If y'all are the praying type, send some my way!

MQAAord · November 18th, 2006, 09:23

Most of you know I wrote a book last spring, and I've been working on getting a publisher. I talked to ASA publications late last spring, and they said to contact them again in the winter to see how their work-load looked. I couldn't wait til winter, and I contacted them again a couple weeks ago, sent off a full proposal, and here was their response:

"Hi Amber, just a quick note to let you know I received the proposal --
great job completing the form. We are having a meeting the end of this
month to discuss projects for 2007 and yours will be on the table. I
hope to have an answer for you before month end. Please don't hesitate
to email again with any questions or prompt me along as the date gets
closer.

Hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving,
J.S. [name edited by me], Curriculum Director"

So send lots of prayers, and keep fingers toes and everything crossed that my project makes the cut!

bike21 · November 18th, 2006, 09:34

Wow that rocks Amber! Good luck! Toes, eyes, and fingers are crossed!

GrantHubbell · November 18th, 2006, 09:37

Wow! I will definently keep my fingers crossed and pray! BTW whats the book about?

pilot4500 · November 18th, 2006, 10:42

I will definitely be sending some prayers your way. Good luck!

Doug Taylor · November 18th, 2006, 10:43

Kick butt!

gcman6 · November 18th, 2006, 12:32

I'll be praying for you. What's the books about?

MQAAord · November 18th, 2006, 13:18

My book is preliminarily titled "The Essential Guide to Flight Attendant Training, and Surviving Life as a New-Hire". The title may change, but I think it gets across the message. It's an in-depth look at the flight attendant training process, what to pack, what to expect, what's involved in the classes, etc. Also a guide of how to survive the first few months/year. Usually new-hire flight attendants have very little knowledge of the realities of the job, and don't have realistic expectations. They are stressed out in new-hire school, and once on the line experience massive culture shock. My book helps take away the unknown factor, and prepares people for their new career!

Thanks for all the well-wishes guys! I'm really excited to have generated the interest that I have, and ASA would really be the best match publishing-wise for this book.

frog_flyer · November 18th, 2006, 13:25

Woot!!!

good luck!

my goal in life is to be a college prof and require my students to buy my book.

150 bucks a pop. zing!

Bumblebee · November 18th, 2006, 13:46

best in wishes and hope for you!!!

amorris311 · November 18th, 2006, 13:53

amber that sounds like a great idea and somewhat of a comfort to people that are starting out in the business. best of luck to you and hope you get the deal. when you get it published i think you should set something up so we can purchase it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frog_flyer

Woot!!!

good luck!

my goal in life is to be a college prof and require my students to buy my book.

150 bucks a pop. zing!

please dont be that professor! i have one right now in media law and ethics and i have never been around such a hot air blowing pontificating man in my life!

fish314 · November 18th, 2006, 14:33

Good luck Amber. Hope you get published!

Tim · November 18th, 2006, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQAAord

Most of you know I wrote a book last spring, and I've been working on getting a publisher. I talked to ASA publications late last spring, and they said to contact them again in the winter to see how their work-load looked. I couldn't wait til winter, and I contacted them again a couple weeks ago, sent off a full proposal, and here was their response:

"Hi Amber, just a quick note to let you know I received the proposal --
great job completing the form. We are having a meeting the end of this
month to discuss projects for 2007 and yours will be on the table. I
hope to have an answer for you before month end. Please don't hesitate
to email again with any questions or prompt me along as the date gets
closer.

Hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving,
J.S. [name edited by me], Curriculum Director"

So send lots of prayers, and keep fingers toes and everything crossed that my project makes the cut!

Good luck with the book and maybe you can let hubby retire early for the D

My Flight Surgeon · November 18th, 2006, 16:46

I had a friend who wtote a book a coupel of years ago. He found Wyndham Hall Press who published it for him (I think he had to purchase 100 copies but it has bee a top seller in the field of interest on Amazon for the past 2 years. Might check them out.

We will keep our fingers crossed for you.

GaTechKid · November 18th, 2006, 18:21

Good Luck!

fender_jag · November 18th, 2006, 20:37

I hope things work out for you.

Keep the faith!

surreal1221 · November 18th, 2006, 21:26

Very cool!! Hopefully it'll go well!!

gna_in_lgb · November 18th, 2006, 23:17

Good luck Amber! Sounds like you've found a niche that needs to be filled. Best wishes for good news at the end of the month.

FiveO · November 19th, 2006, 11:54

Very very very very cool. Best of Luck!

WestIndian425 · November 19th, 2006, 14:57

Count me in for prayer, Amber.

X-Forces · November 19th, 2006, 15:52

I'm not too much into praying, but I wish you all the luck in the world!

I'll keep a lookout in the old bookstore for your best seller!

mtsu_av8er · November 20th, 2006, 05:33

Whip it on, Babygirl!!! Good luck!

ready2fly · November 20th, 2006, 13:29

Knock the bottom out of it, girl!!! Best of luck, buddy! Keep us posted!!

ComplexHiAv8r · November 20th, 2006, 13:33

GREAT! Good luck! Any hope a pre-release for review over Thanksgiving with another aviation author?

FlyChicaga · November 22nd, 2006, 00:28

Wow, very cool Amber! Good luck!! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you... if I keep my toes crossed I might trip.

MQAAord · November 22nd, 2006, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

if I keep my toes crossed I might trip.

Well I wouldn't want to be responsible for that! Could keep you off work for weeks! (Mental note, want the holidays off? Break a limb or two in late Nov/early Dec, guaranteed 6 weeks off......)

November 18th, 2006, 09:23	#1
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 8,810	If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! Most of you know I wrote a book last spring, and I've been working on getting a publisher. I talked to ASA publications late last spring, and they said to contact them again in the winter to see how their work-load looked. I couldn't wait til winter, and I contacted them again a couple weeks ago, sent off a full proposal, and here was their response: "Hi Amber, just a quick note to let you know I received the proposal -- great job completing the form. We are having a meeting the end of this month to discuss projects for 2007 and yours will be on the table. I hope to have an answer for you before month end. Please don't hesitate to email again with any questions or prompt me along as the date gets closer. Hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving, J.S. [name edited by me], Curriculum Director" So send lots of prayers, and keep fingers toes and everything crossed that my project makes the cut! __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

November 18th, 2006, 09:34	#2
bike21 Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 2,146	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! Wow that rocks Amber! Good luck! Toes, eyes, and fingers are crossed! __________________ "A man is not considered wise because he talks a lot" - The Dhammapada

November 18th, 2006, 09:37	#3
GrantHubbell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hanger A-10 Posts: 833	Wow! I will definently keep my fingers crossed and pray! BTW whats the book about? __________________ Grant Hubbell "I understand JetU, not to be mistaken with Jetblue, sells a forth seat to Microsoft FS users. They can log NIC (nerd in command) time." -Bob loblaw

November 18th, 2006, 10:42	#4
pilot4500 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albemarle, NC Posts: 512	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! I will definitely be sending some prayers your way. Good luck! __________________ Commercial Pilot ASEL, AMEL, Instrument Airplane CFI, CFI-I Current Line Pilot for Ram Air Freight 3,710 TT 1,005 ME 208 Actual Instrument 1,862 Dual Given http://www.myspace.com/airplanedriver

November 18th, 2006, 10:43	#5
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,811 Blog Entries: 1	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! Kick butt! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 18th, 2006, 12:32	#6
gcman6 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 48	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! I'll be praying for you. What's the books about?

November 18th, 2006, 13:18	#7
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 8,810	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! My book is preliminarily titled "The Essential Guide to Flight Attendant Training, and Surviving Life as a New-Hire". The title may change, but I think it gets across the message. It's an in-depth look at the flight attendant training process, what to pack, what to expect, what's involved in the classes, etc. Also a guide of how to survive the first few months/year. Usually new-hire flight attendants have very little knowledge of the realities of the job, and don't have realistic expectations. They are stressed out in new-hire school, and once on the line experience massive culture shock. My book helps take away the unknown factor, and prepares people for their new career! Thanks for all the well-wishes guys! I'm really excited to have generated the interest that I have, and ASA would really be the best match publishing-wise for this book. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

November 18th, 2006, 13:25	#8
frog_flyer Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FTW Posts: 3,932 Blog Entries: 1	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! Woot!!! good luck! my goal in life is to be a college prof and require my students to buy my book. 150 bucks a pop. zing! __________________ Charter Member - JC Pilot Motion Picture Society (JC PiMPS) "There needs to be more drinking here on JC. We need more ******* partying!" -Doug Taylor

November 18th, 2006, 13:46	#9
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November 18th, 2006, 14:33	#11
fish314 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: (CBM) Columbus AFB, MS Posts: 1,197	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! Good luck Amber. Hope you get published! __________________ Dude, what are you trying to do? Land the airplane or adjust the field elevation?

November 18th, 2006, 16:46	#13
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,127	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! I had a friend who wtote a book a coupel of years ago. He found Wyndham Hall Press who published it for him (I think he had to purchase 100 copies but it has bee a top seller in the field of interest on Amazon for the past 2 years. Might check them out. We will keep our fingers crossed for you. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

November 18th, 2006, 18:21	#14
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November 18th, 2006, 20:37	#15
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November 18th, 2006, 21:26	#16
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November 18th, 2006, 23:17	#17
gna_in_lgb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LAS - the northern part Posts: 263	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! Good luck Amber! Sounds like you've found a niche that needs to be filled. Best wishes for good news at the end of the month.

November 19th, 2006, 11:54	#18
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November 19th, 2006, 14:57	#19
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November 19th, 2006, 15:52	#20
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November 20th, 2006, 05:33	#21
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November 20th, 2006, 13:33	#23
ComplexHiAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OH or is it MX?? Posts: 4,509	Re: If y'all are the praying type, send some my way! GREAT! Good luck! Any hope a pre-release for review over Thanksgiving with another aviation author? __________________ Oh, to be home again! Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying....

November 22nd, 2006, 00:28	#24
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