Last year, Lawrence Knorr of Sunbury Press served on our agents and editors’s panel and offered great perspective on independent presses. He returns to Lancaster this year for two events. First, he’s giving a breakout session on the economics of book publishing. Then, on Sunday, he’ll be part of the 2018 publishing panel.
We asked Lawrence a few questions about his involvement with HippoCamp this year.
HM: Tell us a little about your involvement in HippoCamp this year.
LK: I am excited to both share a presentation and participate on a panel. My break-out session about publishing economics will probably be a unique experience for most — delving into the truths of the “dismal science” as it relates to selling books. No author can ignore the economic realities of publishing.
Regarding the panel, I look forward to sharing the latest information from an independent publisher’s perspective.
Why do you love true stories?
I have always preferred reading history and biography. From a publishing perspective, nonfiction sells better!
What made you decided to submit a proposal and, ultimately, participate in HippoCamp as a speaker?
I participated on a panel last year and really enjoyed the conference. I realized I could contribute more if the opportunity presented itself.
Attendees can learn more about you on our speaker’s page, of course, but there’s more to you than that bio! Share a fun fact with us, something we may be surprised to know.
With co-authors Joe Farrell and Joe Farley, we are engaged in a project to visit the graves of all 200+ founders of the USA and write about them. The book series is called Graves of Our Founders. Volume One will be out later this year. While doing this research we were disappointed to find a third of the graves in disrepair and started an initiative called Adopt-a-Patriot to help call attention to the problem. You can see more at www.adoptapatriot.com.
Aside from preparing for HippoCamp 2018 (of course!), what are you working on? Any upcoming or recent projects you can share?
My latest book (as an author) is called “Gettysburg Eddie: The Story of Eddie Plank.” It is one of the top-selling baseball biographies this summer.
Since you’ll also be attending the conference, what are you most looking forward to learning or doing when you’re not wearing your “speaker hat?”
I love talking to our authors. I spend quite a bit of time on the phone with prospective authors and quite a bit of time meeting with our existing authors to discuss their careers or their latest works. We now have nearly 300 authors, so it is a lot to juggle!
We love introducing Lancaster to attendees. What are you looking forward to about your visit or, since you’ve been here before, what would you recommend?
I live nearby. I’ve always enjoyed the Amish countryside.
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Thank you, Lawrence! We’re so happy you’re coming back to HippoCamp this year. We look forward to learning more from you in both your breakout and panel!
And, reader, register to reserve your place today.
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