Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Happy birthday to Eckhartz Press author Jim Slusher (To Nudge the World). Jim Slusher is the reigning CWA Book of the Year winner (for Indie Non-Fiction). That's him in the middle holding his award. 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Great piece in the Tribune today about our latest book. Thank you Rick Kogan! www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/06/m...chicagotribune.comColumn: Meet the writer who wrote the book on (and with) Maria PappasCook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recently released her memoir, “Maria the Pappas,” co-written with the Chicago writer and poet Mark Eleveld. 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2 songs by Maria Pappas, 4 White Sox books, 4 reviews, 5 upcoming appearances, 8 videos, 9 award finalists, 16 articles/interviews, 54 photos, and a peek into 37 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/10/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--October 5, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 021
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026We got Dave back in the studio to record another episode of Minutia Men. It's a typically classy performance. radiomisfits.com/mm437/radiomisfits.comMinutia Men - Shatner vs. Roth, AI Songs and Scientist Jokes - Radio Misfits Podcast NetworkRick and Dave tackle William Shatner vs. David Lee Roth, AI songs, Jerry Lee Lewis stories, scientist jokes, public toilets and an O.J. Simpson flashback. 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The October issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Nick Digilio. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/09/medi...illinoisentertainer.com Media: October 2026 • Nick D’s Horror Favorites : Illinois Entertainer 043
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: An upcoming tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick, 11 upcoming appearances, 11 interviews, 5 reviews, 4 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, a new podcast, a film award and 3 book awards, 64 photos, and a peek into 39 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--September 28, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 012
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Our latest episode of Free Kicks with Adam and Rick. radiomisfits.com/fk289/radiomisfits.comFree Kicks - Premier League Up-and-Comers to Watch - Radio Misfits Podcast NetworkDuring the international break, Adam and Rick highlight the Premier League’s up-and-coming players to watch throughout the rest of the season. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Your chance to meet new Eckhartz Press author (and current Cook County Treasurer) Maria Pappas tonight (Friday) at 7:30pm! Maria will be at Pella Restaurant in Burr Ridge (720 Village Center Drive) signing and selling her book. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 8 author appearances, a movie premiere, 8 articles/interviews, 2 free excerpts, 2 author birthdays, 2 reviews, a letter from Kurt Vonnegut, a classic radio bit, 39 photos, and a peek into 32 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--September 21, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Happy birthday to three Eckhartz Press authors today...Bobby Skafish (We Have Company), Chuck Quinzio (Life Behind the Camera) and Randy Merkin (Behind the Glass, Beyond the Glass). Have a great birthday you crazy kids. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: Two brand new books, 3 road trips, 3 free excerpts, 4 author birthdays, 8 articles/interviews, 14 authors at Printers Row Lit Fest, 44 photos, and a peek into 37 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--September 14, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Adam and I make our Premier League season predictions in this new episode of the podcast. radiomisfits.com/podcasts/fre...radiomisfits.comFree Kicks on Radio MisfitsRick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026All of these Eckhartz Press authors will be at Printer's Row Lit Fest this weekend: Vicki Atkinson, Robert Conlon, Nick Digilio, Mark Eleveld, Donald G. Evans, Michele Fitzpatrick, Gloria Golec, Rick Kaempfer, Maria Pappas, Randy Richardson, Tom Serritella, Jim Slusher, David Stern, & Bob Williams. 030
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Meet an Eckhartz Press author tonight! WHO: Robert Conlon (Celtic Knot) WHERE: The Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago) WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 6:30pm 020
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Meet an Eckhartz Press author tonight! WHO: Nick Digilio (40 Years, 40 Films) WHERE: Classic Cinema's Lake Theater (1022 Lake Street Oak Park) WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 7pm Nick will be screening the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 13 author appearances, 4 more later this month, 7 reviews, 6 articles/interviews, 3 free excerpts, 2 author birthdays, a 50th anniversary, 60 photos, and a peek into 42 Eckhartz Press books. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--September 7, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The September issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my monthly media column. This month I interviewed filmmaker Robin Christian. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/08/medi...illinoisentertainer.com Media: September 2026 • Champaign’s Indie Filmmaker : Illinois Entertainer 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Same thing happened to me. Doggone it. My streak was 45. Back to zero. 2140
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: Announcing our next 4 books, 14 upcoming appearances, 17 articles/interviews, 4 reviews, 2 free excerpts, Read a Book Day, tributes to two local Chicago television programs, 60 photos, and a peek into 51 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.com 011
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I'll be at Cliff Dwellers on Michigan Avenue at 5:30pm for Eckhartz Press author Richard Reeder's book signing for his new novel "Sarasota" (eckhartzpress.com/shop/sarasota/). A good-sized crowd is expected to attend, and the view from that place (rooftop overlooks Millennium Park) is amazing.eckhartzpress.comSarasotaSarasota is a work of historical fictional leading up to the purchase of a hotel in Sarasota, told from the perspective of a crusading white journalist, shortly after the Kennedy presidential campaign... 020
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 18 upcoming appearances, 7 articles/interviews, 7 author/contributor birthdays, 2 free excerpts, a video, 25 photos, and a peek into 27 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--August 24, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 041
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Back in the podcasting saddle. Our latest episode of Free Kicks is out now. radiomisfits.com/fk285/radiomisfits.comFree Kicks - Premier League Season Begins - Radio Misfits Podcast NetworkAdam and Rick preview the Premier League season and break down the teams to watch. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: A new author announcement, another award, 2 free excerpts, tributes to National Radio Day and World Fashion Day, 59 photos, and a peek into 38 Eckhartz Press books. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--August 17, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 001
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Paul Zimbrakos and Jim Elsener's book "Sirens in the Loop" is now also available on Kindle! Get yours here. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HF6LN2S...amazon.comSirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of ChicagoSirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago - Kindle edition by Zimbrakos, Paul, Elsener, James. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: A message from our co-publisher, a new book announcement, an author birthday, 3 chances to meet Eckhartz Press authors this week, 5 reviews, 5 articles/interviews, 50 photos, and a peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--August 10, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 121
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Minutia Men return! radiomisfits.com/mm434/radiomisfits.comMinutia Men - Cancer SchmancerRick and Dave return with stories about a former president, a map mishap, terrible smells, and a suburban superhero. 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 1:30-3:30) I'll be in Hoffman Estates at Moretti's for the book launch party of Tom Serritella's new book "The 12 Steps." If you're in the neighborhood come on out, say hello, and pick up a copy of his book. It's an inspiring tale. 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Tomorrow night (Friday), meet Eckhartz Press author Robert Conlon... 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 2 Book Launch Parties, a new book available for pre-order, a new author announcement, 4 chances to meet Eckhartz Press authors, 10 articles/interviews, 3 videos, a free excerpt, 46 photos, and a peek into 38 Eckhartz Press titles rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--August 3, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 020
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026The August issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Kevin Matthews about the day he met Pope Leo. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/07/medi...illinoisentertainer.com Media: August 2026 • Kev Meets the Pope : Illinois Entertainer 042
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 3 new book announcements, 2 chances to meet Eckhartz Press authors, 2 author birthdays, 2 reviews, 2 free excerpts, 3 videos, 14 articles/interviews, 52 photos, and a peek into 36 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--July 27, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 010
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 3 chances to meet authors, 3 free excerpts, 3 videos, 9 endorsements, 11 articles/interviews, 34 photos, and a peek into 27 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--July 20, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 012
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Love this. William Shatner has a heavy metal band. They are playing at Riot Fest. The backstage rider is legendary. blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/c...blockclubchicago.orgFaygo, Puppies — And Tom Skilling? Check Out William Shatner's Riot Fest RiderRiot Fest announced this week that the 95-year-old performer will debut his heavy metal band at the fest on Sunday, Sept. 20. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A Q&A with our latest author Tom Serritella eckhartzpress.com/qa-with-12-s...eckhartzpress.comQ&A with "12 Steps" author Tom SerritellaA Q&A with new author Tom Serritella about his book "12 Steps and Tales of Fellowship" 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 25 summer opportunities to meet 13 authors including 3 book launches and 3 big festivals, a major award announcement, 10 articles/interviews, 5 videos, 3 free excerpts, 55 photos, and a peek into 44 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--July 13, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Thanks to everyone who came out to the Edgewater Historical Society last night to see Jim Elsener (Sirens in the Loop) and Mark Wukas (The Kiss of Night). It was standing room only. Great crowd. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Thanks to everyone who came out to the Glen Ellyn Library last night to hear Jeff Reiter’s talk about birds and birding. A full house. An informative chat. And a chance to pick up a copy of Jeff’s excellent book. eckhartzpress.com/shop/words-o... 031
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: 17 upcoming appearances, 9 articles/interviews, 7 celebrity endorsements, 3 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, 44 photos, and a peek into 41 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--July 6, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026So, we've decided to take off the rest of the summer from the podcast. We hope to return in the fall. Thanks for listening, and for putting us in the top 1% of all podcasts. We really appreciate your support. Enjoy our last episode for a while. radiomisfits.com/mm433/radiomisfits.comMinutia Men - Intentional CaningRick and Dave cover bizarre stories, caning contests, and honor Richard Cantu. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The July issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and features my interview with the latest Radio Hall of Famer, Fred Winston. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/06/medi...illinoisentertainer.com Media: July 2026 • Fred Winston – Hall of Famer : Illinois Entertainer 042
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: A new book to pre-order, a bus tour, a book club, 2 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, 6 upcoming appearances, 10 interviews/articles, 41 photos, and a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.com 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Hope you've been following the podcast during the World Cup. This is the third World Cup we've covered. It might be the best one yet. radiomisfits.com/fk283/radiomisfits.comFree Kicks - World Cup ReportAdam and Rick break down World Cup action and preview the knockout rounds. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Great conversation with Kevin Matthews about the day he met the Pope. radiomisfits.com/mmci209/radiomisfits.comCelebrity Interview - Radio Legend Kevin MatthewsKevin Matthews talks radio, Broken Mary, and meeting Pope Leo. 020
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026The title of this week's podcast quotes a recent review of a David Lee Roth concert. radiomisfits.com/mm432/radiomisfits.comMinutia Men - Looks like Don Knotts, sounds like Aunt BeaRick and Dave cover Pope Leo, David Lee Roth, and pop culture oddities. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026The title of this week's podcast quotes a recent review of a David Lee Roth concert. radiomisfits.com/mm432/radiomisfits.comMinutia Men - Looks like Don Knotts, sounds like Aunt BeaRick and Dave cover Pope Leo, David Lee Roth, and pop culture oddities. 000
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: A film debut, a new novel to pre-order, a tribute to Tom Dreesen, chances to meet 10 different authors, 2 author birthdays, 8 articles/interviews, 5 celebrity endorsements, 2 free excerpts, & a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--June 22, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 011
Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026This week at Eckhartz Press: Two upcoming books, 3 author birthdays, 3 free book excerpts, 4 upcoming appearances, 5 celebrity endorsements, 6 articles/interviews, 44 photos, a heartfelt goodbye, and a peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...rickkaempfer.blogspot.comPublishing Portal--June 15, 2026The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan... 000
