Anthology update

Subject: Re: Anthology update Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:42 pm

I've written the blurb for the back cover:

This collection of stories and poems, created by a group of members of the Published Authors Forum on the world wide web, reflects the bond of friendship between writers from all over the world.

Forever Friends is a celebration of the power of friendship and human relationships. The breadth and depth of the stories cover all ages from young to old. Filled with love and respect for siblings, friends, pets and even a telescope, these tales are guaranteed to entertain the most discerning reader.

Thoughtful poems of friendship and love will bring smiles or tears and encourage readers to read the next story. This book shows that friendship is forever.

Please add your thoughts and suggestions. You should have figured out by now that I'm not easily offended so say what you think.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:06 pm

It sounds like true stories; shouldn't it say fiction somewhere?

Jim Woods
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Subject: Re: Anthology update Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:12 pm

Yes it should. It should say both fiction and non-fiction.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:31 pm

Perhaps the last line can read:

The fiction and non-fiction works in this book express friendship as timeless, enduring and forever.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:37 pm

I like that that suggestion. Thanks Elynne!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:17 pm

That should cover it. The fiction and non-fiction material covering muiltiple relationships will appeal to a large audience.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:50 pm

I've sent out the last pdf file and the anthology is almost ready to go. This is the back cover:

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Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:01 pm

Beautifully written! And the cover is spectacular!

Bravo, Shelagh and thank you!!!!!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:27 pm

It looks great, Shelagh! Well done!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:28 pm

I love the back cover...esp. the picture. Very nice.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:08 pm

OUTSTANDINGas usual!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:18 pm

Sensational in every way!! Great job, Shelagh!! Can't wait to actually hold the finished product in my hands!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:52 pm

You have done a terrific job, Shelagh. Can't begin to thank you enough for all your hard work!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:57 pm

Great!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:01 am

Brilliant, Shelagh.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:54 am

Wonderful job, Shelagh!

I missed the memo, so don't know what Mandinam Press is.

Thanks for all of your hard work.

Malcolm

Subject: Re: Anthology update Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:45 am

I set up Mandinam Press when I published The Power of Persuasion. Btw, thanks for the five star rating on goodreads! It's very much appreciated! Very Happy

Subject: Re: Anthology update Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:13 am

Just gorgeous; and that cover!!! Fantastic! Anthology update - Page 7 354181

The backcover info is excellent cheers

I look forward tor reading the stories (and buying my copies Smile

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--Melinda

Subject: Re: Anthology update Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:14 pm

Shelagh, You have done a wonderful job. Thank you so much for allowing so many of us to be a part of this project. As soon as you say it's a go, I'll be posting this anthology on my website with a direct link as to where folks can buy it. The covers (back & front) are terrific.
Thanks again.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:06 pm

I spoke with my friend at our local city library this week. She is looking forward to our book, too. I promised to buy several copies for them...they have been incredibly supportive of my novels.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:33 am

I got my copy of the book today and it looks wonderful. I've never seen a book from Lulu and I'm impressed with them-their binding and general work looks very nice.
The only thing I had a problem with was the cost. To order and ship two books cost me more than $70!! That was surprising!
Other than that, nice work Shelagh! It looks fantastic!

Subject: Re: Anthology update Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:39 am

Kelly,
I agree with you. Shelagh doesn't set the price of shipping and I believe that it is excessive. Lots of companies make their profits on S&H (shipping & handling). A company like Amazon doesn't do that. They often offer free shipping.
Having learned the hard way, I would suggest that when ordering, one should question the mode of shipment and the cost.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:26 am

Thought you might get a kick out of this. Attended a book signing at a coffee shop last night. It was held for a group of local (within the county) authors. A lady showed up at my table with two copies of Forever Friends and asked me to sign. I asked how she happened to buy them, she said she had googled all of the authors advertised for the signing and then perused their websites to find out more. Then she looked up the book and decided to get one for herself and her Mother.

Subject: Re: Anthology update Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:39 am

I really like persistent readers.

Malcolm

P.S. Where does one sign an anthology--on the half-title page like most autographs or on the page where his/her work is found?

Subject: Re: Anthology update Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:45 am

Malcolm,

I have signed in both places.... on my story page or in front of the book. There is usually more space in front so when I sign there, I include the page numbers of my work.

Elynne

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