A fellow called me the other night, looking for some advice on self publishing, for his upcoming book. I was happy to help in any way I can. I know the process is not fun, you will have to trust me on this. I am actually excited to see this book in print. I will hold the details for now and no, the book is not about surf fishing, but it is about striped bass. I haven’t seen it yet so I won’t make any comments till I do. Anyway, this fellow, with whom I spoke to previously on the same subject, told me he did not know I was as he put it, a “publisher”. He said that if he originally knew, he probably would have not contacted me, in fear that I would not share my experiences and contacts. Which is silly because the first thing I did is gave him my book designer phone number and the printer that I dealt with. Why wouldn’t I help him in any way possible? Silly if you ask me, to even think like that. I don’t consider myself a publisher but if you insist, you can call me an “accidental publisher”. Meaning guys like Doc and Skinner asked me to use my experience and contacts to bring their books into the market. To me, both of these guys are my heroes, so maybe I have blinders on but I am more than happy that I helped them.
I had toyed with an idea of writing another book. It was going to be a book of stories along the lines of “shit that only happens to me”. I got most of it done but then I decided to work with these guys on their projects, and this magazine basically sucks out any life out of me that I have left…so that gets pushed back. Maybe never to be seen again. Who knows, maybe it’s for the best.
I did decide to make the series of interviews I did few years ago for the Fisherman into an eBook. I figured some who have missed it might be interested in reading it.
The second project I been working on was a book of articles that appeared in On The Water and Fisherman magazines over the years. Again, only in an eBook form. These articles are not meant to be tied together by a theme, instead, I picked the stuff I liked the best. The ones I found to be most interesting.
The first book of articles, and possible the only one, who knows what life will bring, is now live.
Surf Fishing, Collection of Articles Volume 1 is now at Amazon, Barnes and noble and our online store available for downloading to your kindle, nook or ipad. I hope you enjoy it.
Here is the Table of contents
Unconventional Wisdom: Poppers in the Dark
Deep Diving Metal Lip Swimmers: Lost in Transition
Super Strike Darter: A Lure for all Seasons
Needlefish Lure: A Stick with Hooks
Fall run strategies: Six Tips for Success in the Surf
Z, don’t bury that book project, please! I know myself and I’m sure plenty of other guys would love to hear stories from you in another book. I know you are probably my favorite author as I find your book easier and a little more enjoyable to read than some of the other guys, and find the random “zenoisms ” very funny. Keep at it man!
↓Just finished your interviews e-book and enjoyed re-reading it. Skinners newest and Melnyk’s new book were also awesome. I like many others don’t solely rely on the internet and I love reading about surfcasting/striped bass. keep em coming!
↓Zeno,
↓Met you a couple of times,CT. Surf Casters,Pat,s shop and am a big fan. I very much appreciate your attempts at humility-to many know it alls in this sport allready. Would like to know if there is a way to purchase/download your new e-books to a lap top as I do not have a Kindle ect.
Regards,
Michael
I have bought and read the articles book and recommend it. I will be buying this book now but save it until I get back to my ship. I live and fish in the tropics so some might ask what do I get out of books and a magazine that are orientated to an entirely different area. The answer is they make me feel like I am standing in the surf and thats a good feeling.
↓ZENO ,
↓I`VE READ BOTH OF YOUR BOOKS AND NUMEROUS ARTICLES YOU`VE WRITTEN . I HAVEN`T GOTTEN INTO THE EBOOK THING YET . I`VE GOTTA SAY , I LOVE THE WAY YOU TELL A STORY AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU PUT OUT ANOTHER BOOK . NOTHING BEATS A GOOD FISHING STORY AND I`M SURE I`M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO WOULD LOVE TO READ SOME OF YOURS .
Here’s how I see it..you fish less when you write more …now… Maybe I’ll catch more fish ? WRITE MORE.. LOL. .. Really keep writing ..we all enjoy it .
↓Here’s an answer to Michael Flynn’s question.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
My wife gave me a Kindle Touch for Xmas, it is a nice lightweight way to carry around a ton of books. It downloaded Zeno’s latest in about 3 seconds…
Thanks Zeno!
Keep it coming
Iverfish
↓I would love to know why you wouldn’t put it out in a form that was PC available? not everyone that would love to read things by you owns Kindles or Ipads. Some of us find them a waste of time and money…My 2cents.
↓Richard
↓all you have to do is go to http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311
and dowload Kindle app to your PC..its free…you don’t need to buy Ipad or Kindle to read ebook..you can do it on a PC, Laptop, phone, whatever
can i go to amazon zeno & download to my nook free also? pls advise harv
↓Well I stand in orthopedic shoes…. Thanks for the link. now I wont feel like I have to keep up with the smiths.
↓Z, I look forward to reading the latest e-book.
I know enough to make my own decisions and to listen to the masters and legends that came before me and shape my opinion based on what has been done before i picked up a surf rod.
I have to say you have done some excellent work! I have read in the last 3 years every book whether narrative or educational from cover to cover and your work, Skinners, Melnyks and the great masters like Daignault and Rosco just keep me coming back for more. I can’t get enough of this stuff…keep it coming!
Still holding out for a few e-books from you however on the following topics that have withstood the test of time.
VS/ZB?
One piece or two piece?
Paper or Plastic?
Where can I catch a 50lb bass?
Why does Noob Googenheim always post “I’m in?”
Do I have to get wet to skish properly?
I eagerly wait patiently for your advice and wisdom on the previous topics 🙂
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