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« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2009, 04:43:56 AM » |
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Just some updates: I've reformmated The Nine Lives of Clemenza and fixed the typos that a reader pointed out. Retail Ready is now Kindle Ready and can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Retail-Ready-ebook/dp/B002E19JO6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245516256&sr=8-2The description isn't showing yet for Retail Ready, so : Meet Kesey Maverick. First name Kesey: in Swahili, meaning born in time of great trouble for father. Last name Maverick: a lost calf, separated from its mother. After graduating from a prestigious college and failing to find work as a poet, Kesey takes up work as a bank teller with a large financial corporation in Pittsburgh. With a name that would cause Freud to pause for thought, Kesey develops theories regarding the flaws and failures of the bank, narrating the reader through one hellacious workweek. Starting with Monday brownies and ending with a baffling button, Kesey and her colleagues are in for more than they could ever imagine. If I sold the books as a duo, The Nine Lives of Clemenza would be heaven (sweet, innocent, positive), and Retail Ready would be hell (vulgar, crass, negative and humorous at the same time). If you've ever worked in retail or for a large corporation, you'll understand the vulgarity  |
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« Reply #26 on: June 22, 2009, 03:02:53 AM » |
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I just finished reading this amazing book. I truly enjoyed it. I highly reccomend this book to anyone. Thank you for writing it and giving it to us at such a great price for such an amazing book.
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« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2009, 03:13:58 PM » |
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Thank you so much for your purchase and time! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the book!
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« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2009, 03:29:10 PM » |
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I'm reading it right now and so far it is really good.
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« Reply #29 on: June 22, 2009, 04:10:35 PM » |
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Holly,
I checked your book out and it seems really interesting. Do you plan to publish it in print? I don't have a Kindle (yet) and it would be the only way that I can read it.
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« Reply #31 on: June 22, 2009, 04:40:07 PM » |
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Holly, Thanks for the link. I am adding The Nine Lives of Clemenza to my queue of books to read. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes and write you a review when I order it. BTW, you have some terrific reviews. Seems like a must read to me! And thanks for accepting my invite on GR!  |
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« Reply #32 on: June 22, 2009, 05:14:29 PM » |
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I bought your book on a whim and I really enjoyed it! I recommend it to others!
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« Reply #33 on: June 22, 2009, 05:25:19 PM » |
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Wow, congrats on your success, Holly! Hope my review went into that a little bit. How many have you sold this month?
I can personally recommend Nine Lives! It's very thought provoking, fun, and well-written! And I hope Holly can recommend my book, Double Life...a link is in my sig.
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« Reply #34 on: June 22, 2009, 05:53:34 PM » |
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Kevis, Thank you so much for the support! I hope you enjoy The Nine Lives of Clemenza. Lianna, thank you for your time and for writing a review. I corrected the breath/breathe typos! Dawson- thank you for your review as well. I hope your other reviews are going well and I enjoyed Double Life greatly. I'm jealous. I want the summer off! Good news: I think there may be a new kindle in my birthday future!  |
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« Reply #35 on: June 23, 2009, 09:41:17 AM » |
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yahoo for typo corrections, LOL! I know a large publisher could care less about things like that and it makes me feel good that you cared enough to fix it. Now could you get them to fix all the spacing issues in the Sookie Stackhouse vampire books, LOL! That stuff drives me nuts!
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« Reply #36 on: June 27, 2009, 09:18:54 AM » |
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I find it difficult to self-edit. After spending so much time with my writing, I think my eyes are just moving across the page, my mind knowing each word Your feedback was very helpful, Lianna! New: I was recently interviewed by Stacey Cochran, a frequent poster on the forum. We chat a bit about the book, writing and publishing. You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn5JCrLOwzAI'm always open to feedback! |
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« Reply #37 on: June 27, 2009, 09:36:54 AM » |
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Holly, I watched the interview and enjoyed it immensely. Such poise under fire! What's your secret? The last time I did an interview, I totally lost my audience with cosmological talk about the universe and the like. Just want to say that I am jealous and wish that I was half as composed as you during an interview. Great job. Looking forward to the next one! |
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« Reply #38 on: June 27, 2009, 02:47:03 PM » |
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Great interview.
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« Reply #39 on: June 27, 2009, 03:52:32 PM » |
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Thank you for taking the time to watch the interview! I was just praying the doorbell didn't ring... the dog goes crazy! Kevis, here is my secret: I talk to customers all day and answer lots of random questions such as "Why can't I withdrawl money from my cousin's account?" "I don't bank here. Where's your bathroom?" and my favorite "Are you new here?" (when I wear my glasses or pull my hair back). I like the way that Stacey interviews. I really had no idea what kind of questions he was going to ask, just like my customers |
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« Reply #40 on: July 03, 2009, 12:58:24 PM » |
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I just had the opportunity to watch your interview, I thought it was great!! Thanks for sharing the link with us. Rachel |
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« Reply #41 on: July 03, 2009, 04:15:55 PM » |
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Holly,
I really enjoyed your interview. Great job!
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« Reply #43 on: July 04, 2009, 03:11:45 AM » |
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How exciting! You are doing a great job getting your name out there!! Who the heck says you need a traditional publisher anyway?? I missed the show, but hopefully I can still listen to it, I'd love to hear it! Rachel |
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« Reply #44 on: July 04, 2009, 07:11:58 AM » |
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Rachel, You can still listen to the show by following this link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Dawson-Vosburg/2009/07/04/JJ-Talk-Zoe-and-Holly-Encore-EpisodeAlso, I just came across this home video. I was six and I now realize that my love of storytelling began because my parents were constantly saying "Tell us a story, Hol!" Simply gripping, I share stories like "My friend stuck their hand in the washer." |
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« Reply #45 on: July 04, 2009, 07:29:33 AM » |
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Awe...your hair gives you away as a child of the 80's...my daughter had the same haircut!
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« Reply #46 on: July 05, 2009, 08:53:49 AM » |
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« Reply #47 on: July 05, 2009, 09:36:27 AM » |
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Yep...the bangs!
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« Reply #48 on: October 03, 2009, 09:47:50 AM » |
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latest review of The Nine Lives of Clemenza: from Dennis Fleming... "The beauty of the story is that we love Clemenza in all of her incarnations because we know she is trying hard to be good. Even during lives in which she is selfish, inconsiderate, and angry, she learns to make amends for them and we see her true, pure, and loving character. Clemenza takes the form of unexpected aspects of the physical universe. Could one predict coming back as the wind or a molecule? We think of reincarnation as a soul's habitation of an animal, insect or human body, but a tumor? These clever incarnations allow us to see the world in a way we've never experienced. It gives me something to share with my grandson and fills me with joyful anticipation. An artist, whether painter, sculptor, poet, or musician, desires to create something from their soul or find some truth in the souls of others. Aristotle once said that the aim of art is not to show the outward appearance of things, but to reveal their inward significance. Once in a while an author comes along and creates something new. Holly Christine has found something inside of her heart--her Clemenza--and has brought it to us in the form of a little ball of energy, a lovable little metamorphosing soul. It's deceptively simple story drew me in and reminded me of the power of art, of the power in seeing the world differently. Read this book." |
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« Reply #49 on: October 05, 2009, 11:40:34 AM » |
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I know I already commented in this thread (or at least I think I did), but I want to say again, that this is a worthy read!! It's still up there as one of my faves from a new-to-me author.
Cheers!
Rachel
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