tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.comments2023-09-09T01:17:52.086-07:00GaryDolmanGary Dolmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931387795720795649noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-70181833626729403202015-07-17T13:32:10.715-07:002015-07-17T13:32:10.715-07:00A wonderful insight into Grace Darling's story...A wonderful insight into Grace Darling's story, Gary. Thank you for posting it.Rena Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520149404274102132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-85088256697930650362014-08-04T17:24:16.597-07:002014-08-04T17:24:16.597-07:00This was very moving, Gary. Thank you for the read...This was very moving, Gary. Thank you for the read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050183388877412133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-16572196978860567662014-04-22T19:50:53.245-07:002014-04-22T19:50:53.245-07:00A thoughtful commentary, Gary, and an up-to-the-mi...A thoughtful commentary, Gary, and an up-to-the-minute resume of the situation as it currently stands. I am small-press published (satalyte.com.au) and I can see that many similar authors are indeed switching to self-publishing - and some very lucky ones get bought by the big guys. <br /><br />On another topic, I see you're in Harrogate! Some of my mother's ancestors came from that part of the world, but my family moved to Australia when I was a child.Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-87213733713701853432014-03-28T20:01:21.583-07:002014-03-28T20:01:21.583-07:00Very interesting post. I've been published wit...Very interesting post. I've been published with a small press, self-pubbed, and am now making a push for bigger houses. I agree, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. My biggest challenge no matter the pub type is getting noticed among the vast numbers of new books publishing each day.Linda Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113981098789732198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-36566125260043221392014-03-28T16:42:23.034-07:002014-03-28T16:42:23.034-07:00Dead on for romance fiction too. "So we have ...Dead on for romance fiction too. "So we have three sectors of the business, all with their own advantages and disadvantages, all watching the others out of the corner of their eyes with some mix of envy and disdain." Great post.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852108087117597378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-50326092355010174412014-03-23T12:58:05.625-07:002014-03-23T12:58:05.625-07:00I do share some (if not all) your concerns as to t...I do share some (if not all) your concerns as to the world of publishing. A well-written post!The Book of Drachmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15402293433544594442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-23517165956546519652014-01-31T06:24:12.597-08:002014-01-31T06:24:12.597-08:00Indeed it does persist, not least in the African c...Indeed it does persist, not least in the African contemporary belief that HIV or full blown AIDS can be cured by finding a virgin, or procuring one! Even worse in a way, only one's own survival matters!Philippa Reeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237512770210550162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-89391387000861446982013-12-19T15:10:58.496-08:002013-12-19T15:10:58.496-08:00What a wonderful presentation generously created b...What a wonderful presentation generously created by you and including your fellow authors at Thames River Press. Looks like a lively evening. Wonderful.<br />Lee Bice-MathesonLAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160293227989559959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-67192742672665128672013-10-18T12:33:03.481-07:002013-10-18T12:33:03.481-07:00Congrats Gary! These are excellent comments.
Bes...Congrats Gary! These are excellent comments. <br /><br />Best ~ Stephanie Renee dos SantosStephanie Renee dos Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867921223166477443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-64065745214096501672013-10-11T17:55:47.695-07:002013-10-11T17:55:47.695-07:00I understand what you mean. I am on cloud 9 when I...I understand what you mean. I am on cloud 9 when I receive good reviews. Its the so-so ones that rob me of my sleep. Keep up the good work, I know you will be a success. the stories in my headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151827975350109869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-35500885251575696322013-08-29T14:02:52.085-07:002013-08-29T14:02:52.085-07:00Truly amazing story -- and sadly, not. I had not h...Truly amazing story -- and sadly, not. I had not heard of the 19th century scandal, but it is devastatingly similar to the kidnapping and exploitation of young girls in the global human trafficking industry here in the 21st century.<br /><br />The conflation of wealth and the chauvinistic abuse of women and its enititlement to impunity, I believe, will finally meet its death in this century. With all of these religious, educational, social, and cultural paradigms crumbling at our feet, the objectification of women must surely be in line to fall soon!<br /><br /><br />Writing this book sounds like it saved your life, your sanity... I must go read it.gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379710476004559846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-15902845533330282882013-08-08T18:13:20.076-07:002013-08-08T18:13:20.076-07:00Congratulations, Gary! That is fantastic news and...Congratulations, Gary! That is fantastic news and you must be on cloud nine. I am interested in reading your book now so I must put it on my TBR list. Thanks for sharing with us. I wish you all the best with the success of this new project. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498810090279251726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-39056223734174897452013-07-27T02:40:52.074-07:002013-07-27T02:40:52.074-07:00Gary,
Thank you for the mentions on twitter. I fin...Gary,<br />Thank you for the mentions on twitter. I finally made it your way after creating a wordpress site for my photos. Whew!<br />Nice place you have here. <br />Why don't the books have titles? That tells so much about a person:>)<br />I can't believe you have a dog for each child! We had one dog, poor Sunny had to be shared between 7 children and two adults. Whaa.<br />Tell your children my sad tale so they will be more grateful for their dog pals:>)<br />Oh, yes, your books. I see my blog friend Ionia did a review. I love that genesis story of your first book.<br /><br />Take care,<br />PattiPatricia Singletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553212036093389424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-74715504793725919332013-03-19T15:18:31.781-07:002013-03-19T15:18:31.781-07:00I'm so greatly vexed I missed your DM to me on...I'm so greatly vexed I missed your DM to me on Twitter. Found now. and I'm delighted to read your blog!! Evil Twitter. They only seem to alert me when the DMs are hideous SPAM. John Dolan is an excellent choice for nominee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-11282461200224539532013-03-13T13:53:57.795-07:002013-03-13T13:53:57.795-07:00Immune to cold! I'm impressed ... I live in Sy...Immune to cold! I'm impressed ... I live in Sydney, and I can't live without an electric blanket. I would like to see the Handel you mention. I suppose, now you have completed the task, even more fame and fortune will be bestowed upon you ... MRCosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232540833444153416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-52999522374502942192013-03-13T12:24:43.543-07:002013-03-13T12:24:43.543-07:00Thanks for the nommo, Gary. I have responded with ...Thanks for the nommo, Gary. I have responded with (I trust) a suitable degree of alacrity, as befits one who follows the red-and-whites rather than the black-and-whites.John Dolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020073827044716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-47556801024484106912013-03-12T17:24:11.795-07:002013-03-12T17:24:11.795-07:00Since you so politely invited me to visit your blo...Since you so politely invited me to visit your blog, here I am. I do agree with you and the separating of the upstanding/hardworking/superior group of humans from the degenerate/slacker/inferior group of humans reminded me of Goddard's Kallikak family studies. Although I live in the US, I've actually been to Harrogate. Ages ago. It was lovely :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-52195655191144644382013-02-25T02:40:06.361-08:002013-02-25T02:40:06.361-08:00Congratulations on having your first book publishe...Congratulations on having your first book published, Gary - and kudos for being so honest about your asserted ‘pomposity’ with regards your second manuscript. Your tale struck a nerve for I think the accusation of pomposity is what I fear most about my own writing, often to the point that it stultifies me entirely. I have seen so many writers blame editors and publishers when their writing has been critiqued - it’s refreshing to see your reaction is one of intelligence and integrity<br /><br />SinClairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885876511623150791.post-85822642052255983532012-07-04T03:12:36.010-07:002012-07-04T03:12:36.010-07:00yeah I think one of the biggest things that turns ...yeah I think one of the biggest things that turns people off indy authors is the fact that there is so much crap out there that in the old days would never have seen the light of day. The quality indy published books get lost under a mound of rubbish (yikes that sounds a bit harsh lol)D.S Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728147137615364984noreply@blogger.com