Doc Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I finally did it. 23 years ago I wrote a little Christmas story called "All That Glitters." A Prospector's Christmas Story. During those 23 years I have had scores of people ask me to publish the story into a book so they could pull it out each year and read it. This past Christmas Season I had a company called Gold Rush Expeditions ask for a one time licensing fee to publish the story in their annual end of the year magazine. So, I finally published it into a book. The intro to the book reads: --------------- "Sam Lewis had lost his faith in God, his faith in the criminal justice system and society in general. Now, his wife, Mary, had passed away. Sam felt that without Mary his life was meaningless. Dropping out of society, Sam decided to head for the seclusion of the hills and spend what time he had left working his gold mining claim. Miles away from modern day civilization he found the gold he was looking for. Sam also found something he hadn't counted on; something much more valuable. This wonderful tale is sure to delight adults and children alike. It is a story that will bring a smile to your heart and a tear of joy to your eye." ------------- This is a lite read. Only 63 pages long. 10 Chapters. If you like the ol' Hallmark movies, then you will like this tale. I had that in my head when I wrote it. Something like a Hallmark Christmas movie with Wilford Brimley narrating the story. But Wilford died. Guess I shouldn't have waited so long. Every year around Christmas time I get people calling to buy the book. Well there was no book to buy. But now there is. I don't fashion myself a writer at all, but anyone that knows me will tell you I like telling stories. Merry Christmas about 7 months early. Or 5 months late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I bet it feels great to finally have it finished and in your hands ! Cross 'er off yer bucket list ! 🍀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ben Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Much respect for making it happen 👏 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSMITH Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 ok How do we get one of your books would love to read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradiceau Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Good on ya Doc, I am sure it is a well written yarn and will bring joy to readers. You do have a way with words... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Congrats to you and think about sending a copy to Hallmark studios for a possibility of making it to the screen. They love stories like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Like VL said ^ ,,,it wouldn't cost ya much to find out ? Hope ya sell a million copies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLundy Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 There you go! Las Vegas Best Selling Book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 15 hours ago, DSMITH said: ok How do we get one of your books would love to read it I'll put it up on my website. I had thought about doing that and I checked into it and it says that they don't accept unsolicited manuscripts. You have to go through an agent and they pitch it, apparently there is a whole process that you have to go through. It appears to be very involved. Doc 12 hours ago, Valens Legacy said: Congrats to you and think about sending a copy to Hallmark studios for a possibility of making it to the screen. They love stories like that. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Valens Legacy said: Congrats to you and think about sending a copy to Hallmark studios for a possibility of making it to the screen. They love stories like that. It would be perfect for Hallmark but they do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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