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The Scuttlebutt

for Winter 2010

the quarterly email newsletter from

Robert N. Macomber

to his friends and fans aboard many ships at sea,

and in ten countries around the world...

 


 

My Newest Novel

The Darkest Shade of Honor

is arriving in 4 weeks!

 

The Darkest Shade of Honor will be released on March 1st. I know everyone will enjoy this thriller, set in 1886 New York City, Havana, Key West, Tampa, Sarasota, and the Islands of SW Florida. It tells the story of the Cuban revolutionaries operating in Florida, Spanish agents trying to stop them, and the U.S. government's attempts to discover them, all of which leads to the most catastrophic event in Key West history, when over half the city was destroyed. And in the end, Wake makes a decision that may well shock his readers---one involving the very darkest shade of honor. I traveled to New York, Cuba, Key West, and all around Florida to research and write this novel. You will see a lot of places you know, and learn things about them you never knew.

 

Be one of the very first to get a signed copy of

The Darkest Shade of Honor

Order now and get a great deal!

 

It's easy and very affordable---if you are in the continental U.S., just call Jen toll-free at my Ship's Store at 1-866-456-2687 before noon on March 1st and you'll get a personalized copy of the new novel for ONLY $19, plus $4.95 shipping and handling. She is standing by between 9am and 3pm, Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday. Hey folks, it's time to get this economy back on track and this is a great way to do it!

 

If you are a reader of mine outside the U.S., you can still contact Jen at:  locotzinc@embarqmail.com and we'll get you personalized copies of the new novel for the same low price, but the shipping will obviously be more.

  

Book Tour for 2010

 

I am slowing down the book tour for 2010, but still getting out to a lot of places. In addition to a bunch of private functions, here are my events open to the public for the 2010 book tour, along with some phone numbers for details:

 

3/3/10 - 5:30pm - Unitarian Church - Ft Myers, FL - 239-561-2700

 

3/13/10 - 10am - Hooked on Books - Islamorada, FL - 305-517-2602

 

3/13/10 - 4pm - Voltaire Books - Key West, FL - 305-296-3226

 

3/20/10 - 1pm - SW Florida Reading festival in downtown Ft Myers, FL (go to www.readfest.org)

 

3/27/10 - Noon until 8pm - THE ANNUAL BIG BOOK BASH PARTY! at St. James, FL on Pine Island - 239-282-2165

 

4/3/10 - Noon - Sanibel Bookshop - Sanibel, FL - 239-472-5223

 

4/3/10 - 4pm - One for the Books - Cape Coral, FL - 239-540-2665

 

4/10/10 - Noon -Haslam's Bookstore - St. Petersburg, FL - 727-822-8616

 

4/10/10 - 3pm - Inkwood's Bookstore - Tampa, FL - 813-253-2638

 

4/16/10 - Noon - Four Seasons Author Luncheon by the Hillsborough-Tampa Library at the University Club in Tampa, FL - 813-273-3616

 

4/16/10 - 6pm - Central Florida Readers Wine & Cheese Rendezvous at The Muse Bookstore - Deland, FL - 386-734-0278

 

4/24/10 - Noon - Metro Washington DC Readers Luncheon Rendezvous - Auld Shebeen Irish Pub - Fairfax, VA - go to www.auldsheveenva.com for directions

 

5/12/10 - 6pm - SW Florida History Museum - 239-321-7430

 

9/24 & 9/25/10 - Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, FL

 

Watch the PBS Special on my Big Book Bash in 2009

 

At 8:30pm, on Friday, Feb 19th, SW Florida PBS (WGCU-TV) is airing a show on unusual fun events on the coast and covering our 2009 Big Book Bash at Woody's Waterside Pub, in St James on Pine Island.

 

The 8th Annual Big Book Bash on Pine Island

for the new novel!

 

Okay, folks---this is it! At High Noon on Saturday, March 27th, readers from around the country are gathering at Woody's Waterside Pub in St. James, on Pine Island, Florida for a grand celebration of my newest novel---The Darkest Shade of Honor. I worked very hard to create this novel, and we're gonna party hard to celebrate its birth. WARNING: This is more fun than your mother should know you're having, and far more fun than you've ever had at any book event, anytime, and anywhere, in your entire life.

 

There will be live music from the world famous Yard Dogs! and other performers, great island food, outstanding drinks, fascinating people, dancing, singing, and all of my books, hats, and shirts--for the entire 8 hours. I will sign anything and everything the whole time. Every year about 600 people come by and relax for the day and evening. Come join us...

 

Please have a designated driver. Or better yet, stay at the following places so you don't have to drive:


The Water's Edge (next to Woody's) - 239-283-0515 or go to:  www.watersedgemotel.com
 
The Bridge Water Inn - 1-800-378-7666 or go to:  www.bridgewaterinn.com
 
The Tarpon Lodge - 239-283-3999 or go to:  www.tarponlodge.com
 
Knoll's Court Motel - 239-283-0616 or go to:  www.knollscourtmotel.com
 
 
 
Haiti
 
Many of you know my deep connection with the people of Haiti.  The tragedy there is beyond comprehension. A lot of folks have asked me what they can do to help. Here is my answer is simple: donate to your faith's charity. If you don't have a church, synagogue, or mosque to send a donation, or if you'd like to do more, then send one to the clinic and mission I support in northern Haiti---For Haiti with Love. They were not badly impacted by the force of the quake, but they are dealing with the aftermath---their patient load has skyrocketed. For more about them go to www.ForHaitiwithLove.org.
 

Please take a moment and pray for not only the Haitians, but for the American and other rescuers that are there, facing incredibly daunting odds. This is a tremendous opportunity for the world to do something positively impressive.

 

 Back from Cuba

 

Many of you know I've been inside Cuba several times in the last 6 months doing research for the present and future novels, and just returned a couple of days ago. In the new novel you will learn about my heartfelt connection to the people and history of that beautiful island. At my book parties around the country, I'll share with you my experiences and impressions of Cuba. Some prayers for them too, would not be wasted.

 

 Off to the Pacific

 

Well, that's it for now. I'm off to my annual lectures in the Pacific. This year it's the Islands of French Polynesia--Tahiti and Bora Bora and several others--aboard the Silver Shadow. I'll be back in time for the book tour. Hope to see you along the way!

Thank you for being the very best readers an author could have---you energize me more than you know...



Onward and Upward!

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Matlacha Island, FL


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