tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post115426547718134240..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Tour Day 28 and 29JA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154528271216615622006-08-02T09:17:00.000-05:002006-08-02T09:17:00.000-05:00You're such a sweetie Joe! I heard you got to hang...You're such a sweetie Joe! <BR/><BR/>I heard you got to hang out with Adam Hurtubise - not sure which of you I'm more jealous of...Adam for hanging out with you, or you for hanging out with Adam. Either way, it sounds like a great time was had by all.<BR/><BR/>Hope you sell LOTS of books, hit ALL the best seller lists and can head HOME to your wife and kiddies very, very soon!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I stopped by two of the stores we hit in Phoenix, and ALL your books were gone. Vamoose. Sold. Congrats!Elizabeth Kreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122785972211597168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154405889183226122006-07-31T23:18:00.000-05:002006-07-31T23:18:00.000-05:00MISS YOUI miss you too, babe. So much it hurts.<I>MISS YOU</I><BR/><BR/>I miss you too, babe. So much it hurts.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154405698097967972006-07-31T23:14:00.000-05:002006-07-31T23:14:00.000-05:00No offense, Joe, but you don't really believe that...<I>No offense, Joe, but you don't really believe that, do you? I've been reading your blog for over a year know, and I don't believe it.</I><BR/><BR/>Nor do you have to believe it. Only I do.<BR/><BR/><I>Of course it's admirable that you've set that goal before yourself, but since getting your books sold is more important than writing the books is (that's not a criticism, just an observation), I can't imagine you'll ever be truly satisfied with where you are right now.</I> <BR/><BR/>The writing is extremely important, but a great book doesn't mean much if no one reads it. You can write the best book in the world, but if only your mom buys a copy, you're not going to have a very long career.<BR/><BR/><I>You'll always want to sell "just one book more."</I><BR/><BR/>This isn't about conquest. It's about security.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154402736165966332006-07-31T22:25:00.000-05:002006-07-31T22:25:00.000-05:00Went to Barnes and Noble to buy Rusty Nail yesterd...Went to Barnes and Noble to buy Rusty Nail yesterday (in Temecula California) and they didn't have it. Two paperbacks of Bloody Mary were on the shelf, but no Whiskey Sour and no Rusty Nail. So, I ordered a Rusty Nail, and went in today to receive it and buy it. Wanted to have the book in hand for when you get to California. Looking forward to your track through Southern California - - stay safe - oh, and great list of goals. Looking forward to having the same stresses someday. We'll see you on the flip side.Douglas V. Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09388639848567082980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154396316015898752006-07-31T20:38:00.000-05:002006-07-31T20:38:00.000-05:00Congratulations on your continued progress, Joe! B...Congratulations on your continued progress, Joe! By the way, I finished <I>Bloody Mary</I> a few days ago - a great read! I hope to post my review on Amazon shortly.Sign outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211238307894390176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154355109156401362006-07-31T09:11:00.000-05:002006-07-31T09:11:00.000-05:00Joe,Julia, Victoria, Spencer, Virginia and I are S...Joe,<BR/>Julia, Victoria, Spencer, Virginia and I are SO bummed we missed you on this swing. This was the weekend we took two jaunts up to the Canadian border (that would be precisely the opposite direction...)on kid-related camp trips. Just wanted to commend the halfway point in your truly Homeric odyssey (that would be Homer Simpson of course...). It's all downhill, back to the 'ol barn, from here! <BR/>We'll just send you a hearty "Go-o-o- Joe!".<BR/>And Joe, REMEMBER THE PRESENTS!<BR/>Best regards,<BR/>Team Pepperoni in Maine<BR/>P.S. - Is there a Mr. Friskers short story yet? That critter's got chops. Give it all your darkling best, and submit it for an Agatha. Heh, heh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154350819987857532006-07-31T08:00:00.000-05:002006-07-31T08:00:00.000-05:00"I'll be more comfortable when I earn twice as muc...<B>"I'll be more comfortable when I earn twice as much money as I'm earning now."</B><BR/><BR/>No offense, Joe, but you don't really believe that, do you? I've been reading your blog for over a year know, and I don't believe it.<BR/><BR/>Of course it's admirable that you've set that goal before yourself, but since getting your books sold is more important than writing the books is (that's not a criticism, just an observation), I can't imagine you'll ever be truly satisfied with where you are right now. You'll always want to sell "just one book more."Wesley Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903555599273191351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154303227721135952006-07-30T18:47:00.000-05:002006-07-30T18:47:00.000-05:00Eh, Joe, all the movies out right now suck anyway....Eh, Joe, all the movies out right now suck anyway. Or so I've heard. *wink*Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154301690085602872006-07-30T18:21:00.000-05:002006-07-30T18:21:00.000-05:00Go Joe Go! I'll be waving as you race through NJ.R...Go Joe Go! <BR/>I'll be waving as you race through NJ.<BR/>Remember; there's a word for a writer who never gives up....BEST SELLER!!!<BR/>GO JOE GO!!!Aimlesswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012050763172251381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154300401548485582006-07-30T18:00:00.000-05:002006-07-30T18:00:00.000-05:00I thought you already came through Jersey!I thought you already came through Jersey!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13809850928628103065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154299665025006502006-07-30T17:47:00.000-05:002006-07-30T17:47:00.000-05:00I Love you today. Keep up the great job. W...I Love you today.<BR/><BR/> Keep up the great job.<BR/> We are all proud of you.<BR/> <BR/> Where are my presents?! <BR/> <BR/> MISS YOU <BR/> MARIAJA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154276443158007592006-07-30T11:20:00.000-05:002006-07-30T11:20:00.000-05:00I think we all have pretty much the same goals, bu...I think we all have pretty much the same goals, but as you say, there isn't much we can do about most of them.<BR/><BR/>That said, I don't see how what you're doing could possibly HURT the process. I admire your stamina.Rob Gregory Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952008139132652259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154269188276845912006-07-30T09:19:00.000-05:002006-07-30T09:19:00.000-05:00Joe,Your goals are excellent and well worth the ef...Joe,<BR/>Your goals are excellent and well worth the effort! Are you taking any photos on your tour? And what about listening to books on tape for those longish stretches between cities? And have you thought about sending Jack to Hawaii for a little assist to 5-O? (She could wrestle a sumo, catch a shark, shoot a tube, and give those islanders a little taste of Chicago pan…)Richard Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094016831874148306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1154268383781518452006-07-30T09:06:00.000-05:002006-07-30T09:06:00.000-05:00I think I saw a paperback copy of Whiskey Sour in ...I think I saw a paperback copy of Whiskey Sour in my local Walmart...emeraldcitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495241111424476230noreply@blogger.com