tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post1303552151834820583..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: Happy New Year!!!Nick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-9340110156737183072012-01-10T15:33:30.521+00:002012-01-10T15:33:30.521+00:00Lynda - Thank you. Yep, we definitely need time to...Lynda - Thank you. Yep, we definitely need time to breathe now and again, before plunging back into things!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-89633720698213833512012-01-09T10:01:48.846+00:002012-01-09T10:01:48.846+00:00These are all great goals.
The best present I go...These are all great goals. <br /><br />The best present I got at Christmas was a much needed break from everything. So wonderful :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-89856878774597660772012-01-06T10:34:20.076+00:002012-01-06T10:34:20.076+00:00That's fine Nick! Not a problem! Keep it up yo...That's fine Nick! Not a problem! Keep it up you fine fellow!!Stu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-9726170419515224112012-01-06T10:30:43.076+00:002012-01-06T10:30:43.076+00:00Chantele - Thank you. Pink, pink, pink... I know a...Chantele - Thank you. Pink, pink, pink... I know all about it with four women in the house. Actually, one of my younger stepdaughter's best presents was a pink laptop cover. They're all better now - just hope it stays that way for school starting on Monday!! This holiday has gone on long enough!<br /><br />Stu - Nifty marketing there, lol. About the interview, going to have to put it off til next month as I'd like to read the book first, but this can't happen until the end of the month as, post-Xmas, there are certain monetary restraints. Hope you don't mind. Quite annoying as I can't wait to read it!<br /><br />Mark - Thank you, although nothing is "scheduled" as such! It'll just be as and when. ;)Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-70516487970384281202012-01-05T18:38:10.693+00:002012-01-05T18:38:10.693+00:00Sounds like you've got a busy schedule and som...Sounds like you've got a busy schedule and some killer goals. Best of luck to you:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-87598157523969512182012-01-05T17:07:43.029+00:002012-01-05T17:07:43.029+00:00Now Chantele, I wonder if there are any newly rele...Now Chantele, I wonder if there are any newly released novels on Kindle that are like nothing you have ever read before? And just for £1.70!<br /><br />hmmm...<br /><br />yes - Tollesbury Time Forever by me!!<br /><br /><br />; )Stu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-25872335407009763182012-01-05T17:04:26.399+00:002012-01-05T17:04:26.399+00:00Great goals! And I'm sure you can tackle them ...Great goals! And I'm sure you can tackle them all! :) <br /><br />My favorite gift was my new pink Kindle cover from my hubby! Woot! And I'm sorry about sick kids! That is no fun at all. :PChantele Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920913211842919013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-56946968003343853282012-01-04T23:31:21.086+00:002012-01-04T23:31:21.086+00:00The same to you, Matthew, and all the best!The same to you, Matthew, and all the best!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-27668070694051882012-01-04T23:30:26.256+00:002012-01-04T23:30:26.256+00:00Donna - Thanks for both your comments! Yes, it'...Donna - Thanks for both your comments! Yes, it's a dilemma - I like taking my time and really "inhabiting" a book, particularly if it's one where I feel I'm right there in the action. That's down to the skill of the author. But I also know there are so many books I haven't read, including classics, and I don't want to miss out!<br /><br />I'll have to find out more about that challenge. Are you allowed to use a dictionary to come up with interesting words for the topics?<br /><br />Stu - I've been known to take that long. I think the Millenium trilogy took me about 8-9 months, but there was stuff going on that meant I had less time to read. I'm more than halfway through the new Terry Pratchett and don't want it to end!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-33097590497091720122012-01-04T23:29:01.769+00:002012-01-04T23:29:01.769+00:00Happy New Year, Nick!Happy New Year, Nick!Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-76571249863032538152012-01-04T23:10:32.372+00:002012-01-04T23:10:32.372+00:00It takes me about three months to read a book! I j...It takes me about three months to read a book! I just love every single word of a great book!Stu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-8741878332778898462012-01-04T23:08:15.398+00:002012-01-04T23:08:15.398+00:00Oh, and I agree with Alex about A to Z. I did that...Oh, and I agree with Alex about A to Z. I did that last year--and it was an awesome experience, both in what I learned and in the wonderful people I met. I'd so recommend it. One participant last year ended up publishing her posts as a book.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-72226233476502366272012-01-04T23:07:07.878+00:002012-01-04T23:07:07.878+00:00I totally get that about wishing I could read fast...I totally get that about wishing I could read faster. Like you, I tend to take my time and absorb my books. I read them in my head like I'd read them aloud. I just don't have enough time for that if I want to get through a lot of books. And it seems unfair to the writer now that I know how much we agonize over those words!Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-67112787082296247862012-01-04T20:52:44.617+00:002012-01-04T20:52:44.617+00:00Martin - Hmm, I don't know any authors in my i...Martin - Hmm, I don't know any authors in my immediate area. Actually, I've never met another writer (in my position, at least). Any bloggers in Lanarkshire got a book to launch?? I might wait until I have a novel ready. <br /><br />Good luck to you and the gang with the school. I'm sure you'll make it happen!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-21023771000991925542012-01-04T19:31:01.741+00:002012-01-04T19:31:01.741+00:00The best tips I can give at the moment are don'...The best tips I can give at the moment are don't spend too much and do it with other authors.<br /><br />However, my group and I are trying to link up with a school this summer. I'll be blogging about it as it happens...or not.Martin Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605554706836638988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-43345203570755714232012-01-03T22:10:38.044+00:002012-01-03T22:10:38.044+00:00Good stuff mate! I really appreciate it!!
Keep u...Good stuff mate! I really appreciate it!! <br /><br />Keep up the fine work!Stu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-28484076290789550182012-01-03T22:09:17.539+00:002012-01-03T22:09:17.539+00:00You make me laugh, Stu. I'll get cracking on t...You make me laugh, Stu. I'll get cracking on those questions... not had my journalist hat on for a while!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-68436128276190665792012-01-03T20:54:59.717+00:002012-01-03T20:54:59.717+00:00Would love to answer any questions you have Nick! ...Would love to answer any questions you have Nick! No maths ones though. I struggle with maths...or is that meths? Oh I don't know...Stu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-38498900050481824492012-01-03T20:48:03.377+00:002012-01-03T20:48:03.377+00:00Nancy - Thank you. I hope you achieve your goals t...Nancy - Thank you. I hope you achieve your goals too! I might give that A-Z challenge a go - it's outside my comfort zone as in posting (almost) every day, but we need to push ourselves sometimes!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-29741203183197260042012-01-03T20:39:29.024+00:002012-01-03T20:39:29.024+00:00Nah, not boring at all! And if you want to boost ...Nah, not boring at all! And if you want to boost your number of followers, blogfests are the best way to go, that and lots of commenting all over the blogosphere. I sincerely hope you're able to achieve your goals. We share a couple, so I know just where you're coming from.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Nick!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-34121904370716216022012-01-03T20:39:26.732+00:002012-01-03T20:39:26.732+00:00Stu - Wow, I'm humbled by your kind words. I a...Stu - Wow, I'm humbled by your kind words. I always think other people's blogs are better than mine, but I guess that will stop me getting complacent. Like writing really!<br /><br />Actually, you were one of those I had in mind when I came up with the interview idea, so it'd be great if you were my first subject! If it's no trouble, I'll email over some questions in the next few days (just as soon as I've written them...) I think I'll aim to post on the third Wednesday of each month.<br /><br />Martin - Haha. Although, to be fair, I think I gave it to them in at least one case.<br /><br />Yes, the promotion will be a challenge. I might follow in your footsteps and do a launch, though that is terrifying. Any tips?<br /><br />Roland - Thanks for stopping by. I'll do that - I planned to anyway after reading Alex's post. Congrats on nearing your 1000!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-44774990531622805972012-01-03T19:01:55.086+00:002012-01-03T19:01:55.086+00:00I followed over here from Alex's blog. Think a...I followed over here from Alex's blog. Think about looking at my blog. It may give you a smile or two. Have a great 2012, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-23669227282670382772012-01-03T14:17:59.040+00:002012-01-03T14:17:59.040+00:00Aren't children little treasures. Always givi...Aren't children little treasures. Always giving you things.<br /><br />I like your publishing plans for the year. Putting a book on Amazon for sale for the kindle is easy. Mareting it is the hard part. Good luck.Martin Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605554706836638988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-38475170348554169962012-01-03T12:09:55.777+00:002012-01-03T12:09:55.777+00:00Sounds like you've had an excellent Christmas ...Sounds like you've had an excellent Christmas Nick! Good man!<br /><br />Love your plans for the year! Kind of similar to what mine were at the start of last year except I didn't know they were my plans - just seemed to be how things panned out in my disorganised world!<br /><br />If you need someone to interview (sounds a bit grand for a humble soul like myself!) give me a shout.<br /><br />Just to say I think your blog is fantastic - a great mixture of writing stuff, human stuff, life stuff and humour. Brilliant mate!<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />StuStu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-8013368560771731492012-01-03T10:15:21.170+00:002012-01-03T10:15:21.170+00:00Elizabeth - That's great, I hope you enjoy you...Elizabeth - That's great, I hope you enjoy your new laptop. Now you can have a change of scene whenever you need to! My old PC is in my stepdaughter's room, but now she has a laptop too so it's kind of gathering dust like a museum piece. Don't know what we'll do with it!<br /><br />Hope you, your mom and friend enjoy your Kindles too, I've got loads of books I want to read from my blog friends so that should keep it busy!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.com