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A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon and Other Ravings from the Blogosphere
by Edward C. Patterson
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An author’s mind is a terrible thing to waste as it bubbles with stuff that we are all capable of conjuring, but most are spared the amusement. During the last decade, this author has had a number of mind rushes come over the spillway and, in a fit of intellectual ineptitude, has decided to let it loose upon the unsuspecting public; thus, this collection of four entertainments designed to both edify and crack you up. From the author of No Irish Need Apply, The Jade Owl and Are You Still Submitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher? comes –
A Reader’s Guide to Author’s Jargon
And Other Ravings from the Blogosphere: to wit –
- Extempore Thoughts for the Day
- Ask Miss Chatty
- New Leaves in the Wind: 5 Essays from a Recovering Webaholic
So if you need to fire up those synapses for the brain and the Kindle, come jog in the jargon with me. Regret’s not a four-letter word.
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A Reader’s Guide to Author’s Jargon: a non-definitive guide to AuthorSpeak - an entertainment for readers to help them absorb the details of an author’s craft. It’s writing for readers, not writers. To wit - “A Pot-boiler: A formulaic book written for a surefire audience with the promise of a steady revenue stream. This does not mean that a potboiler is poorly written. It just means that their author depends on the income, knows where the paycheck is and writes it to reader’s taste, in most cases severing the creative bond between art and commerce. The name derives from the poor starving artist who needs to pay the gas bill to keep the pot boiling. The expression usually applies to books, but the label can be applied to any art form that is driven by popular demand instead of creative integrity. It is possible to align the two. Usually, works of this nature are not enduring, because popular tastes change leaving whales beached.” Extempore Thoughts for the Day: daily aphorisms, both deep and ethereal, affording the author a platform to spew out fortune cookie wisdom at the drop of the hat. Meant to make you ponder. Meant to make you laugh. To wit: “Books, like chapels or cathedrals, open their doors for reader meditation. Of course, authors still must pass the collection plate.” “Variety is the breakfast of life. You waffle today; you pancake tomorrow.” “The Roman Senate opposed dictators, but Caesar had his Gaul.” “They say the world has seven wonders. I agree. They're called the days of the week.” and 263 more Ask Miss Chatty: a unique advice column from the drag queen hostess of The Painted Lips Lounge. Need I say more? A laugh riot. New Leaves in the Wind: Five Essays from a Recovering Webaholic: a view of Corporate America and its romance with the World Wide Web, and how gazillions of $$$ have been wasted in the process. An insider’s view. News at eleven! To wit: “Mild mannered during the day, Business Dick works at implementing serious solutions in a database realm. He sits through hours of meetings, wanders through mountains of requirements and watches thousands of buckos spill over the black rim into the red. Alas, says Business Dick, there must be a better way to make the deadlines. Let me go to my ocal bookstore and buy a Book for Dummies. Soon, Business Dick transforms himself into Dick the Web Rogue.” Edward C. Patterson
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« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2011, 11:06:35 AM » |
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This looks like fun.
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2011, 01:13:10 PM » |
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If readers have as much fun reading it as I had writing it, I'll be delighted.
Thanks
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JimC1946
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2011, 01:25:29 PM » |
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Ed, I loved the new book. I've just posted a review on Amazon. I got the email saying it's live, but I don't see it online yet.
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 03:31:11 PM » |
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Thanks, Jim. I see that the 5-stars showed up, but not the review. Can;t wait to read it, considering it's a new frontier for me - not being a wise-*ss author, but publishing seven pounds of my thinking in a confetti sort of way.  Thanks Ed Jim, I fixed it. Thank you for that wonderful review. Why it didn;t appear, I know not why (although Amazon may have a glytch with customers in the lending lbrary giving reviews - just a guess). I accessed by pressing the little 5-star graphic (the bars). When I reutnred to the page, it still wasn;t there. BUT, I returned to the "bars" and then voted "yes" helpful (of course ) and it came up live on the page. Go figure. This is the fastest I've eer received a review on a book. I really will run sith this one. Thanks again Edward. Patterson PS: Ann. as you can see, I'm being good and using "modify" to update this post. |
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2011, 04:29:27 PM » |
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Hi, Ed, and congratulations on your book!  (and thank you for playing nice.  Here's a free bump for you. . .but get back to working on that 5th Jade Owl book!  ) Please note that KindleBoards is a Readers and Kindle Fan forum. Authors are always welcome to post anywhere but, as you browse the 'boards, please keep in mind that self-promotion, of any sort, is ONLY allowed here in the Book Bazaar. A brief recap of our rules follows: (Note that this doesn't mean you've done anything wrong; we just want you to have a ready reference, so post this note in every thread. ) -- Please bookmark this thread (using your browser's bookmark/favorite function) so you can update it and add to it when there is more information, as we ask that authors have only one thread per book. You may start a separate thread for each book (or you may have one thread per series of books, or one thread for all of your books, it's your choice). --We invite you to use your book cover as your avatar and have links to your book and website in your signature. Instructions are posted here--While you may respond to member posts to your thread at any time, you may only bump your thread (back-to-back posts by you) once every seven days. Once you've responded to a member, that resets the clock to zero and you must wait seven days to post, unless another member posts before then. --We ask that Amazon reviews not be repeated here as they are easy to find at your book link. Also, full reviews from other sites should not be posted here, but you may post a short blurb and a link to the full review instead. --Although self-promotion is limited to the Book Bazaar, our most successful authors have found the best way to promote their books is to be as active throughout KindleBoards as time allows. This is your target audience--book lovers with Kindles! Please note that putting link information in the body of your posts constitutes self promotion; please leave your links for your profile signature that will automatically appear on each post. For information on more ways to promote here on KindleBoards, be sure to check out this thread: Authors: KindleBoards Tips & FAQ. All this, and more, is included in our Forum Decorum. Be sure to check it from time to time for the current guidelines and rules. Thanks for being part of KindleBoards! Feel free to send us a PM if you have any questions. Betsy & Ann Book Bazaar Moderators |
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2011, 04:36:40 PM » |
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Thank you (as usual) Ann
And as a special gift to my readers, A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon and Other Ravings from the Blogosphere is FREE for 2 days only on Amazon - 12/16/11 to 12/17/11 until 11:59 AM PST on the 17th.
Download your stocking stuffers today and Happy Holidays to all my wonderful readers and supporters here at Kindleboards. com
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2011, 07:52:01 AM » |
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If you liked my posts here on Kindleboards, you'll like this collection of Pattersonian wisdom. Edward C. Patterson |
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2012, 08:29:06 AM » |
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FREE Day, today - 1/15/12. Come get yourself a copy.
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2012, 06:21:39 PM » |
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Now reduced to $ .99.
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2012, 04:33:34 PM » |
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Advice from Miss Chatty - She'll Tell You Where to Go. Ask Miss Chatty, part of the Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon.
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« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2012, 06:17:26 AM » |
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Mp shelf should be missing these gems of world insight. Edward C. Patterson KB Queen of Mean Nominee |
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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2012, 10:41:42 AM » |
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KB Queen of Mean Nominee
Okay, Ed, you got my vote! |
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2012, 07:47:54 AM » |
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The Queen of Mean has lots to say in this volume especially as Miss Chatty Chatworth. Edward C. Patterson |
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« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2012, 07:40:59 AM » |
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This work includes the unflappable drag queen Miss Chatty Chatsworth, whose advice to readers surpasses the Gideon Bible.
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2012, 07:58:20 AM » |
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This work includes the unflappable drag queen Miss Chatty Chatsworth, whose advice to readers surpasses the Gideon Bible.
That might be stretching it a bit, but she was certainly more entertaining than Dear Abby. |
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« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2012, 08:05:30 AM » |
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That might be stretching it a bit, but she was certainly more entertaining than Dear Abby. Oh, but Jim, dear, I certainly deserve to be in every hotel room in America! Miss Chatty |
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« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2012, 08:53:38 AM » |
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Oh, but Jim, dear, I certainly deserve to be in every hotel room in America! Miss Chatty If you think I'm going to touch that... |
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« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2012, 05:27:23 AM » |
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Free on the Kindle for March 10-11. Come up and get a copy.
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« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2012, 10:47:21 AM » |
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Miss Chatty's Advice column is worthy of consideration. Edward C. Patterson |
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2012, 07:19:43 AM » |
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Trivia: A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon started as 2 threads (the other Extempore Thoughts of the Day) on Kindleboards, and Ask Miss Chatty begn on Blogit.
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« Reply #23 on: May 03, 2012, 03:30:03 PM » |
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FREE on 5/4 & 5/5 - Amazon KDP,
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« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2012, 06:29:27 AM » |
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A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon, Extempore Thoughts, Ask Miss Chatty & more
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