George Smith is beaten to the punch ...

[George Smith]

Sadly (for me) it seems that a researcher has published his findings before the publication of my book.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/solving-the-mystery-of-heartbreak-hotel

For those still interested, the epic background story remains fascinating ... there's still a tale to be told ...

[poormadpeter2]

Sadly (for me) it seems that a researcher has published his findings before the publication of my book.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/solving-the-mystery-of-heartbreak-hotel

For those still interested, the epic background story emains fascinating ... there's still a tale to be told ...

A coincidence, do you think, or someone who saw some of your trailers and set out to do their own investigation?

[Steve Morse]

"I Forgot To Remember To Forget" strikes again . . .

Naturally, I'm still looking forward to buying your book, George. I hope it's out soon.

[George Smith]

Thanks for your kind words about being scooped.

It was a possibility I've lived with for about five years (when I discovered Krolik's story), knowing that someone else could publish before I had written the full story.

I was (and am) still intending to publish the book because this revelation is just the "Who" ... there's still the why, the where and a whole much bigger part of the tale that remains to be revealed.

[Rocker]

Thanks for the link!
What a pity. But remember, your's is a book, this just an article. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few people who will buy the book, even if they know this part of the story.

[keninlincs]

Never mind Tony,i will still have your book on my shelf when it gets released

[Arvis Paisley]

That article may cause some more interest in the topic from your potential readers who want to learn more.

[TJ]

It's evident from your promos that this is an interesting aspect of your book, but by no means its only focus. I would think that most who were planning to buy the book, myself included, are not at all put off by the Rolling Stone article. I do understand that it's disappointing for you though.

I encourage those in the Elvis world who might reference the RS story on their websites to also link to George's home page/Facebook page for his forthcoming book:
http://www.GeorgeSmithPublications.com
https://www.facebook.com/WalkALonelyStreet/

Couldn't hurt to tell your readers that more detail is on the way.

[drjohncarpenter]

Sadly (for me) it seems that a researcher has published his findings before the publication of my book.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/solving-the-mystery-of-heartbreak-hotel

For those still interested, the epic background story emains fascinating ... there's still a tale to be told ...

I'm sticking with you.

[George Smith]

My dear friends, I am overwhelmed by your support and encouragement: Thank You.

Interestingly, my younger son has also expressed his firm conviction that the Rolling Stone article will perhaps act as a springboard to greater publicity -- who knows?

I am happy to tell you that Krolik's story is just one revelation contained within the book and, as those in whom I have confided will verify, the part of the project I have personally found most rewarding is the story of how the song actually came to be written.

The Tommy Durden / Mae Axton tale is remarkable and, for long-term fans, I suspect that this will be the real meat within the book.

Hang in there, folks: you ain't heard nothing yet.

[YDKM]

i want to buy this also George!~

[Mississippi]

Fascinating find, George Smith.

Mississippi

[Steve Morse]

I presume, George, that the book is still scheduled for release this year. I do realise, however, the pitfalls of stating a more precise date.

[George Smith]

I presume, George, that the book is still scheduled for release this year. I do realise, however, the pitfalls of stating a more precise date.

Yes, Steve, I do still intend to publish this year but I'm unable to be more precise because I'm still polishing, correcting and improving the work.

I may never write another book and I dearly want this work to pay an appropriate tribute to the genius of Elvis Presley.

[Steve Morse]

I presume, George, that the book is still scheduled for release this year. I do realise, however, the pitfalls of stating a more precise date.

Yes, Steve, I do still intend to publish this year but I'm unable to be more precise because I'm still polishing, correcting and improving the work.

I may never write another book and I dearly want this work to pay an appropriate tribute to the genius of Elvis Presley.

Good for you, George. I bet many authors, with hindsight, wished they had done the same. But at least, I presume, you are under no deadline or pressure other than your own desire to 'get it out there' in a form that you will always be proud of.

As children, we all had to wait impatiently for Christmas - but it always came !

[MikeFromHolland]

Interestingly, my younger son has also expressed his firm conviction that the Rolling Stone article will perhaps act as a springboard to greater publicity.

I'm with your son on this. You might even make use of this Rolling Stone article in one way or another and have a (promotional) follow up article in Rolling Stone yourself.

Still looking forward to your book!

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[George Smith]

Interestingly, my younger son has also expressed his firm conviction that the Rolling Stone article will perhaps act as a springboard to greater publicity.

I'm with your son on this. You might even make use of this Rolling Stone article in one way or another and have a (promotional) follow up article in Rolling Stone yourself.

Still looking forward to your book!

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Thanks, Mike.

I'm currently talking to the author of the article to see how we might pool resources. It might come to nothing but, hey, nothing ventured nothing gained.

[jacob]

I was looking forward to the book and that article has just wetted my appetite for more.

[MikeFromHolland]

I was looking forward to the book and that article has just wetted my appetite for more.

Same here!

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[George Smith]

I truly love this place.

[Davelee]

Great stuff, George Smith!

Such a shame this info was leaked out!

I'll most certainly will be buying this book, but i'll still wait for a review in ETMAHM before i purchase the book, so i can get a final word on it.

I wish you all the best on the book.

[minkahed]

George, u da man !!!

Stay with it buddy, your book will be in my collection as well.

Regards.

[jbgude]

Hang in George, I for one, will be getting your book/story.

[George Smith]

Great stuff, George Smith!

Such a shame this info was leaked out!

I'll most certainly will be buying this book, but i'll still wait for a review in ETMAHM before i purchase the book, so i can get a final word on it.

I wish you all the best on the book.

Most wise, Dave, most wise ... and thank you.

[Juan Luis]

I'm surely getting the book. Hope it comes out soon.