Chapter 1
“Why do you even bother coming out for the
team, you worthless little faggot?” Danny Taylor
demanded as he slammed Bobby’s head into the
cemetery fence again. “You’re not going to play
any more than you did last year. You’re just in
the way!” Taylor hit Bobby again, and this time
Danny’s ring dug into Bobby’s forehead. Bobby
could feel the skin tearing above his eyebrow.
Taylor backhanded Bobby so hard his head
spun into the wrought iron posts. Bobby
staggered sideways, grabbing the cemetery
fence to keep from falling.
Taylor slapped Corey Brickman on the arm and
they both laughed. They walked back to
Brickman’s pimped-out Camaro and got in.
Brickman spun the tires to spit gravel as the car
fishtailed off the shoulder and back onto Route
303. More of Chapter One...
“Why do you even bother coming out for the
team, you worthless little faggot?” Danny Taylor
demanded as he slammed Bobby’s head into the
cemetery fence again. “You’re not going to play
any more than you did last year. You’re just in
the way!” Taylor hit Bobby again, and this time
Danny’s ring dug into Bobby’s forehead. Bobby
could feel the skin tearing above his eyebrow.
Taylor backhanded Bobby so hard his head
spun into the wrought iron posts. Bobby
staggered sideways, grabbing the cemetery
fence to keep from falling.
Taylor slapped Corey Brickman on the arm and
they both laughed. They walked back to
Brickman’s pimped-out Camaro and got in.
Brickman spun the tires to spit gravel as the car
fishtailed off the shoulder and back onto Route
303. More of Chapter One...
Going for the Green has received many positive comments
from a wide variety of readers:
"Say! I finally read your book [Going For The Green]! I couldn't sleep a couple of nights
ago and I thought, well, I'll read something that's difficult to "get", like business (sorry
but true) and I picked it up and damned if I could not put it down!. I got all wrapped up
in the story and whether she was really going to land that account....and I HATE sales!"
-- Colleen Wainwright, President, BeanEyes Communications
When I started reading Going For The Green I did so without any real sense of
anticipation. I mean, I'm an engineer not a salesman. How could this book hold
anything for me? However, the more I read the more intrigued I became as I started to
realize that the same techniques used by Sharon were very similar to the things I do
every day. I began to realize that I do "sell." I sell ideas and solutions to my
management and designers and technicians every day and was amazed to see how
the very same techniques were directly applicable to my job. It was an eye-opening
experience for me. -- Michael J. Phillips, Senior Aerospace Engineer
I think this book should be part of the college curriculum for any kid going into
business. -- Victoria Turner,Host of the television program Victoria's Secret Library
"This book will change the way companies look at their sales approach. In today's
competitive market place we must all look at how to effectively and efficiently manage
sales and our business. Going For The Green is a comprehensive and commendable
approach to changing a business into a consulting force. Thank you for the opportunity
to read the book." -- Elaine Merritt, National President, American Business Women's
Business Association
from a wide variety of readers:
"Say! I finally read your book [Going For The Green]! I couldn't sleep a couple of nights
ago and I thought, well, I'll read something that's difficult to "get", like business (sorry
but true) and I picked it up and damned if I could not put it down!. I got all wrapped up
in the story and whether she was really going to land that account....and I HATE sales!"
-- Colleen Wainwright, President, BeanEyes Communications
When I started reading Going For The Green I did so without any real sense of
anticipation. I mean, I'm an engineer not a salesman. How could this book hold
anything for me? However, the more I read the more intrigued I became as I started to
realize that the same techniques used by Sharon were very similar to the things I do
every day. I began to realize that I do "sell." I sell ideas and solutions to my
management and designers and technicians every day and was amazed to see how
the very same techniques were directly applicable to my job. It was an eye-opening
experience for me. -- Michael J. Phillips, Senior Aerospace Engineer
I think this book should be part of the college curriculum for any kid going into
business. -- Victoria Turner,Host of the television program Victoria's Secret Library
"This book will change the way companies look at their sales approach. In today's
competitive market place we must all look at how to effectively and efficiently manage
sales and our business. Going For The Green is a comprehensive and commendable
approach to changing a business into a consulting force. Thank you for the opportunity
to read the book." -- Elaine Merritt, National President, American Business Women's
Business Association
Walt wrote Day is Ending for Dr. Richard Zalar about Zalar and
his wife, Trude, from the love letters they exchanged during World
War II through her death from this tragic illness. Walt has written
a screenplay based on the book which will soon be made into a
motion picture. An excellent review of the book appeared in
Chicago Caregiver Magazine
Your book helped prepare me in many ways. -- Leon Thompson,
whose mother has Alzheimer's.
This is a love story like no other, told in rich detail and with
obvious passion. It reminds us how arduous and glorious a
life-long commitment can be. --Martin J. Smith, Author of Shadow
Image
My reaction is two-fold. One, I'm emotionally devastated at how
powerful your story is. What you have to share with the world is
indeed valuable, your work and efforts will be devoured by so
many who are desperate to consume this emotional
nourishment and practical information. I can't thank you enough
for sharing it with me. --Leeza Gibbons, Host, WB's "Extra"
This is a magnificent love story that lasted nearly 60 years - that
continues in fact past illness and death. --
Morton Kondracke, Co-host Fox News "The Beltway Boys"
his wife, Trude, from the love letters they exchanged during World
War II through her death from this tragic illness. Walt has written
a screenplay based on the book which will soon be made into a
motion picture. An excellent review of the book appeared in
Chicago Caregiver Magazine
Your book helped prepare me in many ways. -- Leon Thompson,
whose mother has Alzheimer's.
This is a love story like no other, told in rich detail and with
obvious passion. It reminds us how arduous and glorious a
life-long commitment can be. --Martin J. Smith, Author of Shadow
Image
My reaction is two-fold. One, I'm emotionally devastated at how
powerful your story is. What you have to share with the world is
indeed valuable, your work and efforts will be devoured by so
many who are desperate to consume this emotional
nourishment and practical information. I can't thank you enough
for sharing it with me. --Leeza Gibbons, Host, WB's "Extra"
This is a magnificent love story that lasted nearly 60 years - that
continues in fact past illness and death. --
Morton Kondracke, Co-host Fox News "The Beltway Boys"
Going for the Green: Selling in the 21st Century
Day is Ending: a doctor's love shattered by Alzheimer's disease
Check out the start of UNASSISTED TRIPLE PLAY, the sequel to Rounding Third,
but PLEASE do me and yourself a favor and DO NOT read it until after you have read the entire story of
Rounding Third; reading these few chapters will spoil the end of Rounding Third for you.
but PLEASE do me and yourself a favor and DO NOT read it until after you have read the entire story of
Rounding Third; reading these few chapters will spoil the end of Rounding Third for you.
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An interview Walt did for Business Info Guide
about this business book and coping with change
in the fast-paced business world of today.
about this business book and coping with change
in the fast-paced business world of today.
Walt reading from Rounding Third and then signing books at the Center in San Diego.
Walt moderating the "Writing the Long Form" panel at Anime Conji.
Walt on the "Geek Theater" panel at Anime Conji.
| Walt spoke to numerous Alzheimer’s care facilities, senior centers and retirement homes about Day is Ending and to business groups and to a golf course about Going for the Green. Lately he has been making appearances to promote Rounding Third: The Book Club of Our Saviors Lutheran Church San Diego State University Arizona State University Penn State - University Park Campus Cleveland’s Coming Out Day San Diego LGBT Center North County (San Diego) LGBT Coalition Lemon Grove Library West Hollywood Book Fair North County Pride Liberty One Radio Comic Con Jamestown CC (SUNY Jamestown) A special anti-bullying event with the San Diego School Board |
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The review of Rounding Third in East County Magazine
| This is another wonderful book, and I enjoyed it. It's a coming of age story that's well written and pulls the reader along the same path as the main character. Interesting and entertaining. I loved it and would highly recommend it! -- From the blog of Trekermt |