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Blogs to Books: Using Your Site In Getting Published

Do you dream of walking into a bookstore and seeing something you’ve written sitting on the shelves? Did you start your blog hoping to see that dream realized? Does the road to publishing a book seem like a mystical journey into the unknown? You are not  alone.

In this session, a panel of well-known, dad-bloggers shares their experiences in publishing their own books and how their blogs helped in the process. Hear about the various routes available in getting a title into print and what it’s like dealing with agents, editors and publishers along the way. Learn of the realities and pitfalls involved and get answers to questions on how your blog can assist in making your dream a reality.

About Ron: (Sugar Milk)

RON MATTOCKS is a freelance writer and a father of five. Prior to this, Mr. Mattocks served as an Infantry Captain in the United States Army and Texas National Guard, after which he transitioned to corporate America, working for a two leading national homebuilders from 2001 to 2007. During his time in the residential real estate industry, Mr. Mattocks’ titles included President of Operations (Houston), Vice President of Purchasing (Houston), and Vice President of Sales (Chicago).



Following his departure from the corporate world in 2007, Mr. Mattocks turned to writing while also joining millions of other men in becoming a stay-at-home dad to his two stepdaughters. Over this same period, he started Clark Kent’s Lunchbox, now ranked as one of the Top 20 Daddy Blogs (PostRank.com) as well as being listed among AllTop’s leading sites in its niche. Currently, Mr. Mattocks is a leading contender for a Blogger’s Choice Award in the categories of Hottest Daddy Blogger, Best Humor Blog and Best Parenting Blog of 2010.

In March 2010, Mr. Mattocks released his book, Sugar Milk: What One Dad Drinks When He Can’t Afford Vodka, which is based on a number of his earlier blog posts that chronicled his progression from traditional working man to stay-at-home father. The book earned mentions in Reuters New, The Globe and Mail and The Bund-Pic, as well as receiving favorable endorsements from such noted experts as The Daddy Shift author, Jeremy Adam Smith; Tom Matlack, founder of The Good Men Project; and author John Cave Osborne.

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