Less Than Random Thoughts From a Science Fiction Author and Generally Good Guy [ Fawkes ]

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Huh?

I have my third book, Write Now! The Prisoner of NaNoWriMo, for sale as both an ebook and a paperback. If you go to Amazon, it costs $13.99. If you ask me nicely, I'll probably give you a copy free. Why then on Amazon are there two listings for "Used" copies starting at $42.56? I wrote the darn book and I wouldn't want anyone to spend that much! [Well, maybe if they really wanted to, and they had, say, cash - but that's a specific subset not on-the-table for discussion here, now] What are they, first editions? Wait, they're ALL are first editions!! Oh my.....

You Know What's Tedious?


Transcribing! I print a paper copy of each finished-edit of a book and hand-correct it. In the present case I'm doing Time Diving. Then I have to type-in the newer version. BORING! It is essential, but it is not creative or fun or anything but drudgery. Oh well, have to break eggs to make a fritatta, right?
What else can I do to procrastinate? Where's that dear sweet cat? I'll bet someone needs a tummy-rub. Here kitty kitty......

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Okay, I've Been Bad


I know, how can I expect to run a blog and represent myself if I don't post-up, right? No good excuses. I have been busy at work, which is normal - no complaints on my part. I have dabbled with Time Diving, but not a whole lot. Mostly I've written for my medical blog (the anonymous one which so far no one is following). It is brilliant! I know, wow, a dude who loves his own work. I hope to have it as a book in a couple years, once I have a sufficient volume of essays/blogs. Wow, so no one can either read it now or no one can read it later - brilliant!

I'll keep you posted........