I had a chance to talk to Review Carnival recently about writing, and here are the interview highlights.
The good folks at this particular blog review several books--and interview authors--every month, and they basically do all kinds of genres.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Support the Leukemia Society today!
Bucks County Publishing is excited to say that the fundraiser for the Leukemia Society is going GREAT! Keep sharing this with your friends and help raise some serious money! For every purchase of "Fess Up, Jessup!" and the titles on BCP--paperback OR kindle--between NOW and Sunday, Dec. 19th, BCP will donate 10% tothe Leukemia Society!
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Joe Klein Interview
I had a chance to speak with Joe Klein on the phone this week in regards to getting information for the book I'm working on. Klein, now the Executive Director of the Atlanta League (a position he has held since its inception in 1998), gave a lot of great insights on the Cleveland Indians organization from when he was there.
One interesting thing he shared with me was the fact Pat Gillick liked knuckleball pitchers. It was ironic that two knuckleballers--Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey--shut down the Phillies (Gillick's current team) last Sunday and Monday back-to-back, sending Philadelphia to its slump (three shutout losses to the Mets).
One interesting thing he shared with me was the fact Pat Gillick liked knuckleball pitchers. It was ironic that two knuckleballers--Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey--shut down the Phillies (Gillick's current team) last Sunday and Monday back-to-back, sending Philadelphia to its slump (three shutout losses to the Mets).
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Review of "Oh So Close, Canada!"
I was fortunate enough to have hockey writer Joe Pelletier review a copy of "Oh So Close, Canada!"
Here is a link to the review.
Mr. Pelletier, a published author himself, reviews hundreds of hockey books every year, and has an informative blog about hockey history.
Here is a link to the review.
Mr. Pelletier, a published author himself, reviews hundreds of hockey books every year, and has an informative blog about hockey history.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Book Project Update #1--Interview with Mr. Gillick
I had an opportunity to speak with Mr. Pat Gillick on the phone earlier this month to talk about my book project. Gillick, a special advisor with the Phillies, was very cordial and took the time to go over the questions I had. After briefly introducing myself and talking about the British Columbia area codes and hard vs. soft covers, we got right down to business.
Here is an excerpt of the interview.
KP: I've read before in the papers, in both the New York Times and Seattle Times where you were quoted as saying Tom Candiotti did his job in Toronto. Can you elaborate more on how he helped your club in '91?
PG: The thing about Tom is he was realy the ultimate professional. He was someone who set a standard on our club by example, the way he conducted himself in the clubhouse, on the field. He set a great example for the other players on the club. Tremendous work ethic. Great passion for the game. He was not only an excellent player, he was an excellent teammate, and therefore really a joy to have on the club.
KP: Was there a lot of concern that Candiotti had pitched in Cleveland where there was no history of success, going to Toronto where there was a winning tradition?
PG: From an experience standpoint, Tom was a little bit different style of pitcher in that he was a knuckleballer and the rest of the people we had were fastball pitchers. As far as their style of pitching, they had very different styles, which was one reason we liked to have Tom on the club, was the variation of styles.
KP: Did he take any of the young pitchers under his wing? Like Guzman or Timlin or Wells?
PG: I don't recall any specific players but again, Tom was a real professional on the field and so consequently had an impact on a number of players on our club. He was always a very positive, upbeat person.
KP: When the media and fans in Toronto talk about your acquisitions, like Cone or Henderson, they say it's a success because the Jays won the World Series with those guys, but Candiotti was a bust. How do you respond to that?
PG: The 1991 series against Minnesota, I don't think Tom had a particularly good series. I think that's what they were focussing on. He didn't have the type of series we expected of him. But, all in all, we were happy with Candiotti in the way he performed and conducted himself. ... I thought probably in 1991 we were going to go a little bit further than we had in '85 and '89. But it was a thrill, not only for me but the players and the fans, to go back to the playoffs after being out of it for a year in 1990.
Here is an excerpt of the interview.
KP: I've read before in the papers, in both the New York Times and Seattle Times where you were quoted as saying Tom Candiotti did his job in Toronto. Can you elaborate more on how he helped your club in '91?
PG: The thing about Tom is he was realy the ultimate professional. He was someone who set a standard on our club by example, the way he conducted himself in the clubhouse, on the field. He set a great example for the other players on the club. Tremendous work ethic. Great passion for the game. He was not only an excellent player, he was an excellent teammate, and therefore really a joy to have on the club.
KP: Was there a lot of concern that Candiotti had pitched in Cleveland where there was no history of success, going to Toronto where there was a winning tradition?
PG: From an experience standpoint, Tom was a little bit different style of pitcher in that he was a knuckleballer and the rest of the people we had were fastball pitchers. As far as their style of pitching, they had very different styles, which was one reason we liked to have Tom on the club, was the variation of styles.
KP: Did he take any of the young pitchers under his wing? Like Guzman or Timlin or Wells?
PG: I don't recall any specific players but again, Tom was a real professional on the field and so consequently had an impact on a number of players on our club. He was always a very positive, upbeat person.
KP: When the media and fans in Toronto talk about your acquisitions, like Cone or Henderson, they say it's a success because the Jays won the World Series with those guys, but Candiotti was a bust. How do you respond to that?
PG: The 1991 series against Minnesota, I don't think Tom had a particularly good series. I think that's what they were focussing on. He didn't have the type of series we expected of him. But, all in all, we were happy with Candiotti in the way he performed and conducted himself. ... I thought probably in 1991 we were going to go a little bit further than we had in '85 and '89. But it was a thrill, not only for me but the players and the fans, to go back to the playoffs after being out of it for a year in 1990.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Baseball book project in California
It's been a productive trip to California thus far.
I got a chance to do a sit-down interview with former big-league pitcher Tom Candiotti on Saturday as part of my research as I try to complete a baseball book project I have going on. Tom was nice enough to chat baseball with me for an hour just before he was set to work the D'Backs-Padres game at Petco. We chatted about his knuckleball and his major-league career, and even about one of his ex-teammates, David Wells, whom he called "a great teammate" and "a fun guy to be around."
I've also had the opportunity to correspond with a couple of former major-league general managers to get more material for my book. They were also kind enough to respond to my interview requests and provided insightful information. Overall, it has been a productive week.
Will keep you posted once something new develops!
I got a chance to do a sit-down interview with former big-league pitcher Tom Candiotti on Saturday as part of my research as I try to complete a baseball book project I have going on. Tom was nice enough to chat baseball with me for an hour just before he was set to work the D'Backs-Padres game at Petco. We chatted about his knuckleball and his major-league career, and even about one of his ex-teammates, David Wells, whom he called "a great teammate" and "a fun guy to be around."
I've also had the opportunity to correspond with a couple of former major-league general managers to get more material for my book. They were also kind enough to respond to my interview requests and provided insightful information. Overall, it has been a productive week.
Will keep you posted once something new develops!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Book Signing Event at UCLA - Saturday, April 24th
KP will be having a book signing at UCLA on Saturday, April 24th, from 10-11 am and 3-4 pm.
Come out and show your support!
A free bookmark will be given out and KP will be signing books for everyone!
Email KP at kpwee1@yahoo.com for more details, or look up "KP's Book Signing in LA" on Facebook!
Come out and show your support!
A free bookmark will be given out and KP will be signing books for everyone!
Email KP at kpwee1@yahoo.com for more details, or look up "KP's Book Signing in LA" on Facebook!
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