The Story
The book, The Speed of Air: Willard Custer and His Channel Wing Aircraft, is in process.
Smithsonian Books says my book is well-written and well-researched, but they're concerned the audience for it is too small, so they've opted not to publish it. So, I've decided to self-publish it. This will take more time and effort on my part, not to mention a lot more money, but I will have more control over it, so that is good. I'm moving forward, having beta readers review it, working on a book cover, and covering my backside with the required "permissions." Then, it will be off to the typesetters and designers. I will update this again soon with even better news.