Evil publisher outsmarted!...

Truckman's publisher, being the penny-pinching skinflint he is, condescendingly approached Truckman at Thanksgiving offering him the rest of the year off if he finished and forwarded to the printer a finished, newly edited manuscript for a combined edition of the two previously published "APc-48" volumes...He imaginatively titled the new project, "APc-48 - Combined Edition"...After Truckman's acceptance of the task, he unloaded the "by-the-way" clauses of the contract...

Truckman was also expected to produce new edits of the originals, including "APc-48..." (third edition), "APc-48 Journeys..." (second edition) plus as a bonus a new condensed, paperback edition of the second volume as well...His evil plan was to shove so much work on Truckman that he would have no holiday at all, presumably until Hell freezes over...However he failed to take into consideration the industriousness of a determined Truckman once he accepts a challenge...

Today (which is also the day when 76 years ago the first Allied aircrew was shot down in the China Sea by our as yet undeclared enemy, the Empire of Japan, one day before the Pearl Harbor attack), we proudly announce not only:

"APc-48..." (Third Edition),

"APc-48 - Journeys..." (Second Edition),

"APc-48 - Journeys..." (Condensed Edition),

but also (fanfare and drum roll),

"APc-48 Combined Edition..." with foreword by Neal Ash...

All are now available for order at the Truckman Book Store, unless the more snobbish readers would prefer to wait longer and pay more for the Amazon and Barnes & Noble offerings...Truckman and his overworked staff will now punch the time clock, and exit for a well-earned rest from the researching, editing and writing chores as we chortle with glee over the gnashing of teeth, and moans of misery from the evil publisher's office while he looks forward to spending the holidays alone at his desk...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!...

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