Bikes make for good writing...

CaptCrashIdaho · 01-08-2011, 02:16 PM

Turns out that all those "Motorcycles, Life &..." essays caught LWRider's attention AND since he's got his own publishing company he said "Why not?" and I said "Here, hold my drink..."

And BINGO we beat on the keyboards and...

A book.

Whether it helps motorcycling or hurts it I'm not sure but we'll be in Daytona and there will be ads in prominent mags.

Thanks LW and Thanks to Everyone for your input and interest.

65sky · 01-08-2011, 03:21 PM

WTG Crash and LWRider!!!

Sky...

murphyshuman · 01-08-2011, 04:24 PM

I'll buy one! Can I get it on a Kindle?

CookinBeans · 01-08-2011, 04:28 PM

Guess I got to the party late.
Excerpts, explanation, et al?

Lurch77 · 01-08-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CookinBeans

Guess I got to the party late.
Excerpts, explanation, et al?

Yes, me too please.

Badlands-4-2 · 01-08-2011, 05:17 PM

Congratulations!
Hell I was excited when I got about 4 sentences published in the AMA magazine awhile back. I want a signed copy, so let us know when they hit the shelves!

CaptCrashIdaho · 01-08-2011, 05:58 PM

LW had been reading the "Motorcycles, Life &..." that I had posted and thought there was a book in them. We started collaborating; he with the publishing end and me with writing and PRESTO, a book! We'll have more details as they become available.

LWRider · 01-08-2011, 07:19 PM

Yes, we are planning both Kindle and Nook eBook versions.

I don't want to step over the line here and sound like advertising (although about March you will see our paid ad at the top of the forum anyway) but just for informational purposes, we are first producing a physical book, then the eBooks will follow quickly.

Crash and I will work out a way to deliver at least a limited number of signed copies. Still have to figure out the best way to do that.

We are still in production mode and you will have to wait at least until sometime in February to get your hands on one. Signed copies, of course can be had at the show in Daytona.

Hope to meet a bunch of ya'll in person at Bike Week (including Crash)!

Cheers,

Mike

Badlands-4-2 · 01-08-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LWRider

Crash and I will work out a way to deliver at least a limited number of signed copies. Still have to figure out the best way to do that.

We are still in production mode and you will have to wait at least until sometime in February to get your hands on one. Signed copies, of course can be had at the show in Daytona.

Mike

Well I will not be able to get to Daytona, but I am very serious about the signed copy. I will pay shipping etc. so if you are taking orders........ Put me on the list.

Biker Dash · 01-08-2011, 09:51 PM

Please, let me know when it is available... i SO want to read this, that and someone really special to me, I want her to read it as well, because maybe I can get her into riding as well, and this book may be the perfect thing

murphyshuman · 01-08-2011, 10:43 PM

I'm with Bad....can't make it to Daytona, but I want a signed copy....you know where to reach me!

robow · 01-08-2011, 10:50 PM

Awesome can't wait to read it.

JBorg · 01-08-2011, 10:53 PM

Sounds like a great idea, looking forward to it

Badlands-4-2 · 01-09-2011, 01:06 PM

Soon we will all be able to say, I knew him when....

iamjustifyd · 01-09-2011, 10:43 PM

Sweet!! I'll try to get to Daytona if not I still want a signed copy!!

ScrumDown · 01-10-2011, 12:35 PM

Crash - Cool on getting your stories/anecdotes published.

LW -Good on you for seeing the the potential of Crashes myths/memoirs/falsities/adventures.

I will not make it to Daytona and currently not interested in a signed copy, yet. But, what I am looking forward to is a good read. Keep us informed.

Blaine · 01-10-2011, 01:11 PM

That's great, looking forward to reading it.

RideN · 01-11-2011, 01:34 PM

I'm in for a copy. Sounds like some gooooood reading!

sunflashmace7 · 01-14-2011, 04:46 PM

sounds amazing guys I definitely want a signed copy. Since I am moving to Orlando so a signed copy should be easily obtainable for me

LWRider · 02-09-2011, 11:02 AM

Don't want to step over the advertising line here, but since there is interest I thought I'd let you know as of today 2/9 both Nook and Kindle versions are now available.

Sunflashmace7, I can fix you up. When you moving down?

Cheers,

Mike

ScrumDown · 02-09-2011, 11:48 AM

What is the name of the book again?

KMWilliams · 02-09-2011, 12:10 PM

Is this the correct book over at Amazon?

Amazon

If it is, I think I really want to meet Crash one day and pick his brain about his other topic.

sunflashmace7 · 02-09-2011, 12:32 PM

LWrider I am moving down tuesday actually. It will be a couple of months though before we actually have a house but my classes start then so I gotta be down there.

LWRider · 02-09-2011, 02:11 PM

ScrumDown,
The title is Motorcycles, Life, and . . . (Available soon in softcover and now in Kindle and Nook)

KMWilliams,
Yep, that is the book. That is the softcover physical book which is available for advance orders, but not physically in their inventory yet.

sunflashmace7,
I am in Lake Wales, just 40 or so miles southwest of ya'll. Come on down sometime and we'll do a ride. Or depending on where you are in O-town I could meet you up there.

Cheers,

Mike

sunflashmace7 · 02-09-2011, 02:13 PM

I am actually looking at living in the kissimmee area I have been told it is close enough to orlando yet not quite in the middle of everything.

Badlands-4-2 · 02-09-2011, 02:20 PM

OK, I have added the book to my Amazon wish list, but seriously would like a signed copy. Let me know if you are getting a list of those folks who want one of those.

LWRider · 02-09-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badlands-4-2

OK, I have added the book to my Amazon wish list, but seriously would like a signed copy. Let me know if you are getting a list of those folks who want one of those.

Brent will be signing a number of these while in Daytona. If you can't make it to the show during Bike Week, we will send the remaining signed copies to our warehouse and you will be able to order them online or call in your order. When that happens I will post a "coupon" code to put in the memo field when ordering so they will know to send you a signed copy. Won't be until March.

Forgot to add: the only signed copies will be availble direct from us. I have not directed the URL yet to the book purchase pages, but it will be roaddogpub.com Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other bookstores will have regular unsigned copies only.

Cheers,

Mike

Biker Dash · 02-09-2011, 04:08 PM

I think I shall want two copies. A signed and an unsigned.

The unsigned one, I will have with me, and, like with a yearbook, as I meet up with Forum members, I shall have them sign.

murphyshuman · 02-09-2011, 06:58 PM

And yes...I got the first copy! Hey Crash....can you sign an e-book?

CaptCrashIdaho · 02-09-2011, 07:16 PM

Congratulations! I'll sign it electronically--hold it to your forehead and I'll beam it into your mind...

Actually, that just leaves keyboard prints on your forehead.

THANKS for reading! Let me know what you think...if it's good I mean...

Biker Dash · 02-09-2011, 11:25 PM

it's available as an e-book? can that be read on a laptop, or do you need one of them e-book doohickies?

CaptCrashIdaho · 02-09-2011, 11:31 PM

I believe you can download a Kindle reading app, buy the kindle version and then read it on a laptop...Check with Amazon...

LWRider · 02-10-2011, 08:59 AM

Crash is right, and the Kindle reading app is free. Same goes for Nook from Barnes and Noble. If you do ever get a Kindle, too, the books will also be available for it with no extra expense. I can read all my e-books wherever I want, on my netbook, on my PC or on my Kindle. Nook is also availalbe for the computer.

Cheers,

Mike

iamjustifyd · 02-10-2011, 09:07 AM

I got Nook on my phone and found the book yesterday

Badlands-4-2 · 02-10-2011, 09:38 AM

My Android phone came with the Kindle app. I tried to read a book on it.... I will stick with real books for now. Maybe if I got a dedicated E-reader, but the phone screen just will not cut it.

LWRider · 02-10-2011, 10:34 AM

Yeah, I think most people would prefer reading on the Kindle reader or at least on their PC because of the size of the screens. Plus the Kindle reader is so small, I like it because I can slip it into my tail bag and take my library wherever I go on the bike very easily. Wish I woudl have had it with me at Barber for those nights in camp with nothing to do but drink beer.

iamjustifyd · 02-10-2011, 11:10 AM

Mine is an Android also. Big enough screen for me to read on it. Good for when I am at work or at school before class and one less thing to make sure I bring with me in the morning

JBorg · 02-10-2011, 04:51 PM

What would be cool is to have an audio book narrated by Capt. Crash himself.

Then I could listen while I ride!

LWRider · 02-10-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunflashmace7

I am actually looking at living in the kissimmee area I have been told it is close enough to orlando yet not quite in the middle of everything.

Kissimmee area is nice, at least compared to Orlando. Still pretty busy, though, but if you live south of town it thins out. Poinciana is just a bit south and is nice. Riding from here to Kissimmee is an easy ride and not bad if you take the back ways like I do. You also might want to look at Saint Cloud, east of Kissimmee. Of course, it all depends on where you work or go to school 'cause that whole Orlando area is pretty spread out. If you work on the west or north sides, then Apopka is pretty nice and north of there there is some good riding. I run up north of Apopka then east to Deland and on to Daytona when I go for Octoberfest, etc. Also, north of there puts you in Ocala National Forest pretty quickly which also has some good riding. And getting west to the coast from there is easy too. Southwest of there is great riding in the area aroudn Brooksville (the hill country of Florida).

Cheers,

Mike

CaptCrashIdaho · 03-03-2011, 08:58 PM

OK. Got the dealio on where we'll be in Daytona: We're at the Ocean Center Daytona, in the International Motorcycle show--next to the Progressive guys, right near the front entrance and the head...so we'll get good traffic. Stop by and say HI...you can see me marvel at 80 degrees in March. OH and we're there Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

01-08-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
CaptCrashIdaho Safety Hooligan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SW Idaho! Posts: 1,681	Bikes make for good writing... Turns out that all those "Motorcycles, Life &..." essays caught LWRider's attention AND since he's got his own publishing company he said "Why not?" and I said "Here, hold my drink..." And BINGO we beat on the keyboards and... A book. Whether it helps motorcycling or hurts it I'm not sure but we'll be in Daytona and there will be ads in prominent mags. Thanks LW and Thanks to Everyone for your input and interest.

01-08-2011, 04:24 PM	#3
murphyshuman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 1,778	I'll buy one! Can I get it on a Kindle? __________________ Murph

01-08-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	Yes, we are planning both Kindle and Nook eBook versions. I don't want to step over the line here and sound like advertising (although about March you will see our paid ad at the top of the forum anyway) but just for informational purposes, we are first producing a physical book, then the eBooks will follow quickly. Crash and I will work out a way to deliver at least a limited number of signed copies. Still have to figure out the best way to do that. We are still in production mode and you will have to wait at least until sometime in February to get your hands on one. Signed copies, of course can be had at the show in Daytona. Hope to meet a bunch of ya'll in person at Bike Week (including Crash)! Cheers, Mike __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-08-2011, 09:51 PM	#10
Biker Dash Site Brony and Troll Eater Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterville, Maine (USA) Posts: 7,597	Please, let me know when it is available... i SO want to read this, that and someone really special to me, I want her to read it as well, because maybe I can get her into riding as well, and this book may be the perfect thing __________________ 03 Yahama V-max 03 Dodge Ram 1500

01-08-2011, 10:43 PM	#11
murphyshuman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 1,778	I'm with Bad....can't make it to Daytona, but I want a signed copy....you know where to reach me! __________________ Murph

01-08-2011, 03:21 PM	#2
65sky Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 257	WTG Crash and LWRider!!! Sky...

01-08-2011, 04:28 PM	#4
CookinBeans Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Asheville Posts: 1,045	Guess I got to the party late. Excerpts, explanation, et al?

01-08-2011, 05:17 PM	#6
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,653	Congratulations! Hell I was excited when I got about 4 sentences published in the AMA magazine awhile back. I want a signed copy, so let us know when they hit the shelves!

01-08-2011, 05:58 PM	#7
CaptCrashIdaho Safety Hooligan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SW Idaho! Posts: 1,681	LW had been reading the "Motorcycles, Life &..." that I had posted and thought there was a book in them. We started collaborating; he with the publishing end and me with writing and PRESTO, a book! We'll have more details as they become available.

01-08-2011, 10:50 PM	#12
robow Ninja Robot Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,825	Awesome can't wait to read it.

01-08-2011, 10:53 PM	#13
JBorg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 746	Sounds like a great idea, looking forward to it

01-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#14
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,653	Soon we will all be able to say, I knew him when....

01-09-2011, 10:43 PM	#15
iamjustifyd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,352	Sweet!! I'll try to get to Daytona if not I still want a signed copy!! __________________ Sherry 2005 Honda Spirit 750 DC To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-10-2011, 12:35 PM	#16
ScrumDown Malevolent Savant Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 2,096	Crash - Cool on getting your stories/anecdotes published. LW -Good on you for seeing the the potential of Crashes myths/memoirs/falsities/adventures. I will not make it to Daytona and currently not interested in a signed copy, yet. But, what I am looking forward to is a good read. Keep us informed.

01-10-2011, 01:11 PM	#17
Blaine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Riverbank, CA Posts: 721	That's great, looking forward to reading it.

01-11-2011, 01:34 PM	#18
RideN Over the Hill.....but enjoying the ride!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 269	I'm in for a copy. Sounds like some gooooood reading!

01-14-2011, 04:46 PM	#19
sunflashmace7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 496	sounds amazing guys I definitely want a signed copy. Since I am moving to Orlando so a signed copy should be easily obtainable for me

02-09-2011, 11:02 AM	#20
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	Don't want to step over the advertising line here, but since there is interest I thought I'd let you know as of today 2/9 both Nook and Kindle versions are now available. Sunflashmace7, I can fix you up. When you moving down? Cheers, Mike __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-09-2011, 11:48 AM	#21
ScrumDown Malevolent Savant Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 2,096	What is the name of the book again?

02-09-2011, 12:10 PM	#22
KMWilliams Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE PA Posts: 2,432	Is this the correct book over at Amazon? Amazon If it is, I think I really want to meet Crash one day and pick his brain about his other topic. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by KMWilliams; 02-09-2011 at 12:13 PM..

02-09-2011, 12:32 PM	#23
sunflashmace7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 496	LWrider I am moving down tuesday actually. It will be a couple of months though before we actually have a house but my classes start then so I gotta be down there.

02-09-2011, 02:11 PM	#24
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	ScrumDown, The title is Motorcycles, Life, and . . . (Available soon in softcover and now in Kindle and Nook) KMWilliams, Yep, that is the book. That is the softcover physical book which is available for advance orders, but not physically in their inventory yet. sunflashmace7, I am in Lake Wales, just 40 or so miles southwest of ya'll. Come on down sometime and we'll do a ride. Or depending on where you are in O-town I could meet you up there. Cheers, Mike __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-09-2011, 02:13 PM	#25
sunflashmace7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 496	I am actually looking at living in the kissimmee area I have been told it is close enough to orlando yet not quite in the middle of everything.

02-09-2011, 02:20 PM	#26
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,653	OK, I have added the book to my Amazon wish list, but seriously would like a signed copy. Let me know if you are getting a list of those folks who want one of those.

02-09-2011, 04:08 PM	#28
Biker Dash Site Brony and Troll Eater Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterville, Maine (USA) Posts: 7,597	I think I shall want two copies. A signed and an unsigned. The unsigned one, I will have with me, and, like with a yearbook, as I meet up with Forum members, I shall have them sign. __________________ 03 Yahama V-max 03 Dodge Ram 1500

02-09-2011, 06:58 PM	#29
murphyshuman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 1,778	And yes...I got the first copy! Hey Crash....can you sign an e-book? __________________ Murph

02-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#30
CaptCrashIdaho Safety Hooligan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SW Idaho! Posts: 1,681	Congratulations! I'll sign it electronically--hold it to your forehead and I'll beam it into your mind... Actually, that just leaves keyboard prints on your forehead. THANKS for reading! Let me know what you think...if it's good I mean...

02-09-2011, 11:25 PM	#31
Biker Dash Site Brony and Troll Eater Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterville, Maine (USA) Posts: 7,597	it's available as an e-book? can that be read on a laptop, or do you need one of them e-book doohickies? __________________ 03 Yahama V-max 03 Dodge Ram 1500

02-09-2011, 11:31 PM	#32
CaptCrashIdaho Safety Hooligan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SW Idaho! Posts: 1,681	I believe you can download a Kindle reading app, buy the kindle version and then read it on a laptop...Check with Amazon...

02-10-2011, 08:59 AM	#33
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	Crash is right, and the Kindle reading app is free. Same goes for Nook from Barnes and Noble. If you do ever get a Kindle, too, the books will also be available for it with no extra expense. I can read all my e-books wherever I want, on my netbook, on my PC or on my Kindle. Nook is also availalbe for the computer. Cheers, Mike __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-10-2011, 09:07 AM	#34
iamjustifyd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,352	I got Nook on my phone and found the book yesterday __________________ Sherry 2005 Honda Spirit 750 DC To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-10-2011, 09:38 AM	#35
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,653	My Android phone came with the Kindle app. I tried to read a book on it.... I will stick with real books for now. Maybe if I got a dedicated E-reader, but the phone screen just will not cut it.

02-10-2011, 10:34 AM	#36
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	Yeah, I think most people would prefer reading on the Kindle reader or at least on their PC because of the size of the screens. Plus the Kindle reader is so small, I like it because I can slip it into my tail bag and take my library wherever I go on the bike very easily. Wish I woudl have had it with me at Barber for those nights in camp with nothing to do but drink beer. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-10-2011, 11:10 AM	#37
iamjustifyd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,352	Mine is an Android also. Big enough screen for me to read on it. Good for when I am at work or at school before class and one less thing to make sure I bring with me in the morning __________________ Sherry 2005 Honda Spirit 750 DC To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-10-2011, 04:51 PM	#38
JBorg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 746	What would be cool is to have an audio book narrated by Capt. Crash himself. Then I could listen while I ride!