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Boyd,
You know how much you are appreciated here on KB.
And we wish you the best in personal as well as professional success.
And we have Harvey to thank for the opportunity for all of us to interact here.
We should never lose sight of the fact that without Harvey's effort, we probably would never meet and enjoy the incredible authors who are "resident" here at KB.
Through this medium, I have come to feel that I "know" Boyd and Mike (who it has been my pleasure to meet) and Jeff and Gertie and Thumper and Sig and Carolyn and Ed.
And the companionship provided by the Mods.
And can never forget the enablers (DD working quietly away to help others) and Susan, who keep a smile on my face.
Well anyway much deserved Congrats, Boyd.
And thanks again, Harvey.
Just sayin.......
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« Reply #176 on: June 22, 2009, 07:18:45 AM » |
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People have started to notice that my books are no longer on Amazon, so I thought I post a short note here for now. I took my books off Amazon and my web site because I'm in negotiations for a book deal. That's all I can say at this time. I'll let you know more when I have something concrete to report. Thanks again to everyone!
YOU GO BOYD!!! May you be blessed with the success you so richly deserve. Was wondering why all of your books disappeared before I had a chance to review them. I'm doubly glad I was able to snag all three of them! Here's to great success and a loooooong list of works to come! |
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« Reply #177 on: June 22, 2009, 08:52:38 AM » |
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People have started to notice that my books are no longer on Amazon, so I thought I post a short note here for now. I took my books off Amazon and my web site because I'm in negotiations for a book deal. That's all I can say at this time. I'll let you know more when I have something concrete to report. Thanks again to everyone!
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« Reply #178 on: June 22, 2009, 09:17:07 AM » |
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Thats FANTASTIC Boyd!!! Someday I can saw "The Ark, heck I read that years ago and talked to the auther several times." The best of luck..
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« Reply #179 on: June 22, 2009, 01:19:03 PM » |
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Hope you get a great deal Boyd! Congrats!
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« Reply #180 on: June 22, 2009, 04:14:22 PM » |
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Congrats, Boyd. I love hearing success stories like this! And I too am glad I got your books already.  |
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« Reply #181 on: June 22, 2009, 04:21:22 PM » |
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That is GREAT news Boyd! It's about time. I'm crossing my fingers too. Let us know when you score that contract!!
Edited to add: Now I know why I have so many unread books on my Kindle. Gotta buy 'em when you seem 'em or you might miss out!
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« Reply #182 on: June 23, 2009, 10:14:03 AM » |
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And while you're negotiating book deals, you should also start thinking about movie deals. I'm on the last part of The Ark and I keep thinking what a great movie this book would make! N I agree with that completely. The Ark should be a movie! EllenR |
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« Reply #184 on: June 23, 2009, 11:15:09 AM » |
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And I'll accept a brief walk-on roll. Shoot me, beat me up, throw me off a cliff. OK, I've gained control again, sorry. jp |
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« Reply #185 on: June 23, 2009, 01:47:17 PM » |
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« Reply #186 on: June 23, 2009, 05:17:24 PM » |
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And I'll accept a brief walk-on in roll. Shoot me, beat me up, throw me off a cliff. OK, I've gained control again, sorry. jp This was just too funny. Congrats, Boyd! I hope everything goes really well. I've only read The Ark, but your work is fantastic, and I agree with all of the good stuff everyone has written here. |
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« Reply #187 on: June 24, 2009, 11:31:12 AM » |
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Wonderful news Boyd. Please keep us posted!! |
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« Reply #188 on: June 24, 2009, 12:16:59 PM » |
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Boyd was the first author to contact me directly after I posted here that I loved The Ark. Now he may have a book deal. GO BOYD!! GOOD LUCK!! Couldn;t have happened to a nicer guy/.
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« Reply #189 on: June 24, 2009, 01:28:51 PM » |
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I'm feeling really left out, all this talk about The Ark. It's the one I didn't download. Don't know what happened. Maybe didn't follow through on the "click" button.  |
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« Reply #190 on: June 24, 2009, 02:40:43 PM » |
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I'm sorry you didn't get it in time back2nature! As soon as it is published you will definitely want to get it (even if you have to pay $9.99) - it is my favorite of the three titles Boyd introduced to us. It will be fun to say "we knew him when", because I have NO DOUBT he will become a household name for Thriller/Adventure fiction.
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« Reply #191 on: June 24, 2009, 03:40:35 PM » |
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Have you ever read the Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child novels. I'm in to those, read most of them. Can't put them down. Are Boyd's books like that?
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« Reply #192 on: June 24, 2009, 03:43:07 PM » |
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I can say, Yes they are. I made that analogy several months ago. Great, exciting stories.
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« Reply #193 on: June 24, 2009, 04:37:41 PM » |
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I'm in my last 10 pages of Book of the Dead right now. That's why I haven't read any novels on the K2 yet.
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« Reply #194 on: June 24, 2009, 04:57:50 PM » |
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Just wanted to add my name to the list of well-wishers, Boyd. I only got to read a snippet in the snippet thread but I enjoyed the short excerpt and hope your dream comes true...
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« Reply #195 on: June 24, 2009, 06:23:29 PM » |
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Have you ever read the Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child novels. I'm in to those, read most of them. Can't put them down. Are Boyd's books like that?
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« Reply #196 on: June 24, 2009, 06:23:43 PM » |
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I can say, Yes they are. I made that analogy several months ago. Great, exciting stories.
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I'll second that and also throw Cussler into the mix although Cussler's tend to be more "series" oriented (i.e. same characters pin major roles). All three of Boyd's use different main characters but all three are excellent. |
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« Reply #197 on: June 24, 2009, 06:46:13 PM » |
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Absolutely - stay up all night until you finish books because you can't stop without knowing what happens next. They are also completely believable, the stories could be on cable news or in newspaper headlines tomorrow.
Yay, I finished it. Now on to the next. Here's the dilemma. I have two more unread Preston/Child books on the shelf I want to read next (plus some other titles too). Already bought and paid for. But, boy, I sure would like to start reading on my new K2. Do I spend the money again to have them download to the K2 or read the DTB? Hm-m-m, I don't want to spend any more money. Buying the K2 and the Noreve cover and several other ebooks, it's been a big month. I'm sure some of you have had that decision to make, unless you're the type of person that only buys a book when they have finished reading one. I'm not, I like a little inventory. |
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« Reply #198 on: June 25, 2009, 04:07:15 AM » |
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« Reply #199 on: June 25, 2009, 12:49:34 PM » |
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See Boyd,
We love your work here on KB.
You get new readers all the time.
Keep up the good work, my friend.
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