August 2010
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an Essay about my new book BURNED
Self publishing. What a horrible sounding phrase. It brings up visions of self-produced CD’s, paint by number art, and all manner of “amateur” productions.
But yes, I joined the self-publishing revolution last month by joining SCRIBD and finally publishing my memoir BURNED. The manuscript was written back in 2005, and I sat on it for years. I considered seeking a publisher, had some lunch dates...
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the new FOREWORD by Richie Vega for BURNED
It was the title of this book that first caught my eye. After all, I’ve lived through the 80’s and 90’s, and I would consider myself a “rock guitarist” of sorts, despite the fact that I primarily play bass. Of course bass players are always infinitely cooler than guitar players, so my curiosity was piqued when I saw that a “rock guitarist” had written an entire book about his experience. Most of...
July 2010
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the new FOREWORD by Richie Vega for BURNED
It’s freaking AWESOME…will post soon!
BURNED ON SALE! Get my new book for only 99 cents!
in honor of WRITER WEDENSDAY on twitter, i am having a SALE on my book, get BURNED for only 99 cents!
http://bit.ly/dk3nYA
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more great news, day by day!
I have submitted the book to The Grammy Awards and MUSICARES, and they are likely going to feature the book in their year end magazine that goes to the entire music industry!
This is great news, as I am donating 10% of the proceeds from the sales of “BURNED” back to MUSICARES so they can continue doing the work that they do with musicians who need help.
AND my book has been submitted...
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a NEW way to get "BURNED", in a variety of digital...
hello all!
I had several inquiries from international buyers outside the USA, who wanted to buy “BURNED” but could not do so via SCRIBD.com.
so, after much research and five revisions, i give you SMASHWORDS!
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/19454
this new version of the book comes in Kindle, Sony eReader, PDF, RTF, Mobi, and several other digital formats - AND you can buy it...
more excerpts?
would you all like some more excerpts? the SCRIBD link will show 3-4 various excerpts from the book, so please check that one!
i may post some more here, if people want it!
the new book has a spanking new cover and pro...
many thanks to JAMES VINCENT GRAPHIC DESIGN in the UK!
He did an amazing job with the cover at for my book, and has also done the page layout and converted the book to an easy on the eyes PDF file.
in other news, the book will be featured on the front page of the Proguitarshop.com website, and will soon be hitting AMAZON.com as an e-book
it is currently available thru SCRIBD.com, and you can...
new featured on the GUITAR WORLD Magazine website
very, very kewl.
my new book is featured on the Guitar World website in their “news” section.
PLEASE visit the website, and click “like” button by my story!
http://news.guitarworld.com
The book is doing quite well so far, thanks to all of you who have been buying it, referring it to your friends, and posting about it on your social networks.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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a review from JP of the STRATOBLOGSTER guitar...
Bobby, I read it! Read it all— and I’m very honored for the opportunity! You may have more lives than Clapton. You’re a powerful being! This planet is often too boring for the most able of artists. So they create games to liven things up. I’m so bored myself, but have managed to avoid the stuff you’ve been up to this life. Doesn’t make me any better—...
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an excerpt from the book......
We go inside and I set up my gear. I had a beautiful black mid-70s Fender Strat that I had gotten from Vic Valmus. It had originally belonged to Flame and the Heaters front man Fritz, but he had reneged on payments, and I ended up buying it from Vic. The bass player and drummer arrive, exchange pleasantries, and get ready to play. We launch into a few Cars songs, and it was evident that we had...
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the BOOK is READY!
if you want a copy, just email me at rrdevitojr@email.com!
i will be using paypal for one easy payment of $4.99 :-)
it’s a great read for anyone interested in the music business, recovery, and life!
Editing and Formatting today!
Been hard at work doing the formatting and editing today. I may be able to have this ready for release TONITE!
e-book availability....
WILL BE SOON!
I am just getting the formatting and other housekeeping done.
I will be taking orders via paypal, and will email them personally to each reader.
Thanks for the interest! please subscribe to this blog and keep an eye on my facebook and twitter accts:
@bobbydevito
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The Bobby D book project
Hello all!
I wrote a book a few years ago, chronicling my experiences as a rock band musician living thru the 80s and 90s. Sex, drugs, Rock n Roll, heartbreak, recovery, drama, lipstick & makeup, and more.
I will be releasing this as an e-book VERY soon, and it will be a cheap and easy $4.99 donation to my paypal account.
it’s a FUN book, and one written from the heart…..