See the PEBA for $25 a Day Released!

RonCo · 01-31-2011, 06:39 AM

Do you wake up in the middle of the night worrying about what to do with your back-up shortstop? Do you replay your games, and imagine you're actually in the stands behind the plate, crunching on Cracker Jack and peanuts and enjoying your beverage of choice? Is your league more real to you than the MLB?

Ever think someone should write a book about it?

If so, this might be for you:

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It's 2013 and the face of baseball has changed. The MLB is long-gone after imploding under the weight of the Juicing Wars and a bloody collective bargaining agreement fiasco that destroyed fan confidence, and into its place the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance has sprung into existence.

Casey Neal and his buddy Don-o are fresh-faced college graduates unencumbered by nasty commitments like summer jobs or girlfriends. On a lark they decide to tour every big-league park in the PEBA, and find themselves caught up in a dangerous web of intrigue and scandal that threatens the very heart of professional baseball itself.

"See The PEBA on $25 a Day, the Diary of a Fresh-faced College Graduate" is a new novel by Ron Collins that follows Casey and Don-o through all their adventures.

The book is available to the community for free at Smashwords (Smashwords - See the PEBA on $25 a Day - A book by Ron Collins) in the following formats:

ePub (Open format)
mobi (Kindle)
PDF
LRF (Sony Reader)
PDB (Palm)
And several others

Registration may be required.

The eBook will also available on Amazon.com for $2.99, and print formats are also being explored.

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Ron Collins grew up in the baseball Bermuda Triangle made up by Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. At various times has considered himself a fan of the Cubs, Reds, and Cardinals. Yes, the Cubs and the Cardinals. Go figure. He's been a baseball fan for as long as he can remember, which is longer than he would like to admit. He's been a member of the OOTP community for the past eight years, and has contributed several ideas to the game.

He has published nearly 40 stories to professional science fiction publications including Analog, Asimov's, and Nature. His writing has received a Writers of the Future prize, and a CompuServe HOMer Award. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has worked developing avionics systems, electronics, and information technology. He lives in Columbus, Indiana, with his wife, Lisa. The obligatory cat's name is Keiko.

You can find out more about Ron at his website: Typosphere.

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The PEBA is an Online OOTP league in operation at: The Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance - You're on stage. The story in this book is told in and around the 2013 season that is just now coming to a close. My thanks go to the commissioner (Corsairs) and the rest of the PEBA ownership for their support and encouragement in putting this project together. You might wander over and check them out!

Terpripken · 01-31-2011, 08:35 AM

Awesome. This is the perfect book to debut my new Kindle. Thanks for sharing this with the community Ron. Looking forward to checking it out.

Corsairs · 01-31-2011, 10:42 AM

I cannot recommend this enough. Ron began releasing his story in installments, and they completely captivated the members of our league. Within the first few, we were all eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Casey and Don-O's road trip. At heart, it's a coming-of-age story, but it's a also a celebration of the timeless qualities that draw us all to the game of baseball. If you love the game, you're going to love See the PEBA on $25 a Day.

For members of the PEBA, the fact that See the PEBA on $25 a Day is set against the backdrop of the baseball world they have become so immersed in is just icing on the cake. Fortunately, you absolutely need not be familiar with the PEBA and it's fictional history to enjoy this story. See the PEBA on $25 a Day stands on its own and is accessible to everyone. If you are interested in learning more about the PEBA, I welcome you to browse through our News Archive to get a feel for what the league is about. For statistical background, visit our League Reports and StatsLab portal.

As was noted in his post, writing is hardly a new gig for Ron. He is the author of numerous short stories and novellas, many of which have been published in magazines like Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Picasso's Cat & Other Stories is a collection of 15 of Ron's best stories and can be purchased online in numerous formats:

I urge you to pick up a copy of Picasso's Cat & Other Stories. Not only will you be supporting an independent and talented writer, but you will be treating yourself to superlative speculative fiction. And tune into Typosphere, Ron's personal blog, where you can keep up to date on his latest works and musings.

RchW · 01-31-2011, 10:48 AM

Class move by a classy guy. Thanks Ron!

fhomess · 01-31-2011, 12:35 PM

Suspense! Intrigue! Baseball! What more could you want?

markprior22 · 01-31-2011, 03:23 PM

Sounds cool...I'll give it a read....Thanks Ron

Athletics17 · 02-01-2011, 01:27 AM

Nice Ron!! Can't wait for Casy and Don-O to come the far east and check out some real baseball in the LRS. Those boys couldn't dream about what goes on in the League of the Sun. They wont get past Niihama and the "Ghostettes"

RonCo · 02-01-2011, 05:48 AM

I have plans for the LRS, though they may have to wait just a little until I finish another project.

RonCo · 02-02-2011, 11:31 PM

For anyone interested in the pure Kindle version, the book is now available at Amazon.com here.

Cooleyvol · 02-03-2011, 06:44 AM

Ron, I got my mobi version at Smashwords a few days ago (thoroughly enjoying it). Is there some difference in the Amazon kindle version?

Link not working, btw.

Corsairs · 02-03-2011, 09:30 AM

Here's the working link for the Kindle version of See the PEBA on $25 a Day.

RonCo · 02-03-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks, John. Modified my link, too.

reds1869 · 02-03-2011, 11:16 PM

Thanks for sharing this!

RonCo · 02-08-2011, 07:05 PM

"See the PEBA on $25 a Day" is now linked at online-novels.blogspot.com

01-31-2011, 06:39 AM	#1
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,514	See the PEBA on $25 a Day Released! Do you wake up in the middle of the night worrying about what to do with your back-up shortstop? Do you replay your games, and imagine you're actually in the stands behind the plate, crunching on Cracker Jack and peanuts and enjoying your beverage of choice? Is your league more real to you than the MLB? Ever think someone should write a book about it? If so, this might be for you: ------------------------------------------------------------------- It's 2013 and the face of baseball has changed. The MLB is long-gone after imploding under the weight of the Juicing Wars and a bloody collective bargaining agreement fiasco that destroyed fan confidence, and into its place the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance has sprung into existence. Casey Neal and his buddy Don-o are fresh-faced college graduates unencumbered by nasty commitments like summer jobs or girlfriends. On a lark they decide to tour every big-league park in the PEBA, and find themselves caught up in a dangerous web of intrigue and scandal that threatens the very heart of professional baseball itself. "See The PEBA on $25 a Day, the Diary of a Fresh-faced College Graduate" is a new novel by Ron Collins that follows Casey and Don-o through all their adventures. The book is available to the community for free at Smashwords (Smashwords - See the PEBA on $25 a Day - A book by Ron Collins) in the following formats: ePub (Open format) mobi (Kindle) PDF LRF (Sony Reader) PDB (Palm) And several others Registration may be required. The eBook will also available on Amazon.com for $2.99, and print formats are also being explored. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Collins grew up in the baseball Bermuda Triangle made up by Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. At various times has considered himself a fan of the Cubs, Reds, and Cardinals. Yes, the Cubs and the Cardinals. Go figure. He's been a baseball fan for as long as he can remember, which is longer than he would like to admit. He's been a member of the OOTP community for the past eight years, and has contributed several ideas to the game. He has published nearly 40 stories to professional science fiction publications including Analog, Asimov's, and Nature. His writing has received a Writers of the Future prize, and a CompuServe HOMer Award. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has worked developing avionics systems, electronics, and information technology. He lives in Columbus, Indiana, with his wife, Lisa. The obligatory cat's name is Keiko. You can find out more about Ron at his website: Typosphere. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The PEBA is an Online OOTP league in operation at: The Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance - You're on stage. The story in this book is told in and around the 2013 season that is just now coming to a close. My thanks go to the commissioner (Corsairs) and the rest of the PEBA ownership for their support and encouragement in putting this project together. You might wander over and check them out! Last edited by RonCo; 02-06-2011 at 06:11 PM. Reason: Formatting

01-31-2011, 10:42 AM	#3
Corsairs Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,360	I cannot recommend this enough. Ron began releasing his story in installments, and they completely captivated the members of our league. Within the first few, we were all eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Casey and Don-O's road trip. At heart, it's a coming-of-age story, but it's a also a celebration of the timeless qualities that draw us all to the game of baseball. If you love the game, you're going to love *See the PEBA on $25 a Day. For members of the PEBA, the fact that See the PEBA on $25 a Day* is set against the backdrop of the baseball world they have become so immersed in is just icing on the cake. Fortunately, you absolutely need not be familiar with the PEBA and it's fictional history to enjoy this story. *See the PEBA on $25 a Day* stands on its own and is accessible to everyone. If you are interested in learning more about the PEBA, I welcome you to browse through our News Archive to get a feel for what the league is about. For statistical background, visit our League Reports and StatsLab portal. As was noted in his post, writing is hardly a new gig for Ron. He is the author of numerous short stories and novellas, many of which have been published in magazines like Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Picasso's Cat & Other Stories is a collection of 15 of Ron's best stories and can be purchased online in numerous formats: Paperback: The Merry Blacksmith Press Amazon Barnes & Noble eCampus.com BiggerBooks.com uRead.com Amazon Kindle Edition Barnes & Noble NOOKbook Online Reading Versions I urge you to pick up a copy of Picasso's Cat & Other Stories. Not only will you be supporting an independent and talented writer, but you will be treating yourself to superlative speculative fiction. And tune into Typosphere, Ron's personal blog, where you can keep up to date on his latest works and musings. __________________ Founder of the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance (PEBA) Premiere OOTP fictional league where creativity counts and imagination is your only limitation Check for openings - contact us today! Join the PEBA

01-31-2011, 10:48 AM	#4
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Class move by a classy guy. Thanks Ron! __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

01-31-2011, 12:35 PM	#5
fhomess Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,699	Suspense! Intrigue! Baseball! What more could you want? __________________ StatsLab- PHP/MySQL based utilities for Online Leagues Baseball Cards - Full list of known templates and documentation on card development.

02-01-2011, 01:27 AM	#7
Athletics17 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: jackson Hole, Wy Posts: 1,187	Nice Ron!! Can't wait for Casy and Don-O to come the far east and check out some real baseball in the LRS. Those boys couldn't dream about what goes on in the League of the Sun. They wont get past Niihama and the "Ghostettes" __________________ Compilation of Uniforms

01-31-2011, 08:35 AM	#2
Terpripken All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,525	Awesome. This is the perfect book to debut my new Kindle. Thanks for sharing this with the community Ron. Looking forward to checking it out.

01-31-2011, 03:23 PM	#6
markprior22 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, illinois Posts: 1,249	Sounds cool...I'll give it a read....Thanks Ron

02-01-2011, 05:48 AM	#8
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,514	I have plans for the LRS, though they may have to wait just a little until I finish another project.

02-02-2011, 11:31 PM	#9
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,514	For anyone interested in the pure Kindle version, the book is now available at Amazon.com here. Last edited by RonCo; 02-03-2011 at 05:46 PM.

02-03-2011, 06:44 AM	#10
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Ron, I got my mobi version at Smashwords a few days ago (thoroughly enjoying it). Is there some difference in the Amazon kindle version? Link not working, btw.

02-03-2011, 09:30 AM	#11
Corsairs Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,360	Here's the working link for the Kindle version of *See the PEBA on $25 a Day. __________________ Founder of the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance (PEBA) Premiere OOTP fictional league where creativity counts and imagination is your only limitation Check for openings - contact us today!* Join the PEBA

02-03-2011, 05:47 PM	#12
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,514	Thanks, John. Modified my link, too.

02-03-2011, 11:16 PM	#13
reds1869 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 258	Thanks for sharing this!

02-08-2011, 07:05 PM	#14
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,514	"See the PEBA on $25 a Day" is now linked at online-novels.blogspot.com