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12/30: The PAPERBACK version of THE BIG HOOT is officially for sale!
You can purchase THE BIG HOOT through Amazon at the link below for $11.25 (10% off the original price), or if you would like a signed copy -- or just do not feel like dealing with online shopping, you can purchase a copy through me for only $10!
Shipping within the US is an extra $5; slightly more overseas. Just send me a PM if you are interested and we will work something out.
You can also still purchase THE BIG HOOT in any eBook format through the Amber Quill Press store at a 40% off discount until the end of January.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already purchased THE BIG HOOT!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1611248485?tag ... gHoot.html
UPDATE 12/1/13:
Do you have a Kindle or Nook? The eBook version of THE BIG HOOT is NOW available! You will be able to purchase the eBook for 35% off the regular price at the Amber Quill Press online store all this week!
Kindle = PRC
Nook = EPUB or PDF
THE BIG HOOT will be available in paperback mid-Decmeber. More info coming soon.
http://amberquill.com/BigHoot.html
Update 11/21/13:
New cover!
Update 11/19/13:
http://amberquill.com/BigHoot.html
NEW! - Back of the book synopsis for THE BIG HOOT:
Being the starting point guard for state champions, Washington High, is a pretty big deal. For high school freshman, Harper Johnson, it’s beyond that. It’s a new start. All of his life, Harper has been living in his older brother Jordan’s shadow on and off the basketball court. With Jordan now off playing college basketball at Georgetown, Harper feels he can finally make a name for himself.
Less than an hour before the opening game of the season, Harper finds a clue that his father, whose name is never even mentioned in his mother’s house, could possibly be living in New Orleans as a street musician. If the upcoming basketball game against Jefferson High wasn’t enough, now the mystery of his estranged father weighs heavily on Harper’s mind.
With no other option, Harper knows he must somehow reach New Orleans to search for his father. With the assistance of his best friend, along with a girl he hopes turns into something more than just a crush, Harper sets out on a journey of a lifetime to reach the Big Easy, but what he finds there is so much more than he could ever imagine...
Teaser:
...The horn sounds just as Coach is finishing his instructions. “Let’s do this. Win on three, win on three,” Coach Ramsey shouts. “One…two…three…”
“Win!” everyone yells, breaking the final huddle of the game.
The fatigue of the game hits me as soon as I stand and break the team huddle. Having played pretty much the entire game, I know it all comes down to this final play. I rest my hands behind my neck and stand up straight, trying to catch my breath. I look around the gym and spot a group of championship banners hanging from the rafters. On two of the most recent ones, down below where it says, STATE CHAMPIONS, it lists everyone’s names on the team that particular year, and I instantly spot the first person listed on both banners—Jordan Johnson. And next to his name on both banners are listed the three magical letters every athlete dreams of being awarded in a championship game—MVP.
I’m not sure if it’s the banners or just the fact I’m physically drained, but looking up at them suddenly makes me feel sick to my stomach. I take a deep breath, just as the horn sounds again, followed by the referee blowing his whistle. He quickly tosses the ball over to Jimmy to put the ball back into play.
Jimmy slaps the ball and everyone on the court begins moving around. He throws a quick pass into me, as I watch the play set up, just as Coach drew it on his clipboard only seconds ago. I get the ball into Shawn’s hands and he immediately passes it over to a closely covered Jimmy in the corner. Panic sets in as Jimmy looks trapped, closely guarded by a Jefferson High player. All he can do is hold the ball as precious time continues to tick off the clock, knowing full well there’s no way he can get off a clean shot before time expires.
I realize now if I don’t do something soon, like get open, the game will end with Washington recording an L in the first game of the season. I notice the Jefferson player guarding me is slightly favoring his left, so I fake like I’m going to my left, but instead cut across the foul line to my right, finding myself wide open under the basket. Almost as if it’s the same play that Coach just drew up, I receive a hard bounce pass from Jimmy.
With ball in hand, I know I don’t have time to look up at the clock. If there’s even one second left, I consider myself lucky. I take the ball up hard, jumping higher than I’ve ever jumped before, going up for the easiest shot in basketball—the one-foot layup. Out of nowhere, a Jefferson player flies in from behind me and attempts to slap the shot away, instantly becoming the game’s hero. Instead, the player smacks my hand just as I release the ball. The final horn sounds with the ball ricocheting off the side of backboard, then bouncing off the edge of the rim, before falling to the ground. The entire Jefferson High bench erupts in celebration as the home fans slowly slide back into their seats in utter shock and disappointment.
A very late whistle by the basketball-shaped referee puts an immediate halt to Jefferson’s celebration. “Foul on number twenty-one, Blue.” The referee runs over to the scorers’ table and adds, “Two shots!”...
Update 8/18/13:
What do you think of the new promo picture? It was designed and created by the great artist, Bobby Holliday.
I remember listening to an interview with Mike on PJ Radio a couple of years back talking about the Hootenanny for the Gulf and it gave me an idea to write a YA Novel that ended up being titled, THE BIG HOOT. Well, a dream came true for me a couple of weeks ago when I found out that I am going to be published! I'm still on cloud nine.
So, the publisher wanted me to create a webpage along with a Twitter account. I decided to do a fan page on Facebook (since they are free) and a Twitter page. If you have either Facebook and/or Twitter - PLEASE add me! I would love to show the publisher that I can get a bunch of "likes" and followers. If it's possible, PLEASE share these two pages with your friends.
https://www.facebook.com/RLMcdanielAuthor
https://twitter.com/RogMcDaniel
Throughout the book, there are a few other PJ references as well - one of the main character's last name is Gossard, the main character listens to PJ to get pumped up before a basketball game, the club they play the hootenanny in is called The Red Mosquito, and the main character (Harper - named after Ben Harper) wears a PJ shirt in one scene - the orange shirt with the half man/half ape from the 1998 tour. I'm sure there are more references, but those are some off of the top of my head.
The book is due out towards the end of this year (ebook: 12/1/13 and then in paperback a few weeks later).
You can purchase THE BIG HOOT through Amazon at the link below for $11.25 (10% off the original price), or if you would like a signed copy -- or just do not feel like dealing with online shopping, you can purchase a copy through me for only $10!
Shipping within the US is an extra $5; slightly more overseas. Just send me a PM if you are interested and we will work something out.
You can also still purchase THE BIG HOOT in any eBook format through the Amber Quill Press store at a 40% off discount until the end of January.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already purchased THE BIG HOOT!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1611248485?tag ... gHoot.html
UPDATE 12/1/13:
Do you have a Kindle or Nook? The eBook version of THE BIG HOOT is NOW available! You will be able to purchase the eBook for 35% off the regular price at the Amber Quill Press online store all this week!
Kindle = PRC
Nook = EPUB or PDF
THE BIG HOOT will be available in paperback mid-Decmeber. More info coming soon.
http://amberquill.com/BigHoot.html
Update 11/21/13:
New cover!
Update 11/19/13:
http://amberquill.com/BigHoot.html
NEW! - Back of the book synopsis for THE BIG HOOT:
Being the starting point guard for state champions, Washington High, is a pretty big deal. For high school freshman, Harper Johnson, it’s beyond that. It’s a new start. All of his life, Harper has been living in his older brother Jordan’s shadow on and off the basketball court. With Jordan now off playing college basketball at Georgetown, Harper feels he can finally make a name for himself.
Less than an hour before the opening game of the season, Harper finds a clue that his father, whose name is never even mentioned in his mother’s house, could possibly be living in New Orleans as a street musician. If the upcoming basketball game against Jefferson High wasn’t enough, now the mystery of his estranged father weighs heavily on Harper’s mind.
With no other option, Harper knows he must somehow reach New Orleans to search for his father. With the assistance of his best friend, along with a girl he hopes turns into something more than just a crush, Harper sets out on a journey of a lifetime to reach the Big Easy, but what he finds there is so much more than he could ever imagine...
Teaser:
...The horn sounds just as Coach is finishing his instructions. “Let’s do this. Win on three, win on three,” Coach Ramsey shouts. “One…two…three…”
“Win!” everyone yells, breaking the final huddle of the game.
The fatigue of the game hits me as soon as I stand and break the team huddle. Having played pretty much the entire game, I know it all comes down to this final play. I rest my hands behind my neck and stand up straight, trying to catch my breath. I look around the gym and spot a group of championship banners hanging from the rafters. On two of the most recent ones, down below where it says, STATE CHAMPIONS, it lists everyone’s names on the team that particular year, and I instantly spot the first person listed on both banners—Jordan Johnson. And next to his name on both banners are listed the three magical letters every athlete dreams of being awarded in a championship game—MVP.
I’m not sure if it’s the banners or just the fact I’m physically drained, but looking up at them suddenly makes me feel sick to my stomach. I take a deep breath, just as the horn sounds again, followed by the referee blowing his whistle. He quickly tosses the ball over to Jimmy to put the ball back into play.
Jimmy slaps the ball and everyone on the court begins moving around. He throws a quick pass into me, as I watch the play set up, just as Coach drew it on his clipboard only seconds ago. I get the ball into Shawn’s hands and he immediately passes it over to a closely covered Jimmy in the corner. Panic sets in as Jimmy looks trapped, closely guarded by a Jefferson High player. All he can do is hold the ball as precious time continues to tick off the clock, knowing full well there’s no way he can get off a clean shot before time expires.
I realize now if I don’t do something soon, like get open, the game will end with Washington recording an L in the first game of the season. I notice the Jefferson player guarding me is slightly favoring his left, so I fake like I’m going to my left, but instead cut across the foul line to my right, finding myself wide open under the basket. Almost as if it’s the same play that Coach just drew up, I receive a hard bounce pass from Jimmy.
With ball in hand, I know I don’t have time to look up at the clock. If there’s even one second left, I consider myself lucky. I take the ball up hard, jumping higher than I’ve ever jumped before, going up for the easiest shot in basketball—the one-foot layup. Out of nowhere, a Jefferson player flies in from behind me and attempts to slap the shot away, instantly becoming the game’s hero. Instead, the player smacks my hand just as I release the ball. The final horn sounds with the ball ricocheting off the side of backboard, then bouncing off the edge of the rim, before falling to the ground. The entire Jefferson High bench erupts in celebration as the home fans slowly slide back into their seats in utter shock and disappointment.
A very late whistle by the basketball-shaped referee puts an immediate halt to Jefferson’s celebration. “Foul on number twenty-one, Blue.” The referee runs over to the scorers’ table and adds, “Two shots!”...
Update 8/18/13:
What do you think of the new promo picture? It was designed and created by the great artist, Bobby Holliday.
I remember listening to an interview with Mike on PJ Radio a couple of years back talking about the Hootenanny for the Gulf and it gave me an idea to write a YA Novel that ended up being titled, THE BIG HOOT. Well, a dream came true for me a couple of weeks ago when I found out that I am going to be published! I'm still on cloud nine.
So, the publisher wanted me to create a webpage along with a Twitter account. I decided to do a fan page on Facebook (since they are free) and a Twitter page. If you have either Facebook and/or Twitter - PLEASE add me! I would love to show the publisher that I can get a bunch of "likes" and followers. If it's possible, PLEASE share these two pages with your friends.
https://www.facebook.com/RLMcdanielAuthor
https://twitter.com/RogMcDaniel
Throughout the book, there are a few other PJ references as well - one of the main character's last name is Gossard, the main character listens to PJ to get pumped up before a basketball game, the club they play the hootenanny in is called The Red Mosquito, and the main character (Harper - named after Ben Harper) wears a PJ shirt in one scene - the orange shirt with the half man/half ape from the 1998 tour. I'm sure there are more references, but those are some off of the top of my head.
The book is due out towards the end of this year (ebook: 12/1/13 and then in paperback a few weeks later).
www.RLMcDaniel.com
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
I always enjoy writers from the north...
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
So stoked for you!
www.cluthelee.com
www.cluthe.com
Thanks guys!!
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
PS Roger, are you going to add a similar write-up on your Facebook page to what you posted above? I think it would be great to attract more PJ fans to support you, loads of them are not on the forum but are on Facebook.
Hemingway only lived there, but he wrote orite
Good luck with your novel Roger
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
Wrigley Earthcam/Hartford 2013
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
Thanks Roger, I figured everyone saw my posts! But this thread is about your book dude! I like the summary and the Pj references.
This is how I celebrate good news... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_vpfblTqng
what a guy!!
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
Only caveat is the long wait, even longer than PJ album.
2012: Arras, Berlin 1-2
2013: Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires
2014: Milano, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin
2016: NY MSG 1
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
Congrats