Yeah.  You got it.  I procrastinated.  I really wanted this book to be ready a few months before my retirement … but I just didn’t pay attention to the calendar.  When you self-publish there’s no real deadline and no advance you have to fear forfeiting if you don’t provide the manuscript on time.  So … there you go.  The book hit around the middle of December.

What book?  It’s called “Maybe I Should Just Shut Up and Go Away.”  I approached my old publisher, Harper Collins, about the book .. but they showed no interest, so I did it myself with the help of some very capable people.

Here’s the raw truth:  You make much more per book for an eBook than you do through the traditional publishing route.  I mean a LOT more.  As with my previous books,  I’m donating every penny I earn from this book to The Queen’s charitable (501(C)3) foundation.  I love seeing her help people with this money, and there will be more to give away this way. 

How do you get the book?  If you use a Kindle you download it here.  If you are a Barnes & Noble Nook person, here’s your link.  Do you use iBooks on your iPad?  If not, download the iBooks app and then go to the iBook store and simply enter “Boortz.” 

Hard copy?  Yup --- you can order through Amazon.com.  The only way you’re going to find it at a book store though is if that particular store decides to order (and pay for) some printed copies on their own.  The trouble is, they can’t return them if they don’t sell.  So … good luck with that.  I have been approached by the Barnes & Noble store at Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody (Atlanta) about a book signing … so we’ll see if they want to spring for the copies.  If so, we’ll make that happen.  There’s also several hundred of those books in my office.  Those will probably be available for purchase at the Boortz Happy Ending at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on January 12^th.  Here’s the link!

Since promotional copies of the book weren’t sent to folks like Hannity, Fox & Friends, Cavuto, etc … don’t look for any interviews of the author (me).  Don’t see how that’s gonna happen. 

Before I move on to saying nasty things about voters, politicians, the media and such, how about a little self-indulgence.  No …  not quite the level of Obama self-indulgence, but I just want to show you some of the nice comments I’ve been getting about Shut Up and Go Away from my Twitter Posse: 

David Limbaugh ‏@DavidLimbaugh
@Talkmaster I know, but I can always fantasize. I downloaded your book. Great job.

@garylkendrick
@Talkmaster It is awesome! Busted up laughing a few times....Had to leave the bedroom so I wouldnt wake up hubby!

Gary Kendrick ‏@garylkendrick

@Talkmaster Your book is No. 3 in my reading queue. May have to stop and go directly to yours. Everybody is raging about how great it is.

The Doctor ‏@doctordiesel99
@Talkmaster You "Corked the book!!" Awesome new book!! I laughed, cried, and laughed some more!!

Crafreem ‏@crafreem
@Talkmaster downloaded book at 6:15pm finished it at 11:16 pm. Great read loved the logic and stories! Thanks for all you do. AMF

Victor Blackwell ‏@TuckerMtn
@Talkmaster 1st book since Levin's Rescuing Sprite that held my interest for one sitting; cover to cover. Gonna miss ya'

Steven Brown ‏@Brownmails

@Talkmaster: "Maybe I Should Just Shut Up..." First book I've opened up and read cover2cover in 25 years. Really enjoyed it. Thanks !!!!!

Lea Hepler ‏@LeaHepler
@Talkmaster Just finished new book! Couldn't put it down. Laughed til I cried.

Art Cody ‏@yachtzco
I finished it. I thought I knew the @Talkmaster but this new book has simply rocked my world. My new attitude is that the Libs can KMLWA...

Not the Gaga ‏@notthegaga
I'm reading the @Talkmaster new book and I'm crying from laughing so hard at the SBD part!! This book rocks! I order everyone to buy it!!