Kings Way Press discussion

[Sock Monkey]

I hate to pile on, but I agree that it’s hard to keep positive when dealing with situations such as these. I have no stake in this particular case, but it can be discouraging seeing presses take missteps. I would like all small presses to thrive and be successful, especially since most get into it with good intentions. I feel this way with DRP. I want them to succeed but sometimes shake my head in confusion about things.

[Ranger]

One needs to have the patience of Job and the unerring trust in their fellow man to do so. Unfortunately, I don't have either. I also don't have any interest in any thing they've published or plan to publish, so I admit that does make it easier.

That said, the failure and shennanigans (not necessarily suggesting that in this case but rather it's been known to occur at other times) of any small press undermines the solvency and customer trust of the small-press industry that we all enjoy, so I do hope they are ultimately able to make a go of it.

I'm sure most collectors hope that they succeed. The limited editions that they produced were great quality. Unfortunately, that was a long time ago. This thread was started over a year ago after collectors had already waited a number of years to see any products. The company is obviously still active. They release paperbacks and now they have some hardcovers due. If any of these are the overdue limited editions then that at least is progress. If they are not then personally my patience is exhausted.

[RonClinton]

I don't deal with them.

One needs to have the patience of Job and the unerring trust in their fellow man to do so. Unfortunately, I don't have either. I also don't have any interest in any thing they've published or plan to publish, so I admit that does make it easier.

That said, the failure and shennanigans (not necessarily suggesting that in this case but rather it's been known to occur at other times) of any small press undermines the solvency and customer trust of the small-press industry that we all enjoy, so I do hope they are ultimately able to make a go of it.

[TacomaDiver]

I don't deal with them.

Based on what I've seen here, I won't ever.

[mhatchett]

I don't deal with them.

[bookworm 1]

Did anyone receive a newsletter giving any details on these hardcovers? I assume that they are standard unsigned hardcovers rather than the signed editions but was curious if anyone had any further information.

No newsletter but that's what I come to expect from KingsWay Press. The hardcover books are both signed and unsigned. At least that's what I got from the Facebook page post. I don't ever think that the Ray Garton book will be published at this point. This is unfortunately a very unreliable press. Too bad because the books are good quality.

[Ranger]

Did anyone receive a newsletter giving any details on these hardcovers? I assume that they are standard unsigned hardcovers rather than the signed editions but was curious if anyone had any further information.

[bookworm 1]

There's an update on the facebook page concerning hardcover releases. No idea if these are the limited editions that have been 'forthcoming' for quite some time.

I guess I will head over the and see. I have not received an email about any updates in awhile.

[Ranger]

Today I found a message from Zach Powell saying good news was going up on the page in a few minutes. I assume he means the King's Way Press website. I checked there and don't see any new news or item that would interest people here.


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There's an update on the facebook page concerning hardcover releases. No idea if these are the limited editions that have been 'forthcoming' for quite some time.

[c marvel]

Today I found a message from Zach Powell saying good news was going up on the page in a few minutes. I assume he means the King's Way Press website. I checked there and don't see any new news or item that would interest people here.


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[c marvel]

Okay guys...I'm back. I was away for a long while and with good reason. I am just getting settled back in after losing my mother, which has been quite devastating to me.

An accident took her from us very prematurely and she fought valiantly for several weeks before complications took her away from us. I was lucky enough to at least be by her side through the last few weeks of her life. As stated before, this is not an excuse.

I'll be honest. I haven't had a lot of experience losing close relatives. I'm still a little shell-shocked and I'm fighting depression.

That said, I am returning to things full tilt Monday morning and will be catching up with anyone I've missed and tying up any loose ends. Bear with me a few more days. If you've been waiting to hear back from me, you will shortly. That's a promise. I hope that throwing myself into my regular job and the press will help chase this oppressing depression away. If you haven't heard back from me by Friday and you think you should have, please reach out to me again. Hopefully that won't be necessary.

I appreciate you all and the patience you have afforded me.

Sincerely,
Zach

I'm truly sorry to hear about this Zach. I lost my one sister approx. nine days before Christmas of last year. The last time I saw her I left in a depressed state myself due to the condition I found her in. I didn't have my normal appetite for exploring during that trip home to North Dakota. Take care and I hope things get better for you.


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[bsaenz24]

I'm very sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers.

[KING'SWAYPRESS]

Thanks Dan. That matters a lot to me as it informs me that Zach did indeed ship them when he said he had.

Okay guys...I'm back. I was away for a long while and with good reason. I am just getting settled back in after losing my mother, which has been quite devastating to me.

An accident took her from us very prematurely and she fought valiantly for several weeks before complications took her away from us. I was lucky enough to at least be by her side through the last few weeks of her life. As stated before, this is not an excuse.

I'll be honest. I haven't had a lot of experience losing close relatives. I'm still a little shell-shocked and I'm fighting depression.

That said, I am returning to things full tilt Monday morning and will be catching up with anyone I've missed and tying up any loose ends. Bear with me a few more days. If you've been waiting to hear back from me, you will shortly. That's a promise. I hope that throwing myself into my regular job and the press will help chase this oppressing depression away. If you haven't heard back from me by Friday and you think you should have, please reach out to me again. Hopefully that won't be necessary.

I appreciate you all and the patience you have afforded me.

Sincerely,
Zach

[Martin]

For what it's worth we have our copies of Ghosts (we have for some time). Only recently have I had a chance to open the boxes and verify counts. We're a couple copies short, not sure if that's on our end (us not ordering enough) or on Zach's. I believe Brian is working on resolving that issue. As far as if they are shipping or not we have not decided how we're going to handle that yet. Since these books technically get traycases, which as I understand it will be coming at a later time, our system isn't really set up in a way that can easily ship these things separately, unless the product was set up that way in the first place. I believe the plan was to go into each order individually and manually add a separate product for the traycase. In the mean time though we have to resolve our book shortage first, again I don't know if that's our fault or Zach's or if they where just lost in the mail (it happens sometimes, just had it happen with PS Pub's Night Shift).

Thanks Dan. That matters a lot to me as it informs me that Zach did indeed ship them when he said he had.

[Dan Hocker]

For what it's worth we have our copies of Ghosts (we have for some time). Only recently have I had a chance to open the boxes and verify counts. We're a couple copies short, not sure if that's on our end (us not ordering enough) or on Zach's. I believe Brian is working on resolving that issue. As far as if they are shipping or not we have not decided how we're going to handle that yet. Since these books technically get traycases, which as I understand it will be coming at a later time, our system isn't really set up in a way that can easily ship these things separately, unless the product was set up that way in the first place. I believe the plan was to go into each order individually and manually add a separate product for the traycase. In the mean time though we have to resolve our book shortage first, again I don't know if that's our fault or Zach's or if they where just lost in the mail (it happens sometimes, just had it happen with PS Pub's Night Shift).