This afternoon, approximately 35 folks converged on the New Market public library to meet Austin Gisriel and witness the release of his book Safe at Home.
Based on the New Market Rebel season of 2009, Safe at Home is the first book, to ATVL's knowledge anyway, based completely on the Valley League.
Austin began the afternoon by answering a few questions about the book, and then read an excerpt, choosing to read about batting practice before game three of the Luray playoff series. After that, folks lined up to purchase the book and have Austin sign their copy.
Congratulations to Austin! I don't think he needed to drive home- he probably just floated back to Williamsport!
The man of the hour!
The books all ready to be sold and signed...
Austin told me his hand might survive...
One of the subjects of the book- Mo Weber
Bruce Alger....
Melissa Dodge- taking pictures... as usual!
Thanks for the great press John! No wonder I choose to be on the other side of the lens!!! However, I believe your numbers might be a bit off--I think Dick Powell, the Rebels master of crowd counts, would have easily put the attendance number at 15,000 or more! ;o}
Oh--and Austin could have written an entire chapter about Mo's wardrobe choices--oh my!
Posted by: Melissa Dodge | January 17, 2010 at 10:05 AM
At LEAST 15,000! I was going to comment on Mo's choice of pants, but I thought the picture was already worth 1,000 words, so why try? :) JLL
Posted by: JohnLL | January 17, 2010 at 01:34 PM
John, thanks so much for the coverage. It was great to see you there. You're right about floating home; it was a very gratifying day.
Posted by: Austin | January 17, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Where can I pick up a copy of this book?
Posted by: Mike Burtner | February 05, 2010 at 09:09 AM
Mike, go to this website- http://www.rebelsbaseball.biz/html/safe_at_home/buy.html
It lists several places the book is available, and a way to purchase online. JLL
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