What is the current update on publishing? Tentative date to publisher? How long it takes them to ship finished books to you, etc?
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I have it printed and am the publisher myself. Release is September 1st 2005.
Cheers, Frank
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Exactly 110 days to go if I'm not mistaken. There is nothing that can stop the countdown nowOriginally posted by Frank Heukemes
Good luck Frank
KR
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I came looking for this thread to find out how the book was progressing, I didn't realise you had finished it. Please let me join the back of the queue in congratulating you on your hard work, well done and I look forward to reading it.
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I've been off the forum for a while afterall its summer time. My dad told me about this new book coming soon. I can't wait to get our copy. So far I'm waiting on the next Harry Potter book 6 and now this book from Frank H.
Holy Cow!,
I hope the book is as good as the music Mr.H sent to us. Did you guys know he's a musician/singer? My dad asked me to guess who was singing and all I could think of was Van Halen or Scorpion . . . .but it was Frank! I'm not kidding! My dad says some folks are multi-talented like that, musician, singer, computer guy, now a writer and a publisher. Geeeeeze! I'm worried about the sixth grade, changing classes every period, lockers, and having to dress out for PE. 
Erik
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-the fear of long words . . . .Comment
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Dear Erik,
Thank you for the nice words!
What seems to be "multitalent" was indeed just adjusting to the different situations, periods, and predilections in my life. By the time you are 41, you will also have a number of periods in life to look back to and it might be the case that some are connected with a special ability of yours. Sometimes these do not seem to go together well, but in the end, it is all YOU.
The most important thing in life is to gain the ability to analyze things. Once you are good at that, it is your ticket to many fields of specialisation. Do not just stand in awe looking at how good somebody does something. Try to see the "how", the "why", and try to assess how long it could take you to do it. It is pretty normal that we all suck at things when we start out. But if you cracked the "how" and see "why" somebody is good at something, it is only a matter of time until you catch up.
"Der kocht auch nur mit Wasser" is a German saying, meaning "he is also only cooking with water".
I don´t want to spoil you,
but if you think singing that way is great, I am sure you can do it too. If you are dedicated and work hard, 2 years at anything will make you stand out from the beginners. Another two years and you will become really good. From that point on, it is only practising.
Your dad might hang me for this, because getting into making music means neglecting a lot of other things. Between say 16 and 26, there is no better way to spend your life. Making music = chicks! The problem is that during exactly that time, the most important part of your education should also take place. Try to see it as equally important as the fun side of life, or you might end up as a geezer who needs to write books on Nazi badges to survive.
Cheers, Frank
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Dear Frank......
......well said. I am looking forward to the release of your book along with many of the rest of our esteemed membership here and only hope that it will come with an inscription as well.
I would also like to add that it's a pleasure to be associated with others that appreciate the broader spectrum of life that happens to include collecting militaria as just a part of everything.
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Bruce
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Frank .... it's funny when you are at that age you try to impress and please "all" the women ... when you get to be "our" age (geezers as you so delicately put itOriginally posted by Frank Heukemes...Between say 16 and 26, there is no better way to spend your life. Making music = chicks!
) we have trouble impressing just ONE woman 
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2 Months to the release!!!
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9 DAYS to the release!!!
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Looks like a winner! I'll buy a copy for sure.Comment
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Frank I want, really need it desesperately, one copy, how can I purchase it? Are you going to coordinate the selling to forum members? price with postage to Spain will be highly apreciate as way of payment.
Really I can't wait to put my hands in your book.
Regards
Angel
Looking for DKiG Heer winner Soldbuch who also won the TDB and/or CCC, specially in Silver.Comment
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I would like to buy a copy even thogh I do not collect medals.
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In this hobby I trust Frank with the very few who fit on the top of the pyramid.Comment
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