and clean-living American values. It�s unlike any other book you�ve read about the subject. Sorensen�s thought-provoking approach will educate, enlighten and challenge anyone who loves the outdoors.�
That's about half of them, and about all I can say, except for the fact that I'll be leaving the pre-publication offer up at www.EverydayHunter.com until I catch up with everything.
Someone will ask if I'll be publishing an e-book. That's the plan, but I don't know when that will happen. I need to climb the learning curve on that, or find someone who can do it for me.
Steve.