tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post115508939258320180..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Delete Your BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155948377786799702006-08-18T20:46:00.000-04:002006-08-18T20:46:00.000-04:00A word of caution about that "Delete Your Blog" bu...A word of caution about that "Delete Your Blog" button: if you do it, your blogspot URL will be recycled and someone else can use it. I discovered this the hard way when I deleted a blog in a fit of pique, and the next day someone else whose views (and writing) are far different from my own started posting where my blog used to be. So if you have a fondness for the address pbackwriter.blogspot.com, don't hit that button. :-)MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391448249487915896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155771382665247052006-08-16T19:36:00.000-04:002006-08-16T19:36:00.000-04:00Americans. Can't live with 'em...can't live with t...Americans. Can't live with 'em...can't live with them.<BR/><BR/>;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155328052496585662006-08-11T16:27:00.000-04:002006-08-11T16:27:00.000-04:00Hey, I just found your blog! Don't delete it now!U...Hey, I just found your blog! Don't delete it now!<BR/><BR/>Uh, what's that deal with the Borg and SFWA?<BR/><BR/>MarjaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155183399505633782006-08-10T00:16:00.000-04:002006-08-10T00:16:00.000-04:00Exciting things on my end? Just did a new window ...Exciting things on my end? Just did a new <A HREF="http://community.livejournal.com/bakkaphoenix/4216.html" REL="nofollow">window display for the bookstore</A>, which was really fun. <BR/><BR/>And I just adopted out one of the feral kittens we've been raising (they were born under our deck, and being suckers, my roommate and I started feeding them), which was heartbreaking, and somewhat embarassing when I started crying in front of the adoptive Mum. <BR/><BR/>So now I've got my favourite movie and some good ice cream to cheer me up. ;)Sarah E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09927262361722166935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155180572702168652006-08-09T23:29:00.000-04:002006-08-09T23:29:00.000-04:00Harrassing people at Romancing the Blog with my Ha...Harrassing people at Romancing the Blog with my Hail Mary pass of an entry.Jordan Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437563784716604402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155175005678017332006-08-09T21:56:00.000-04:002006-08-09T21:56:00.000-04:00I like your blog.I know how it feels to want to de...I like your blog.<BR/><BR/>I know how it feels to want to delete a blog. *comfort* But don't delete it. The ban/ignore/whatever it is here key is a wonderful thing. If you got one, use it with abandon on any big meanies. Works for me!<BR/><BR/>Currently, I'm enjoying the last days of my kids' summer vacation (I don't have to get up at 6:30 to get them anywhere, so it's a good thing.) And trying to get up the nerve to actually submit something. Nothing fictional I write seems good enough to actually submit. (it's just fiction for some reason that scares me, I have non-fiction published all over the web) <BR/><BR/>But I'm still writing. My first novel doesn't know if it wants to be a solo book or a series. My second put all but one of my critiquers to sleep, and I'm trying to rewrite it this month. My third I just got done writing. <BR/><BR/>And all my short stories come back from the crits: this would make a great start to a story, but it's not a story. So I dunno. =/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155169769950408902006-08-09T20:29:00.000-04:002006-08-09T20:29:00.000-04:00Please don't just delete your blog, I've gotten ha...Please don't just delete your blog, I've gotten half of my coworkers and my writing partner all addicted to your blog. And while I am not the most regular about replying to your blog (or, to be honest- updating my own) I always read your blog. And there have been days lately when reading your blog is the only laugh I get. Besides, you always introduce me to good books, for which I say "thank you very much".<BR/>As for what is new: my boss (and friend) is being moved, half the staff is new, I might have to become (eee gods) a manager just out of self defense, and I still haven't heard if I've sold my first book. And I'm going to Ireland in 6 weeks, and am waiting for my passport. I might be going crazy but at least it will be scenic.<BR/>Ann @ fractured fictionAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17968479919482739686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155162814637450412006-08-09T18:33:00.000-04:002006-08-09T18:33:00.000-04:00I have one good reason why you shouldn't kill your...I have one good reason why you shouldn't kill your blog: If you do, mine will surely overpower your Paperback Writer blogs dying entries and then everyone will think I'm an imposter! I'm telling you, there's room for two! And your words are very helpful...<BR/><BR/>-<A HREF="http://nlbelardes.com" REL="nofollow">The Other Paperback Writer blog</A>Nick Belardeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155161044609513082006-08-09T18:04:00.000-04:002006-08-09T18:04:00.000-04:00Step away from that delete button! Place your han...Step away from that delete button! Place your hands on the keyboard and spread your fingers. Now type "I will keep blogging" one hundred times (or until you are convicted -- oops meant convinced -- that you will keep blogging.<BR/><BR/>I've read Star Doc, Beyond Varallan, Bio Rescue and Blade Dancer this month. Working to get my greedy hands on more of your stories.<BR/><BR/>I purchased your ebook, "Way of the Cheetah" July 8th, and started putting it into practice. I'm creating a mandala from the concepts in your book. I spent a day redesigning my writer space, and the next day wrote 1,364 words - better than I'd done since NaNo'05. For the first time I'm keeping a word count log, and logging my writing time. Baby steps for a newbie writer, but important to me. On the fun side, I saved some screen shots of scenes from Blade Dancer, as interpreted by me using the Jackson Pollack generator 1.0. I've learned from your workshops, followed your links, read your freebies, and entered your contests.<BR/><BR/>Pleeeese don't go away....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155145642126589092006-08-09T13:47:00.000-04:002006-08-09T13:47:00.000-04:00I'm glad you didn't delete your blog. I would miss...I'm glad you didn't delete your blog. I would miss it. Although I don't comment much -- I don't seemt to have much to add to the intelligent and interesting comments already here -- but I do stop by daily to see what's up in your world. Thank you for sharing parts of your life and your writing.SBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210338251868486006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155145240951673242006-08-09T13:40:00.000-04:002006-08-09T13:40:00.000-04:00The last time I threatened to delete my blog becau...The last time I threatened to delete my blog because someone sent me a nasty note, a wise person told me it would only give satisfaction to all the wrong people.<BR/><BR/>Now, slut that I am, I'm all for spreading satisfaction, but...<BR/><BR/>Please repeat: "I won't delete."<BR/><BR/>That is all.Selah Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401559971641060793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155144392515005912006-08-09T13:26:00.000-04:002006-08-09T13:26:00.000-04:00Hmmm, you were in Europe weren't you? That's the o...Hmmm, you were in Europe weren't you? That's the only place where they really actively hate Americans to your face on a daily basis.<BR/><BR/>Don't delete the blog! Nonononono! I found you through your blog and just picked up one of your books! It's sitting in my TBR pilealauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584000296895627402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155143951594708182006-08-09T13:19:00.000-04:002006-08-09T13:19:00.000-04:00Exciting?Well, I'm halfway through revising my nov...Exciting?<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm halfway through revising my novel, and can squat with 40 lbs on the dumbells.<BR/><BR/>It's exciting to <I>me</I> anyway...<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you're finding blogging frustrating. Let's hope some big sale distracts you *grin*Noel Lynne Figarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073804497457422314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155142066940596592006-08-09T12:47:00.000-04:002006-08-09T12:47:00.000-04:00Lol, one of the advantages of living in Germany is...Lol, one of the advantages of living in Germany is the bread. And the beer. :)Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155141873200513102006-08-09T12:44:00.000-04:002006-08-09T12:44:00.000-04:00Definitely don't delete your blog! Yours is one o...Definitely don't delete your blog! Yours is one of the few author blogs that I read and really enjoy!<BR/><BR/>So I have a question that is totally off the wall. I saw that Jessica Hall is going out of print. Do you have any further info on Caine's book?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155137773730875022006-08-09T11:36:00.000-04:002006-08-09T11:36:00.000-04:00>> Going to the bookstore is like going to church....>> Going to the bookstore is like going to church. <<<BR/><BR/>Oh, so I'm not alone. ANd you can't write in them, or mess them up, unless they clearly say workbook, and even then, just xerox the page and write on that.<BR/><BR/>Okay, so I might be alone in the degree of my worship of books, but still. There's a BAM near my office, and it's a struggle not to go every day at lunch.<BR/><BR/>Also, glad you didn't press the button.Leah Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777905263417214053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155137250077159072006-08-09T11:27:00.000-04:002006-08-09T11:27:00.000-04:00Thanks for sticking around! Through your blog, I'v...Thanks for sticking around! Through your blog, I've discovered your books and other wonderful bloggers! (Although I've had my finger poised over that delete button in the past, too!)<BR/><BR/>Excitement? Visiting Bernita's blog! Going to the doc this morning and only getting jabbed three times instead of the usual five times when Vlad wants blood. And queing up the jobs on the Metaserver to run to plate for the web presses.<BR/><BR/>I'll be back to visit again! Hopefully, no one will spit in your food!EA Monroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077434959405684899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155135623176596482006-08-09T11:00:00.000-04:002006-08-09T11:00:00.000-04:00Delete the blog??? Noooo...That's it. No more long...Delete the blog??? Noooo...That's it. No more long trips for you. <BR/><BR/>As for exciting...? Well..I'm trying to learn how to juggle two projects at once. And trying to get my kids ready for school. Does that count?Maripathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889925836344652436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155134480027988162006-08-09T10:41:00.000-04:002006-08-09T10:41:00.000-04:00Glad you're back! And don't you dare delete your b...Glad you're back! And don't you dare delete your blog. We need you in blogland!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and nothing exciting is happening whatsoever. :(Larissa Ionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242815352060918244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155133090054884772006-08-09T10:18:00.000-04:002006-08-09T10:18:00.000-04:00It must be difficult to see your work gracing the ...It must be difficult to see your work gracing the shelves and not be able to tell the world, but what a rush it must be to walk in and see them there! I do hope to experience this in my lifetime; actually being on a shelf instead of being just another ISBN in the stores computer system.<BR/><BR/>And I did have a few heart palpitations when you mentioned deleting your blog, but felt instant relief when I realized it was the jet lag and frustration leading you toward the pill! I understand the pressure of daily posts even when you feel you’ve got nothing worthy to share, but I hope you know what a rare gem your readers have found in your straightforward, no bullshit attitude in regards to this insane industry.<BR/><BR/>I’m currently on my 3rd chapter of the e-book challenge and enjoying every minute of it. Thanks for that as well!<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy Rusty Nail. I can’t wait for Joe to come to Jax!jill terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811303555984256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155132010631907412006-08-09T10:00:00.000-04:002006-08-09T10:00:00.000-04:00I'm rapidly eating myself to death. Tasty, but fat...I'm rapidly eating myself to death. Tasty, but fatal.Stuart MacBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392706513278533408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155131177276220572006-08-09T09:46:00.000-04:002006-08-09T09:46:00.000-04:00I've actually been enjoying lots of excitement. On...I've actually been enjoying lots of excitement. One of my writer buddies is researching a book that takes place in Iowa and I've been tooling around playing tourist with him. And eating lots and lots of hotwings. lol<BR/><BR/>Welcome back, and I hope you had a nice trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155131113389486882006-08-09T09:45:00.000-04:002006-08-09T09:45:00.000-04:00Joely said:Ack! I'm so glad you didn't delete your...Joely said:<BR/><I>Ack! I'm so glad you didn't delete your blog. Your light hits the gloom on my gray every single time you post. </I><BR/><BR/>OMG - are THOSE the lyrics to that Seal song?!?! Wow, did I get them wrong...<BR/><BR/>But ditto on not deleting. It's the one blog that's a must-read for me.<BR/><BR/>As for the haps - just going thru my 1st round of edits from the editor on my first book. Much fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155130935051147112006-08-09T09:42:00.000-04:002006-08-09T09:42:00.000-04:00JA Konrath HAS been everywhere. I was in Indianap...JA Konrath HAS been everywhere. I was in Indianapolis for a quick break with the bratlets before school started up and when I was signing stock, I saw Whiskey Sour and Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary was signed, with the neatest promo item stuffed inside. A drink coaster. I love that idea. I bought both of them and Bloody Mary is my next read after Don of the Dead.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And I had somethin exciting happen. My agent called me yesterday and my editor at Berkley wants to buy the proposal I sent in a few months ago, along with a second, yet to be written paranormal. I'm psyched!<BR/><BR/>whimper... please don't delete your blog. I understand the tired and I'm amazed you blog every day. I can understand a hiatus or something if you need it, but don't just disappear, pretty please.Shiloh Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785046046157000126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1155129768809388512006-08-09T09:22:00.000-04:002006-08-09T09:22:00.000-04:00Ack! I'm so glad you didn't delete your blog. Yo...Ack! I'm so glad you didn't delete your blog. Your light hits the gloom on my gray every single time you post.Joely Sue Burkharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895058332587825648noreply@blogger.com