tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.comments2023-05-17T10:51:56.570-04:00Views from the Old Stone HouseStephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559965680740096523noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-9314948518508958942014-01-03T22:26:21.962-05:002014-01-03T22:26:21.962-05:00ugh
ugh<br /><br />Bo Vandenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370000521663170900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-79875167553372015092013-12-15T19:04:42.511-05:002013-12-15T19:04:42.511-05:00I found it tough sledding to get through this book...I found it tough sledding to get through this book. For the first hundred or so pages, nothing actually happens. After things did get going, it was better, but it still never really grabbed me, character and story wise. Then, he totally redeemed the whole thing with those last few pages. I was surprised, and a little bit awestruck at how completely he changed my entire view of the work in just a few hundred words at the end.Call me Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704646008578216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-34163787988085422302013-04-15T10:32:19.020-04:002013-04-15T10:32:19.020-04:00Thank you for this lovely review! I'm honored ...Thank you for this lovely review! I'm honored you connected with the story and shared it with your readers. Wishing you all the best in writing and life!Ronlyn Dominguehttp://www.ronlyndomingue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-3984662761123569722012-11-13T10:57:29.663-05:002012-11-13T10:57:29.663-05:00The point is, the advice given by doctors is NOT s...The point is, the advice given by doctors is NOT sound, nor is it evidence-based. The medical establishment simply regurgitates questionable research and practices that have no scientific basis. Inform yourself. You'll be astonished.Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559965680740096523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-91081320884959823152012-11-13T10:29:05.770-05:002012-11-13T10:29:05.770-05:00While it is certainly true that there are great nu...While it is certainly true that there are great numbers of people throwing away money on questionable weight-loss schemes, I don't see how that has anything to do with the medical establishment. If people ask their doctors for help with weight loss, they will receive sound evidence-based advice. The problem is, that advice isn't necessarily easy to follow for most of us, so we look for easier answers. We waste money on The South Beach Diet, or The Atkins Diet, or The Master Cleanse Diet <i>instead</i> of following our doctors' advice.Call me Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704646008578216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-42214917944840520512012-11-08T11:26:20.305-05:002012-11-08T11:26:20.305-05:00I've have a copy of Mark's previous book o...I've have a copy of Mark's previous book on the Battle of Ortona and will have to add this to my list. My mother lived in San Leonardo, the village next to Ortona that was seized by the Germans. she lived through both battles, so this is very interesting for me. I will definitely get this book too. Mark is the most knowledgeable person on this battle I have ever met. Mirella Patzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928081276314403541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-47957255000184880012012-09-07T15:07:28.585-04:002012-09-07T15:07:28.585-04:00Congratulations, Lorina! I'm really looking fo...Congratulations, Lorina! I'm really looking forward to hearing them.Michell Plestedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743999379202758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-1307468797929588992012-05-29T21:58:54.564-04:002012-05-29T21:58:54.564-04:00In part, yes.In part, yes.Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559965680740096523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-52736646810677720442012-05-29T21:53:49.457-04:002012-05-29T21:53:49.457-04:00So, your title was hyperbole. Your beef isn't ...So, your title was hyperbole. Your beef isn't with Science Fiction in general, but with one specific publication.Call me Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704646008578216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-71868304855402180302012-05-28T06:17:17.156-04:002012-05-28T06:17:17.156-04:00Kind of my point. :-)Kind of my point. :-)Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559965680740096523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-23997125245274823832012-05-27T21:27:39.496-04:002012-05-27T21:27:39.496-04:00I discussed this with John Scalzi. His opinion was...I discussed this with John Scalzi. His opinion was that F&SF isn't representative of the Science Fiction community in general. It is the only remaining publication he knows of that does not accept electronic submissions - pretty much a dinosaur watching the pretty burning ball fall from the sky.Call me Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704646008578216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-52124709402843808542012-05-26T08:36:47.447-04:002012-05-26T08:36:47.447-04:00I think that's a bogus argument. What it demon...I think that's a bogus argument. What it demonstrates is an unwillingness to accept existing technologies and methods. If they wanted, they could further curtail unwanted manuscripts through the requirement of papyrus or parchment written by a trained scribe.<br /><br />What it demonstrates is a complete disregard for the environment.<br /><br />What it demonstrates is rampant arrogance, otherwise known as hubris.Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559965680740096523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-13925500424872112242012-05-26T00:07:23.931-04:002012-05-26T00:07:23.931-04:00I think the intent of the rule is simply to place ...I think the intent of the rule is simply to place a barrier to submissions. F&SF already gets more subscriptions than they can read - and a large proportion of them are not worth reading at all. Making it easier for writers to submit would probably worsen their signal to noise ratio significantly. If you want to submit a story to F&SF, you're going to have to jump through some hoops. Perhaps less dedicated writers won't bother.Call me Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704646008578216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-78569044055129147592012-05-25T17:33:23.559-04:002012-05-25T17:33:23.559-04:00Perhaps. I'm of the opinion anything new and f...Perhaps. I'm of the opinion anything new and fresh is coming out of small houses. There's a collection of short fiction by Susan Forest soon to be released by Five Rivers I think fits this bill.<br /><br />Would welcome any reading suggestions you might have.<br /><br />I think, however, the main thrust of my post today was a poke at Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine. In this day and age how can you not accept electronic submissions?Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559965680740096523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-55958027382983521052012-05-25T16:24:04.598-04:002012-05-25T16:24:04.598-04:00Maybe you're just getting your current science...Maybe you're just getting your current science fiction in the wrong place.Call me Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704646008578216859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-17904932389627856922012-01-03T03:23:54.510-05:002012-01-03T03:23:54.510-05:00Hi friends,
Thanks for beautiful recipe.......Hi friends,<br />Thanks for beautiful recipe.......Salmon Fish Oil Manufacturershttp://www.maplelifenutrition.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050114170808386390.post-79403015661952446352011-09-06T17:38:57.889-04:002011-09-06T17:38:57.889-04:00Good food for thought, Lorina. My first indie book...Good food for thought, Lorina. My first indie book just came out today, so this is at the top of my mind right now. I've been looking at it, as you said, as any publicity is good publicity. Since I'm an unknown quantity, reviews of any sort give some additional information about the book to potential readers who stumble upon it. <br /><br />Also, no author, especially an author whose books trigger strong emotions, will get all good reviews. Every time I read a negative review, I'm reminded of my dad's comments about movie reviews in the Boston Globe. He always disagreed with the reviewer's option. But he still found the reviews helpful for that reason - if the reviewer hated the film, he knew he'd enjoy it. I think if reviews list reasons for liking/disliking a book, even the negative ones still can entice some readers who know that if Reviewer A says X, Y and Z made this book horrible, it's probably something they'll like because they have a different take on X, Y or Z.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com