tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post8827881931462045971..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: The Insecure Writer's Support GroupL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-10086130368235481692015-05-17T10:24:24.773-04:002015-05-17T10:24:24.773-04:00Small press and indie covers can be horrible, and ...Small press and indie covers can be horrible, and there's really no excuse. So many options are now available. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-38197845694044755482015-05-16T15:07:11.049-04:002015-05-16T15:07:11.049-04:00That sounds like a great experience! Can't ima...That sounds like a great experience! Can't imagine someone making such negative remarks about their cover to an author. I'm thankful to never have experienced it. Nice video!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-25981860135331667842015-05-11T19:42:01.268-04:002015-05-11T19:42:01.268-04:00Something I learned a while back is that some peop...Something I learned a while back is that some people like to stir the pot any way they can. They enjoy making others uncomfortable, and like nothing better than sitting back and watching the fireworks explode. When I see comments like those, I lump the commenter into that category and don't give them another thought. Or try not to. Hard if it's my work, though :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-74647638390306702672015-05-11T18:49:40.146-04:002015-05-11T18:49:40.146-04:00Like so many other things, book covers are all abo...Like so many other things, book covers are all about personal preference. The very thing i don't like might appeal to someone else. Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-76753675471141452192015-05-11T11:08:45.680-04:002015-05-11T11:08:45.680-04:00That's interesting about cover bashing. Most o...That's interesting about cover bashing. Most of the covers I've seen lately have been really interesting or exciting, but I have seen some repetitive covers. I guess I just wouldn't be negative because I know how it feels to not have control over that aspect of my work.<br /><br />Glad you had a super conference experience. That's so rewarding. <br /><br />And look at that mountain spew! Wow.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-44720524424722464632015-05-11T01:28:37.093-04:002015-05-11T01:28:37.093-04:00What would move someone to slam a book cover, espe...What would move someone to slam a book cover, especially in front of the author? I wonder if they tell new parents their babies are ugly.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32819085448638518132015-05-10T02:05:16.530-04:002015-05-10T02:05:16.530-04:00I'm not the biggest fan of books with movie co...I'm not the biggest fan of books with movie covers but I don't really mind so long as the story is inside. Books are books. A cover isn't going to make much difference about the quality of the work insideAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165495372283788914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-33332075747065121822015-05-09T21:43:45.766-04:002015-05-09T21:43:45.766-04:00Hi Diane,
That is most definitely an insensitive ...Hi Diane,<br /><br />That is most definitely an insensitive response to a book cover. I think some people just like to spoil the positive ambience with their negative thoughts that are best kept to themselves. Agree with you wholeheartedly, Diane.<br /><br />That was nice of Shelly mentioning your book in her video.<br /><br />Speaking of Mt. St. Helens, I was in Vancouver, Canada at the time. My 1973 Dodge Polara was covered in volcanic ash.<br /><br />Thank you, Diane.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-17409621595254359922015-05-09T00:14:14.290-04:002015-05-09T00:14:14.290-04:00I find myself on Twitter less and less because of ...I find myself on Twitter less and less because of all the book promos. <br /><br />I love that throwback pic.<br /><br />I love going to conferences, but wish I could go to more of them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3518381245896840672015-05-08T18:16:20.046-04:002015-05-08T18:16:20.046-04:00OH my gosh - that picture is amaaazing!
Congrats ...OH my gosh - that picture is amaaazing!<br /><br />Congrats on the successful conference. Must feel great to have someone recognize your awesomeness and pay you to be there. :)<br />Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39092836121465202172015-05-08T10:59:27.527-04:002015-05-08T10:59:27.527-04:00I think the cover is up for even more critique tha...I think the cover is up for even more critique than the book - as it should be. I've seen some crappy covers for some good and bad books. I've also criticized some covers, respectfully. <br /><br />Books are judged by their covers. The cover should be stellar. The first comment above is obnoxious. The second? Maybe true.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-79611443354359530182015-05-07T16:16:37.404-04:002015-05-07T16:16:37.404-04:00I have seen covers that make me raise my eyebrow, ...I have seen covers that make me raise my eyebrow, shake my head or just think it's the worst thing I have ever seen, but all this happens in the privacy of my cave so no harm done.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-88654107994398215152015-05-07T14:54:59.095-04:002015-05-07T14:54:59.095-04:00Nice you got paid for your talk, sold books and me...Nice you got paid for your talk, sold books and met others. <br /><br />I haven't attended a conference in a long time, too. And while a book cover does not appeal to me, I don't bash. I would offer suggestion if asked to do so. Peaches D. Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633411576434528080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-58765239440627893802015-05-07T14:20:57.046-04:002015-05-07T14:20:57.046-04:00I live by and especially when it comes to my fello...I live by and especially when it comes to my fellow authors/writers if I don't have something nice to say I don't say anything at all. That goes for covers, reviews and blog posts. If I don't like it I say nothing unless my opinion is asked for and in that case I try to be honest and kind and always private about it.<br />I love book events, writers conferences and retreats and workshops whether I am presenting or just attending it is all an investment. I am looking forward to the Philadelphia conference next month.Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45679254169778345572015-05-07T13:50:45.516-04:002015-05-07T13:50:45.516-04:00Yolanda, most people do, but still.
Loni, you sai...Yolanda, most people do, but still.<br /><br />Loni, you said it perfectly. Unsolicited criticism is unnecessary.<br /><br />Mary, I won't shell out money for one anymore.<br /><br />Ann, it is the person saying it that has the problem.<br /><br />Patricia, we live and learn.<br /><br />Elizabeth, that's how I feel.<br /><br />Dolorah, I swept ash off our back deck several times, and we lived all the way south in Salem, OR.<br /><br />Dean, we were really close.<br /><br />Tyrean, I still have never gone to see it.<br /><br />Kimberly, it sent ash everywhere. They say it circled the earth twice.<br /><br />Ella, dashing dreams should be a crime.<br /><br />Karen, you live a ways away now!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45938105919001705982015-05-07T12:24:56.129-04:002015-05-07T12:24:56.129-04:00The writer's conference sounds like it was a r...The writer's conference sounds like it was a really rewarding experience for you. I'm not in a position to attend writer conferences or groups either, which is why I blog! Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39808865587950882542015-05-07T10:37:27.603-04:002015-05-07T10:37:27.603-04:00Thank you for sharing! It is so sad to see people ...Thank you for sharing! It is so sad to see people dash dreams-but it happens all the time. Thank you, for keeping it real~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-92139110051212567542015-05-07T01:45:25.667-04:002015-05-07T01:45:25.667-04:00Good post Diane, Seems you had a good time.
Yvonn...Good post Diane, Seems you had a good time.<br /><br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-17288902627120214462015-05-07T00:49:38.621-04:002015-05-07T00:49:38.621-04:00I haven't attended a conference in a few years...I haven't attended a conference in a few years - I've been wanting to again.<br /><br />I remember when Mt. St. Helens blew and the next morning I couldn't figure out why there was a layer of dust on my car until I heard the news - we lived a 5-hour drive away too. Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91200307844542012882015-05-06T23:49:55.252-04:002015-05-06T23:49:55.252-04:00Because I'm an artist, I doubt I'll ever b...Because I'm an artist, I doubt I'll ever be happy with whatever book cover I end up with. I'll admit I'm hard on book covers in general--especially those on self-published books. But I'm never rude about it. Usually I keep my thoughts to myself if I'm not fond of a cover.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-18502404303925157612015-05-06T21:46:16.817-04:002015-05-06T21:46:16.817-04:00The conference sounds wonderful! I agree with you ...The conference sounds wonderful! I agree with you on those inappropriate comments.<br />And my family and I just went to see Mt. St. Helens last fall . . . it's an active mountain and only a few hours from where we live in Washington. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-84826582159742668612015-05-06T20:37:45.898-04:002015-05-06T20:37:45.898-04:00Awesome news on the conference! I was in Portland ...Awesome news on the conference! I was in Portland during the eruptions took place. Who knew we were so close so long ago?!Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-40822225800869559542015-05-06T20:31:48.755-04:002015-05-06T20:31:48.755-04:00Wow, free was really free! I like those numbers, l...Wow, free was really free! I like those numbers, lol. I haven't been to a conference in years, but it is on my wish list.<br /><br />I was in Tacoma WA about 2 months after the mountain blew. Was still ash everywhere. it was a scary time for many.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-50833265747680301212015-05-06T20:16:47.668-04:002015-05-06T20:16:47.668-04:00I've been wanting to attend the SWC for years ...I've been wanting to attend the SWC for years and still haven't. It's in September during hunting season. My hubby goes off to find meat for our freezer. Food seems to win out each year. Darn. I can only imagine how much fun you had. Happy for you. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-24802455428647880922015-05-06T19:59:40.029-04:002015-05-06T19:59:40.029-04:00Unless someone asks for brutal honesty, I'm al...Unless someone asks for brutal honesty, I'm always supportive. I can barely color inside the lines. <br /><br />Here's my link if you'd like to drop by :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/iwsg-13-omniscient-point-of-view-is-killing-me/" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Elements of Writing</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.com