The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing company.
Happy Birthday!
=Eckhartz Press author John Records Landecker is celebrating a birthday this week (March 28). We released his memoir Records Truly Is His Middle Name on his birthday in 2013. John certainly had a memorable birthday that year. He appeared on Johnny B's show on WGN Radio in the morning, then on the WGN-TV Morning show, then on the afternoon show on WBEZ.
=Fellow Eckhartz Press author Tom Latourette (I Had a Runny Nose, et al) is also celebrating a birthday this week (March 28). Tom's children's books are sold to benefit the Beat Tom and Bill Foundation, which helps raise funds for cancer patients.
=This week in 2014, we also released Randy Richardson's murder mystery, Lost in the Ivy.
=Eckhartz Press author Lauren LoGiudice is coming to town to do a variety show on April 11th. We've got our tickets. Do you have yours?
=This week in 2022, Eric Litt appeared on WGN-TV to talk about the slap heard round the world.
=This week in 2018, the Gentile brothers (Jeffrey & Michael) appeared on Rick Kogan's show on WGN Radio to talk about their book Mob Adjacent. A hard-cover version of the book is in the works and will be coming out soon.
=This week in 2023, acclaimed author David Berner reviewed Rick Kaempfer's novel, Back in the DDR....
"Matching history with Rudi’s awakening to the times makes Back in the D.D.R. a compelling story, giving the tale deep roots both emotionally and culturally. Rudi’s maturation comes alongside striking events in the world and reminds the reader how global history can impact a singular life, especially that of a 13-year-old boy."
=This week in 2022, Kurt Begland reviewed Chili Dog MVP
=The next day, Chili Dog MVP authors Dr. Fletcher and John Owens appeared in Orland Park Card show
=This week in 2018 Windy City Reviews released their assessment of the book Cubsessions.
"Famous people fascinate all of us. Don’t try to deny it. And there’s no shortage of famous people among the millions who follow the Chicago Cubs. That’s the premise of Cubsessions, a series of interviews with passionate fans who have achieved various levels of fame. The anthology is an obvious labor of love for the co-authors, Becky Sarwate and Randy Richardson. The result is a start-of-the-season gift for every diehard Cubs fan."
=One of the great things about Joel Daly's book The Daly News is that he shares several examples of his famous television news commentary. Here's an example of that from this week in 1977, free of charge.
=Bill Paige doesn't only write books about rock stars, he also writes songs. This one was inspired by the COVID pandemic.
=This week is the birthday of Walt "Clyde" Frazier (March 29). Not only a great basketball player for the New York Knicks, but also a pioneer in the world of Signature Shoes. Author Ryan Trembath wrote all about that part of Frazier in his book.
=Chuck Swirsky's biggest fan, NBA star Chris Bosh, is celebrating a birthday this week. Here's what he said about Chuck for book's back cover...
- Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat. 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 2 time NBA Champion.
Basketball is about more than the players on the court or the fans in the stands. It’s also about the voices who add color to the game—play-by-play, night after night. And Chuck Swirsky is one of the legends responsible for the soundtrack of basketball. With passion that is always palpable, Chuck brings excitement every time he picks up a mic. Over the years, millions of fans have hung onto his every word, but what’s even more special about him is who he is when the mic is off. In my years in Toronto with Chuck, I never received a greeting from him that didn’t include an ear-to-ear grin. I feel lucky to have seen him continue to grow as a broadcaster when he and his family moved to Chicago. Chuck showed me that a team is only as strong as the environment surrounding it — a community that extends beyond the clubhouse. So thank you, Chuck—for your enthusiasm on great days and positivity on the rough ones. You made Toronto a great place to be in a great place to play. Oh, and thanks to your kids for always keeping those cookies around. Those were no joke.
=Opening day of 2023 was on March 30. CBS-TV asked Rick Kaempfer, author of EveryCubEver to come on their morning show and predict what their record would be. Rick guessed 81 wins. Actual win total? 83 games.
=The updated version of EveryCubEver (6th edition) comes out on Opening Day.
