We compared Dr. David E. Comings's author brand and book presence with the most successful self-published climate-science book for general readers. Geologist Gregory Wrightstone published Inconvenient Facts through his own company, Silver Crown Productions, and built it to 2,593 Amazon ratings and a top-60 rank in Climatology. The two authors reach opposite conclusions about climate change — this comparison is about how each book is published and marketed, not its argument.
Brooks Craft scores twelve areas that decide whether a general reader finds, trusts and buys a self-published science book. Each is rated from what is live today.
Scores are Brooks Craft Publishing's assessment. Every figure on this page comes from live pages captured on November 7, 2026.
Each pair was captured the same day, at the same size. Dr. Comings is on the left, Gregory Wrightstone on the right.
Both authors have a Knowledge Panel. Wrightstone's is labelled "Author" and opens with his book cover, climate videos and his book title in the overview. Dr. Comings's panel calls him an "American geneticist" and never mentions his climate book.


Searching Wrightstone's title returns his Amazon page, independent bookstores (Square Books, Porchlight), Blinkist and Audible. Searching Dr. Comings's full title returns a generic AI answer from Reuters and the UN — his book is not mentioned.


Wrightstone's platform, the CO2 Coalition, has a clear headline, a "Get the Facts" button and a newsletter sign-up front and centre. The Comings Foundation site has 20+ menu links, no buy button for the book and a live menu item called "template".


Wrightstone's Author Store leads with his climate credentials and shows 2,593 ratings on his book. Dr. Comings's store opens with his childhood interest in evolution, and his climate book has 1 rating.


Both books are self-published, so both authors control the same tools on Amazon. Wrightstone uses every one.
Inconvenient Facts offers Kindle, Audiobook, Paperback and Audio CD, a short title with a clear subtitle, and a plain-English pitch. Dr. Comings's listing has a 27-word title, italic text and no credentials.


Below the description, Inconvenient Facts shows 2,593 ratings (86% five-star), an AI summary praising its readability, and a Fox News interview as a product video. Dr. Comings's page shows a single rating.


Wrightstone ranks in the top 122 of three focused categories, including #58 in Climatology. Dr. Comings's book is in only one broad category.


Wrightstone's Kindle page carries several full press reviews (ClashDaily, LifeZette, Commonwealth Foundation, American Thinker) plus "From the Author". Dr. Comings's Kindle edition has no Editorial Reviews section at all — despite a 37-year research career that would make a powerful one.


Both books are printed on demand. Wrightstone's flows into bookstores; Dr. Comings's stays on Amazon.
Barnes & Noble returns a 404 for Dr. Comings's ISBN — the book is not in their catalogue. Inconvenient Facts is in stock in paperback, eBook and audiobook, and can be found in stores.


| Format & distribution | The Science of Global Warming | Inconvenient Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing route | Self-published (KDP) | Self-published (Silver Crown Productions) |
| Amazon print on demand | Paperback | Paperback |
| Barnes & Noble | Not found (404) | In stock, in stores |
| Independent bookstores | Not found | Square Books, Porchlight |
| Audiobook / Audio CD | None | Both |
| Companion app / summary | None | Inconvenient Facts app; Blinkist summary |
Wrightstone proved a self-published climate book for general readers can earn thousands of ratings. Dr. Comings has stronger credentials — this is the same playbook, built around them.
Brooks Craft Publishing will build the visibility this book needs to reach the general readers it was written for.
Social media & author profile
Science books for general readers spread through media appearances and online discussion. Wrightstone's book is discussed widely; Dr. Comings's is not yet part of the conversation.
Social media & media presence
High gapA search for Wrightstone on social media returns Facebook discussions of his book, GB News coverage and live climate debates. A search for Dr. Comings returns a personal Facebook profile, Wikipedia and LinkedIn pages belonging to other David Cummingses.
Author profile (Goodreads)
GapBoth profiles are claimed. Wrightstone's has a photo, a blog post and 711 ratings, led by his climate book. Dr. Comings's has no photo, and his climate book does not appear in his top titles.