tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post2019713851355488621..comments2023-12-14T10:28:43.397+00:00Comments on Declan Burke: Bristol 2009: Natural Born Shillers?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-43129200704690184462009-06-06T06:05:04.577+01:002009-06-06T06:05:04.577+01:00Although that sounds macabre, I have already come ...Although that sounds macabre, I have already come across one non-creepy version of this. I was following the blog of a poet who died of colon cancer last year. Every once in awhile, I get the news that his blog has been updated. Although it takes you aback at first, it's his life partner posting some news about his work--not in any sense trying to be him. Sometimes it feels a little odd keeping him on my blog roll, but basically it's a nice thing.seana grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774794086733027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-33504025390181556132009-06-06T05:36:04.908+01:002009-06-06T05:36:04.908+01:00“ … the new demand in the US for companies which w...<i> “ … the new demand in the US for companies which will maintain your on-line persona after your death, updating your Facebook, emailing your buddies, and even keeping your game-playing avatar hale and hearty while you sleep the big sleep.”</i><br /><br />Here’s hoping you have not yet had to use this service.<br />==============<br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />“Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home”<br /> <a href="http://detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</a>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-23323900745932899112009-05-21T01:01:46.084+01:002009-05-21T01:01:46.084+01:00Well, you may be no expert, but I think that at le...Well, you may be no expert, but I think that at least as much as we need experts, we need folks with brains who think seriously about the various issues involved. And you surely are that.<br />==============<br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />"Because Murder Is Just as Much Fun Without a Beard"<br /> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-82627358709425471982009-05-20T22:55:16.463+01:002009-05-20T22:55:16.463+01:00He's a marketing genius! And I will read Book of L...He's a marketing genius! And I will read Book of Lost Things. I think I even have a copy. And very politic where it comes to the host of the contest as well.seana grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774794086733027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-56476396513102638062009-05-20T20:38:38.034+01:002009-05-20T20:38:38.034+01:00Seanag - If I may, can I recommend that The Book o...Seanag - If I may, can I recommend that The Book of Lost Things be your first Connolly? It's terrific. <br /><br />As for the voting ... As I mentioned above, John Connolly has a wonderful way of connecting with readers. In the present case, he simply went on the John Connolly forum and left a link to the 'Sexiest Writers' bit on CAP. Hey presto, etc. <br /><br />As far as I know, he's the only contender to have done so. And I don't begrudge him a single vote, especially as he suggested people might want to vote for me, too. <br /><br />Did I mention that I'm only in it for the money?<br /><br />Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-83688171834917293732009-05-20T20:33:44.856+01:002009-05-20T20:33:44.856+01:00Hi Josephine ... There's actually three categories...Hi Josephine ... There's actually three categories, the third being 'authors who are only in it for the money', like me ...<br /><br />I don't know about 'attention whores' ... I mean, if attention is your thing, there's a hell of a lot easier ways of going about it than writing books. As for the pat on the back - hey, if it's a good book, it's a good book. And you're forgetting the reason why most people start writing in the first place - so complete strangers won't think they're dorks, as their nearest and dearest do.<br /><br />Except for me, of course. Did I mention that I'm only in it for the money?<br /><br />Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-14922543129486893732009-05-20T20:19:37.452+01:002009-05-20T20:19:37.452+01:00Actually, I haven't read Connolly, though his blog...Actually, I haven't read Connolly, though his blog sounds interesting. I am just curious why he currently has 60 votes while his nearest follower, Mr. McKinty only has 25. <br /><br />Nice new photo up at the top by the way.seana grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774794086733027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-73286731435509370602009-05-20T15:36:48.920+01:002009-05-20T15:36:48.920+01:00I divide published authors into two categories: th...I divide published authors into two categories: those that are in for the writing (love to write/hate to promote), and those that are in it for the attention (hate to write/love to promote).<br /><br />I tend to disdain the attention whores who rather be out and about getting the pat on the back, and respect those who rather keep the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair.Josephine Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952030380866201241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-84736803846283436332009-05-20T10:07:37.074+01:002009-05-20T10:07:37.074+01:00Criminy! Yesterday I visited a bookshop kept by a ...Criminy! Yesterday I visited a bookshop kept by a guy who's completely bald, but does anyone say a word? No. But let me shave off one measly beard, and the naysayers and haters are out in full force.<br />==============<br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<br /> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-52168124780756787012009-05-20T09:32:50.859+01:002009-05-20T09:32:50.859+01:00And shame on Peter Rozovsky for betraying the Caus...<I>And shame on Peter Rozovsky for betraying the Cause of the Beard! </I>Peter,<br />you let us all downmarconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-6190877221999945662009-05-20T07:43:43.529+01:002009-05-20T07:43:43.529+01:00Erm, Seanag - at the risk of coming over (ooer, mi...Erm, Seanag - at the risk of coming over (ooer, missus) all fifth-form, I have absolutely no interest in learning more about John Connolly "pulling off his tremendous lead" ... although tremendous I'm sure it is. <br /><br />Seriously, though, you're right - John Connolly is brilliant at connecting with readers. It helps that he writes excellent novels, but he does seem to have a rare quality when it comes to communicating with a readership. He puts in the hours, gets on planes, goes out to meet people ... I particularly like his blog, and the way it pulls back the curtain to allow everyone to see his creative process at work ... For me it's a model that every writer should take a good long look at ...<br /><br />Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-32850839283825657422009-05-20T07:36:14.330+01:002009-05-20T07:36:14.330+01:00Peter - Maxim introduced me as an 'expert' on the ...Peter - Maxim introduced me as an 'expert' on the internet and blogging and whatnot, which was gilding the lily quite a bit ... I'm just as fascinated and bewildered by it all as everyone else. I don't think I'll be chairing any panels on that class of a caper any time soon, although I appreciate the shout-out. <br /><br />Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-17796918904142908772009-05-20T03:20:52.229+01:002009-05-20T03:20:52.229+01:00Judging by how the sexiest Irish crime writer cont...Judging by how the sexiest Irish crime writer contest is going, I think all anyone needs to know about marketing can be learned by figuring out how John Connolly is pulling his tremendous lead off...Maybe just by being the sexiest, but I don't think so.seana grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774794086733027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-70231878622841687852009-05-20T00:35:24.995+01:002009-05-20T00:35:24.995+01:00Maxim J.'s panel with you, Donna, Paul Johnston et...Maxim J.'s panel with you, Donna, Paul Johnston et al. touched on some intimidating but vital issues of technology and copyright protection. Maybe that's what writers ought to be talking about more at conventions, the sort of thing that would enhance the value of the discussion. Perhaps the organizers could consider such a panel next year. Perhaps you could chair it.<br /><br />As for the group photo, I don't mind being seen without a beard, but viewers should know that despite the optical illusion created by my leaning forward and into the picture, I am not Quasimodo.<br />==============<br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<br /> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-36869049141668885912009-05-19T20:35:00.000+01:002009-05-19T20:35:00.000+01:00I have to say it was a thrill to be part of Uriah ...I have to say it was a thrill to be part of Uriah Norman Rushdie's first public appearance since the lifting of the fatwa against him for squiring around so many beautiful women and making the ayatollahs jealous.<br /><br />Donna's party piece? You mean the one where she— Oh, shit. You mean I wasn't supposed to mention that?<br /><br />I respect Stuart Neville enough not to filch the ARC of <I>The Twelve</I> that I saw at No Alibis today, but I'm keeping the clean look. Unless Arlene Hunt tells me not to.<br />==============<br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<br /> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-19403200246903375402009-05-19T18:33:00.000+01:002009-05-19T18:33:00.000+01:00I'm regretting that I didn't go, even though the t...I'm regretting that I didn't go, even though the timing wouldn't have been right. Perhaps next year.<br /><br />And shame on Peter Rozovsky for betraying the Cause of the Beard! Boo, Wilkinson Sword! Boo, Gillette! Viva la Whiskers!Stuart Nevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883631620345577504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-5408109924156212602009-05-19T17:02:00.000+01:002009-05-19T17:02:00.000+01:00It was good seeing you Declan and Capt Mosby, that...It was good seeing you Declan and Capt Mosby, that was worth the price of admission alone -<br /><br />Keep up the good work, from one niche worker to another!<br /><br />AliAli Karimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640079406581573368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-62194157558285905382009-05-19T16:46:00.000+01:002009-05-19T16:46:00.000+01:00Not that I was there, or anything, Declan, but you...Not that I was there, or anything, Declan, but you're wrong.<br /><br />What is Mr Rozovsky doing sitting on my chair?<br /><br />Donna, please tell us/me about it. Or maybe not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-51837697112521919932009-05-19T15:37:00.000+01:002009-05-19T15:37:00.000+01:00I agree with you on the whole marketing and promot...I agree with you on the whole marketing and promotion thing. I just can't do it. I don't even like being on panels - although it's made easier by being on there with lovely people like yourself. My main reason for going is because I get to spend time with people I now consider friends, who I only get to see once or twice a year. And it's lovely to meet new people who you know are going to become friends.<br /><br />And thank you for your discretion on the party piece - although it would have been even more discreet NOT TO HAVE MENTIONED IT AT ALL! Ewan is a dead man.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780558832861165256noreply@blogger.com