Q: How Do I Submit A Manuscript to RDR Books?
A: RDR welcomes nonfiction book proposals. We publish travel literature, general nonfiction,investigative reporting, humor and contributions to our I Should Have Stayed Home collections.
It is best to mail your proposal to us at 1487 Glen Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan 49441. Please mail a short outline, a sample chapter or two, a brief biography and, if possible, letters of recommendation and other helpful background information. Please be patient and DO NOT send original manuscripts or artwork. We are not responsible for manuscripts lost by the postal service. If you would like to have your submission returned please include a self addressed stamped envelope and your email address.
Please study our list carefully. We recommend taking a look at RDR books related to your subject. They are available at local bookstores and libraries. It is a good idea to have your submission professionally edited. Query letters are encouraged. A sample chapter and previous writing credits are most helpful. You are also welcome to send along letters of endorsement from other writers and editors.

Q: How Can I Submit A Story For Your I Should Have Stayed Home Series?
A: Our I Should Have Stayed Home books are an excellent submission guideline. Look at these books to see the kind of story we are looking for. Stories must be true, between 500 and 1,500 words and should be written in the style of our previous books. You can email us at info@rdrbooks.com or mail your story to us at Trouble, RDR Books 1487 Glen Ave., Muskegon, MI 49441. You can also fax us at 510 228-0300

Q: Where Can I Find Your Books?
A: Most bookstores have our books or you can order them for overnight delivery or priority mail shipment. International delivery generally takes four to six days. Our secure server at http://store.rdrbooks.com allows you to order at any time. Or contact us by phone at 510 595-0595. You can also email us at orders@rdrbooks.com or fax us at 510 228-0300.

Q: How Can I Attend An RDR Author Event?
A. These events are listed on the web site's welcome page. You can read your humorous travel pieces at our trouble travel nights.

Q: Are Your Authors Available For Interviews and Readings?
A.Yes. More info is available here. Please contact us via publicity@rdrbooks.com or call us at 510 595-0595 or fax us at 510 228-0300.

Q: How Long Have You Been In Business?
A: Our company began in 1991.

Q: Who are the principals?
A: Our staff includes Managing Editor Richard Harris, Office Manager Colleen Weesies, Marketing Director Megan Trank, Director of Distribution Amanda Grycki, Library Events Manager Robert Powell, Website Manager Louis Jeannot, and Publisher Roger Rapoport. Alan Goodworth of Roundhouse Books manages our British and European distribution. Our books are distributed in Canada by Scholarly Book Services.

Q: How long have you been in book publishing?
A: The principals of RDR Books have been publishing and writing books for more than 30 years. All of us have worked for large publishing houses and indepedent publishing companies. Before starting RDR we wrote, edited and packaged dozens of books for nationally known publishing companies. RDR is dedicated to publishing well known writers, recognized experts and promising newcomers. Together they offer readers a wide array of fascinating books you're sure to enjoy. Many of these award winning titles have been published around the world.

Q:Do you have suggestions for book groups?
A: Consider Dateline Mongolia, Citizen Moore, Hotel On The Roof of the World, Taking Risks, To Travel Hopefully, Foiled, Six to Five Against, Places of Greater Safety, and Skating On Thin Ice.

Q: Do you offer publishing advice?
A: RDR Books regularly provides consulting services to authors who want to be happily published or create their own imprints. We specialize in publishing alternatives for nonfiction authors. These services include book design and editing, printer referrals, sales representation to bookstores, libraries and wholesalers, author tours, trade show exhibits and foreign rights. For more information contact us at read@rdrbooks.com.

Q: How can I view the status of my order?
A: Go to the Customer Service, Account Information page. This page lists all your orders. Click the date of the order whose status you wish to view.

Q: What are your shipping costs?
A: You can view an estimate of shipping costs by viewing your cart. Final shipping costs will be displayed on the invoice you see before confirming your order.