The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll

August 9, 2012

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEWS “THE PRESLEY PLOT!”

ALL RIGHT, NOW CALM DOWN!  THE N.Y. TIMES HAS NOT OFFICIALLY RESPONDED TO OUR WRITTEN REQUEST TO REVIEW “THE PRESLEY PLOT,” BUT I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT A REVIEW IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

WHY DO I BELIEVE THIS?  BECAUSE LIKE ELVIS, “I BELIEVE THAT FOR EVERY DROP OF RAIN THAT FALLS…..”   (WELL, YOU KNOW THE LYRICS.)

AND NOT ONLY THAT!  I ALSO BELIEVE THAT OTHER REVIEWS ARE ON THE WAY BECAUSE……  “THE PRESLEY PLOT” HAS JUST BEEN REVIEWED BY THE ONE AND ONLY….LESLEE BASSMAN…..THE WONDERFULLY TALENTED BOOK REVIEWER FROM THE FOUR POINTS NEWS!  (THE ONLY GREAT NEWSPAPER THAT WE HAVE IN AUSTIN!)

MS. BASSMAN WAS KIND ENOUGH TO DO A FEATURE ARTICLE ON THE BOOK (AND ME!) AND THAT VERY ARTICLE CAN NOW BE FOUND, READ, DIGESTED, DEBATED, DISSECTED, AND DISCUSSED BY SIMPLY GOING TO THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE:

Four Points News August 9, 2012 Issue – FlipSnack

(Page 8)

IF YOU LOVE ELVIS PRESLEY, OR STEPHEN G. YANOFF IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR, OR EVEN IF I OWE YOU MONEY, YOU NEED TO LOG ONTO THIS FASCINATING WEBSITE AND READ THE TERRIFIC ARTICLE THAT THEY HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT YOURS TRULY!  WHAT DEPTH!  WHAT DETAIL!  WHAT A GREAT PHOTO OF PATTY!

DO NOT DELAY!  THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE (ALL RIGHT, SO I’M REACHING) BUT IT IS INTERESTING AND WELL WORTH YOUR TIME!   WHEN YOU FINISH READING IT, DROP ME A LINE AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!  I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

BE WELL, DRIVE CAREFULLY, AND I WILL SPEAK WITH YOU SOON!

DOC YANOFF

 

 

 

May 27, 2012

BIRTHDAY BASH!

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

May 25, 2012

THE (PRESLEY) PLOT THICKENS!

Good evening, fellow followers of fun fiction!

 

If you cast your gaze upward upon thy blog page you shall see a truly amazing sight!  The cover of my first mystery novel, THE PRESLEY PLOT, is now

officially completed and at the printer!  As I have stated previously, I think the good folks at Aberdeen Bay did a marvelous job, and I am most grateful

for their assistance.  The book cover (in my semi-humble opinion) came out perfect and captured the exact mood is was hoping to see on the front.

So far, we have over 450 book orders and the number keeps growing daily!

 

Just for the record…  the general public will not be able to purchase the book until it is officially listed on Amazon.com, which I am told, should be

on or about July 1st.  (Naturally, I will keep you informed of the situation as it progresses.)

 

In the meantime, I have some more wonderful news to share with you…  two different production agents/companies have already expressed an

interest in offering a “production option” on the book!  (Basically, they offer you a nice chunk of change for giving them the 1-year option of turning

your work into a movie.)  I have not made any commitments, nor do I intend to, until the book has a chance to reach the reading public and run

its course.  Time will tell where we end up, but it’s all good.  Especially since I have so many loyal fans anxious to support me….  and God knows

I am so grateful for that!

 

Well, time to go….  book three in the series (DEVIL’S  COVE) awaits!

 

If you get a moment, please drop me a line and let me know your thoughts on the cover!

 

Love to all,   Doc Yanoff.