Well, when my publisher told me to go take a flyer, I never thought it would end up looking so good! Attached, for your visual pleasure, is a copy of the recent advertising flyer that was designed for THE PRESLEY PLOT. I hope you like it as much as I do. Next week it will be mailed out to over 500 Elvis Presley Fan Clubs throughout the United States and in various foreign countries. (Including Arkansas!)
Well, I scored some big points today…..
In fact, I scored four points. (As in THE FOUR POINTS NEWS!)
In case you’re wondering what I’m babbling about, I just had the privilege of being interviewed by THE FOUR POINTS NEWS, one of our
outstanding local newspapers. (They have a large and growing circulation that reaches almost 10,000 homeowners in West Austin!)
The reporter and I spent about an hour together discussing THE PRESLEY PLOT, and then she took some photographs of my rock garden.
(Rumored to be one of the largest privately owned rock gardens in our galaxy and most of the universe as presently understood by the scientific
community!)
I really enjoyed the interview and will post the full article as soon as it is published. Hopefully, this will be the first of many such interviews.
Meanwhile….. orders for THE PRESLEY PLOT continue to pour into Amazon.com, and much to my surprise, they are now on their third
or fourth printing. (God bless my mother!) I would like to thank everyone who has purchased a book (and especially those who have purchased
more than one) and I want you to know that I intend to take each and every one of you to the Academy Awards. (What a bus trip that will be!)
Starting planning your vacation days and looking for baby-sitters!
(Brad and Angelina will be supplying the hot dogs and beer.)
Love to all….. Doc Yanoff
Well, hold onto your cape and jumpsuit, friends…..
The company behind the Tupac (the rap music gent) hologram recently announced
that they intend to go for the gold, or perhaps I should say the sequins, and bring
the King back to life! (Sort of.)
Digital Domain Media Group plans to produce a “virtual” likeness of Elvis Presley.
The likeness will be used in stage shows, television, and film appearances! (Can a
White House invitation be far off?)
No word yet on whether the King will appear in the movie version of my book,
THE PRESLEY PLOT. I sent a virtual “feeler” to his agent, but he turned out to be
a hologram himself, and thus far, I have heard nothing from the good folks at
Graceland. (I hope they’re real people!) One never knows.
In any case, if you haven’t seen a hologram, you will be amazed by the effect of
having someone “reappear” before your very eyes. It is quite spooky in a way, but
also incredibly entertaining. If you’re an Elvis fan, I would be curious to know what
you think about this project. I have mixed feelings, but what do you think?
For those of you that can’t wait for the hologram, I would remind you that you can
now purchase THE PRESLEY PLOT on Amazon. com (Just go the Amazon site and
type in the title of the book or my name.) If you like what you read, PLEASE take a
moment and write a short review.
Thanks and God bless…
Doc Yanoff
These immortal words uttered by Steve McGarrett (played by Jack Lord), now have
a special meaning to me, and it has nothing to do with Hawaii. No, I was not
charged with “murder one,” or any other crime. (Unless you count impersonating a
mystery author a crime!)
“BOOK ‘EM” refers to the joyous fact that THE PRESLEY PLOT, my new mystery
novel, is now available on….. AMAZON.COM!
All you have to do is go to the Amazon site and type in the name of the book (or
my name) and then hit the “go button.” A photo of the book cover, and a brief
description of the plot will be posted in a few days.
AMAZINGLY….. there were over 300 pre-orders for the book and they have
already depleted (TEMPORARILY) their stock.
However, you can still order the book and once a new shipment arrives your copy
will be promptly sent out. I suggest you purchase a book A.S.A.P. (Before my
mother buys all the copies again!)
As a courtesy to my readers, I would be more than happy to autograph any and all
copies purchased. What a marvelous gift a “personalized” book would be!
Once again, thank you for all of your love and support. If I could, I would give
each one of you a big hug!
Take care… and let me hear from you!
Doc Yanoff
Groucho Marx famously declared that he would never join any club that wanted
him as a member.
Well, I don’t feel that way!
I have recently joined a couple of Elvis Presley Fan Clubs and I’m quite impressed
by their members and the clever posts they create. These are very talented and
passionate folks, and they are doing a great job keeping The King in the public
eye. (As I have previously stated, Elvis is selling more records today than when he
was alive!)
To all of you fan club members I have one (or two) things to say…..
Keep up the good work!
And thank you.
Now, for all of you old salts (and young peppers) hold onto your life jacket because
Carnival Cruise Line is now offering a 7-day voyage called…. “THE LEGENDS
ELVIS CRUISE!” The ship leaves from Galveston (without Glenn Campbell)
on February 3, 2013. Stops include Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel,
and Tupelo, Mississippi. (Just kidding about that last port!)
If you’re interested check out the ship… the Carnival Magic.
Well, shiver me timbers, it’s time to go. (Believe it or not, I’m on my way to an
authentic Hawaiian luau!) In Austin! Go figure.
Happy “sails” to you until we meet again!
Doc Yanoff
If this name sounds familiar, you must live in the Texas Hill Country. (Or perhaps
in lovely Austin.) Writing Across Texas was the name of the local television show
that I co-hosted a few years back. (We used to interview famous authors who lived
or worked in Texas.) The show was quite popular, and was brilliantly produced and
directed by Larry Brill. (Brill Media)
I was thinking about the task of writing early this morning when two (semi)
humorous questions popped into my head…..
First, how would we know if a word was misspelled in the dictionary?
Second, what’s another word for Thesaurus?
See, you thought it was easy being a writer! Not so. (I could have asked why
“sour” cream has an expiration date. What happens if you keep it too long? Does
it become fresh?)
For my loyal Elvis fans, I would like to point out that on this day (In 1992) the
U.S. Postal Service announced that it was going to adopt the “younger Elvis” stamp
design. (The skinny version cost the same as the heavy version, which in my view,
just doesn’t seem fair!)
Well, I must leave you now. Perhaps I shall close with a thought by Jimmy
(Margaritaville) Buffet: “Elvis Presley was the only man from Mississippi who
could shake his hips and still be loved by rednecks, cops, and hippies.”
Hmmmm.
Doc Yanoff
Well, just when I thought I was out of coincidences (between me and Elvis) lo and
behold, I discover that this very weekend (my birthday weekend, mind you) there is
an Elvis Presley Festival in Lake George, New York. Why, you might ask, is this a
coincidence? Because my family used to own a motel on Lake George, and in fact,
that is where I learned to swim, waterski, and scuba dive! Our resort was located in
the charming village of Diamond Point. It was called the Flamingo Motel, and it is
still in operation, run by the folks who bought it from our family. If you know of this
lovely venue, or have ever stayed in Lake George, drop me a line! We can stroll down
Memory Lane together.
Last week, coming home from a late-night poker tournament, I pulled into my
driveway in west Austin, and there in front of me was a VERY large rope curled up,
and strangely enough, it was moving! Upon closer examination, I discovered that
the “rope” was actually a big old rattlesnake! Being an organic gardener, I like most
snakes, but this bad boy was mean spirited and full of venom. (And I am very close
friends with several dogs in the neighborhood.) So….. I had little choice but to
dispatch said snake with a 12-guage shotgun. I have young children living on both
sides of me, so I really couldn’t allow the darn thing to just crawl away. (and live to
bite another day!) Anyway, such is life out here in the Texas Hill Country.
Maybe I’ll work the incident into my next novel. Of course, by then, the poor reptile
will have grown to eight or nine feet! (I believe that’s called literary license.) Down in
these parts we call it braggin’. Then again, as Col. Travis said, “It ain’t braggin’ if
it’s true!”
Have a great day…. and watch those moving ropes!
Doc Yanoff
I hate to admit it, but today is my 39th birthday. (I started counting when I was
twenty!) Accordingly, I am offering 500 autographed copies of THE PRESLEY PLOT
to the first person who can correctly state the names of the other 3 famous and
talented Americans who were born today. (No cheating!) Naturally, you will be
obliged to purchase said books on Amazon.com (hopefully at the end of June)
BUT….. the autographs are free!
Now for some fascinating news about….. ELVIS PRESLEY!
When the King was found dead in his Graceland mansion in August, 1977,
he was first interred in a crypt in Memphis Cemetery (with his mother) but two
months later, both were reburied in Meditation Garden at Graceland.
So….. Elvis Presley’s original crypt is now being auctioned off! (No joke.)
The sale is being conducted by Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills, and the
bidding starts at….. $100,000!
I hear they had to erect a fence around the crypt….. people were dying to get in!
If you see me at the auction, don’t wave. (They might think you’re bidding on the
crypt!)
Well, Elvis may have left the building, but the building is now for sale.
Good luck to all you bidders!
Fondly,
Doc Yanoff
P.S. The answers to the quiz: Patrick Henry, Bob Hope, JFK.
No, it’s not Elvis Presley’s birthday, but… MINE! (The King was born on January
8, 1935) In fact, if he had not passed away on August 16, 1977, he would be….
VERY OLD!) Somewhere around 77 years of age!
Actually, it’s not even my birthday, which is officially celebrated in 10 southern states, two foreign countries, and the District of Slovakia, on May 29th.
Nevertheless, I will be celebrating my own birth today, and in so doing, I have sent
my mother a “congratulations card” for giving birth to me. (Truthfully, what choice
did she have?) Seriously though, this is an especially wonderful birthday thanks to
all my family and friends and the marvelous good luck I have recently experienced
with the publication of the (now) International Best-Seller… THE PRESLEY PLOT!
AS A REMINDER TO MY LOYAL BLOG FOLLOWERS….. Next week, in Tupelo,
(the birthplace of Elvis) the city fathers (and a couple of mothers) are holding their
annual ELVIS FESTIVAL! (June 1, 2, and 3 are the main days.) If you find yourself
or someone else anywhere near Tupelo, you should definitely check this out. My book
will not be available in time for me to appear as a guest speaker or sign autographed
copies, but I do intend to visit Tupelo in mid-July. I have some interesting publicity
events lined up and will post them as time draws near.
Please remember that there is still time to purchase a modest gift for your favorite
author! (I have plenty of clothes, but I do need a new sports car… preferably a pink
cadillac!) Take care, all, and remember that this weekend is not about me, Elvis, or
anyone else except the brave men and women who serve and protect us in all
branches of the military. Thank God we still have folks like them!
I salute them all….
Doc Yanoff
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