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Comment on Paris Stories – Street Dancing by Julie

Julie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:07:09 +0000

These photos capture what I believe to be the spirit of freedom in Paris. Anyone can go there and be anything they choose, but these guys are there being exactly who they are – whether that’s appropriate or not – and Paris is a willing canvas for their art. I’m stunned by the beauty of this scene, not because it’s unusual, but because I know Paris and I know this display of creativity is embraced there. Some cities inspire and encourage extraordinary people to achieve their best and it is delightful to see that captured here with such a respectful appreciation and authenticity.

Comment on Why Self-publish? by Steve

Steve — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:34:57 +0000

Day job + family + writing + self-publishing adds up to more hours than are in the day, so it has to be fun and fulfilling to keep going. Your point about trust is an important one I think, as I feel there’s a lack of trust in both directions, which is something we all need to build. Self-publishing won’t be legitimised overnight, but we may get there with tiny steps, as long as there is quality and integrity, on both sides, in everything we do.

Comment on Why Self-publish? by BookWhirl.com

BookWhirl.com — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:23:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing your reasons why you chose to self-publish. A number of writers are still having second thoughts to trust self-publishing. I admire your passion towards self-publishing, and the adventure that it awaits.. It’s very encouraging that your making your publishing career fun and fulfilling.

Comment on Paris, Why? by Steve

Steve — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:21:20 +0000

I’m going to have to drop the Paris Syndrome idea, Mark, as it was mentioned on QI the other night, so it’s too mainstream now. Don’t worry though – I have plenty of other ideas to use instead.

Comment on Paris, Why? by Mark Slater

Mark Slater — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:35:38 +0000

The bride potentially looks Japanese, and you know about the Japanese relationship with Paris, as I’ve mentioned Paris Syndrome to you before as a potential element for season two.

Have Fun,
Mark

Comment on Letting Go by Steve

Steve — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:35:19 +0000

I’m surprised “which” hasn’t been Americanised to “wich”

You’ve highlighted the problem though; if you see a typo (even one) in a “published” book, you feel like the quality is lacking in some way, so I should be aiming for the same high standard you expect from a mainstream book.

Comment on Letting Go by Lane

Lane — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:16:02 +0000

The word that gets me is “which”. I spent about four hours one day at work absolutely convinced that “which” is just a mismatched jumble of letters masquerading as a common word.

As for typos in a book… I’m going crazy reading the latest book in a fantasy series I’ve been reading: The Gathering Storm, part of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, now Brandon Sanderson. There seems to be a typo every 10 pages or so. It is driving me nuts.

Comment on Independent Preconceptions by Steve

Steve — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:06:23 +0000

Thanks, Guy. I’m trying to take it as a positive when people say “oh, it doesn’t suck”.

Comment on Independent Preconceptions by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

Guy LeCharles Gonzalez — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:41:43 +0000

Funny, I was just having this same conversation today with some indie booksellers!

The “indie” tent is a big one; I’m a big fan on “be the change you want to see in the world.” Good post.

Comment on Letting Go by Steve

Steve — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:10:39 +0000

I guess the cutoff point has to be a business decision; set a deadline for delivery to print, and do everything you can to ensure top quality before then. I guess I could rely on reader feedback to spot typos, an then fix it before the second printing, but that introduces the concept of beta books, which is somewhere I don’t want to go…