BookSurge Author Finds Prescription for Success
While writing his first novel, Tom Blees came across two little-known technologies that he realized could potentially provide an alternative energy source to people around the world if developed fully. Authenticity was critical to his novel, so he contacted a prominent physicist to discuss the idea's feasibility. Tom was pleasantly surprised to find that what he'd envisioned was possible but had not been considered.
 Readers of his manuscript were drawn to the concept, and Blees was encouraged to share his ideas with the public. His enthusiasm for the two technologies carried him through eight years of research to uncover a third technology that tied his plan together. Following two years of writing, Prescription for the Planet- The Painless Remedy for Our Energy & Environmental Crises was born.
The timeliness of the book's subject matter is the main reason Blees chose self-publishing as the platform for conveying his message. With the election on the horizon and the energy crisis on the forefront of both candidates' agendas, Blees knew he needed to get his book on the market quickly to make his voice heard. Self-publishing, coupled with the efficiency of print-on-demand technology, enabled him to bypass the typical timelines associated with launching a book through the "mainstream" publishing model and start informing readers about his practical energy solution.
Today, Prescription for the Planet is circulating widely in scientific and political circles as a feasible solution to the growing global energy crisis. Much of Blees's publicity to date had come as a result of word of mouth advertising and strong networking connections. Prior to publishing his manuscript, Blees asked Dr. James Hansen of NASA, a leading expert on global warming, to read his manuscript. Hansen was so persuaded by the arguments made in Prescription that he referenced it on The Charlie Rose Show. From there, the book received a prominent endorsement in two British publications, The New Statesman and The Times, as nuclear energy became a topic for debate in the UK. Since, sales of the book have swelled, and positive reviews are rolling in.
Currently, Tom is preparing for several upcoming radio appearances, including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, to be broadcast on over 500 affiliate radio stations. For more information on this groundbreaking book, visit Tom's website at www.prescriptionfortheplanet.com. | 
