tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.comments2019-09-17T09:35:25.045+01:00Living in the ManiototoJessica Rydillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-31923678393133884352015-06-17T03:26:47.736+01:002015-06-17T03:26:47.736+01:00Thank you, Satima! I hope so too. Fingers crossed!...Thank you, Satima! I hope so too. Fingers crossed! ;)Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-8637635015592450302015-06-16T12:21:17.484+01:002015-06-16T12:21:17.484+01:00Good to see you back, Jessica! I hope your health ...Good to see you back, Jessica! I hope your health continues to improve and there will be no more such scares!Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-29643097863180468892014-11-30T13:30:29.969+00:002014-11-30T13:30:29.969+00:00Thank you! I've got dolls based on most of the...Thank you! I've got dolls based on most of them. :)Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-16490932793478034212014-11-30T03:35:06.919+00:002014-11-30T03:35:06.919+00:00I just love the fact that you have a doll of your ...I just love the fact that you have a doll of your character.Cora Buhlerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868233120931184399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-84263068915823772722014-09-08T17:39:53.872+01:002014-09-08T17:39:53.872+01:00thanks so much, Jessicathanks so much, JessicaCarole McDonnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443401088634718848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-50226454000580838052014-07-31T02:12:07.830+01:002014-07-31T02:12:07.830+01:00Great breakdown of the sub-genres! Good luck with ...Great breakdown of the sub-genres! Good luck with Book 2!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657609643280839911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-33842599127730920592014-07-26T23:25:25.937+01:002014-07-26T23:25:25.937+01:00I'm glad you enjoyed the post, David. I was ve...I'm glad you enjoyed the post, David. I was very interested to read the article by Nick Childs. It was nice to see Dad's part in the history acknowledged.Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-4553878404828253202014-07-26T14:37:39.468+01:002014-07-26T14:37:39.468+01:00I knew Louis briefly, having been introduced at th...I knew Louis briefly, having been introduced at the time of Jessica's marriage. He seemed to me to be a gentle soul and very easy to talk to. I can imagine his being upset at cuts and compromises very well. A really interesting post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559877339331958543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-57279985056842693362014-07-21T22:51:14.860+01:002014-07-21T22:51:14.860+01:00Thanks, Heidi! I really want to read The Golem and...Thanks, Heidi! I really want to read The Golem and the Jinni. I haven't seen Elementary, but I think it's a great idea. This book is taking such a long time to write. I'm hoping to get a bit more done over the summer. JessicaJessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-16723386728503299192014-07-21T20:53:46.077+01:002014-07-21T20:53:46.077+01:00Hi Jessica, I never got into Shelock Holmes until ...Hi Jessica, I never got into Shelock Holmes until the new show Elementary with Lucy Liu starring as Joan Watson, kinda' cool:) So your creative version of Holmes & Watson sounds very appealing to me! I also read The Golem and the Jinni and really enjoyed the unusual supernatural elements. And OMG!!!! I love steampunk... let us know when this comes out!!! Heidiheidigarretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684405482442123534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-73717324559008993932013-12-13T02:16:04.034+00:002013-12-13T02:16:04.034+00:00Thank you, Elaine. I'm really happy with the r...Thank you, Elaine. I'm really happy with the result. To my surprise someone actually bought a copy recently (LOL).<br />We're hoping to get 'Children of the Shaman' out before Christmas but I think it's getting a bit tight, really.Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-32914309116652894232013-12-10T10:17:47.192+00:002013-12-10T10:17:47.192+00:00This is beautiful and so are both the other two. T...This is beautiful and so are both the other two. The three of them are all tied together thematically and visually now, it is a great improvement. Elaine Housbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140752781171688757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-14863494691851350432013-09-20T21:33:04.597+01:002013-09-20T21:33:04.597+01:00Thank you, Elaine - I really love it!Thank you, Elaine - I really love it!Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-50890146500264877462013-09-16T13:17:17.532+01:002013-09-16T13:17:17.532+01:00I love this new cover design. I think it is far mo...I love this new cover design. I think it is far more powerful and appealing than the original.Elaine Housbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140752781171688757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-87089791045400752582013-07-04T11:22:46.657+01:002013-07-04T11:22:46.657+01:00I think you are quite right to worry that if you l...I think you are quite right to worry that if you leave that 'health warning' on people will want their money back when there isn't enough sex and violence. Especially since Game of Thrones raised the bar for that sort of thing. Instead, just say something along the lines that previous books in the series were popular with young readers but this one contains more adult themes. The phrase 'adult themes' is the standard BBC euphemism for sex and violence. Elaine Housbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140752781171688757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-27206170287587755292013-06-19T22:00:53.301+01:002013-06-19T22:00:53.301+01:00I hope so! I have to confess that I don't read...I hope so! I have to confess that I don't read all the blogs all of the time - I wish I could! I think you might enjoy Beaker Folk of Husborne Crawley as it is (I think) a gentle satire on certain kinds of Christian communities from an insider's point of view.<br /><br />It took me quite some time to work out how to do the blog list! You introduced me to Beattie's Book Blog and I like it. There are a few others that aren't on Blogger and I may have to add them as links.Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-69246592233337395222013-06-19T20:30:19.075+01:002013-06-19T20:30:19.075+01:00Congratulations on working out how to do the blog ...Congratulations on working out how to do the blog list. What a lot of blogs you follow! I see you've started following Graham Beattie's blog - I find that very useful, it has a lot about publishing trends and loads of stuff on self-publishing. There's a post somewhere in the last few months about a literary award that will accept entries from 'indie' authors, which may be a hopeful sign of changing attitudes. Elaine Housbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140752781171688757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-17131964326386679302013-06-19T11:26:57.817+01:002013-06-19T11:26:57.817+01:00Thank you, John! It's so nice to get feedback....Thank you, John! It's so nice to get feedback. Did you know that Elaine Housby has a couple of excellent blogs on here? I must add a blog list!Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-50925566954167961132013-06-19T09:11:07.171+01:002013-06-19T09:11:07.171+01:00Well, the fact that your blog post is very well-wr...Well, the fact that your blog post is very well-written might convince potential readers to buy the book :=)<br />John Mullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936937247932651511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-78930709613644657402013-05-15T18:04:48.662+01:002013-05-15T18:04:48.662+01:00This is a very good point, Bob. I suppose what pro...This is a very good point, Bob. I suppose what prompted my post was my experience when I was published in print in 2001 - at that time I did receive several reviews, as my publisher had sent out review copies to some magazines and web-sites.<br /><br />I think what you say in your first paragraph is correct - 'The key is finding readers.' And I am not sure how one goes about this. It is here that I am aware of my own inexperience in marketing, to put it at its most basic.Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-78871523370859412762013-05-15T15:25:00.752+01:002013-05-15T15:25:00.752+01:00This is not unique to self-publishing. The vast m...This is not unique to self-publishing. The vast majority of traditionally published books can't garner reviews either. The key is finding readers.<br /><br />To expect something to happen with one title is a bit naive. Even in traditional publishing it takes years and numerous titles.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030209378371995304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-49541732131207882012013-01-16T18:41:04.418+00:002013-01-16T18:41:04.418+00:00ETA: Sue, if you happen to read this, is there any...ETA: Sue, if you happen to read this, is there any way I can contact you more directly?<br />All best<br />JessicaJessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-71589891054086344692013-01-15T23:19:18.771+00:002013-01-15T23:19:18.771+00:00Thank you very much, Sue - I would love to join. I...Thank you very much, Sue - I would love to join. I'll do as you suggest and send a membership request.<br /><br />It's really good to meet you too. Hope to be in touch soon. Thank you for the kind words!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JessicaJessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-88959716101379541092013-01-15T23:07:03.365+00:002013-01-15T23:07:03.365+00:00Thank you, Guy! I've seen your Google+ post to...Thank you, Guy! I've seen your Google+ post too.Jessica Rydillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941823791297386497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332682172836315330.post-5047797022020886712013-01-15T15:30:54.113+00:002013-01-15T15:30:54.113+00:00Speaking of Guy Le Charles, he just suggested you ...Speaking of Guy Le Charles, he just suggested you might be a good candidate for membership in Book View Cafe. I can't find any way to contact you so I'm sending you a post here. If you have been thinking about BVC, you can send a request for membership via their contact link at the website (http://www.bookviewcafe.com). The membership coordinator will send you information membership.<br /><br />Hang in there and glad to meet you. I'll check out your work. If it's good enough for Guy, it's good enough for me.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Sue Lange<br />http://www.suelangetheauthor.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com