Hi Folks, Colonel “B” here, or for my troops of yesteryear “Sgt B” here. I have an announcement to make. If you are interested in buying my book, please do not go to the publisher; they charge way too much for all three versions (hard, soft, and eBook). I had no say in setting the retail price of the books, it was all their doing. It is a POD (Print On Demand), which means I paid to have it published, and they charged me an arm and ½ a leg. You could go to Amazon, but they charge too much as well. Last I checked the hard cover was over $42.95, which is what the publisher charges, and then you have to add postage. In the 8 years since publication, I have gotten back my initial investment. So, I sell only the hard cover because it is a beautiful book—not that I am biased at all—and it has some acknowledgements on the dust cover the soft cover does not. And, it will look good on your book shelf—smiles. I sell it personally inscribed for whomever it is going to for $35.00. I also now have the soft cover for $30. It’s not a paperback, it is merely a soft cover copy. You are getting a good read, cheaper than anywhere else, and it’s personally inscribed just for you. If you’re a Marine, or it’s going to a Marine, I eat the postage. Please understand, I do not get the fantastic discount that Amazon and Barnes & Noble get, I mean I’m only the author. This is not a money-making endeavor for me at this point—I simply want folks to read it. So, if you are a Marine, want to learn about Marines, or know a Marine, here’s a chance to get a book that I guarantee will be enjoyed! Click on “Contact Me’ and fill out the contact form, put “autographed copy” as the subject, send it, and it comes to me. Once I receive it, I will contact you for the inscription information, and will tell you how to pay for it. Thanks folks, and have a great Marine Corps day. Semper Fi, Jim

UPDATE: As of September 2020, I have severed relationships with the publisher; therefore, the book is no longer available from iUniverse or any of the online retailers.  I only have copies of the hard cover and am able to sell them for $35 personally inscribed and signed. Should you desire a copy, please do as instructed above by sending me an email at the “Contact” link and I will personally email you with details. Thank you and Semper Fi;

Jim

Originally posted 2016-03-25 17:08:05.