tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post112727712872468264..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: QuotaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127603817612846292005-09-24T19:16:00.000-04:002005-09-24T19:16:00.000-04:00I have to agree with Nico. *grins*I have to agree with Nico. *grins*Nonny Blackthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02921408573581637909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127333117194140142005-09-21T16:05:00.000-04:002005-09-21T16:05:00.000-04:00Sheila, do you ever wonder how many authors don't ...Sheila, do you ever wonder how many authors don't even bother to read the book? How could the Stephen Kings and Neil Gaimans of the world have the time to read <I>that many</I> books?<BR/><BR/>I don't read the quotes. I look at the title (and, I admit, the cover art) and I'll read the first page. If the first page doesn't grab me, and if I'm not familiar with the author, I probably won't buy the book.Douglas Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554788570160506080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127322952075498752005-09-21T13:15:00.000-04:002005-09-21T13:15:00.000-04:00I think you write wonderful quotes! :-)I think th...I think you write wonderful quotes! :-)<BR/><BR/>I think the best quotes are ones that show the author sincerely enjoyed the book. That's the most important thing. If that enjoyment is expressed, then I think the quote can be 'mined' for the pithy 'call-out' comment that marketing departments are so fond of.Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127319478173468872005-09-21T12:17:00.000-04:002005-09-21T12:17:00.000-04:00I like honest and enthusastic quotes. if they soun...I like honest and enthusastic quotes. if they sound market-y, I'll ignore em.<BR/><BR/>A quote won't inspire me to buy but it will influence. I tend to ignore publisher list quotes and reviews from places I don't pay attention to.<BR/><BR/>That being said. I'd love to ask you for one when mine sells. I'd have to ask! <BR/><BR/>Still waiting for new book to hit the shelves here. The first one is sold out, and your books seem to be well stocked one week, sold the next and well worn the copies I see at the library. That makes me happy to see. <BR/><BR/>The stardoc series especially. They'll have 7 copies in one week and all gone the next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127314756947112462005-09-21T10:59:00.000-04:002005-09-21T10:59:00.000-04:00If there is a list, I want to see it. I've never d...If there is a list, I want to see it. I've never done one and I have my first quote waiting, once I read the story. A friend wants the quote for her webiste. I told her she should aim higher, but hey, I wanna read the story.<BR/><BR/>On a different subject entirely, I just found this blog thru a friend's blog-and I could have kicked myself for not stumbling on it sooner. I love your books. I can't wait for Duncan and Cherijo's next one. It's been way too long.Shiloh Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785046046157000126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127314308075875312005-09-21T10:51:00.000-04:002005-09-21T10:51:00.000-04:00Sheila,Everything you've described sounds ideal to...Sheila,<BR/><BR/>Everything you've described sounds ideal to me (not that I know anything about the process). Enthusiasm is key--and you covered that well. <BR/><BR/>Sounds like you know what you're doing to me.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127313170301453392005-09-21T10:32:00.000-04:002005-09-21T10:32:00.000-04:00You know, quotes by other authors is very low on t...You know, quotes by other authors is very low on the list of things that catch my eye about a book or lead me to buy it. I've only started to pay attention to them now that I "know" (in the internet acquaintance and fan con attendance way) a few authors. It feels more like word-of-mouth that way.<BR/><BR/>Sheila, I've liked all the quotes I've seen you do. They work just fine for me. I guess quoting is one of those "emulate what you like" things in writing.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280319438923392587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1127294527364821502005-09-21T05:22:00.000-04:002005-09-21T05:22:00.000-04:00"Anyone got a how-to-quote list?"Nope, but I do ha..."Anyone got a how-to-quote list?"<BR/><BR/>Nope, but I do have my very first 'book to quote' sitting on the TBR pile. It's by some <A HREF="http://jamesrwinter.typepad.com/" REL="nofollow">wierd -looking bloke</A> and you know what he's like. <BR/><BR/>I think I'm going to aim for a couple of short sentences and hope to God that's OK. <BR/><BR/>There's also a strange pressure to Blurbing - not to mention the uneasy feeling of being in a competition. If someone else produces a better blurb than mine, will I be consigned to the print room floor? Dare I aim for that coveted back-of-the-jacket spot?Stuart MacBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392706513278533408noreply@blogger.com