The first thing that comes to mind is that writing has provided many opportunities and opened doors that I have always been interested in walking through. My books, "Standing In The Rain", an autobiography/self-help style, and a series of Outdoorsman self-help books beginning with those already published, "Deer Hunting 101" and "Bass Fishing 101", have claimed an inward evaluation of just who I am and what I am about. They have challenged me to ask the question, "What, in my life, can I share with those around me to help them understand and move forward in their own life's challenges and quests?"
"Standing In The Rain" is a book that deals with the many trials, tribulations, as well as tragedies that I was forced to endure early on in life, as well as how I have dealt with and continue to deal with these blows to conquer the burden of grief that has been delivered with each one.
The Outdoorsman series is a series of books aimed at the beginning or novice outdoorsman, to allow them a 'leg up' on the sport covering what all is involved in the sport and why we enjoy it so. They also provide them with the essential necessities of language, ethics and overall logistics to the sport.
"Deer Hunting 101" has done very well ranking as high as 9,422 on Amazon.com making it the #1 selling deer hunting book in their arsenal. It has also created interest among some very prominent Outdoors Supply Stores.
"Bass Fishing 101" has just been released and should do very well also and will most likely have the same type of interest across the nation/globe.
The other books in the series are right behind, with the next one due for release in the Fall of 2010 - that one being "Turkey Hunting 101". These books have opened many other doors for me as well as I have been sought out and contracted to speak at various Outdoorsman seminars, trade shows, and sportsman banquets on the topic, "Introducing New Hunters Into The Wild." I actually spoke at one here recently alongside of M.R. James - world-reknown hunter, author, and current President of the Pope and Young Club. We were billed as being experts in the field of training and hunting and spoke on topics along these lines. Along with these speaking engagements, I am also afforded booth space where I hold booksignings and answer questions about my book and the publishing industry. So if you have questions, drop me a line at davepruet@gmail.com and let me help you today!