Countdown to "Down at the Golden Coin"

The pre-orders are coming in for "Down at the Golden Coin" by Kim Strickland. We'll be shipping out those orders on March 20th, the official release date of the book.

Here's another date to remember: March 23, 2012. Exactly one week from today.

That's the date of the official book launch party for "Down at the Golden Coin". It will take place at the August House Studio, on 2113 West Roscoe Street in Chicago from 6-9pm.

Author Kim Strickland will personally autograph your copy if you come out that night.

See you there!

Countdown to "Down at the Golden Coin"

The pre-orders are coming in for "Down at the Golden Coin" by Kim Strickland. We'll be shipping out those orders on March 20th, the official release date of the book.

If you'd like to get a feel for the book, Kim has posted the first chapter on her website. You can read it here.

Now that you're hooked, go to the Eckhartz Press store and pre-order your copy today.
The first one hundred orders will receive a thematically appropriate golden dollar coin (which may or may not feature the man who wrote the first chapter of American history. He probably didn't post: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" on his website, but you get the point.)

Countdown to "Down at the Golden Coin"

The pre-orders are coming in for "Down at the Golden Coin" by Kim Strickland. We'll be shipping out those orders on March 20th, the official release date of the book.

You may or may not realize that in addition to being an author, blogger, and mom, Kim Strickland is a pilot for a major airline. That explains the nice write up in the current issue of Air Line Pilot Magazine.

Here's a little taste: "Kim Strickland crafts an intriguing and curious tale in the Golden Coin Laundromat, and the reader will be invested in this story as it unfolds, as truths are learned, and as Annie's reality is affirmed."

"Down at the Golden Coin" will send you soaring. Pre-order your copy today. The first one hundred orders will receive a thematically appropriate golden dollar coin (which sadly, will definitely not feature the face of any president that served since the Wright Brothers' first flight. They did that during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency, and his golden dollar coin doesn't come out until next year. At best, you may get one featuring the face of Grover Cleveland. At least he was still alive when the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk.)

Robert Temple Ayres

You may not know the name Robert Temple Ayres, so if you heard he passed away this week at the age of 98, it may not have affected you.

It did affect Eckhartz Press authors Rick Kaempfer and Brendan Sullivan, however, because Robert Temple Ayres is the artist that created the flaming Bonanza map.

And the book that Rick and Brendan wrote, "The Living Wills", will almost certainly one day be recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the novel with the most references to Bonanza of all time. Rick and Brendan even referenced that burning Bonanza map in the pages of "The Living Wills".

They mourn the passing of Robert Temple Ayres.

Countdown to "Down at the Golden Coin"

The pre-orders are coming in for "Down at the Golden Coin" by Kim Strickland. We'll be shipping out those orders on March 20th, the official release date of the book (which, by the way, is exactly one week from today!)

The Monthly Aspectarian is a Chicago area magazine Dedicated to Awakening Consciousness, and they recognize a book that appeals to their readers when they see one. In the current issue, which you can download here, they do a nice write up about Kim's "Down at the Golden Coin".

It's on page 19.

The Monthly Aspectarian has got the right idea. "Down at the Golden Coin" will awake your consciousness. Pre-order your copy today. The first one hundred orders will receive a thematically appropriate golden dollar coin (which may or may not feature the face of James Madison, widely considered the most "enlightened" president in history.)

Countdown to "Down at the Golden Coin"

The pre-orders are coming in for "Down at the Golden Coin" by Kim Strickland. We'll be shipping out those orders on March 20th, the official release date of the book.

Kirkus Reviews has read Kim's book, and they posted their very positive review on-line. You can read the full review here. This is our favorite part...

"Strickland, in her second novel, effectively combines the earnestness of Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life with the didactic voice of The Secret. With its timely, relatable story peppered liberally with pop-culture references and religious conviction, Strickland’s novel should strike a chord with readers who will relate to Annie’s struggles and search for a happier future. A lesson in faith and the power of positive thinking, all nestled within a satisfying story."

"Down at the Golden Coin" is guaranteed to make you think. Pre-order your copy today. The first one hundred orders will receive a thematically appropriate golden dollar coin (which may or may not feature the face of Benjamin Harrison, a president that is not related to Beatle George in any way.)

Countdown to "Down at the Golden Coin"

The pre-orders are coming in for "Down at the Golden Coin" by Kim Strickland. We'll be shipping out those orders on March 20th, the official release date of the book.

Here's another date to remember: March 23, 2012. Exactly two weeks from today.

That's the date of the official book launch party for "Down at the Golden Coin". We have some details about the party, for those of you in the Chicago area.

It will take place at the August House Studio, on 2113 West Roscoe Street in Chicago from 6-9pm.

What is August House Studio? Here's how they describe themselves: Springing out of an art rental business run from owner Marya Veeck's living room, August House Studio is dedicated to bringing art into the neighborhood. "In Europe," Veeck says,"galleries are like florists: they're everywhere, interspersed in neighborhoods, making art a part of everyday life." Instead of being located in a specific district, art galleries are spread throughout the city, making art available to everyone."

On March 23rd from 6-9pm you can purchase this piece of art: "Down at the Golden Coin". Author Kim Strickland will personally autograph your copy if you come out that night.

See you there!