Wednesday, January 18, 2012

City Mom, Suburban Dad, Father Knows Nothing, Cubs 365

Two of our Eckhartz Press authors are also bloggers. Rick Kaempfer has a blog called "Father Knows Nothing" for NWI Parent and Kim blogs for ChicagoNow under the name "A City Mom". Once a week she also invites Rick to blog there under the name "A Suburban Dad".

Here are their latest efforts...

Father Knows Nothing: "2011 Recap"

Father Knows Nothing: "Snow Music"



A City Mom: "Some Friendly Road Rules for Resolutionist Runners"

A City Mom: "I Will Not Go Quietly Into The Long Dark Night of Short Hair for Woman over 45"

A City Mom: "Road Rage Resonates Because it's Anonymous"




A Suburban Dad: "Aging Rockers"

A Suburban Dad: "Kids That Are Impossible To Impress"

Rick is also a Cubs blogger/writer, and this year his Just One Bad Century blog has unveiled a new feature called "Cubs 365". Every day he has a Cubs story from this day in history. You can keep up with that here.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

"The Living Wills" on TV


You can watch the Rick and Brendan interview at WGN here.

Thanks to Dina Bair from the WGN Midday News for her kind words about the book, and her nice job interviewing our authors.

Rick & Brendan on TV

If you're home today or near a television, click on the WGN Midday News with Steve Sanders at 11:30 or so, and you may see Brendan and Rick discussing "The Living Wills".

They want you to remember this though: the camera adds up to 30 pounds (and ten years).

Friday, January 13, 2012

Rick & Brendan discuss the process

You can hear more about this at the Catalyst Ranch on January 24th...



For more info, click here. For more info about the book, click here.

Rick & Brendan on TV

Tune in to WGN-TV on Tuesday (Jan 17) morning, and you might see two familiar faces on the 11 AM News. Brendan and Rick will be on with Steve Sanders discussing their book "The Living Wills".

Set the DVR if you can't watch it live.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

The Living Wills e-book on amazon


It's finally on amazon, in the Kindle store.

This is the direct link.

The price is right, by the way. It's only $3.99

More Reader Reviews for "The Living Wills"




Thanks to everyone who is posting their reviews of "The Living Wills" on GoodReads and Facebook. Here are a few more...






"What a great book by Sullivan and Kaempfer. Although I was born a Chicago native, I haven't lived there since 1979. The book brought back memories of my younger days and the characters reminded me of people I grew up with. The writing is both funny and moving, a great combination. As I neared the end of the book, I would only read 3 or 4 short chapters each night. I wanted to stretch out the ending for as long as I could. The way in which the characters' lives unexpectedly interconnect catches the reader off guard and provides a number of "Oh my gosh!" moments. This book was very skillfully written. The Living Wills is one of the best books I've read in quite a while, right up there with Mitch Albom's stories. I look forward to the next book."
--Francis A.

"I really was surprised at how magical the characters came together as the story unfolded. There were some very touching moments, too. And, a good laugh sprinkled in, of course. Don't take this the wrong way, but reading your book reminded me of one of my favorite movies "Love Actually." Multiple characters and plot lines come together and entertained me from start to finish. Thanks and congratulations! I hope you will continue to explore this unique and rewarding collaboration for all of your new and old fans. Cheers!"
--Jeff H.

"This book was a fun ride from start to finish. The authors introduce a bunch of characters connected to a bowling team at the beginning of the novel and you follow each individual's story in the early going, but hang on. As the book progresses, be prepared to be surprised as the plot moves forward and the characters start to link up. I adored all the references to my favorite city, Chicago, and had several laugh out loud moments, along with a few tearful ones. For a fast, fun read, I heartily recommend The Living Wills!"
--Kim S.

"After the first couple of chapters, I was a little unsure of where this was all going and what it was all about, but I was soon caught up with all of the characters, their lives, and how they were connected to each other. By the end. I had laughed out loud, several times, and cried, several times, and thoroughly enjoyed the book."
--Michael K.

"I could not put this book down, what a Great Read! Each chapter kept you wanting the next. Tell your Family and Friends to read this book they will thank you for it! I can't wait for their next book!"
--Nick C.

Our overall rating at GoodReads is 4.92 out of 5. We'll take it. If you've read the book and enjoyed it, please post your reviews at GoodReads or Facebook too (on the Eckhartz Press page). We know the e-book hasn't been out long, but any reviews at the B&N, Sony, or Apple sites that are selling "The Living Wills" would also be greatly appreciated!