I know, I know. How many times have we heard this, or thought about it ourselves. Well...I hear you. But I truly am. <p> I already have interest from one publisher, and two others willing to publish for a fee. Either way, I am currently...well....going for it [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] The cover artist is ready to start work on the front and back covers as soon as I tell him. The introduction is finished, working on Chapter 1.<p> I am astounded by the interest already shown, just for the concept of what I want to write about. This is overwhelming to say the least.<p> Yes. It will be about everything involved at this site. But nothing like I have seen anywhere on the shelves. <p> I would like to ask everyone here, who might want to see their story in print, to get in touch with me via email(no calls at this time. WS does not approve, and stated I "better leave her name out" [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0[/img] ). <p> Anything you submit, you will have to actually submit. I will not be taking stories from this site. Also, you will have to sign a release form stating your permission to have story in print, at some point prior to going to press. <p> I am excited and more than a little scared at the same time. I cannot believe the interest people are showing. <p> All are welcome to email me if interested. Obviously not all stories can be used. But who knows. <p> jd jdmac1@yahoo.com<p>[ March 08, 2002: Message edited by: jdmac1 ]</p>

Really! Wow!

Cool Beanage JD!!!<p>Um... do we get any royalties from the book? Not sure anyone would want to read my story. Sumation... Dumb [censored] messes up M and gets D. <p>Good luck on your venture!!!<p>Wishing us all the Best.

Thanks Bin.<p> Medic, <p> <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Um... do we get any royalties from the book?<hr></blockquote><p> A real possibility which would be discussed later, but before your addition was added in the final edit.<p> jd

[img]images/icons/confused.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Wow! What an endeavor! I didn't know you were thinking of this!<p>What's it about? Is it about MB? Or about A's in general? Our stories will mention use of MB principles a great deal.<p>Could you post a little of the Intro here for us?

Wouldn't there be legal issues in discussing the MB principles and practices used here? Just curious.<p>And, um, does that publisher need a really sappy story...oh, never mind. [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img]

jd - Could you tell us a little about how we can present our story to you. Does it include MB principles, affairs, etc.? I am interested on my side of the picture, and you can get my WH (SNL) his side of the picture if you want as a scenario how 2 people in the same marriage sees a marriage and how two people view the differences in trying to use the MB stuff? <p>I am really happy you are going this route, good for you? It will be a #1 seller, and you will be rich and famous. Good for you, hope the front cover is attractive and eye-catching. I find when I am in the bookstore the cover gives me a first glance on wanting to read the book or not. The artist in me I guess. Then I read the inside cover to see if it appeals to me. <p>What about the legal aspects of using the MB principles? Is there statements and things that are to be left out? Also, you realize this is going to make MB a hit to everyone in marriages, and we will never get an appt. with Jennifer or Steve. [img]images/icons/frown.gif" border="0[/img] <p>How does your wife feel, is she reading the context with you? I would be so happy to be in her seat, and help my H do this. This is up my alley! Good luck, our marriage by the way has an unhappy ending (big DIVORCE!) from Thinker (H - SNL)<p>By the way, could we all help you in a Title of the Book? Maybe we could have a contest for the title if you don't have one already? Just a suggestion, this is so cool!!!!!<p>[ March 08, 2002: Message edited by: thinker ]</p>

jdmac,<p>Sounds interesting but would need to know a lot more.<p>You may want to run this by the Harley's too. There have been reports here before asking people to participate in newspaper articles and TV shows. They are always told to talk to the Harley’s first. There are many people here who would be very upset it their privacy and the sanctity of this site were not protected.<p>Please don’t take this as a thumbs down on your project. Just that the groundwork needs to be laid. Under the right circumstances, STL and I might be willing to participate.

Ok,<p> Guess I better explain a little better.<p> As I stated, I will be taking nothing from this site. That includes the concepts here. I am not looking to plagiarize anything from the Harleys, Dobson, Davis or ANY other expert.<p> I will contact the Harleys and others in the near future. These people or their books or techneques are not needed in the book. It is NOT about that. I only seek to add them to the book in order to point people to their help. Free advertising for them and their books [img]images/icons/wink.gif" border="0[/img] <p> But, it is not necessary that any of them be included. That is up to them. <p> As to the stories themselves. Email me, and I will be happy to explain exactly what I am looking for.<p> jd

Thinker,<p> I have a couple of names that I am considering. But, I also thought of having a sort of contest among those who wish. This would be something fun for all of us.<p> As to the cover. A lot of time will go into the design of it. The artist who wants to do the cover does designs for an add agency. He has sent me some of his work, and he is good. He is also a BS. Doesn't want to share his story but wants to be part of this. <p> It is truly amazing the people you meet on certian on subjects, such as infidelity. <p> Hope this clarifies this thread a bit.<p> jd jdmac1@yahoo.com

I, for one, am really proud of you pursuing something like this. <p>"The key to happiness is having dreams... the key to success is making dreams come true." (picture on my wall at work [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] )<p>I hope you don't think anyone is trying to burst your bubble. We're just trying to understand a little more. This idea has been rolling around in your head (scary thought [img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/cool.gif" border="0[/img] ) for a while, and it's new to us.<p>You want our "story". Not necessarily a MB promotion, or "How has MB helped you?"... just a "tell me your story of the affair, how did you handle it, and what has happened since"... right?

Faith1,<p> Yes, I think you get the idea. I want stories leading up to and including D-Day, how you dealt with the new knowledge, how you coped BEFORE you found this great site and these wonderful people.<p> Can you look back and say to yourself, "this is where everything went downhill" "If I could have seen this or that back then, this would not have happened" "If my WS had only done xxxxx(fill in the blank) I could have made the changes in myself to have prevented this" <p> Everyone understand. This book is about US(BS), but it is NOT for us per se. The next one will be about the WS, but not for the WS.<p> jd

well, I think it's too cool! <p>I was just wondering about the legal thing because in fiction you have to call a snotrag a 'tissue', calling it a 'kleenex' is copyright infringement. Sheesh. Doesn't everybody call it a kleenex??

Ok, JD,<p>I'll tell ya my story for a million bucks up front. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Just kidding, you can give me half now and owe me later.<p>Still think it's a great idea.<p>Best of luck to ya! You deserve it!<p>Zippy