I'm happy to report that our 3rd book - Vipers In Pinstripes - has received what some might consider the "ultimate thank you note" from none other than the President of the United States. Considering that the White House receives some 10,000 letters and emails EVERY DAY, it is heartening to know that your story-telling … Continue reading The Ultimate Thank You Note
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When we first launched Rascal Publishing, we never envisioned the challenges and opportunities that would come our way. After self-publishing several books, a common theme emerged after we published Inlaws and Outlaws - "this reads like a movie script !". With that in mind, we are excited to announce a new adventure in the craft … Continue reading
Free Audio Book
Everyone likes "free stuff", right ? Well, for a limited time you can get a free copy of our audio book - "Viper In Pinstripes" when you sign up for a free trial of Audible dot com ! I know you'll enjoy Bob Cunningham's engaging style as a narrator/storyteller. As always, honest reviews are much … Continue reading Free Audio Book
Our 3rd Audio Book
Rascal Publishing is pleased to announce the production of our 3rd audio book : Vipers In Pinstripes - Disruption and Corruption is being professionally narrated by Robert Cunningham and will soon be available on Audible.com, Amazon, and iTunes. Bob Cunningham has a velvet-like baritone voice with a hint of southern drawl - his tone and … Continue reading Our 3rd Audio Book
The Final Road Trip
We are nearing the launch of the long-awaited audiobook, The Final Road Trip, which will soon be available on Audible.com, Amazon, and iTunes. Professionally narrated by Robert Cunningham, the story revolves around arranging our dad's home funeral, with a few twists along the way. This is the book that belongs in every hospital gift shop … Continue reading The Final Road Trip
Ida Red
This rare slice of Texas swing music history was found in a stack of old family photos being scanned for restoration - and it was autographed by the band members - Ida Red, Pee Wee Stewart, Jack Leach, "Sugarfoot" Collins, and Carl Gabbard. "Ida Red" was immortalized by the late, great Bob Wills and His … Continue reading Ida Red
Our First Audiobook !
Rascal Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of our very first audiobook through ACX (a subsidiary of Amazon). The audio version was superbly narrated by Mr. Thomas Stone, a seasoned, professional voice-over guy and fellow Texan. Inlaws and Outlaws - the DNA Mystery of a Music Icon's Son (link) is now available on Audible, … Continue reading Our First Audiobook !
Why Use ACX ?
Someone recently asked me, "Why bother to make an audio-book?" The answer is fairly simple - to reach a larger audience by leveraging Rascal Publishing's growing presence in the world of Amazon and all its affiliates. ACX is a part of Audible.com, and Audible is owned by Amazon. It is one of those tools that … Continue reading Why Use ACX ?
Book Cover Designs
When should you invest in a high quality book cover design ? Every single time. Think of it this way - your book's cover is an invitation to look inside. It should spark a degree of interest in the content, front and back. Ideally, the front side captures the attention of the reader and the … Continue reading Book Cover Designs
Resurrecting History
Rascal Publishing is excited to share this tidbit of early rock-n-roll history with the Rascal Nation - a photo that was almost lost to time. Pictured is a young Bob Montgomery holding the Gibson J200 guitar hand-picked for him by his best friend in high school, Buddy Holly. the original photo was littered with little … Continue reading Resurrecting History