Here is the proposal I wrote and emailed to Schiffer Publishing.

Joshua Perry
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Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310
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To whom this may concern. I’m writing you because I had an idea for a book you might be interested in. To begin the book I’d like to write is on grave hunting. The idea I had in mind is this. There are many books on the grave sites of famous people, and other notables, along with cemeteries in general. The idea I had in mind for a book would be like a how-to manual on how to get started in the hobby. I have roughly 10 years grave hunting in various localities around the United States and to my knowledge there are no books that I’ve seen on the market that talk about general grave hunting topics in relation to getting started, tips, tricks, etc.

The photos in the book would pretty much be examples of the grave sites of famous and notable people I’ve found in the past. I’d also include examples of cemetery maps I’ve used which are one of the key tools grave hunters use when finding notable or famous people. The target audience would be anyone and everyone who has an interest in cemeteries in varying degree’s, they could be genealogists, grave hunters, or just people who like to stroll around historic cemeteries and look at the markers. The age range would probably be late teens to elderly people.

The way the book I had in mind is different from others of the same topic or subject manner. Is that it would be a how-to manual of sorts on how to get started for newbies interested in finding the grave sites of notable or famous people. It could also be used by novice & expert grave hunters as a refresher course. I feel a book of this nature would be the first of its kind because it would be geared towards grave hunters, cemetery enthusiasts, genealogists because it wouldn’t necessarily be a sight seeing style book.

I see the book being reviewed, marketed and sold, on the internet, along with any book store who wishes to sell the book. Especially in the Southern California area where anyone who was anything in Hollywood is pretty much buried in local cemeteries. Not to mention people from all over the world flock to LA not only to sight see but to also visit the cemeteries where famous celebrities are buried. This book could help them in their adventure to seek out their favorite celebrities grave site.

The best time to get in contact with me is anytime after 12pm Eastern Standard Time. I included my cell phone number with this email so you can get a hold of me. Or if you wish email would do just fine.

On a final note here are some photos of grave sites I’ve taken which include a few scenery shots in a local cemetery and a few grave markers I’ve shot. I’ve also included a few maps to give you an idea about that. Thank you for your time I really look forward to hearing from you soon.

Josh