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« Reply #50 on: September 29, 2009, 07:43:58 PM » |
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« Reply #51 on: September 29, 2009, 08:38:35 PM » |
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Annalog: Welcome to Alterra! I'm so pleased that you will join me in the adventure. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks Archer! Based on what I have read so far, I am sure I will.  Also, it is first on my list for the October group book count thread. I wonder what some of my other October books will be?  |
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« Reply #52 on: September 29, 2009, 10:01:35 PM » |
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I showed the picture of the Elfmobile to the Spouse Thingy: You have to get me those books!
See, it works even when someone doesn't see it in person.
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« Reply #53 on: September 30, 2009, 04:13:17 AM » |
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Thumper: It's all part of my nefarious plot to take over the world. The images on the side of the Elfmobile have been specifically designed to induce irresistible urges and undeniable compulsions in those who view them, specifically: a) to renounce the ways of violence and greed; b) to embrace the great spiritual connection existing between all peoples; c) to purchase Y/A crossover epic fantasy books with green covers; d)to believe that short, middle-aged women are wildly appealing. I am still gathering data, but early results look promising.  Annalog: Wow! How cool is that? Thanks! |
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« Reply #54 on: October 01, 2009, 11:40:41 AM » |
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Well see your plot is beginning to work:
a. I have renounced greed (I will never be rich) and violence (I only hurt myself now).
b. I try to embrace peoples at all times (spiritually, of course).
c. I have already purchased all three Y/A crossover epic fantasy books (they were Y/A?).
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d. I definitely believe that short, not young women are incredible (before I met my wife I dated mostly 5'7" and 5'9" ladies) Now I have been happily spending my time with someone 5'2". I am 6' by the way. Absolutely incredible, she is.
So you see, you are succeeding.
Just sayin......
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« Reply #55 on: October 01, 2009, 01:11:26 PM » |
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I repeat...
...Bwahahahahahahahaaaaaaa!
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« Reply #56 on: October 01, 2009, 06:50:59 PM » |
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Awesome thread. Those are some wonderful stories.
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« Reply #57 on: October 02, 2009, 05:04:42 PM » |
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Thanks, Maria! Got any to share? |
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« Reply #58 on: October 02, 2009, 08:28:35 PM » |
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Not yet, but when I do, I'll let you know.
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« Reply #59 on: October 03, 2009, 04:26:12 AM » |
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Congratulations on the release of your new fantasy novel!
(Or, should I say, 'Welcome to my part of the zoo?')
--Archer (amongst the orange gutans)
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« Reply #60 on: October 03, 2009, 07:00:16 PM » |
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Thanks. Actually fantasy is my first love. I just get side-tracked by stories very easily. I'm definitely going to have to get your books. I love the artwork.
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« Reply #61 on: October 03, 2009, 08:11:46 PM » |
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Thanks, Maria.
I might also mention that (certain books which I promised to not mention again in this thread) are illustrated? There are about twenty illustrations in each one, as I recall.
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« Reply #62 on: October 04, 2009, 08:34:51 PM » |
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I just read the sample for Elfhunter and bought all three books. Usually I'm not much of a fantasy reader, but between the sample and this thread....
Fireheart is book two, Ravenshade is book three? Or the other way around?
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« Reply #63 on: October 04, 2009, 08:38:33 PM » |
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Fireheart is Book 2 - Ravenshade is Book 3 Ed Patterson |
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« Reply #64 on: October 05, 2009, 06:35:19 AM » |
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Susan: You have been absorbed into the Alterran Collective. Resistance is futile! (I wish...)  (Howdy, Ed!) |
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« Reply #65 on: October 20, 2009, 03:36:51 PM » |
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Hi there Archer, Just watched your trailer for Elfhunter: A Tale Of Alterra, The World That Is. Not only was I impressed but so was my son who tends to the cynical at times and is hard to impress. He was so fascinated by the trailer that he wanted to know more so I showed him your website. Then he wanted to see if the local Booksamillion sells your books. LOL, I think you have a new fan. And he liked what he saw so much he wanted a link to your site so he could let his friends know about your work, so I emailed him the link. Keep up the great work. I'm impressed as well, but I'm not nearly as jaded as my son. Impressing him impresses me. sincerely, Ricky |
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« Reply #66 on: October 20, 2009, 05:16:29 PM » |
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Archer, Great thread, I love the elf mobile and you have some great stories. I don't have any great stories because I am a reader, not a writer. Jenna, I think the geocaching idea is really great too. That got me thinking about bookcrossing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BookCrossingIt might be a kind of cool way to get a few readers and get some buzz about your book. Just a thought. Maxx |
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« Reply #67 on: October 20, 2009, 05:50:18 PM » |
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Ricky and Maxx-- Gosh, thanks, guys! I don't know if I'm allowed to say this, but I love my video trailer. It still gives me goosebumps, especially the line 'The Elves face extinction.' Ricky, your son sounds like a 'tough customer'. If he gets to read the trilogy, I hope he enjoys it. Since Ricky and Maxx have temporarily brought this thread to the fore, allow me to remind all who have requested a complementary copy of Elfhunter that I have not forgotten you--I haven't mailed any yet. The day they go out (via the Post Awful) I will announce it to all so you can be watching your mailboxes. (Of course you know that the sound track is me singing a song out of 'Fire-heart'--uh, oh...I think Simon Cowell just frowned!) |
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« Reply #68 on: October 20, 2009, 06:03:52 PM » |
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I told my son I thought that was you singing.  Wow you are a multi talented individual. My son likes Celtic music and has a Celtic music CD. I also noted a striking similarity between the cover of book 2 and your picture on your website. Amazing. Well done! Have a great day, Ricky |
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« Reply #69 on: October 21, 2009, 04:08:51 AM » |
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Max: BookCrossing sounds like a great idea! Maybe I can scare up a few more 'older' copies to leave lying around.
See? You readers are the yin to our yang. (Or vice-versa?) You point out the ideas that we're too myopic to notice.
Thanks!! (Without readers, there'd be no writers? Aack! I hate being philosophical in the morning.)
Ricky: You're not the first to make that observation about the book covers. Gaelen was designed to look just a LITTLE like me in that she shares my slight stature (I am 5'2" now) and short hair. The short hair (unheard of in an Elf) demonstrates her lack of concern for public opinion as well as her pragmatism, and her slight stature (difficult for an Elf) brings forth the truth that one should not judge the content of a book by the dimensions of the cover!
She shares most of my idiosyncracies (the feral little buzzard)--for example, she will be tempted to take your hand off if you attempt to pat her head.
News Flash From Alterra: I GOT MY KINDLE!!!!!!! Now to load up some of these books you guys have written and I keep hearing about! (And there was much rejoicing...)
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« Reply #70 on: October 21, 2009, 05:20:07 AM » |
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« Reply #71 on: October 21, 2009, 12:20:30 PM » |
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Congrats on the new kindle!
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« Reply #72 on: October 21, 2009, 12:28:22 PM » |
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Oooh...now to decide what books to load FIRST! Will it be Jenna's? Or Ricky's? Or Ed's? Or...or...or...  (Oh, OKay, I guess I'll do Elfhunter first. THEN which ones?) |
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« Reply #73 on: October 21, 2009, 02:10:02 PM » |
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LOL your own of course!
I'm pleased that you consider mine worthy of attention, but you need to see what your customers see when they view your books on Kindle. That's why the first books I'll load when I buy a Kindle will be my own. Nothing vain about it. Just good business sense.
Have a wonderful day Ma'am,
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« Reply #74 on: October 21, 2009, 09:43:11 PM » |
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I just got an ad from our local wine shop. Did you know there's a wine label called Alterra? |
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