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Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2007, 05:46:54 PM »
When will it be in stores?

Before the snow melts on Oak Ridge No. 14 -- where, just this morning, I saw a herd of nine healthy deer crossing over from No. 15.

Rick is hoping they'll be in the stores by next week sometime. But the book business isn't the best-run or most predictable thing in the world, if your name isn't, say, Dan Brown.

Of course, Rick's a much, much better writer. Just not so rich.

Jason --

I am holding in my hands (well, I was, just a minute ago; had to put it down to type!) a copy of "Amen Corner," autographed by the Author.

It's got a helluva nice feel to it.

The cover's attractive (before ... someone else points it out: No, it's not Amen Corner -- but it is Augusta National -- below the tee at 6, I'm guessing); the typography's excellent; the heft is perfect, at 323 pages.

You can pick one up, today, at Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis. Rick isn't sure who else might have it physically present, yet -- but he knows that Once Upon a Crime does, because I believe he autographed and delivered them himself.

Dan

P.S. My prediction was correct -- though there's quite a bit of bare ground around the trees in the right rough at 14, and some around the fairway bunker left. And the tee is bare.
« Last Edit: March 15, 2007, 06:03:50 PM by Dan Kelly »
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RJ_Daley

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2007, 12:37:20 PM »
Just so you know, I just got notice from Amazon that the shipment is delayed until May 19.
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Jason Topp

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #27 on: March 16, 2007, 04:37:37 PM »
When will it be in stores?

Before the snow melts on Oak Ridge No. 14 -- where, just this morning, I saw a herd of nine healthy deer crossing over from No. 15.

Rick is hoping they'll be in the stores by next week sometime. But the book business isn't the best-run or most predictable thing in the world, if your name isn't, say, Dan Brown.

Of course, Rick's a much, much better writer. Just not so rich.

Jason --

I am holding in my hands (well, I was, just a minute ago; had to put it down to type!) a copy of "Amen Corner," autographed by the Author.

It's got a helluva nice feel to it.

The cover's attractive (before ... someone else points it out: No, it's not Amen Corner -- but it is Augusta National -- below the tee at 6, I'm guessing); the typography's excellent; the heft is perfect, at 323 pages.

You can pick one up, today, at Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis. Rick isn't sure who else might have it physically present, yet -- but he knows that Once Upon a Crime does, because I believe he autographed and delivered them himself.

Dan

P.S. My prediction was correct -- though there's quite a bit of bare ground around the trees in the right rough at 14, and some around the fairway bunker left. And the tee is bare.

26th and Lyndale.  I'm going to stop by on my way home.

Rick Shefchik

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #28 on: March 16, 2007, 05:08:55 PM »
Jason -- Say hi to Pat for me at OUAC. She's becoming more of a golf fan with each book we sell. :)

Dick -- I'm distressed to hear about the Amazon delay -- I don't know what that's all about, considering the books are now off the presses. I'll look into it.
"Golf is 20 percent mechanics and technique. The other 80 percent is philosophy, humor, tragedy, romance, melodrama, companionship, camaraderie, cussedness and conversation." - Grantland Rice

Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #29 on: March 16, 2007, 05:19:30 PM »
... the book business isn't the best-run or most predictable thing in the world...

Emphasis on "isn't the best-run."
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George Pazin

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #30 on: March 20, 2007, 01:36:29 PM »
Rick, just wanted to let you know Amazon said my order shipped yesterday and I should receive it Monday (3/26).

Can't wait to read it.
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Rick Shefchik

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #31 on: March 20, 2007, 02:49:32 PM »
Thanks, George. Be sure to let me know what you think -- any feedback is helpful.

My publisher tells me that the message Amazon sent to Dick Daley was wrong -- no delays in shipment, as your experience seems to indicate. But if anyone is having trouble getting the book, let me know, and I'll personally give whoever needs it a stern talking-to. ;)
"Golf is 20 percent mechanics and technique. The other 80 percent is philosophy, humor, tragedy, romance, melodrama, companionship, camaraderie, cussedness and conversation." - Grantland Rice

RJ_Daley

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #32 on: March 20, 2007, 03:16:02 PM »
Rick, I missed the revised notice yesterday from Amazon as it went to my junk mail box.  It shipped now.  
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Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #33 on: March 20, 2007, 03:21:28 PM »
Be sure to let me know what you think -- any feedback is helpful.

Albeit a little late.
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John Kavanaugh

Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #34 on: March 20, 2007, 03:23:56 PM »
I think any feedback would help Rick when he writes his next novel "From the Church Pew".

George Pazin

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #35 on: March 20, 2007, 03:26:51 PM »
I think any feedback would help Rick when he writes his next novel "From the Church Pew".

Just hope I'm not the dead body in this one....
Big drivers and hot balls are the product of golf course design that rewards the hit one far then hit one high strategy.  Shinny showed everyone how to take care of this whole technology dilemma. - Pat Brockwell, 6/24/04

Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #36 on: March 20, 2007, 04:09:53 PM »
I think any feedback would help Rick when he writes his next novel "From the Church Pew".

Just hope I'm not the dead body in this one....

George --

I think I'm a much more likely candidate -- at least till you guys meet!

Dan
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"Rankings are silly and subjective..." -- Tom Doak, 3/12/2016

Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #37 on: March 24, 2007, 11:51:10 AM »
Brad Klein's review is out, I've heard -- but not yet at the Golfweek Web site (unless I missed it).

I'm told the review is quite complimentary -- with this conclusion: "It's the perfect airplane ride for a golf trip."

I can see the cover of the paperback already:

"Perfect!" -- Bradley S. Klein, Golfweek.

"There's no money in doing less." -- Joe Hancock, 11/25/2010
"Rankings are silly and subjective..." -- Tom Doak, 3/12/2016

George Pazin

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #38 on: March 24, 2007, 12:45:11 PM »
I got mine a couple days ago (from Amazon, anyone who ordered there should be getting his book shortly); I'm about 1/3 of the way through (no airplane rides, just parenting, not as much free time!).

I'm impressed and entertained thus far - each chapter end makes me want to continue on to the next chapter.

I was a little surprised to not find JakaB as the villain, but maybe his identity will be revealed in a surprise later.
Big drivers and hot balls are the product of golf course design that rewards the hit one far then hit one high strategy.  Shinny showed everyone how to take care of this whole technology dilemma. - Pat Brockwell, 6/24/04

Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #39 on: March 24, 2007, 03:07:17 PM »
I was a little surprised to not find JakaB as the villain...

George --

What makes you think he's not based on JakaB?

Smiley-eschewingly yours,
Dan
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Adam Clayman

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #40 on: March 24, 2007, 03:23:34 PM »
Rick, Mine arrived yesterday. It was ordered in early October. Is there anyway for you to share with us the early numbers? How many were ordered prior to release?

Good Luck and I look forward to that plane ride.
"It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing your whole life." - Mickey Mantle

A.G._Crockett

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #41 on: March 24, 2007, 09:59:44 PM »
Started this morning, and read the first 60 pages or so, and I'm into it.  I'm a huge consumer of murder mysteries anyway, and to have one from a treehouse guy about the Masters with the toonamint just a couple of weeks away is too good.
"Golf...is usually played with the outward appearance of great dignity.  It is, nevertheless, a game of considerable passion, either of the explosive type, or that which burns inwardly and sears the soul."      Bobby Jones

Rick Shefchik

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #42 on: March 24, 2007, 10:06:59 PM »
Adam,

I'd share those numbers with you if I had them -- and I wish I had them -- but I don't get any sales info from Amazon, and I don't think my publisher does at this point, either. I get an audit four months after publication from Poisoned Pen, but I don't know if there will be a breakdown of where the sales came from.

I seem to be bouncing between 17,000th place and 23,000th place on Amazon's sales charts in the last few days -- not too impressive, but a damn sight better than when I was 1.5 millionth. ;D

Hold it -- I just checked. I'm now the 9,422nd best selling book on Amazon. Woo hoo! And the Twin Cities golf courses  began opening this weekend!

Thanks for the interest, Adam. I hope you enjoy it.  
"Golf is 20 percent mechanics and technique. The other 80 percent is philosophy, humor, tragedy, romance, melodrama, companionship, camaraderie, cussedness and conversation." - Grantland Rice

A.G._Crockett

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #43 on: March 25, 2007, 09:01:20 PM »
Just bumping this back up to the top.

I just finished "Amen Corner" a few minutes ago, and it is an excellent read.  Can't imagine that any golfer and/or mystery fan wouldn't thoroughly enjoy it.  If you haven't ordered your copy yet, you should; it's a worthwhile addition to any golf library.

Congratulations to Rick Shefchik for chasing a dream and doing something really, really cool.  (I do NOT think, however, that the book will make his invitation to join ANGC more likely, so if you are hoping that Rick will someday invite you to play with him there, I wouldn't count on it! :))
"Golf...is usually played with the outward appearance of great dignity.  It is, nevertheless, a game of considerable passion, either of the explosive type, or that which burns inwardly and sears the soul."      Bobby Jones

Rick Shefchik

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #44 on: March 26, 2007, 01:55:47 AM »
Alas, that was my conclusion, too...

I think it's a very even-handed look at the club. If anything, I would expect some of the club's detractors to tell me I went too easy on them. But I don't expect to be welcomed there after letting my imagination run loose about areas they painstakingly -- and justifiably -- keep private.
"Golf is 20 percent mechanics and technique. The other 80 percent is philosophy, humor, tragedy, romance, melodrama, companionship, camaraderie, cussedness and conversation." - Grantland Rice

Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #45 on: March 26, 2007, 08:27:50 AM »
Alas, that was my conclusion, too...

You know what? I don't think you had much of a shot at membership, book or no book!

« Last Edit: March 26, 2007, 09:55:17 AM by Dan Kelly »
"There's no money in doing less." -- Joe Hancock, 11/25/2010
"Rankings are silly and subjective..." -- Tom Doak, 3/12/2016

Rick Shefchik

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #46 on: March 26, 2007, 12:16:32 PM »
I was thinking in terms of being someone's guest for a round at ANGC someday. I think I can cross that off my list of lifetime goals.
"Golf is 20 percent mechanics and technique. The other 80 percent is philosophy, humor, tragedy, romance, melodrama, companionship, camaraderie, cussedness and conversation." - Grantland Rice

Dan Kelly

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #47 on: March 26, 2007, 12:52:09 PM »
I was thinking in terms of being someone's guest for a round at ANGC someday. I think I can cross that off my list of lifetime goals.

Just spell and pronounce your name right, and they'll never recognize it!
"There's no money in doing less." -- Joe Hancock, 11/25/2010
"Rankings are silly and subjective..." -- Tom Doak, 3/12/2016

George Pazin

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #48 on: March 26, 2007, 05:58:15 PM »
I was thinking in terms of being someone's guest for a round at ANGC someday. I think I can cross that off my list of lifetime goals.

I'll be happy to invite you when my membership application is processed. I'm certain it's currently lost in the mail somewhere.
Big drivers and hot balls are the product of golf course design that rewards the hit one far then hit one high strategy.  Shinny showed everyone how to take care of this whole technology dilemma. - Pat Brockwell, 6/24/04

George Pazin

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Re:Rick Shefchik's "Amen Corner"
« Reply #49 on: March 27, 2007, 09:39:34 AM »
Finished mine last night - damn good read, lots of fun.

FWIW, this is the type of story that would make a good golf movie, not the spiritual/mystical crap that pervades the golf genre. IMHO, of course.

 :)
Big drivers and hot balls are the product of golf course design that rewards the hit one far then hit one high strategy.  Shinny showed everyone how to take care of this whole technology dilemma. - Pat Brockwell, 6/24/04