The Bookish Dilettante - Commentshttp://www.thebookishdilettante.com/blog/on books & publishing & whatnot...Kat Meyeren-USSquarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Avatarmaniac comments on The Double-Edged Sword of Self-Publishing (and other mixed metaphors for a monday)AvatarmaniacTue, 15 Dec 2009 02:19:26 +0000http://www.thebookishdilettante.com/blog/2009/1/19/the-double-edged-sword-of-self-publishing-and-other-mixed-me.html#comments292873:2994847:comment/6595721(Seriously, who uses their 'real' name for a blog comment?)
Firstly, all I gotta say is I'm doin all the ***ing homwork I can into anything publishing related. I mean I put my lions'heart into this book right, why should I invest my money on a gamble that even the gamblers (IE the publishers) won't bet on?

A book isn't just a book, it's a STORY, something the author put their heart into. So of course they are gonna be squeemish (myself included) about the 'public ears' on their book. Though my book 'the fairy's emblem' is nearing it's completion, and it's unnamed sequel is well on it's way (in the terms of plotting) I don't plan on taking chances. Not unless I know what my odds are, the rumors are true, "it's not a gamble if you know who's gonna win". I hate to quote in such a lame way but Han Solo's "Don't tell me the odds" definately comes into excelent play here. Unpublished authors don't want odds(about getting their books 'published' or 'sold'), they want facts, personal opinions only help the odds go one way or the other. Not that I didn't find this artical helpfull, or an interesting read. :P

]]>retnadi nur'aini comments on It's the End of the Book Publishing World as We Know It and I Feel Fine (?)retnadi nur'ainiFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:52 +0000http://www.thebookishdilettante.com/blog/2008/12/9/its-the-end-of-the-book-publishing-world-as-we-know-it-and-i.html#comments292873:2994847:comment/6350791hi,
me&my husband now is running an indie book publisher in jakarta, indonesia.
it's nice to read ur article.
long live book publishing! :)
cheers

]]>Lea comments on A Very Bookish Holiday Indeed!LeaThu, 29 Oct 2009 08:58:14 +0000http://www.thebookishdilettante.com/blog/2008/12/14/a-very-bookish-holiday-indeed.html#comments292873:2994847:comment/6057996I have never received an old book as a gift for the season. I wish someone would give, it would be a wonderful experience.

]]>Kate Eltham comments on Ain't Nothing Wrong With Getting Horizontal - Just Let's Maybe Get To Know Each Other First.Kate ElthamTue, 18 Aug 2009 13:39:48 +0000http://www.thebookishdilettante.com/blog/2009/8/14/aint-nothing-wrong-with-getting-horizontal-just-lets-maybe-g.html#comments292873:2994847:comment/5147079*wave back* Am currently in the Outback so you wouldn't know it's winter except in the early mornings. The rest of the time it is warm and wide and clear and brown. :)

Things in Oz are very busy! Making almost-definite plans to be at TOC. Will be great to catch up in person again.

]]>Kat Meyer comments on Ain't Nothing Wrong With Getting Horizontal - Just Let's Maybe Get To Know Each Other First.Kat MeyerMon, 17 Aug 2009 14:59:19 +0000http://www.thebookishdilettante.com/blog/2009/8/14/aint-nothing-wrong-with-getting-horizontal-just-lets-maybe-g.html#comments292873:2994847:comment/5137705And it's entirely possible that I'm confusing the issue (which I'm known to do). My larger point (other than to be funny about geometric concepts) is I totally agree with Mike that publishers need to start looking at verticals, but they should foster growth across markets.
And Hi! *wave*!! How's Oz lately?
It's winter there, yes?
will we see u at TOC in Feb?

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