Dennis' Book Journal: Marketing Phase for Jefferson’s Masterpiece Accelerates

Monday, September 13, 2010

Marketing Phase for Jefferson’s Masterpiece Accelerates

I have kept busy the past two weeks since I sent Jefferson’s Masterpiece to the publisher.

Beverly and I spent five days traveling across North Carolina, primarily in the mountains, visiting bookstores. Six of the eleven stores we visited agreed to sell Nick & Sadie. The others wanted to read the book before they decided. I also took the opportunity to introduce them to Jefferson’s Masterpiece. Most of the owners/managers said they were interested in the Jefferson book as well. I have been selective in the bookstores that I visit. So far, I am very pleased with the results. The list of stores will be available on the Nick & Sadie Web site.

Updating the Nick & Sadie Web site and book trailer for the Christmas shopping season is almost complete. My plan is to upload them onto the Web as soon as possible.

I was also fortunate to arrange for three book signings for Nick & Sadie; a fourth is in the works. They are: November 13, Holiday Shopping Spree, Wilson, NC; November 20, Matthews Holiday Haus, Matthews, NC; and December 2-5, A Carolina Christmas Show, Raleigh, NC.

This week I expect to receive a proof copy of Jefferson’s Masterpiece from the publisher. I am excited and nervous about seeing the book. It is one thing to see the book on a computer monitor or as a printout on single pages, but to see and hold the actual book is another experience.

Between now and Christmas, I will be dividing my time between marketing Nick & Sadie and Jefferson’s Masterpiece. In December, I will begin work on a teacher’s guide for Jefferson’s Masterpiece. If you have ever used a teacher’s guide or have experience as a middle school teacher, I would appreciate receiving your suggestions on what to include and what not to include. I have already done a little research on the topic.

Since the research, writing, design and layout of Jefferson’s Masterpiece is now complete, I have decided to report my continued progress to you on an irregular schedule.

I sincerely appreciate the time and interest you have shown in the Jefferson book. The emails, phone calls and personal comments I have received have been wonderful and very reassuring.

Please watch your email inbox for my next report.

Thank You,
Dennis

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"Jefferson’s Masterpiece"

Jefferson’s Masterpiece is the story of Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence. It weaves fact with fiction to provide a daily insight into Jefferson’s life that begins on the day he agreed to write the Declaration of Independence and ends when members of the Second Continental Congress signed America’s founding document. It will be illustrated with contemporary art and historical documents. Written for 9- to 12-year-olds, the book will include an appendix of historical data that provides additional learning opportunities to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Declaration of Independence.

Prelude to Independence

British Troops Moved to New York
June 30, 1776

British Major General William Howe evacuated Boston on March 17, 1776, after American troops secured and mounted artillery on Dorchester Heights that overlooked Boston. Howe reacted by moving his army to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he began to plan a campaign to occupy New York. The goal was to divide the colonies militarily and strategically and to take control of the Hudson River.

After a brief stay, General Howe moved 130 transports carrying 9,300 troops south and arrived off the coast of New York City on June 30. They disembarked on Staten Island without any American opposition.

General George Washington had anticipated Howe’s move to New York and marched the Continental Army to the city where he occupied Manhattan and Long Island. He ordered the construction of Fort Washington and Fort Lee along the Hudson River.

A large fleet commanded by his brother, Admiral Richard Howe, soon joined General Howe. Eventually, Howe’s army swelled to more than 31,000 troops, when the expedition that failed to capture Charleston arrived in New York.

The stage was being set for a major conflict between the Americans and the British.

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"Jefferson’s Masterpiece"

Monday, September 13, 2010

Marketing Phase for Jefferson’s Masterpiece Accelerates

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