The Book Deemed a Threat To National Security
This book could be a threat to national security.
Everyone can sleep soundly at night knowing Homeland Security is on the job, protecting us from … “Skirvin,” the latest book by myself and Jack Money.
I’m not kidding.
Long story short, thanks to the vigilance of Homeland Security the wonderful debut party planned for tomorrow night is going to be delayed. I’ll let you know revised plans as soon as I can. Please spread the word … and accept my apologies for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Even is now rescheduled at the Skirvin for Wednesday, December 9 at 5 p.m. (one week delay). We’re assured that after the books were pulled by Homeland Security that they are indeed on a train bound for OKC, set to arrive Thursday. We’re giving it a few extra days to be certain of their arrival. Some very special arrangements were being planned by our hosts at the Skirvin, and we’re very grateful that they’re still willing to pull off the same fun for next week.
Long story for those interested:
For whatever reason, Homeland Security decided to tag the shipment of our books for inspection after they were printed in South Korea. The shipper reported the books were loaded on a train Nov. 17 and set to arrive last week. The shipper yesterday indicated they didn’t know where the books were located. Today the shipper indicated they didn’t get the books out of Homeland Security and onto a train until, if I understand correctly, this past week. They assure us the books are enroute and will be here Thursday (one day too late!).
-Steve
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Comments
What the heck happened, Steve? Homeland Security has a problem with a book about the Skirvin but has no problem with a Muslim army psychologist who talks of jihad???
I’m still trying to wrap my feeble mind around how it is possible to print and ship from S Korea to OK at a lesser expense than rely on some closer 3rd world govt.’s printer. Are there no print shops in Fort Smith or Little Rock?
Brian J, I have actually seen the new Skirvin book, looked at every page, and read much of it, and can say that this book is BETTER than Second Time Around, and that’s really saying something. Perhaps it’s not as ACADEMICALLY interesting, especially for people (like myself) that geek out on all things downtown. But besides the fact that it is going to have much more broad appeal due to subject matter, it is just an extremely entertaining read and, frankly BEAUTIFUL to look at. Steve and Jack should be really, really proud of what they’ve produced.
Oh, Steve, you’re just being modest. It is a hot book, they wanted a read before anyone else could see it, and they had the power. It’s as simple as that.
BTDT, believe me, we wish we could have used a domestic printer and I understand we did solicit bids. Sadly, it comes down to printing overseas or asking people to pay $50 or more for a book when they’re not used to paying such a price. Not the world I want, I assure you, but it’s the one that we live in.
As for the whole Homeland Security thing, I think we might have fared better if we had the couple that crashed Obama’s party guiding the shipment through.
Well at least homeland security is up to something….Knew you ruffled a few feathers now and then, but didn’t realize the extent of it. So till next week.
Jon – their definitely should be. That’s yet another excellent reason to vote YES on Dec. 8th.
Homeland Security. What a joke.
How is this a threat? More details, please?