A post that is long overdue

Don Koish · **Posted:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:55 pm

Where do I start with this post? Let’s start with the news that “yes” we (NEP) are still here.

I can also say that “no” I haven’t handled things that happened in my personal life very good. In fact, you would be justified in saying I handled it horribly, or just about as bad as you can. There’s nothing I can change about what was done. After my Dad passed away, I isolated myself from every person that was close to me. I stopped caring about pretty much everything in life and fell down this huge hole.

Many times in my life I’ve talked with people about how no matter how good things are going in the moment, life has the way of getting in the way. I thought I was a strong person physically and mentally, but I never knew what it was like to be tested. Tested by losing one of the two people who have been there for me my entire life.

The bright side is that I’m still here and so is NEP. We have a new release to announce very soon. Most lettered copies of THE EVERLASTING have now shipped out. I’m behind on NEP emails and we’ll be doing everything we can do to catch up quick on replying. If you have an order in with us and especially if you are a customer who gets a matching number from us on titles, your number is still here and we’ll make things right soon.

For the time being, if it’s a time sensitive issue email me at my personal account at dkoish@yahoo.com

Finally, I wanted to apologize for everyone I’ve hurt or offended by my silence, inactivity, and selfishness. We’re back in the saddle here and moving forward. I hope you’ll continue the journey with me.

All the best,

james beach · **Posted:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:04 pm

Let me be the first to welcome you back publicly, Don! I've been an NEP lifer since the start and that's not going to change. I know a lot of other folks feel the same way too.

Life does have a way of getting in the way for sure. All you can do is get back on the horse when you fall off. Good for you for getting back on!

- James
http://www.darkdiscoveries.com

carnifex74 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:12 pm

Well, I would love to have been the first to publicly say "damn, but its great to see a post from Don," but James is faster. But I doubt the first reply could have come from a more failthful Don and NEP fan.

Don - welcome back. I'm hoping that the hard times are in the past now, and you can keep looking forwrd and work towards returning NEP to the publisher it can be. I'll be along for the ride, and hangning on tight so we can all stay in the saddle together.

sdkdmd · **Posted:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:28 pm

Glad to see you back in action, Don. I'll sure be keeping my number. Take care.

mmcbride · **Joined:** Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:38 am **Posts:** 37

John R Little · **Joined:** Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:39 am **Posts:** 32

Don!!!! It's sooo freaking awesome to see you post here! Welcome back, pal! Can't wait to see more wonderful NEP books coming my way!

John Little

Thunderstorm Books · **Joined:** Sun Dec 19, 2004 8:40 pm **Posts:** 108

Thunderstorm Books wouldn't exist today if it wasn't for all the help and advice Don Koish provided to get me started. I'll always remember this. I am glad to call Don a friend regardless of where each of our publishing ventures takes us.

Paul

ajw2910 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:40 am

DON! Good to hear from you and good to know you and NEP are back!

As another NEP letter-holder, I am glad to hear we will be seing some more great books from you soon.

Take care bud!

Tony

brettmcbean · **Posted:** Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:53 pm

Hey good buddy! Great to see you back - long live NEP!

gunkslinger · **Posted:** Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:21 pm

Welcome Back Pard!

Don, It's good to see you post here again. As you can see your friends and fans have never left you.

We all sent you our thoughts and prayers and as a result you and NEP are coming back.

Positive thinking works!

Looking forward to some more of that NEP magic.

Stand and Be True Bro,

Mike

dancingwith2leftfeet · **Posted:** Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:43 am

YES

kresby · **Joined:** Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:28 pm **Posts:** 331

Hi Don - this is the best news in ages. We're all here waiting for ya buddy, hoping for another ride with Don and NEP. Welcome back my friend.

KealanPatrick · **Posted:** Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:24 pm

Welcome back, buddy! Glad to hear you're okay. Drop me a line when you get a chance. My number's still the same too if you get a minute to call.

Kealan

Tree705 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:41 am **Posts:** 54

Glad to see you back in the saddle! I need no apologies from you, I've been in that same hole and I'm just damn glad you found your way out.

Douglas E Wright · **Posted:** Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:21 pm

As I said earlier, Don. Glad to see you and NEP back. I'm hanging onto my number!

memerson · **Joined:** Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:36 am **Posts:** 13

Great to see you back Don!

Erin · **Posted:** Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:05 am

It is nice to see you back, Don!

DLHack · **Joined:** Sun May 22, 2005 11:20 pm **Posts:** 7

I concur with all who have come before me. This is some of the greatest news I've heard in a long while. Welcome back!

Don Koish · **Posted:** Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:13 am

Thanks everyone. You don't know how much all of that means to me. More news and posts coming soon.

OneMoreJustinCase · **Joined:** Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:53 pm **Posts:** 37

Welcome back, Welcome back... Wel come baaack!! This is like an old Shocklines reunion. It's great to hear your passion rekindled after so many trial and tribulations. Looking forward to that NEP goodness.. You were very much missed Don

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