tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post113795037228139408..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Be the BraJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-75136506286162393222008-08-17T13:20:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:20:00.000-05:00Not a writer yet. But I can help you with the font...Not a writer yet. But I can help you with the font size issue though: most browsers nowadays accept font resizing by pressing CTRL and adjusting the mousewheel; for Macbooks, there is that cool stretching movement with two fingers.<BR/>So now, every time you see a page too small or too big for your liking you can adjust it.<BR/>I hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138135718054178072006-01-24T14:48:00.000-06:002006-01-24T14:48:00.000-06:00Joe,Thank you! This is a new computer and I had no...Joe,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! This is a new computer and I had no idea that the font was set on 'smaller'. Took care of that...thanks so much for cluing me in, I really appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138135219062002512006-01-24T14:40:00.000-06:002006-01-24T14:40:00.000-06:00Joe: I've only bought about 20 books in the last y...Joe: I've only bought about 20 books in the last year, but they we all the works of authors who blurbed me. 2 were yours and I'm looking forward to buying Rusty Nail in hc as soon as it comes out. When I start book signings in Borders and B&N this March I'll no doubt buy a book at every store to show support. Once again, I'll be buying the authors who extended me a courtesy before. They deserve it and much more. PS Thanks to Aldo and you for the shout out on Night Laws.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234972022475955356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138132159309654212006-01-24T13:49:00.000-06:002006-01-24T13:49:00.000-06:00I thought we were living in a global village. I t...I thought we were living in a global village. I tried to buy them, Joe, I really did! And AMAZON has the audacity to tell me:<BR/><BR/><BR/> *** We're sorry. We're unable to sell e-books from Amazon.com to customers in the European Union.<BR/><BR/><BR/>So - I went to Amazon.co.uk and, believe me, they never heard of your ebook over there! <BR/><BR/>Anyway, for what it's worth: I'm finishing a review of BLOODY MARY and I'll post it on Amazon - even though they refuse to serve me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906967600042588567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138116328163838552006-01-24T09:25:00.000-06:002006-01-24T09:25:00.000-06:00Thanks everyone for the support!Re: font size. On ...Thanks everyone for the support!<BR/><BR/>Re: font size. On every computer I've viewed my blog on, the font size is normal or larger than normal.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps your computer is set for a smaller font?<BR/><BR/>In the upper menu bar, click VIEW, then scroll down to TEXT SIZE to see what size font your monitor views at. You can also make this font larger or smaller.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps!JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138114059357591142006-01-24T08:47:00.000-06:002006-01-24T08:47:00.000-06:00Joe,Love your blog, but would love it a lot more i...Joe,<BR/><BR/>Love your blog, but would love it a lot more if you made your font just a bit bigger. It's so small that it's really hard to read. (And no, I'm not old.).<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138111750679216172006-01-24T08:09:00.000-06:002006-01-24T08:09:00.000-06:00P.S.How cool are you....! Forbes and all that.P.S.<BR/><BR/>How cool are you....! Forbes and all that.Buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529901414066479088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138111646884467932006-01-24T08:07:00.000-06:002006-01-24T08:07:00.000-06:00I'm new to blogging. Just got into it seriously i...I'm new to blogging. Just got into it seriously in November as a way to warm up for the book I'm trying to spit out (remember the days...). Love this site. Its everything Ive been looking for in a 'writers blog'.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529901414066479088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138068088029447312006-01-23T20:01:00.000-06:002006-01-23T20:01:00.000-06:00You don't milk a casual acquaintance.Do you mind i...<I>You don't milk a casual acquaintance.</I><BR/><BR/>Do you mind if I try to find a way to work that into my staff meeting tomorrow?<BR/><BR/>:DJames Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807865320537867045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138064675650502432006-01-23T19:04:00.000-06:002006-01-23T19:04:00.000-06:00Just downloaded it. They really should charge more...Just downloaded it. They really should charge more. I mean, people are downloading songs for a buck aren't they? Speaking of which. Amazon really needs downloadable audio shorts. Just a thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138060118785965082006-01-23T17:48:00.000-06:002006-01-23T17:48:00.000-06:00Done deal, I just downloaded it. Can't wait to re...Done deal, I just downloaded it. Can't wait to read it. (Which I will actually do, unlike the last two books I bought by authors I know).James Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807865320537867045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138052474569486392006-01-23T15:41:00.000-06:002006-01-23T15:41:00.000-06:00To Jude:Oops. Wrong word choice. I'm really not si...To Jude:<BR/><BR/>Oops. Wrong word choice. I'm really not sitting around, "hoping" my way into publication. ; ) <BR/><BR/>I want to add that the Amazon shorts is an awesome idea. I love short stories and look forward to reading yours, Joe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138048313373659562006-01-23T14:31:00.000-06:002006-01-23T14:31:00.000-06:00Whenever I go to a signing, I always buy a book. I...Whenever I go to a signing, I always buy a book. I get 'em free from the publishers already, but I figure that's just part of how you show your support for the authors whose work you love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138047748662179262006-01-23T14:22:00.000-06:002006-01-23T14:22:00.000-06:00You're number 1 at this time.I've always made a po...You're number 1 at this time.<BR/><BR/>I've always made a point to buy books of authors I know - especially those from writing chapters I belong(ed) to. Some of the books aren't my cup of tea and yet I can't, for the life of me, get rid of them. Either they're dedicated to me or else I feel immense guilt at the thought of getting rid of the book. I still find myself tossing their books into my basket. One friend even says "Don't buy my stuff! I know you don't read this stuff." I calmly say "But it's you!" Then we have a tug of war over her book. Now when she sees me coming she yanks her books under the table, signs a postcard. It's a damn battle! I buy her books ahead of time (ha-ha!) and I've enjoyed each and every one even though she doesn't believe me. <BR/><BR/>With friends I won't even enter contests to win their book when I know I'll go out and buy them. They worked hard for that story to be pub'd so the least I can do is spend my hard earned cash on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138046508494158682006-01-23T14:01:00.000-06:002006-01-23T14:01:00.000-06:00It was just a joke. Read Joe's post from a couple...It was just a joke. Read Joe's post from a couple of days ago, "Hope Is A Four Letter Word."Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138045890800804352006-01-23T13:51:00.000-06:002006-01-23T13:51:00.000-06:00To Jude Hardin:Sorry, but I didn't understand your...To Jude Hardin:<BR/><BR/>Sorry, but I didn't understand your comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138039775131311482006-01-23T12:09:00.000-06:002006-01-23T12:09:00.000-06:00Lord knows when I'll have time to read your Four P...Lord knows when I'll have time to read your Four Pack... I hardly have enough time for anything these days. But you KNOW i bought it the second you mentioned it.<BR/><BR/>And I'm sure it rawks.<BR/><BR/>JRBAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996771273232767374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138038375782183742006-01-23T11:46:00.000-06:002006-01-23T11:46:00.000-06:00Just both the shorts, and look forward to reading ...Just both the shorts, and look forward to reading the. Coincidentally, I finished Bloody Mary over the weekend. You are one funny, sick man. Keep it up!<BR/><BR/>And congrats on the Forbes article. Very interesting. And yet another way to get a total different segment of the population aware of you. <BR/><BR/>If anyone ever asks "Take me to your leader," I'll point them in your direction.Brett Battleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786471378650235415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138033072760329302006-01-23T10:17:00.000-06:002006-01-23T10:17:00.000-06:00SUPPORT ME! I'M WORTH THE 49 CRUMMY CENTS! ***Well...SUPPORT ME! I'M WORTH THE 49 CRUMMY CENTS! <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm Canadian, so it's like...75 cents :)<BR/><BR/>But I bought it anyway.<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>MaiaMaia Sepphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510658698385522503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138029657808354632006-01-23T09:20:00.000-06:002006-01-23T09:20:00.000-06:00Joe, great blog! By putting your money where your ...Joe, great blog! By putting your money where your mouth is and supporting fellow authors by actually purchasing their books, you've shown to other writers and your fans that graciousness = class. I learn something new and worthwhile from you every day. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138028914604168492006-01-23T09:08:00.000-06:002006-01-23T09:08:00.000-06:00Hi Joe,You're absolutely right. It's been a hard ...Hi Joe,<BR/><BR/>You're absolutely right. It's been a hard adjustment for me as I've been a big library devotee for years, but my collection of books is growing. The problem is my house is not! <BR/><BR/>Just bought your four pack!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138026517743449182006-01-23T08:28:00.000-06:002006-01-23T08:28:00.000-06:00I always buy the books of people I've signed with ...I always buy the books of people I've signed with and am just bewildered by the ones who don't reciprocate.<BR/><BR/>Not only do they support a fellow writer, they support the bookstore that's supporting them!Stephen D. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356287007864614439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138025637686150732006-01-23T08:13:00.000-06:002006-01-23T08:13:00.000-06:00Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Joe! Dymamite.Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Joe! Dymamite.Millenia Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946305818793386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138022988123821392006-01-23T07:29:00.000-06:002006-01-23T07:29:00.000-06:00Just ordered and received your short stories. Coo...Just ordered and received your short stories. Cool!<BR/><BR/>Hope you make it to #1 today.Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1138002958476682972006-01-23T01:55:00.000-06:002006-01-23T01:55:00.000-06:00Congrats on the #2 spot, Joe! Way to go!Congrats on the #2 spot, Joe! Way to go!WannabeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938094279274975960noreply@blogger.com