Is This A Scam?

Can anyone tell me whether or not Readers Route is a legitimate business?

Much appreciated,

Dave

Subject:God, Geezers, and Golf: Hope and Humor in This World and the NextDate:2026-08-27 06:29From:Readers Route <kingsley.readersroute@yahoo.com>To:"dave@daveslick.com" <dave@daveslick.com>

Hi Dave,

My name is Kingsley, and I lead marketing strategy at Readers Route.

I recently came across God, Geezers, and Golf on Amazon, and I wanted to reach out because the book immediately stood out to me as a wonderfully unexpected blend of humor, faith, aging, and heartfelt reflection.

What particularly caught my attention is the theme of finding hope and purpose in the later chapters of life. Sam's reluctant journey into senior church life creates an entertaining premise, but beneath the humor is something much more meaningful: the realization that every season of life can still hold purpose, connection, and unexpected joy. That combination of laughter and reflection gives the story an appeal that feels both personal and uplifting.

I was also drawn to the way you approach senior life without making it overly sentimental. The irreverent humor, church setting, and Sam's bewildering journey create plenty of opportunities for readers to laugh, while the deeper questions about faith, community, mortality, and what it means to grow older give the story emotional substance.

From a marketing perspective, God, Geezers, and Golf occupies a distinctive space within Christian humor and inspirational fiction. It has natural appeal for older Christian readers, church communities, seniors' ministries, book clubs, and readers who enjoy humorous stories about faith and everyday life. The familiar church setting also creates opportunities to connect with audiences who appreciate fiction that can entertain while encouraging thoughtful conversations about life's later seasons.

I also believe the book's crossover potential is particularly interesting. Readers who enjoy faith based humor, inspirational fiction, stories about aging, church life, and character driven comedy could all find something meaningful in Sam's journey. The comparison to the humor and personality of films like Grumpy Old Men gives the premise an accessible, entertaining quality while the spiritual themes provide a deeper layer.

The reason I'm reaching out is simple: I believe God, Geezers, and Golf offers something increasingly valuable, a story that can make readers laugh while reminding them that purpose, faith, friendship, and hope do not have an expiration date. I see significant opportunities to expand its visibility among readers and Christian communities who would genuinely connect with that message.

I'd love to share a few specific observations regarding audience positioning, reader discovery, and visibility opportunities that could help introduce the book to even more readers, churches, senior communities, and faith based book groups.

Would you be open to a brief conversation sometime next week? I think you'll find the insights both practical and worthwhile.

Best regards,

Kingsley
Head of Marketing Strategy
Readers Route