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Now all I need are troops. Waiting for the USO to respond, but I think today my employer would prefer me to apply cash than juggle Kindle books.  The author participation is wonderful. Thanks all. (15 authors - I'll list them at some point in the OP) Ed Patterson |
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« Reply #52 on: September 08, 2009, 02:56:47 PM » |
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I heard from the USO today. They told me they refred my email to the appropriate office. Well, at least I know they got it. but if I remember from my Army days it's - Hurry up and wait. Edward C. Patterson |
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« Reply #53 on: September 08, 2009, 03:36:48 PM » |
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« Reply #54 on: September 08, 2009, 07:13:22 PM » |
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I just sent an email to the participating authors with a gift from Marva Dasef, one of our Kindle Book Drop participants from the Independent Authors Guild, who has given all the Kindle Book Drop authors a gift of both her books via a Smashwords coupon. Thank you Marva.
In out little gift library we now have about 50 books.
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« Reply #55 on: September 08, 2009, 07:35:32 PM » |
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And thanks for the reciprocation, Kel (RJ Keller).
Ed Patterson
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« Reply #56 on: September 09, 2009, 08:50:35 AM » |
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Just got an inquiry from Afghanistan and may have a new troop requesting books. Stay tuned folks.
Ed Patterson
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« Reply #57 on: September 10, 2009, 02:42:12 AM » |
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Shall we list the participating authors here?
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« Reply #58 on: September 10, 2009, 03:17:24 AM » |
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Shall we list the participating authors here?
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« Reply #59 on: September 10, 2009, 03:41:11 AM » |
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Just got an inquiry from Afghanistan and may have a new troop requesting books. Stay tuned folks.
Ed Patterson
If you hear of any way non-authors can help with you post or Pm me? |
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Number of books I've read in 2010:
January: 3
February: 5
Read and recommend on Kindle: Don Quoxite (Edith Grossman~tranlator), Fool, Christopher Moore
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« Reply #60 on: September 10, 2009, 04:17:14 AM » |
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I haven't heard back from my soldier (uh...the soldier to whom I was assigned) since sending him the file, but I trust he received it. If there are more addresses to send the collection (Carol's Aquarium) to, please let me know. (I'd send "Homefront," but I think it's best read once they're home.)
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« Reply #61 on: September 10, 2009, 05:12:40 AM » |
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Just sent out another name to our 20 authors to ship out (email) their books to a service member in the Air Force.
As far as non-author help, we're going to need it as this grows. Right now, getting the word out on your reader or social networks would be great.
Thanks
Ed Patterson
and yes, when I get a chance I shall amend the OP to list the participating authors.
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« Reply #62 on: September 10, 2009, 10:51:58 AM » |
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I updated the OP to include a list of the 19 participating authors. If I missed a name, let me know OR if you want to be added to the program, PM me or send me an email at edwpat@att.netThanks Ed Patterson |
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« Reply #63 on: September 10, 2009, 11:36:28 AM » |
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Ed, I think this is a fabulous idea. I'm getting ahead of myself here, but I wonder if it would make sense for Smashwords to set up a special opt-in catalog that would allow any of our 1,300 authors and publishers to opt their books into this program. Now that we're distributing to B&N, we have the infrastructure in place to add opt-in channels. Or, there might be even simpler methods. For example, we could ask our authors to privately email you 100% off coupon codes that you would administer and distribute to our service men and women. Why don't you email me offline and we can brainstorm ideas.
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"Ebook publishing platform, online bookstore and distributor for indie authors and their readers"
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« Reply #64 on: September 10, 2009, 12:17:15 PM » |
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I have been overwhelmed by the response to this thread. You have no idea how much it has thrilled my heart to see the outpouring of love from all of you. I thought you might like to "meet" one of the kids you are helping. My son, Mike, is an Airman, stationed in Germany. He's a firefighter. He's been in the Air Force for almost a year. Mike is a very special young man. Although he didn't really catch the reading bug until he was about 12, he quickly made up for lost time. Over the last 9 years, he usually had his nose in a book every time he had a free moment. When our church sent him 3 HUGE care boxes, although he enjoyed all the snacks and candy, it was the books that made him the happiest. That was when I decided he needed a Kindle. I'm getting his Kindle ready for him, and the plan is for me to deliver it in person right before Christmas. Last Thanksgiving and Christmas were spent in Basic Training, and this year he won't be able to come home either. Although our house is far from empty with all the other kids, in-laws, and grandkids, Mike's absence always leaves a big hole. Anyway, thanks for helping out this very special young man. Here's a couple of pictures: Mike and me on Mother's Day:  Giving his little brother a "high and tight"   |
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« Reply #65 on: September 10, 2009, 12:18:36 PM » |
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Mark - you've rung the bell. I'll email you off line and we can discuss. Our main nut to crack is getting the word out to the troops. I'll email you tonight after Day job and some errands.
Thanks Ed
AND Thank you Bosley Gravel for getting the word out on LiveJournal.
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« Reply #66 on: September 10, 2009, 12:20:15 PM » |
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Brenda:
Now I'm overcome . . .
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« Reply #67 on: September 10, 2009, 12:37:36 PM » |
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This is really mushrooming, which is a wonderful thing to see and be part of.
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« Reply #68 on: September 10, 2009, 01:10:57 PM » |
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Brenda:
Now I'm overcome . . .
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« Reply #69 on: September 10, 2009, 01:13:34 PM » |
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Fabulous pictures!!! Thanks so much for posting them. I love the haircutting!!!
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« Reply #71 on: September 10, 2009, 02:39:27 PM » |
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Ooh! Soldier pictures! My husband's not in the Army anymore, but I love this picture of him when he was deployed (which is not the same as saying "I loved it when he was deployed!" because, of course, I did NOT), and I'm posting it here because deployment is deployment, then or now. The tent he's sitting in in the picture (2003/2004) is much like the tent someone else is sitting in today, surrounded by care-package boxes and - maybe - writing a letter home. (This deployment was the inspiration for "Homefront.")  |
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« Reply #72 on: September 10, 2009, 03:46:21 PM » |
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Well I can never resist a photo Op  Deployed - 1967 Ed P |
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« Reply #73 on: September 10, 2009, 04:59:12 PM » |
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Oh, you've opened the floodgates now. I had physical disabilities that got me rejected (1Y classified), but here's one of my dad in England during WWII. He was an armorer with the US 8th Air Force, loading bombs on B-17s. My dad's the one in the middle.  |
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« Reply #74 on: September 10, 2009, 08:19:08 PM » |
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Wow. My and is proud Veteran of WWII (Navy) both theaters and made six invasions.
Ed Patterson
PS: Mark Coker and I have been taliking and I think that our little project here will be coming under a larger wing. Stay tune.
Ed Patterson
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