I said “Like Herman Wouk” not get Herman Wouk. Herman Wouk is 100 years old and Im not sure he can write anymore.
They wont sell any books priced at $69.95 the Berel Wein books or the book pictures of the Gedolim are in that price range. so there is a market
There are people who might be willing to cut a deal for the right project. Steven Spielberg agreed to take less money to make Schindlers List (They thought it wouldnt sell and when it was a hit , he gave all the profits away) and there are others who might be willing to write a quality kosher book at a reduced cost