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Hi all,

Just raising a bit of awareness about a book I've written with Jerome Wilson, due out September 12th this year, on the anniversary of the fight that so nearly killed him.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wiped-Out-Jerom ... bc?ie=UTF8

I've been very privileged to be able to work with Jerome and tell his story. I don't want to give too much away at this stage but its a very unusual book. It is about boxing (obviously) but to a large degree hinges around the injury, his experience of a 10 day coma and the effect that had on his brain. When he first told me about it, it blew me away. Hopefully readers will find it just as interesting.

Jerome is doing better physically now, but still struggles psychologically with his ordeal. At present he still has a quarter of his skull missing and awaits another operation. What he has been through raises some pretty big questions, not just about boxing but the human condition.

all proceeds from the book are going to Jerome as he continues his recovery.

cheers.

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be buying

Thanks very much Mark. I've not been on this forum for some time now. Just been catching up on some of the comments written while I was in my coma. So much kind words written.

Boxerbeetle wrote:Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be buying

Thank you

Good luck with the book, Jerome! Hope you sell every copy!

PS - do you make more profit if I buy direct from you rather than via Amazon? (Just recalling my own experience of Amazon when I wrote Kirkland Laing's biography - I didn't sell through Amazon or any other internet bookseller as it would not have been economic for me to do so, and in this case I would like as much of my money to end up in your hands as possible). If a direct sale is possible (and if you can do a signed copy, which I would like), would you be able to post details here, in case anyone else is interested? If not, no worries!

I refuse to buy from Amazon so I would also be interested in an alternative way of buying this book.

olij999 wrote:PS - do you make more profit if I buy direct from you rather than via Amazon? (Just recalling my own experience of Amazon when I wrote Kirkland Laing's biography - I didn't sell through Amazon or any other internet bookseller as it would not have been economic for me to do so, and in this case I would like as much of my money to end up in your hands as possible). If a direct sale is possible (and if you can do a signed copy, which I would like), would you be able to post details here, in case anyone else is interested? If not, no worries!

Yeah I'd like to second this request!

olij999 wrote:Good luck with the book, Jerome! Hope you sell every copy!

Thank you. We shall see what happens. Just happy that my story will be out there. It's a very crazy story to tell.

olij999 wrote:PS - do you make more profit if I buy direct from you rather than via Amazon? (Just recalling my own experience of Amazon when I wrote Kirkland Laing's biography - I didn't sell through Amazon or any other internet bookseller as it would not have been economic for me to do so, and in this case I would like as much of my money to end up in your hands as possible). If a direct sale is possible (and if you can do a signed copy, which I would like), would you be able to post details here, in case anyone else is interested? If not, no worries!

Good question.

All that is out of my hands. The publishers deal with all of that.

They themselves have put it up on Amazon and there own website.

So I'm unsure of the fees Amazon may charge the publishers, so I would imagine they would be some kind of deduction from the sales from the Amazon site.

I will give you the publishers details and you could ask them direct.

http://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/contact-us

Thanks

olij999 wrote:PS - do you make more profit if I buy direct from you rather than via Amazon? (Just recalling my own experience of Amazon when I wrote Kirkland Laing's biography - I didn't sell through Amazon or any other internet bookseller as it would not have been economic for me to do so, and in this case I would like as much of my money to end up in your hands as possible). If a direct sale is possible (and if you can do a signed copy, which I would like), would you be able to post details here, in case anyone else is interested? If not, no worries!

I hopefully should be having a book launch all being well in Sheffield.

Still uncomfirmed, but when it is, I can let you know on here, and pass on the necessary info.

I'm sure I could sort this out at that.

Dixonian wrote:I refuse to buy from Amazon so I would also be interested in an alternative way of buying this book.

It should be available in the book stores also. Waterstones.

Thanks for responding - much appreciated.

olij999 wrote:Thanks for responding - much appreciated.

No problem.

jerome1 wrote:

Dixonian wrote:I refuse to buy from Amazon so I would also be interested in an alternative way of buying this book.

It should be available in the book stores also. Waterstones.

Great, thanks Jerome! I'll keep my eyes peeled. All the best with your recovery - it's been great to hear how well you've fought back from your injuries.

All the best Jerome - got an idea on how to sell a few once we're past the release date.
Mick

Parson Cross wrote:All the best Jerome - got an idea on how to sell a few once we're past the release date.
Mick

Open to hear all ideas. Cool

good book and money goes to good cause.............interesting read about how he was managed and trained...........buy it..........

I'd like a signed copy Jerome. I think I was once gonna meet you in the ring as Aan amateur and Pro onceapon of time lol glad I never in the end. Keep us posted how I can get copy ? Fearn from York.