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Post by richardsok on Nov 27, 2022 2:30:58 GMT
 Here's the news: I just received word from Amazon that my new book, Memos From "The Stock Trader's Notebook" has just been OK'd for sale on Kindle. This opening version has a bit of rough formatting in spots and there are a couple of small areas I want to tweak before I go for paperback, but for all intents, the manuscript is done. I'll let it speak for itself. I could keep on fiddling forever, but this HAD to get out for the Christmas season. If you don't have a Kindle reader, you can download a free Google app for reading on your PC or smart phone. I'm pricing the book at 2.99 to try to garner the hoped-for comments & reviews, later to go up to 9.99 and 19.99 for the paperback in January or February. Anyway that's the plan. Many thanks to anitya for all his encouraging support and editing suggestions. Some came in time to incorporate in this version -- others will be reflected in the first revision. He wins First Prize of a free paperback. (Second prize is TWO free paperbacks.) |
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Post by steadyeddy on Nov 27, 2022 4:12:25 GMT
richardsok, first of all, hearty congratulations! I had no clue you are into writing books. Yay! Way to Go! How many pages is the book? I am happy for you and all the best!!
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Post by archer on Nov 27, 2022 4:25:47 GMT
Contrats! I had no idea you were writing this book!
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Post by Norbert on Nov 27, 2022 11:12:23 GMT
Just purchased the book at Amazon France. Will defer posting a review until I actually read some of it.
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Post by Capital on Nov 27, 2022 11:44:12 GMT
Just purchased the book at Amazon France. Will defer posting a review until I actually read some of it. ditto here. Looking forward to reading the book. Perfect timing for me, I just finished my last book this morning. |
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Post by uncleharley on Nov 27, 2022 13:00:16 GMT
WOW!!! Congratulations!
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Post by racqueteer on Nov 27, 2022 13:43:55 GMT
That was faster than I expected; congratulations and much success! For those who missed it, Richard mentioned working on a book a short time ago, but I had no idea he was this close to publishing.
I can do the conversion from MOBI myself, but is there an EPUB version contemplated?
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Post by Chahta on Nov 27, 2022 14:43:35 GMT
just tried to search it on Google Play Books. Cannot find it.
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Post by yogibearbull on Nov 27, 2022 14:46:54 GMT
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Post by retiredat48 on Nov 27, 2022 14:52:17 GMT
Well done, neighbor.
I trust I will not find "Pyramiding Up", which we spoke about at our last lunch, in the book!
Good luck.
R48
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Post by Chahta on Nov 27, 2022 14:52:56 GMT
I found it on amazon. I am unfamiliar with e-books. If I purchase for Kindle will Google Play Book use the Kindle format? |
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Post by richardsok on Nov 27, 2022 16:16:31 GMT
Well done, neighbor. I trust I will not find "Pyramiding Up", which we spoke about at our last lunch, in the book! Good luck. R48 Actually, R, I DID cite "pyr-up" as a realistic tactic in the section covering whether or not to add in a bullish trend. (I did not mention your R48 handle lest you wanted to preserve your privacy, but can do so if you like when the paperback revision comes out.) This forum (and M* before it) has had a great influence on my thinking and long-time lurkers will find the BigB discussion influence in many places. |
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Post by FD1000 on Nov 28, 2022 4:28:13 GMT
Richard, An amazing book, congrats. (to all the posters who claim I'm constantly throw mud at the "experts"). There are so many nuggets in this book, it's difficult to mention all of them 1) Buffett: Diversification is protection against ignorance. Richard mentioned a max 5-7 funds/ETFs. 2) The trend is your friend. 3) Use only 2 (maybe 3) indicators when using charts + use ST + LT indicators. 4) The charts don't care about what you think or what many experts think. They just tell the truth NOW. You don't need to have multiple degrees to be a good trader. 5) Use lower volatility ETF/funds What's not to like? The concepts are well thought and explained...wait...I agree about so much in this book, because my system and ideas are similar, it is scary how 2 different people that never met, think so much a like, WOW. I don't agree about everything, but that doesn't matter, I can always learn, or better, we can have a brainstorm of ideas. Richard, BRAVO. Lastly, I predict the following, hundreds will read it, after 2 years less than 5 will implement it, and after 5 years, maybe 1 will use it. I hope to be wrong, prove it by start practicing it. I need more investors with similar trading/thinking/techniques. Edit/Add: this is AOM ( chart) that includes the main 3 indicators, using stockchart, which I prefer because the chart includes dist while Yahoo doesn't. Example: from Oct 4 to 14, PDI lost 10% at Yahoo, but only 8.8% at stockchart. |
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Post by Norbert on Nov 28, 2022 10:49:43 GMT
I attempted to set up Richard's system on a Yahoo-linked spreadsheet for backtesting. Have started a new thread on the T/A forum.
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Post by johntaylor on Nov 30, 2022 20:00:56 GMT
Will order copies for myself and others when available in paperback
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Post by nobhead on Nov 30, 2022 22:59:23 GMT
Richard,
Great job. Think FD gave most of the compliments I could give. I ordered it and read it twice. I will also order a paperback for reference. Amazon shows 2 5 star reviews and I left another one. I will be one that uses the information.
Thanks again.
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Post by cactusjack on Dec 4, 2022 23:52:27 GMT
Richard,
Got the book. Read it. Will leave a review as soon a I figure out how Amazon does reviews.
A very good job. It take the pain out of T/A books and gives one the things needed without the excess stuff most books include (and hardly anyone understands).
Enjoyed all the humor, as well.
Jack
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2022 1:26:20 GMT
I also purchased and will read soon I hope! Thank you!
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Post by habsui on Dec 5, 2022 1:45:20 GMT
I also purchased and will read soon I hope! Thank you! Same here. Reading time is limited right now as the World Cup is going on.. |
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