A pre-eminent Network Marketing industry website and forum, MLM.com, where I've been a member for more years than I can remember, received a request from another member to share my news. That was all it took and the news spread like wildfire. They have created a complete feature around the published release of my book. I invite you to visit their site's home page and just follow the links. They have done an amazing job, to say the least.
During this feature project development I was asked to write a press release. Me? A press release? Man! I have never written a press release, much less had occasion to read that many in my life. You know me, off I go to research the Internet resources highlighting Google searches. It took me over two hours to have enough information and then specializing in book release press release category.
While I'm working on learning about book press releases, I get another email asking for a completely current bio with photo for them to include. Well, here is the link and you can judge for yourself. It is obvious they used someone else's photo, who appears much better looking than I.
Author's Biography MLM.com
Below you see the fruits of my bumbling labor of taking a shot at writing a press release. I hope you enjoy the experience and possibly get a laugh out of reading the final results.
For Immediate Release
Author: Craig Mattice
Publisher: CreateSpace
Contact: Craig Mattice
Phone: 804-XXX-XXXX
RICHMOND, VA, August 26, 2011: You know how you see some of the most successful and happy people are dealing with the most unbelievable challenges and adversities working against them? Then you find yourself asking, “If this guy is successful, happy and fulfilled dealing with his challenges, how does he do it?”
Craig Mattice penned a “slap-you-in-the-face and wake up” inspiring book titled, “Evaluate, Adapt, And Overcome: Accept No Limits In Life,” making you ask, “What is his secret of coping with so many adversities, yet he is enjoying life to the fullest?” Craig recounts his story of coming to terms with total disability and outlines specific advice that helped him along the way. He is a survivor going from highly physically fit as prior law enforcement, specialty trained military and long distance runner, to dealing with doctors for almost 11 years before receiving a definitive, yet terminal diagnosis. He is also a survivor of a near-fatal brain stem stroke, yet he has continued to design his life by dealing with adversity through learning to evaluate, adapt and overcome.
Craig has coined a personal motto of “Living Life on His Terms, No Excuses No Regrets.” He has para-sailed over 1,000 feet high, bungee jumped from a 140 foot tower by his ankles and even scaled the top final two tenths of a mile of a 10,000 foot mountain volcano in Hawaii using crutches, all since becoming disabled.
He generously shares his knowledge and experiences with others through his blog, on forums, the Internet and now writing this motivating book. Craig demonstrates we have the power to control our response to adversity. His time is short, but that has not stopped Craig from “Living Life on His Terms.”
This book is actually making a difference in people’s lives who read it and get the messages contain within the covers. The responses to his book have been unbelievable judging by the comments received such as, “I couldn't wait [to get the book] and then I couldn't put it down!” “I LOVE your book! Don't think I've ever read anything that quoted Yoda!” “I just about spewed my Lucky Charms all over my keyboard as I was reading your ‘Sharing My Final Wishes’ section of your book.” Finally, “Excellent words, Craig! …… - And by the way - I am loving your book! [I] Had a hard time putting it down!" "I was reading your book on the beach, laughing so hard the people next to me asked me to quite down."
You may find the book sold in print at: www.amazon.com
Full Contact Information:
Craig Mattice
XXXX Stanberry Drive
Henrico, Virginia 23238
804-XXX-XXXX
Personal Blog URL: http://www.aboutcraigmattice.com
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