How This Critter Crits
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Comment from jmg159951
This was so great to read and thank you for writing this and sharing this so I could give my true oppion. I loved it and your off and ready to start getting writing into more writings and poems. I looked forward to more readings thanks again.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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This was so great to read and thank you for writing this and sharing this so I could give my true oppion. I loved it and your off and ready to start getting writing into more writings and poems. I looked forward to more readings thanks again.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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To be thanked for what I wrote -- that, indeed, is touching. I appreciate what you said so much. I hope you come aboard for the future installments when I get down to the specifics.
Jay
Comment from Soaring Eagle1
I'm not quite sure weather what you wrote is an apology or a complaint or both. You say it is chapter one of a book. I f this is the case I would like to read more. I think you have something to say that I think most of us review ... would like to hear. So speak up my man speak up, we will loan you are ears.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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I'm not quite sure weather what you wrote is an apology or a complaint or both. You say it is chapter one of a book. I f this is the case I would like to read more. I think you have something to say that I think most of us review ... would like to hear. So speak up my man speak up, we will loan you are ears.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Thanks, wilaby, for your confidence in what I'm trying to do. The next segment is still a couple of weeks away, but keep your eyes open. If you haven't read the prologue you may find that interesting and helpful. Your crit means a lot to me, so many thanks.
Jay
Comment from In Memoriam
This was a great read Jaysquires, not so meandering points included. You take the long way around an answer but it's an amusing way. The reasoning behind critter vs. reviewer is very amusing even if I'll forever picture you with very large white teeth.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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This was a great read Jaysquires, not so meandering points included. You take the long way around an answer but it's an amusing way. The reasoning behind critter vs. reviewer is very amusing even if I'll forever picture you with very large white teeth.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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And, I'll always picture you as being very funny. Thank you, Julia, for your fine comments. I hope to see your name at then end of the crit of the next installment. I appreciate everything.
Jay
Comment from Sissy
Hi jay,
I don't mind this large parenthetical inclusion at all! :) I think it is great to give background like this, to tell us why you are a critter and not a reviewer. I don't know what I am, I just read. :)
Totally think you were spot on with this! I never believe those stupid review things on Amazon anyway. It's like movie reviewers, I mean, it's all about what you like and what you don't, and we're all different!
Couple things to look at, Jay:
I think it was the second day after posting How This Critter Crits that I received a particularly glowing response. (something about this sentence 'bugs' me. :) Not sure what. I think it's the 'that' Or maybe it's the I think. It just seems to be a little weak as an opening. But that's my opinion. If no one else has dinged you on it, it's probably just me!)
But, besides my just wanting to say it, it does segue into the subject I want to broach -- and, somewhere toward the end of that subject, it offers the point I promised. (you mentioned this earlier, that the point is at the end of the story. Not sure you need to repeat).
Well, to say that their exchanges sparked controversy on the board is understated.. (<--extra period)
Call this process that (need this 'that'?) we're all involved with what you want.
Take care, can't wait for the next!
Sissy
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Hi jay,
I don't mind this large parenthetical inclusion at all! :) I think it is great to give background like this, to tell us why you are a critter and not a reviewer. I don't know what I am, I just read. :)
Totally think you were spot on with this! I never believe those stupid review things on Amazon anyway. It's like movie reviewers, I mean, it's all about what you like and what you don't, and we're all different!
Couple things to look at, Jay:
I think it was the second day after posting How This Critter Crits that I received a particularly glowing response. (something about this sentence 'bugs' me. :) Not sure what. I think it's the 'that' Or maybe it's the I think. It just seems to be a little weak as an opening. But that's my opinion. If no one else has dinged you on it, it's probably just me!)
But, besides my just wanting to say it, it does segue into the subject I want to broach -- and, somewhere toward the end of that subject, it offers the point I promised. (you mentioned this earlier, that the point is at the end of the story. Not sure you need to repeat).
Well, to say that their exchanges sparked controversy on the board is understated.. (<--extra period)
Call this process that (need this 'that'?) we're all involved with what you want.
Take care, can't wait for the next!
Sissy
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Sissy, thanks, thanks, thanks -- and yes, I know I repeated, but sometimes you can't say thanks enough. So... Thanks. I did as I find it makes sense to do with your crits. I printed it so I can make the changes you think should be made -- or at least consider them (you're not my mother -- not there's an image.) Seriously, I appreciate, always, your very close reading.
Jay
Comment from Ritsal
This is a very informative, yet entertaining read. I kept reading along wondering whether I'd discover the publisher in question. I've listed a couple of suggested edits for your consideration:
prides-and-joys = I believe this should be prides-and-joy
brotherhood, sisterhood relationships = brotherhood-sisterhood relationships
Best wishes,
Rita
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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This is a very informative, yet entertaining read. I kept reading along wondering whether I'd discover the publisher in question. I've listed a couple of suggested edits for your consideration:
prides-and-joys = I believe this should be prides-and-joy
brotherhood, sisterhood relationships = brotherhood-sisterhood relationships
Best wishes,
Rita
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Hiya Rita,
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and your close read. I had to have read that piece 40 times before pushing the send and silently challenged anyone to find any glitches... And, here you go, girl! Thanks for pointing it out. Hang in there for the third installment in a few weeks. Thanks again.
Jay
Comment from RaymondJohn
Love your caveat in your beginning note! Isn't it terrible to have to bribe people to read your stuff. Then again, why not. We all like a reward now and then. Oh yes. Your rant is excellent. I suspect I know the publisher. Mine told me, "Be sure and let people know about us when you sell your book." I replied, "You can be sure that I will promote your company as much as you promote me." I tend to give a lot of fives, but only when I feel they really are deserved. If they aren't, I will grade down and try to explain what is wrong. The biggest problem with the review system on Amazon.com is that the overwhelming majority of readers, 99% of them, probably, never even get to your book. You'll notice that Amazon has a box for: Readers of this book also read...and they they plump the best-sellers. Go to the best-sellers site and you won't find yours there. No big surprise. The number of prospective writers is too large to reciprocate. I thank you for a very thought-provoking article, one that is very well written. Best wishes. Ray.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Love your caveat in your beginning note! Isn't it terrible to have to bribe people to read your stuff. Then again, why not. We all like a reward now and then. Oh yes. Your rant is excellent. I suspect I know the publisher. Mine told me, "Be sure and let people know about us when you sell your book." I replied, "You can be sure that I will promote your company as much as you promote me." I tend to give a lot of fives, but only when I feel they really are deserved. If they aren't, I will grade down and try to explain what is wrong. The biggest problem with the review system on Amazon.com is that the overwhelming majority of readers, 99% of them, probably, never even get to your book. You'll notice that Amazon has a box for: Readers of this book also read...and they they plump the best-sellers. Go to the best-sellers site and you won't find yours there. No big surprise. The number of prospective writers is too large to reciprocate. I thank you for a very thought-provoking article, one that is very well written. Best wishes. Ray.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Thanks, Ray, for your thoughtful and kind review. I'm glad the piece struck a chord with you. Next time, the nuts and bolts in the road the rubber meets -- and that's a promise.
Jay
Comment from rivki1111
Well, what can I say....I read this and I sympathized with your opinion...but in my humble opinion, I think we are all being ripped off by the POD publishers and Amazon.com books....for me it was very humbling when I first joined FS...all these people that were published, and I would read there work and it was crap...boring crap!!! WHat I see as happening is ....and this is only my opinion as a newbie...I think modern technology has allowed people to meet orders of one or two books....so smart people play on writers longing to be in print and charge them exorbitant amounts of money...because lets face it.....modern technology should also mean a lower price, presumably...but no!...It brings the standards down to because they don't care if its crap...they will print it out and the biggest buyer of the product ends up being the author themselves as they buy back copies of their own work to give to relatives and friends...hello??? Am I missing something, because if you applied those same principles to retail you would go out of business....I hate POD and Amazon books and think the publishers are laughing all the way to the bank...and there is no way I am giving my ugly big bunch of relatives a free book...I had to work to hard to write it...so they can buy mine at the same price as every one else...I got published from an old fashioned publisher in the end...and I have only given away one book so far....and that person was the catalyst for me beginning my story, unbeknowns to him....so I sent him a copy....
I think you would be better of bouycotting pod publishers, and even starting something like a writers cooperative where you could avail yourself of the same technology at a fraction of the price...and bring a better product to the consumer....thanks for the rave...and for sharing your writing, it was very interesting and I would recommend this to other readers in a heart beat...just to make us think about this issue that is changing the way we read and print books....cheers rivki
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Well, what can I say....I read this and I sympathized with your opinion...but in my humble opinion, I think we are all being ripped off by the POD publishers and Amazon.com books....for me it was very humbling when I first joined FS...all these people that were published, and I would read there work and it was crap...boring crap!!! WHat I see as happening is ....and this is only my opinion as a newbie...I think modern technology has allowed people to meet orders of one or two books....so smart people play on writers longing to be in print and charge them exorbitant amounts of money...because lets face it.....modern technology should also mean a lower price, presumably...but no!...It brings the standards down to because they don't care if its crap...they will print it out and the biggest buyer of the product ends up being the author themselves as they buy back copies of their own work to give to relatives and friends...hello??? Am I missing something, because if you applied those same principles to retail you would go out of business....I hate POD and Amazon books and think the publishers are laughing all the way to the bank...and there is no way I am giving my ugly big bunch of relatives a free book...I had to work to hard to write it...so they can buy mine at the same price as every one else...I got published from an old fashioned publisher in the end...and I have only given away one book so far....and that person was the catalyst for me beginning my story, unbeknowns to him....so I sent him a copy....
I think you would be better of bouycotting pod publishers, and even starting something like a writers cooperative where you could avail yourself of the same technology at a fraction of the price...and bring a better product to the consumer....thanks for the rave...and for sharing your writing, it was very interesting and I would recommend this to other readers in a heart beat...just to make us think about this issue that is changing the way we read and print books....cheers rivki
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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My God, rivki (hell, you deserve a capialization --Rivki), your crit is more riveting than my piece! Thank you for taking the time to comment so fully. The POD is with us for good -- for bad. It is with us. What I didn't say in my piece was that I was banished from the board, along with a lot of writers who got to vocal about their criticism of the publisher. Scores of writers hired attorneys to sue the publisher, but were unsuccessful in getting their contracts rescinded. I sent them an email explaining that my last royalty check was for $1.85, and that it was costing them more to compile the numbers and send it to me than either of us made. Within two weeks I received a letter that my contract was null and void. Go figure! Thanks for your confidence in me and what I'm trying to do.
Jay
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Unbelievable Jay! Hang in there mate...it doesn't figure...riv
Comment from artfuldodger
Forgive me for giving you a five. Can I help it if the best gesture of my brain is a nod at the requirement for a five, 'outstanding, ready for submission?'
Not only are your words put down in the right place, your style, which moves gracefully and authentically, allows me to hear you, as though you were speaking.
And I guess you talk real good.
I call it a racket. We are all racketeers. Miska, Mooska, Raketeers.
I was thinking that I put into my revi---never mind, thingys the time, care, and excellence I do with something I'm about to post. And guess what, you'll love this.
I actually thought someone came behind me and, wait for it, READ my REVIEWS, and rated them on their merit as a piece of authentic writing, as well as my choices
of what I noticed, CHOICES, no one gave a damn. I then realized after stepping out of denial, that a trained baboon could do the job, and without question, do it a lot faster.
Keep going. Again, sorry about the five. Oh, is your novel any good? I'm going to buy it if it sounds anything like you.
Piss in a bottle
The artfulD.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Forgive me for giving you a five. Can I help it if the best gesture of my brain is a nod at the requirement for a five, 'outstanding, ready for submission?'
Not only are your words put down in the right place, your style, which moves gracefully and authentically, allows me to hear you, as though you were speaking.
And I guess you talk real good.
I call it a racket. We are all racketeers. Miska, Mooska, Raketeers.
I was thinking that I put into my revi---never mind, thingys the time, care, and excellence I do with something I'm about to post. And guess what, you'll love this.
I actually thought someone came behind me and, wait for it, READ my REVIEWS, and rated them on their merit as a piece of authentic writing, as well as my choices
of what I noticed, CHOICES, no one gave a damn. I then realized after stepping out of denial, that a trained baboon could do the job, and without question, do it a lot faster.
Keep going. Again, sorry about the five. Oh, is your novel any good? I'm going to buy it if it sounds anything like you.
Piss in a bottle
The artfulD.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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I'll take a five from you any day artfulD, and blush with pride. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so extensively. And what a nice thing to say about my "voice." My novel is just like me -- longwinded and fat around the middle of it. Look it up, get a laugh about the reviews, and the publisher's asking price, but don't waste your money on it. If you still want a copy let me know and I'll ship off an autographed one from my stock in the box used to prop open the door. I've got two more boxes at home. Just pay shipping and a dollar as salve for my ego. Thanks again, artfulD.
Jay
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Reading my last post, I want you to know I didn't kaugh for the first time. I laughed. And something else horribly punctuational.
I would be thrilled beyond words if I could have a sigbed copy of your book.
What is this dollar shit?
Your a professional writer, Jesus wept, and I want to---wait for it---purchase your book.
It's about honoring one as one's word.
You bring magic to my heary,
the artfulD.
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Jo, email me at jaysquires@allstate.com with your address. I'll get it off to you tomorrow.
Jay
Comment from Sallyo
The critter has spoken! Anyone who can use segue and broach in the same sentence and in the correct spelling and context is likely to get a 5 from me... and then, I've had a few passing brushes with 'hoods myself. You may be interested to know that the e-pub I work for doesn't allow its authors to post reviews of one another's books.
This is well written, wandering in and out of the alleyways, but still managing to return, after each scenic side-route, to the track.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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The critter has spoken! Anyone who can use segue and broach in the same sentence and in the correct spelling and context is likely to get a 5 from me... and then, I've had a few passing brushes with 'hoods myself. You may be interested to know that the e-pub I work for doesn't allow its authors to post reviews of one another's books.
This is well written, wandering in and out of the alleyways, but still managing to return, after each scenic side-route, to the track.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Sallyo, what a wonderful crit. You have given me the confidence to move into the next piece. My former publisher encouraged the reviews. Money's money. Thank you for your continued support.
Jay
Comment from Anita1001
This was a good read I like stories that involves writers. I love the line about the reviewer was saddening for the tree that gave up it life. I actually
laughed. Although I realized it wasn't funny to the person
that wrote the book. I also like the example you gave with
the baseball player.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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This was a good read I like stories that involves writers. I love the line about the reviewer was saddening for the tree that gave up it life. I actually
laughed. Although I realized it wasn't funny to the person
that wrote the book. I also like the example you gave with
the baseball player.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2006
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2006
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Thank you, Anita, very much for your thoughtful review. It is very much appreciated.
Jay