Day Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, HuddersRam said: Authors make very little either way (unless they self publish) to be honest, so in truth it doesn't bother me so much. I was thinking of doing some sales myself this time and buying from the printers, so I'm looking into the possibilities of that. But also chatting to the club soon as well on whether they will get involved, in which case the sales would go into them which is a lot better than to Bezos or whoever heads it up now. But for digital, I'm 99% sure there'll be an ebook version. I'll get that confirmed though and let you know! Would the club even profit as it’s run by Fanatics now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuddersRam Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 minute ago, David said: Would the club even profit as it’s run by Fanatics now? They'd make a small cut I think - less than pre-Fanatics I'm guessing. But Fanatics generally are a bit less likely to deal with third parties as I think a few others have probably found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Looking forward to this. HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldram Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 In the mid nineties I was on a management course and we were staying overnight in an hotel near Derby. (I cannot remember the name but it was the same one where John Gregory had his disciplinary hearing). We were having a drink in the bar in the evening and Jim Smith came in with 2 others. I was too shy to approach him so one of the others in our group said it would be good idea if I ordered a couple of bottles of wine and booked them to the room number of the guy running the course and send them over to Jim. It worked a treat. We had a good long chat and found out that his mother used to live not far from us in Sheffield. A very nice guy. The guy running the course never said a word about the charge for 2 bottles of wine. If he did it never got back to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Looking forward to reading this Ryan , really enjoyed Pride , just on a side note Malcolm Christie has got his book coming out in June , should also be a good read for Rams fans HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuddersRam Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Just an update on this one as it's looking like it's about six weeks away from publication, but - Pretty excited to say that both Steve McClaren and Igor Stimac have done forewords for Groundwork! They're two of the however many ex players/coaches who contributed, and there's a lot of them inside, but to have them put their names to it is very decent. The book is now available on a few different sites (all can be seen within https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/groundwork) and I'm still trying to get it stocked with the club. But with everything off the pitch, it's proving a little difficult this time unfortunately. But we persevere. One thing I did want to point out is on the RRP, which is admittedly hefty. Sadly this is out of my hands as it's sorted on the publishing side, but I am going to be looking to sell copies myself rather than letting Amazon take the 90+% they do. So if anybody is interested in getting a copy, I'm probably going to try and send out some copies directly without the middle man for £22 incl postage. Just drop me a message if keen ? RamuelLJackson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuddersRam Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Apologies for bumping this one back up, all. Just a heads up that Groundwork is out in just under two weeks now, which is a little bit mental and a little bit more terrifying. I've attached below the list of everyone who spoke for it (and volunteered their name) to give an idea of how it shapes up. It should be available from the club shop, but it's also available from everywhere within this link: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/groundwork And if you want to hear some dulcet Leicestershire based tones to get you through the day, I was lucky enough to chat with the departing Chris Coles last week on what exactly it's all about: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cfjwz3 IslandExile, RamuelLJackson and Kinder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Great news but.... Please an e-book version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuddersRam Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Just now, IslandExile said: Great news but.... Please an e-book version. There will be (apparently). Signed off on it yesterday so it should be available soon! IslandExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, HuddersRam said: There will be (apparently). Signed off on it yesterday so it should be available soon! Then I am even more excited. Really looking forward to it but, I confess, a little envious of the fact that you get to meet and talk with all of these Derby County greats. HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Daly Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 It’s available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuddersRam Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Hey everybody, just intruding to say that Groundwork is out now! Was lucky to have some crazy support by the club in these past couple of weeks across the website and RamsTV, and it will be available in the Megastore early next week as well if it's of interest. But yeah - if you grab a copy, I hope you enjoy it! I loved working on this one, probably more than Pride, so hopefully the range of interviewees and behind the scenes bits do the Jim Smith years justice. https://www.facebook.com/dcfcofficial/videos/739734390414440 Old Spalding Ram, Kinder, angieram and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Was waiting for it to appear in the club shop but I have relented and ordered it on Amazon to be delivered tomorrow, enjoyed pride so I’m sure I’ll enjoy this. HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayram Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Got the book onTuesday and started it last night - already loving it. HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I picked up GROUNDWORK and PRIDE. Started with the former but I’m thinking I should have done it the other way around as it’ll all end on a downer now! ?? 3 or 4 chapters in, it’s a great read already, and very hard to put down once you’re into it ?? HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That's Sunday sorted. In bed with @HuddersRam HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistaston Ram Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 @HuddersRam Is it possible to order a copy directly from you? I know you said a while back, it was something you were looking to do. Otherwise I'll get a copy from the club shop or Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuddersRam Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 18 hours ago, Wistaston Ram said: @HuddersRam Is it possible to order a copy directly from you? I know you said a while back, it was something you were looking to do. Otherwise I'll get a copy from the club shop or Amazon. It will be, I've just not been home since it came out so not had a chance to order any yet! If you wanted one sooner though, Amazon or Waterstones is probably your best bet as there's another delay getting it into the club shop shop apparently Wistaston Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Congratulations on the new book Ryan , its top of my xmas list, cant wait to read it HuddersRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb19538 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Pride was great and I Just ordered this - really looking forward to it. Arthur Cox era next? That was my favourite time as a Rams fan. Could be a good book. The few years before would be interesting also, though for different reasons! HuddersRam and Sly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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