New Appalachian Trail thru hike book

**cleanshave** · 08-09-2012, 20:15

Okay, so a lot of people do it, but I wrote up my Appalachian Trail thru hike as a book.

Right now I am running a temporary 99 cent offer on Amazon Kindle for my friends here at Whiteblaze and a few hikers I keep in touch with on Facebook.

Grab it now before the price goes up.

It isn't your typical mile by mile, shelter by shelter account. You can read more here on my blog about the problem with most Appalachian Trail Books.

**dink** · 08-09-2012, 20:31

bit the bullet and spent the 99 cents!! Now I have to actually read it...thanks for the kindle book with my favorite subject!!

**kayak karl** · 08-09-2012, 20:40

good luck with it

**Marta** · 08-09-2012, 20:59

Thanks for letting us know! Just bought it.

**cleanshave** · 08-09-2012, 21:02

Not really worried about making money, just happy to have people who read it, people who care about the trail. Thanks

**The Old Chief** · 08-09-2012, 21:56

Just got it. Heck, a shoeshine costs more than this book!!!

**underAchiever** · 08-09-2012, 21:56

Just purchased it myself. I look forward to reading it.

**Train Wreck** · 08-10-2012, 00:38

Bought it, look forward to reading it. Thanks for offering it at such a deal!

**SCRUB HIKER** · 08-10-2012, 01:00

I figured trail names were a sufficient guarantee of anonymity, but I see you've taken it a step further: fictionalizing actual trail names. No matter--I know who these dastardly Pix, Neon Mud and Padawan characters REALLY are. I've yet to find Brush, the charming young thru-hiker from Oregon, though ...

Congratulations on finishing the book. I like what I've read so far.

Scrub

**Kryptonite** · 08-10-2012, 01:14

I have only read about 15 pages so far but I've read most of the AT books out there and WOW. I honestly think this is better than Bill Bryce's and is destined to be a classic. The leaving your pack at the guy's place that you met online was a little confusing because you just left it at that but amazing book so far. Going out on a limb and saying that this is really going to be a hit.

**Winds** · 08-10-2012, 01:28

Originally Posted by cleanshave

Okay, so a lot of people do it, but I wrote up my Appalachian Trail thru hike as a book.

Right now I am running a temporary 99 cent offer on Amazon Kindle for my friends here at Whiteblaze and a few hikers I keep in touch with on Facebook.

Grab it now before the price goes up.

It isn't your typical mile by mile, shelter by shelter account. You can read more here on my blog about the problem with most Appalachian Trail Books.

Initial Tip: Leave the PURCHASE LINK absolutely EVERYWHERE.

LINK pictures, text, here, there, everywhere LINK to purchase.

DO NOT make people poke around for it, lost sales!

Here is where to purchase this book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ingsgoingsm-20

**SCRUB HIKER** · 08-10-2012, 01:49

Originally Posted by Winds

Initial Tip: Leave the PURCHASE LINK absolutely EVERYWHERE.

LINK pictures, text, here, there, everywhere LINK to purchase.

DO NOT make people poke around for it, lost sales!

Here is where to purchase this book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ingsgoingsm-20

His signature is the link. I managed to find it.

**Winds** · 08-10-2012, 02:05

Ha. I found it too, trying to help.

I bought it and will read it soon.

**spittinpigeon** · 08-10-2012, 04:06

Is this available as PDF? I don't have a kindle, nor have I any clue about them.

**Winds** · 08-10-2012, 04:16

Originally Posted by spittinpigeon

Is this available as PDF? I don't have a kindle, nor have I any clue about them.

Most likely not, he's selling the book. You wouldn't want to publish and then just give away your work.
However, it is on 99 cents currently.

My blog is rough, but have added some specific sections. Here's one that will help you:

(This is FREE stuff from Amazon and more to get you started, then you can purchase the book.)

http://www.hikingthedream.blogspot.c...dle-books.html

**spittinpigeon** · 08-10-2012, 05:12

Originally Posted by Winds

Most likely not, he's selling the book. You wouldn't want to publish and then just give away your work.
However, it is on 99 cents currently.

My blog is rough, but have added some specific sections. Here's one that will help you:

(This is FREE stuff from Amazon and more to get you started, then you can purchase the book.)

http://www.hikingthedream.blogspot.c...dle-books.html

I understand he doesn't want to give it away, I just want to buy it and read it on my laptop/droid without jumping through a bunch of hoops because the kindle format is incompatible outside of a kindle.

**spittinpigeon** · 08-10-2012, 05:17

Never mind, I was just feeling lazy. I f'ing googled it. I just couldn't resist using someone else's brain to do what mine could. Especially because that's what everyone does to ME all day.

**The_watch_guy** · 08-10-2012, 07:36

now I have something to read on vacation this week while the kids are in the pool

**CarolinaATMom** · 08-10-2012, 08:58

When do you think your book might come out in paperback? I'm old school and like to have a book to read and love my collection of AT books. Plus my son, Loner is in Vermont on his NOBO thru-hike now and I'm giving him AT books as late birthday presents when he gets home to help with his readjustment (or perhaps delay it) to civilization. Also might be a good idea to tell everyone the title!

**Stir Fry** · 08-10-2012, 09:50

+1 for paperback. From what I saw its a goog read.

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