Countdown continues, Balo's War is with printer

t was an exciting week at the Cardenas household as we receicved our “proof” copy of Balo’s War. It was a great sense of accomplishment holding the book in our hands after working so hard on the manuscript during the last several months. 

The manuscript was actually completed about eight years ago but for various reasons remained in my files until late last year when I realized that 1915 would be the centennial of the Plan of San Diego. I decided it was time to take it out, spruce it up and publish it. 

So when we got the book this week it was a great feeling. Of course, the excitement quickly wore off as I had to go over the entire book one more time to try to catch any last minute edits. As much as I would like it to be perfect, I know it is not. But, it is as clean as I have been able to make it.

A couple of days ago we gave the printer the final ok to begin printing the books. We should get them with plenty of time before the debut book signing scheduled for San Diego on March 27, at the old district courtroom. The book signing will follow a forum of local history buffs, yours truly included, who will discuss “El Plan de San Diego: 100 Years Later.” I will join Candelario Saenz, PhD and Eunice Garza, PhD in the program, beginning at 6 p.m. The book signing will began after the program, around 9 p.m.

For those of you who will not be able to attend the event in San Diego, or who live outside the area, you can order your book(s) from our Web site www.MCMBooks.com. Those who already preordered your books will most likely receive your books on or before the book signing.

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the book signing where I will begin discussing characters, plots and the motivation behind writing the book.