tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15998612993654063042024-02-08T11:31:18.064-08:00Sam Baty's BlogsSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-59116848046154866842015-09-17T09:04:00.001-07:002015-09-17T09:05:22.015-07:00Hi Everyone<br abp="255" /><br abp="256" /> There is a new version of "Darkness into Light" out. The changes are very minor with the story remaining the same. <br abp="258" /> Best regards always,<br abp="260" /> Sam Sam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-6392550165529562542015-09-17T08:32:00.000-07:002015-09-17T08:39:45.548-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
It is correct to say that it id a jungle out there. It certainly is! I lost the NEH Grant on what I consider to be a technicality (My series is fiction -- I was told by NEH, after I had turned in my application, that they require you to have a non-fiction rather than fictional series. But the person who sent me my disqualification notice was the same one who encouraged me to apply in the first place via a phone conversation!. A local producer indicated no surprise, as I hadn't spent much time in the queue!). <br />
Moving onward, I am writing a new WW II novel. It deals with the Warsaw Ghetto and all those poor folks went through. Thus, it won't include any of the characters that are in my series which has previously been self-published. The reason I am writing a new novel is that a friend in Santa Fe, NM has said that they will forward this novel to their agent.<br />
I am also sending a query letter to the high schools throughout the country in an effort to get my series, which is rich in history, used by the schools. I got this idea from the students who were not attending classes due to the requirement to take the national tests. I really think that, if students are allowed to use interesting and exciting books, that the graduation rates could increase significantly.<br />
That is what is happening in my authorship. As always, if you have any ideas on how I should proceed, I can guarantee you that I would essentially be 'all ears.'<br />
My very best to you always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-41712849643138419302015-02-23T10:03:00.000-08:002015-02-23T10:06:16.563-08:00Hi Everyone<br />
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I'm trying now to get my novels made into either big-screen movies or a TV mini-series. Thus I am sending the following out to various entities:<br />
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I am a novelist who is trying very hard to get my novel series made into either big-screen movies or a TV mini-series (please see my website <a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/" id="yiv4250205031yui_3_16_0_1_1424454564062_1917" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span id="yiv4250205031yui_3_16_0_1_1424454564062_10011" style="color: #196ad4;">http://www.sambatybooks.com/</span></a> for information on my series). Why? For three reasons: 1. Readers of the series are clamoring for the series to be put on film; 2. It would provide a number of good-paying jobs to fellow Americans; and 3. It could serve as a baseline for future series that starts with a World War II thriller and carries the surviving characters up to senior citizen status. </div>
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Things have been happening fast and furiously. Based on a suggestion from Senator Udall, I have sent in an application to the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) to have a 2-3 minute sizzle reel of the first novel in my series (Footsteps to Forever: A World War II Thriller) made. If I win, I will show the sizzle reel to potential film producers and directors in the hopes that the series will be picked up to be put on film. Regardless, Senator Udall and his staff have been absolutely indispensable! </div>
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Needless to say, I would be very happy if you have any suggestions as to how I can increase my odds of getting my series turned into big-screen movies or a TV mini-series. </div>
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The last line (i.e. "Needless to say, I would be very happy if you have any suggestions as to how I can increase my odds of getting my series turned into big-screen movies or a TV mini-series.") applies equally well to you. I would be thrilled to hear any ideas that you may have!<br />
Best regards always, <br />
Sam<br />
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Sam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-88578667251214608152014-11-19T06:50:00.001-08:002014-11-19T06:50:23.278-08:00"Footsteps to Forever" Minor Modification<br />
Hi Everyone<br /><br />
There is a new version of "Footsteps to Forever" out. The changes are very minor with the story remaining the same. For example, the "Editor's Choice" is posted on the back cover of the new edition, and Tolstoy is given credit for having written "War and Peace."<br /><br />
Best regards always,<br /><br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-17880126625506456282013-09-18T09:51:00.001-07:002013-09-18T09:51:34.909-07:00Hi All<br />
I have great news! The fourth and final novel in my historical thriller series has been published. It takes the major surviving characters to senior citizen status and shows how they wind up. I think those of you who became good friends with Jennifer, Otto, and the others along the way won't want to miss it! These folks go through harrowing times, as we all do. I don't use these words lightly, but I think those of you who consider this fourth novel ("Legends Live On") as a 'must read' won't be disappointed.<br />
My best to you always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-10141880920153917242013-07-17T10:16:00.003-07:002013-07-17T10:16:43.853-07:00Hi Everybody<br />
Great news! I put in my fourth and final novel in the series to be published. I am publishing once again through iUniverse, as I can make this fourth novel consistent with the first three. I will let you know as soon as the book becomes available.<br />
There is lots happening with the series!<br />
My very best to you always,<br />
Sam Sam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-47347933369019093132013-06-04T07:13:00.000-07:002013-06-04T07:13:42.205-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
I completed a draft of the fourth and final historical thriller in my series ("Legends Live On"). I am hoping to get the series picked up by a traditional publisher. To do this, I am back on the querying trail, as I believe I will need a good literary agent to furnish the entry that I will need. If I don't get one soon, I will self-publish (once again) with iUniverse.<br />
My long-term objective is to get the series made into big-screen movies or a TV mini-series. With the success of the TV series, "Downton Abbey," I think it is just a matter of time until my series takes off. To get the series made into big-screen movies or a TV mini-series, people who are "in the know"<br />
have told me that I must get the novels into screen plays. Thus, this is my next big thrust. Any ideas any of you have on this or any other aspect of publishing would be greatly appreciated.<br />
Many thanks and best regards always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-68015305703063001072013-05-18T07:00:00.000-07:002013-05-18T07:00:40.673-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
I have two more book signings lined up. These are in regard to my historical thrillers (please see <a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">www.sambatybooks.com</a>). I will be at Bookworks in Albuquerque on June 2 for signings. Bookworks is on Rio Grande Blvd, and I will be signing books there starting at 3:00 p.m. on the 2nd. Then, on June 14, I will be signing books at Title Wave Books in Albuquerque from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Title Wave Books is across from the Hoffmantown Shopping Center, one block west of Wyoming and one block north of Menaul.<br />
Many thanks, best regards, and I hope to see you there,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-876319151844104662013-05-10T19:08:00.000-07:002013-05-10T19:08:18.474-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
I was interviewed on "Good Day New Mexico" on May 9, 2013 (11:00 a.m. MST). The interview was in regard to my three books that I published through iUniverse, and you can see the interview by going to <a href="http://www.gooddaynewmexico.com/">www.gooddaynewmexico.com</a>. I don't know how long the interview will be carried on the Internet.<br />
Many thanks, best regards, and have a great one,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-65208743358282922192013-04-30T13:17:00.000-07:002013-04-30T13:17:26.815-07:00Hi Everybody<br />
The YouTube presentation is complete, and it has been attached to my website (<a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">www.sambatybooks.com</a>). The young man who led the effort (Zach Zahorik of the University of New Mexico) did a magnificent job. So, if you're interested in background information and an overall impression of the books, please go to my website and click on "YouTube Presentation."<br />
I continue to write on the fourth and final novel in the series. Needless to say, I am enjoying every moment of it. If all goes as planned, I hope to have this fourth novel published by the fall. <br />
Many thanks and best regards always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-58149417819194387162013-04-09T06:21:00.000-07:002013-04-09T06:21:12.798-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
I'm definitely getting with it. A friend suggested that I contact the University of New Mexico (UNM) Film Department and see if I could get a student to do a short YouTube presentation on my novels. UNM was very helpful, as I was provided with a fantastic young man to do the video. The result is that there should be a YouTube addition to my website (<a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">www.sambatybooks.com</a>) very shortly.<br />
The fourth and final novel in my series is coming along nicely, and I'm pleased to tell you that the results are absolutely stunning. The novel takes the reader through the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. By the time the series ends, the primary characters are in their senior years. What these folks have done with their lives is awesome. I don't think you'll want to miss this thriller! <br />
I think and hope the novel will be out in the fall of this year,<br />
Have a great one and best regards always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-46367144736673141062013-02-07T08:18:00.000-08:002013-02-07T08:18:25.450-08:00Hi Everyone<br />
The fourth novel in the series (currently titled "Legends Live On") is coming along beautifully if I do say so myself. In addition to the main characters, I am including the Presidents and the fateful decisions that were made along the way. This fourth novel will include John F. Kennedy through Ronald Reagan, and, in my opinion, it furnishes an outstanding chronological history of the major events leading through the Vietnam era and the fall of the Berlin Wall. I will keep you updated!<br />
My very best to you always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-82284204202424052162012-11-16T05:20:00.001-08:002012-11-16T05:20:49.347-08:00Hi Everyone<br />
I hope all is going well for you.<br />
I am having a lot of enjoyment writing the fourth and final novel in the series. I have completed the first nine chapters, and it is indeed a thrilling undertaking. I plan to publish this last novel in the series in 2013.<br />
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I send my very best wishes to you always,<br />
Sam<br />
Sam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-49529623068422661642012-09-17T11:26:00.000-07:002012-09-17T11:26:26.017-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
Ms. Circe Olson Woessner, Executive Director of the Museum of American Military Families, has added my three website novels (<a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">www.sambatybooks.com</a>) to their Wordpress site (<a href="http://ateasebooks.wordpress.com/">http://ateasebooks.wordpress.com</a>). This is great news, as it will give more folks an awareness of these novels.<br />
Best regards always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-52087802325297562072012-09-11T21:51:00.000-07:002012-09-11T21:51:29.369-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
I wanted to make sure that everyone knows the name of my website. It is <a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">www.sambatybooks.com</a>. I describe the three historical thrillers that I have written at my website. These thrillers are available in hardback, paperback, and e-book formats through my publisher (iUniverse), through Amazon, and through other outlets. I think the books make excellent gifts for men and women, young and old.<br />
I am starting to write the fourth novel in the series, and it is a wonderful experience. I had the pleasure recently of giving a short talk on the books along with holding a book signing. I said that I was writing the fourth and last novel in the series. A couple of folks in the audience said "Yeah, right!" And you know what? The more I think about it, the more I have to concede that they may be correct! There may be more than four novels in the series!<br />
All for now and best regards always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-27215624483468390122012-08-25T07:35:00.000-07:002012-08-25T07:35:17.740-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
There is an excellent article in today's Wall Street Journal (Page A1, August 25-26, 2012) talking about the Marine Corps mascot, an English bulldog named Chesty XIII. For those of you wanting to learn more about the legendary Marine, Chesty Puller, the third novel in the series ("Forever We Serve") would be an ideal place to start. Chesty Puller was eventually promoted to lieutenant general in the Marine Corps. <br />
Best regards always,<br />
SamSam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-88033324925188878552012-08-03T14:11:00.000-07:002012-08-03T14:11:30.545-07:00Hi Everyone<br />
The third book in my series is now out there. It is titled "Forever We Serve," and you can read about it at my website (<a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">www.sambatybooks.com</a>). The story contains the key characters from before, and it also includes the most powerful people of its time: the legendary Marine Chesty Puller, General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, General Matthew Ridgway, President Harry Truman, and others. Yes, the story is a Korean War thriller, and the heroine (Jennifer Haraldsson) finally gets married in this third novel! You won't want to miss it.<br />
Best regards always,<br />
R. Samuel BatySam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-88838167772705173172012-03-15T10:21:00.000-07:002012-03-15T10:21:02.446-07:00Four Historical Thrillers in SeriesTwo of the four thrillers have been published. You can read about them at my website (<a href="http://www.sambatybooks.com/">http://www.sambatybooks.com/</a>). I am presently working on the third novel and plan to complete it in late 2012. Recently, I had an epiphany as to how the series will end. Very emotional! The series will eventually cover the time frame 1941 to 1991and will have four novels in the series. You will get to find out what happens to the key characters. Their lives are filled with suspense, romance, and adventure.Sam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599861299365406304.post-39215083828930164892012-01-19T14:13:00.000-08:002012-01-19T14:13:05.280-08:00Getting StartedThis is my first blog, and I am in the test mode.Sam Batyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278409644838337042noreply@blogger.com0