New Review of Minus the Imple (7/1/08)

Thanks to Janice McGraw for this new review, posted to Lulu.com today. I appreciate all the kind words and willingness to share honest opinions. This humbles me and brings me great satisfaction.

Minus the Imple (1 Jul 200

by Janice McGraw

The book is great. Once you start reading, you can not put it down. This book moved me, it touched my heart. The more I read the more I felt a kinship with the author, a validation of my own experiences. I could relate to his joys and his heartaches. I would highly recommend this book.

Listen to Robert Chandler’s Artist First World Radio Interview!

Tony Kay Interview of Robert Chandler (promoting launch of “Minus the Imple”)

The entire hour-long interview that originally aired (over Internet radio) on June 18, 2008 is now available as an archived file. You can listen to it and share it with any other interested friends! The file below is an MP3 you can copy and paste or just click on. Or, you can visit the Artist First World Radio website and review the archived shows under “The Tony Kay Show”. Thanks for listening!

Tony Kay Interview with Robert Chandler

Robert Chandler on ArtistFirst Radio Tonight at 8 PM EDT!

ArtistFirst Radio to Interview Robert Chandler on Wednesday, June 18th at 8 PM

Tony Kay is the host for a long-running Internet Radio show dedicated to getting exposure for musicians and authors, in particular new authors. The show is broadcast “live” and then is archived on the ArtistFirst website. A file copy of the interview in MP3 format is also later provided to each guest, so we can share the 52-minute broadcast with the world after the fact. Find ArtistFirst Radio here: http://www.artistfirst.com/

This interview will be my first ever and the length of time is somewhat daunting, but I’m excited to finally be able to share some of the back-story with fans and potential fans of the book. This journey of writing, editing, publishing and promoting has been a wonderfully enjoyable (if not profitable) exercise. For me, it is a great learning experience and it has been great to find that I can be bluntly honest in my depiction of some intimate episodes of my life, and readers are embracing and reacting to that honesty as I had always hoped. The book is also providing me with so many paths to connect to people in meaningful ways. And, in the process, I have learned more about my own beliefs and values.

Please consider tuning in and help spread the word about Minus the Imple. The phenomenon is spreading.

Minus the Imple: Inspirational Novel Now Available Worldwide!

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minus the Imple: Inspirational Novel Now Available Worldwide!

ROCHESTER, NY – Minus the Imple is a new novel, billed as a ‘fictionalized true story’, available now on all the major online retail booksellers, including Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com) and Amazon (www.amazon.com). The largely autobiographical tale is the debut novel by Rochester, NY author Robert R. Chandler.

The inspirational tale of Minus the Imple traces the life of a humble man from early childhood to the present day, and recounts the recurring unexplainable phenomena that punctuate his experiences. Written in an accessible style reminiscent of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, this is a true story about hitting rock bottom and battling back. It’s also a story about finding yourself and acknowledging the undeniable power of love.

“I’ve labeled it a ‘fictionalized true story’ because I want to be accurate in depicting the book’s two best features,” Chandler explains. The story is largely a memoir, according to the 50-something author, but names and actual venues have been changed and some elements of fantasy have been added for entertainment value. “The names of the characters have been changed, but all are based upon people who have greatly influenced me over the course of my life,” he adds. “I’ve bounced back from my lowest point to reclaim my identity and rebuild my life. Perhaps you’ve been there yourself, and know how it feels to be abandoned and alone.”

This novel (268 pages; ISBN# 978-0-6151-9772-2; Lulu.com ID #2035657), inspired by a random incident that occurred in 2002, has been a work-in-progress since 2004 and is now ready to be shared with the world. Minus the Imple is the first offering from Privileged Publishing, and is also directly available through Lulu at: http://www.lulu.com/content/2035657

Contact:

Robert R. Chandler, 585/402-0376
Email: mailto:mrdizz@rochester.rr.com
Website: http://privilegedpublishing.wordpress.com/

Contribute YOUR anecdotes for possible inclusion in upcoming book!

Your anecdotes and stories can be part of an upcoming book I am working on! The theme is “coincidence” and I would like to invite you and your friends to contribute true stories for possible inclusion in the upcoming novel. There will be true stories about “coincidences” included (in a format/style as yet undetermined), possibly woven around a fictional tale, related to the general theme.

I am embarking upon a period of research and am gathering up anecdotes by many people. Your actual name(s) will never be published, but your stories may very well be included in this upcoming project. I cannot offer any monetary payments, but the possibility of one day seeing your story in print might be an enticing possibility.

Please check out the page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=31125896304), and feel free to make multiple posts over time, and share the page with your friends and relatives.

Many thanks for your interest.
-Robert R. Chandler

P.S.- If you prefer to send anecdotes concerning “coincidence” directly to Robert R. Chandler, email them (include all details and your MUST include your name) to: mrdizz@rochester.rr.com

By sending an email or posting to the web page, you are indicating that you relinquish all rights to the information to Robert R. Chandler, and agreeing that he may edit the content for style and length as necessary.

Minus the Imple Goes WORLD-WIDER!

Finally, we have Minus the Imple available through major online booksellers, such as the following sites (and most are reasonably priced):

Barnes & Noble:
(http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&EAN=9780615197722)

Amazon.com:
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0615197728/ref=nosim/porfessionalp4-20)

A1 Books.com:
(http://www.a1books.com/cgi-bin/mktSearch?act=showDesc&ITEM_CODE=0615197728&WVSESSION_ID=205544981)

Even more sites already are selling the book, in addition to Lulu.com, of course. The least expensive place to buy it is still Lulu, but now there are some alternatives that should help reach a much broader audience.

Please help spread the word to friends and potential readers, and you can tell them there are multiple sites that carry the book. Sales are still slow, but I have high hopes that things can improve, now that there are alternate sites carrying the book.

Thanks much for all the help.

PEACE,
Bob Chandler

Author Ben Bell’s Review of Minus the Imple

Minus the Imple posted May 13 2008
by Ben Bell

Minus The Imple gives us a lucid and colourful insight into the life of its narrator, Robert Chandler. From tragedy in the early death of his parents, Robert’s journey is ultimately one of hope and inspiration, chronicling along the way all the grit and glamour of life that we can all relate to.

From the pitfalls of adolescence, to the complexity of student life and relationships, Robert all the while chases his dreams, whilst at the same time battling with a mysterious phenomena that permeates his life, traced back to a childhood accident.

This phenomena leads him to sight the advice of teachers, doctors, therapists and even a priest, all lost as to a definite answer or clear-cut diagnosis. Through the ‘up’s’ of marriage and kids to the ‘down’s’ of divorce and time inside a psychiatric hospital, Robert continues to gain more insights into his mysterious gift/burden, and slowly but surely manages to build his life back together.

Written in an accessible and flowing prose, the novel is an enjoyable and poignant life-story, full of drama, mystery, pathos and warmth. With contemplations on the depth and meaning of the soul, fused with the kicks and bruises of human nature, I would strongly recommend Minus The Imple to anyone who desires a good read and an affirmation of the loves and losses of everyday life.

See this and other reviews at: http://www.lulu.com/content/2035657

Review of “Minus the Imple”

Book Review: Minus the Imple.
May 9, 2008

Today I had the pleasure of finishing a book written by my mentor and colleague Bob Chandler. His novel has been years in the making, and I have seen firsthand the many struggles he has overcome to hone this work for public consumption. Below is my review, which I am also posting to his blog. I urge everyone to download or purchase the book, which has won a prime position on my bookshelf. Congratulations Bob, on a job very well done.

Minus The Imple is a book about the pleasure of living and the importance of self-worth. The inaugural novel and fictionalized true story of Robert R. Chandler explores the growth of a boy destined to experience both heartbreak and overwhelming happiness. Throughout the course of first loves, sexual trysts, college inebriation, marriage, and divorce, readers are swept along on a journey of self-discovery rarely initiated by most. Describing a finely crafted tale of phenomenal experiences, Chandler invites readers to question their souls, their strengths, their weaknesses and everything in between. To quote the gifted author: “It’s simple, really…” Recommended for public and academic libraries, as well as anyone searching for perspective on the harsh but joyous realities of life.

-Erin Dorney, May 2008

Another early (partial) review of Minus the Imple

Thanks to one of my new Lulu friends for posting this preliminary review of Minus the Imple. He will, hopefully, post a more complete review upon finishing the novel. This is what Rod posted to the Lulu site:

Minus the Imple [ No Rating ] 7 May 2008
by Rod Macleod

I’m only 36 pages into the book but already hooked. Robert uses vivid imagery and strong descriptions. His dialogue is even stronger than the narrative which is concrete. I loved the prologue which sets the tone for chapter 1. The conclusion of the childhood story with the snobby woman and the down-and-out is hilarious. Can’t wait to read more later…..recommended

New Review Gives Us Strength to Continue

A very kind reader posted the following review on Lulu.com, regarding “Minus the Imple.” Her kind words give me renewed hope that maybe we will find an audience after all.

Absolutely BEYOND amazing.
27 Apr 2008
by Madeleine Miles

A beautiful, heartfelt story about life, love, and the trials we all face along the way. Robert Chandler has crafted a magnificent piece of art, one that speaks to the reader with such hope and raw emotion. This book touched my heart and provided strength and inspiration in the darkest corners of my life.

Every word on the page draws you in with brilliant force that only Chandler can conjure. Hope radiates off the page, and the book leaves you with a full heart and a feeling of satisfaction.

You will not regret buying this novel. Robert Chandler has a priceless gift and such a marvelous way with words– I couldn’t put his book down.

Keep a sharp eye out for Chandler’s future works– his talent is too often overlooked.

Minus the Imple shines with brilliance.
Congratulations, Mr. Chandler, on a magnificent work of art that you should be proud of.