Comments for The Brainpan http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com Promoting Literary Arts from Tucson Arizona Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:15:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Sydney Writers’ Center- ONLINE Feature Writing with Valerie Khoo by Randy Ford http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/sydney-writers-center-online-feature-writing-with-valerie-khoo/#comment-1863 Randy Ford Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:15:51 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/sydney-writers-center-online-feature-writing-with-valerie-khoo/#comment-1863 Hi Valerie, I enjoy connecting with people from other parts of the world. I also enjoy helping when I can. Thanks for your comment. Randy Ford Hi Valerie,
I enjoy connecting with people from other parts of the world. I also enjoy helping when I can. Thanks for your comment. Randy Ford

]]> Comment on Sydney Writers’ Center- ONLINE Feature Writing with Valerie Khoo by Valerie Khoo http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/sydney-writers-center-online-feature-writing-with-valerie-khoo/#comment-1862 Valerie Khoo Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:09 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/sydney-writers-center-online-feature-writing-with-valerie-khoo/#comment-1862 Hi there Randy, Thanks so much for the shout-out. We're thrilled that we have quite a number of US students - in fact, we have students from all over the world. For magazines and newspapers, the principles are very much the same across the English-speaking world. The great news for US students is that the US dollar is always very strong. So it's even more affordable. Best wishes, Valerie Khoo Director Sydney Writer's Centre Hi there Randy,

Thanks so much for the shout-out. We’re thrilled that we have quite a number of US students – in fact, we have students from all over the world. For magazines and newspapers, the principles are very much the same across the English-speaking world.

The great news for US students is that the US dollar is always very strong. So it’s even more affordable.

Best wishes,
Valerie Khoo
Director
Sydney Writer’s Centre

]]> Comment on Jerry D. Simmons- Contents of Novemenber 19, 2009 TIPS FOR WRITERS FROM THE PUBLISHING INSIDER by Gadgets Article http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/jerry-d-simmons-contents-of-novemenber-19-2009-tips-for-writers-from-the-publishing-insider/#comment-1851 Gadgets Article Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:35:17 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=5173#comment-1851 Nice Article..,I know your site from Search Engine,thanks to your Article,I love your site,my site also same nichie with your site…thanks Nice Article..,I know your site from Search Engine,thanks to your Article,I love your site,my site also same nichie with your site…thanks

]]> Comment on Ad in PARADE MAGAZINE-Poetry Contest $100,000 in Prizes Awarded Annually by Anna http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/ad-in-parade-magazine-poetry-contest-100000-in-prizes-awarded-annually/#comment-1850 Anna Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:20:48 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=1252#comment-1850 Is the poetry contest in Country Weekly a scam too? I entered that one and got a letter from Eber and Wein saying I made it to the semi - finals. Is the poetry contest in Country Weekly a scam too? I entered that one and got a letter from Eber and Wein saying I made it to the semi – finals.

]]> Comment on Kris Neri Author- HIGH CRIMES ON THE MAGICAL PLANE, Fiction- Mystery/Fantasy by Randy Ford http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/kris-neri-author-high-crimes-on-the-magical-plane-fiction-mysteryfantasy/#comment-1847 Randy Ford Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:05:54 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=5261#comment-1847 Hi Kris, You're welcome. I hope you're having a good writing day. Randy Hi Kris,
You’re welcome. I hope you’re having a good writing day.
Randy

]]> Comment on Kris Neri Author- HIGH CRIMES ON THE MAGICAL PLANE, Fiction- Mystery/Fantasy by Kris Neri http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/kris-neri-author-high-crimes-on-the-magical-plane-fiction-mysteryfantasy/#comment-1846 Kris Neri Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:46:52 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=5261#comment-1846 Hey, Randy! Thanks for posting this material about my new book! I really appreciate the exposure. Kris Hey, Randy! Thanks for posting this material about my new book! I really appreciate the exposure.

Kris

]]> Comment on Randy Ford Author- I’M NOT DEAD YET, a new novel, 136th installment by Randy Ford http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/randy-ford-author-i%e2%80%99m-not-dead-yet-a-new-novel-136th-installment/#comment-1835 Randy Ford Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:14:35 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=5114#comment-1835 Thank you or slamath Randy Thank you or slamath Randy

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]]> Comment on About Randy Ford by Randy Ford http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1789 Randy Ford Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:58:19 +0000 #comment-1789 Hi Alan, Thank for your comment. I really did enjoy your short story "Church League." I thought it was one of the best stories of many stories submitted to this year's the Society of Southwestern Authors writing contest. You also have a lot to say that's worth reading (non-fiction or is there such a thing as non-fiction.) Keep writing. Stay in touch. Randy Ford Hi Alan,
Thank for your comment. I really did enjoy your short story “Church League.” I thought it was one of the best stories of many stories submitted to this year’s the Society of Southwestern Authors writing contest. You also have a lot to say that’s worth reading (non-fiction or is there such a thing as non-fiction.) Keep writing. Stay in touch. Randy Ford

]]> Comment on Ad in PARADE MAGAZINE-Poetry Contest $100,000 in Prizes Awarded Annually by mike http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/ad-in-parade-magazine-poetry-contest-100000-in-prizes-awarded-annually/#comment-1788 mike Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:11:43 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=1252#comment-1788 these "contests" are completely "scams" but not illegal "scams" but more the kind of "scam" that exploits those who seek attention and recognition... please note this is all just conjecture on my part but this is my thought.... everyone or almost everyone who submits a poem will be told they are great and have made it into a book....these "contest publishers" may create and distribute many many books so that all poets are able to be published.... the "contest" is no contest at all and its really a way to sell books...really trust me...imagine how many people are going to buy this book with their poem...people are also encouraged to buy more than one book to keep for long term or send to relatives and friends....these are huge giant hard back books very nicely designed and have a good look to them but they are pricey and contain literally thousands of poems besides yours.... then after you buy the book(s) you will be "invited" to attend special events and dinners and etc (all of which cost a lot of money) so that you might speak and read you poem....yet another way to make money for the "contest" and who doesnt want to feel "special" ... my wife did and we bought the book and got the offers and my wife really felt "special" and i didn't have the heart to tell her it was all about making money for the company on the other end of things... all that said we now have a book with my wifes poem in it and perhaps its a nice collection of poetry to have with the thousands of other original poems in the book and perhaps if we had gone to the dinners and gatherings and paid the big bucks we could have had fun and enjoyed being around others of like mind....but all in all to me its a sad way to make money...you could save yourself a lot by finding a cheap self publisher and make your own book of all your own poems... just my take on things no offense to anyone intended.... these “contests” are completely “scams” but not illegal “scams” but more the kind of “scam” that exploits those who seek attention and recognition…

please note this is all just conjecture on my part but this is my thought….

everyone or almost everyone who submits a poem will be told they are great and have made it into a book….these “contest publishers” may create and distribute many many books so that all poets are able to be published….

the “contest” is no contest at all and its really a way to sell books…really trust me…imagine how many people are going to buy this book with their poem…people are also encouraged to buy more than one book to keep for long term or send to relatives and friends….these are huge giant hard back books very nicely designed and have a good look to them but they are pricey and contain literally thousands of poems besides yours….

then after you buy the book(s) you will be “invited” to attend special events and dinners and etc (all of which cost a lot of money) so that you might speak and read you poem….yet another way to make money for the “contest”

and who doesnt want to feel “special” … my wife did and we bought the book and got the offers and my wife really felt “special” and i didn’t have the heart to tell her it was all about making money for the company on the other end of things…

all that said we now have a book with my wifes poem in it and perhaps its a nice collection of poetry to have with the thousands of other original poems in the book and perhaps if we had gone to the dinners and gatherings and paid the big bucks we could have had fun and enjoyed being around others of like mind….but all in all to me its a sad way to make money…you could save yourself a lot by finding a cheap self publisher and make your own book of all your own poems…

just my take on things no offense to anyone intended….

]]> Comment on Ad in PARADE MAGAZINE-Poetry Contest $100,000 in Prizes Awarded Annually by Richard Fahey http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/ad-in-parade-magazine-poetry-contest-100000-in-prizes-awarded-annually/#comment-1787 Richard Fahey Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:20:13 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=1252#comment-1787 Hello All, I too was featured in "Verses and Visions," and won a prize which they made good on. The book was beautiful and I agree I am proud to be a part of it. It is NOT a scam, and is published electronically on both Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Don't give up hope and keep writing! Hello All,

I too was featured in “Verses and Visions,” and won a prize which they made good on. The book was beautiful and I agree I am proud to be a part of it. It is NOT a scam, and is published electronically on both Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Don’t give up hope and keep writing!

]]> Comment on About Randy Ford by Allan Meyer http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1786 Allan Meyer Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:36 +0000 #comment-1786 What an amazing life story! And here I thought you were just a generous, jolly fellow who befriended artsy people at El Ojito. Thanks so very much for your encouraging comments on my short story "Church League" yesterday at the SSA Book Fair. By the way, I found your (typed) comments on that entry in SSA's writing contest. I'm all excited again. God love you for everything you've done and everywhere you've been. (Sharon and I lived in Maine one year.) Since then, it's mostly side trips to greater Eloy. Michael Goodrich (former Tucson weatherman) humor. Keep up the spirit and very best to Peggy. Allan Meyer What an amazing life story! And here I thought you were just a generous, jolly fellow who befriended artsy people at El Ojito. Thanks so very much for your encouraging comments on my short story “Church League” yesterday at the SSA Book Fair. By the way, I found your (typed) comments on that entry in SSA’s writing contest. I’m all excited again. God love you for everything you’ve done and everywhere you’ve been. (Sharon and I lived in Maine one year.) Since then, it’s mostly side trips to greater Eloy. Michael Goodrich (former Tucson weatherman) humor. Keep up the spirit and very best to Peggy. Allan Meyer

]]> Comment on 2010 San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival- features Barabara Kingsolver by Vicki Nerenberg http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/2010-san-miguel-writers-conference-literary-festival-features-barabara-kingsolver/#comment-1783 Vicki Nerenberg Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:47:57 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=4383#comment-1783 The correct website for more information about the 2010 San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival is http://www.sanmiguelwritersconference.org/ The correct website for more information about the 2010 San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival is
http://www.sanmiguelwritersconference.org/

]]> Comment on Arizona Book Publishing Association- Dan Poynter presents Book Publishing: Past, Present & Future by Patricia Fry http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/arizona-book-publishing-association-dan-poynter-presents-book-publishing-past-present-future/#comment-1781 Patricia Fry Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:36:24 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=5050#comment-1781 Wish I could be there to hear Dan, but I'll be speaking in New York. He's right that many things in publishing are changing and this is the very reason why authors need to be involved in organizations that constantly provide updated information and resources. Patricia Fry, Executive Director SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) www.spawn.org. Wish I could be there to hear Dan, but I’ll be speaking in New York. He’s right that many things in publishing are changing and this is the very reason why authors need to be involved in organizations that constantly provide updated information and resources.

Patricia Fry, Executive Director
SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) http://www.spawn.org.

]]> Comment on Molly McKinney Author- CROCODILE TALE, A Vintage Romantic Mystery Novelette by Molly McKinney http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/molly-mckinney-author-crocodile-tale-a-vintage-romantic-mystery-novelette/#comment-1778 Molly McKinney Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:50:40 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=4802#comment-1778 11/10/09 Hi Yvonne, I just accidentally found this site with your comment. Thank you!! I'd be delighted to send you a copy of Crocodile Tale. The email given in Brainpan is garbled; it is actually mtmwriter@gmail.com. Please contact me and I will also contact Ann. I look forward to meeting you. Alles van die beste, Molly 11/10/09
Hi Yvonne, I just accidentally found this site with your comment. Thank you!! I’d be delighted to send you a copy of Crocodile Tale. The email given in Brainpan is garbled; it is actually mtmwriter@gmail.com. Please contact me and I will also contact Ann. I look forward to meeting you. Alles van die beste, Molly

]]> Comment on Randy Ford Author, I’M NOT DEAD YET, a new novel, first installment by Randy Ford http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/randy-ford-author-im-not-dead-yet-a-new-novel-first-installment/#comment-1776 Randy Ford Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:52:35 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=2987#comment-1776 Hi Mark, It's good to hear from you and know that you are continuing to practice your writing. You should only improve; that's not to say that you're not an accomplished writer. I hope your marketing goes well. You deserve it. Randy Hi Mark,
It’s good to hear from you and know that you are continuing to practice your writing. You should only improve; that’s not to say that you’re not an accomplished writer. I hope your marketing goes well. You deserve it. Randy

]]> Comment on Randy Ford Author, I’M NOT DEAD YET, a new novel, first installment by Mark Sadler http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/randy-ford-author-im-not-dead-yet-a-new-novel-first-installment/#comment-1775 Mark Sadler Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:07:36 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=2987#comment-1775 love the personal essay, and nice to know you still writing too. I have been taking a course through Antigone to improve my craft and am working on an op-ed piece currently. Today I am on a mini-tour with my novel. I came to Oklahoma to visit my two younger sons and attended the Red Dirt Book Festival in Shawnee (sold 8 books) and off to Full Circle Bookstore, the largest indie book shop in OKC) for a signing. Take care. Mark love the personal essay, and nice to know you still writing too. I have been taking a course through Antigone to improve my craft and am working on an op-ed piece currently.
Today I am on a mini-tour with my novel. I came to Oklahoma to visit my two younger sons and attended the Red Dirt Book Festival in Shawnee (sold 8 books) and off to Full Circle Bookstore, the largest indie book shop in OKC) for a signing.
Take care.

Mark

]]> Comment on Arizona Book Publishing Association- Forum FAST PITCH POINTERS & Luncheon TABLE TOPICS FOR PUBLISHERS by Domimho http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/arizona-book-publishing-association-forum-fast-pitch-pointers-luncheon-table-topics-for-publishers/#comment-1771 Domimho Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:38 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=3700#comment-1771 I need your help! Has anybody been in Russia? What’s your opinion? I’m going to go there in spring but still I need more information. All I’m familiar with is Moscow… Can you suggest me something? What to visit? Or probably, you can advise some really interesting places especially which are situated far away from big cities? Any ideas about travel agencies that hone in on some outstanding or off the wall tourist activities? I visited such web sites as  (gotorussia.com, russia-travel.com, dovisit.com, russia.com, etc.), they really offer such tours but I’m not sure they are reliable enough… I really appreciate your help and advices. Thanks a lot, Michael I need your help!
Has anybody been in Russia? What’s your opinion?
I’m going to go there in spring but still I need more information. All I’m familiar with is Moscow…
Can you suggest me something? What to visit? Or probably, you can advise some really interesting places especially which are situated far away from big cities?
Any ideas about travel agencies that hone in on some outstanding or off the wall tourist activities? I visited such web sites as  (gotorussia.com, russia-travel.com, dovisit.com, russia.com, etc.), they really offer such tours but I’m not sure they are reliable enough…
I really appreciate your help and advices.
Thanks a lot, Michael

]]> Comment on Cherokee Star- Writing contests promises and poetry scams by Penelope http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/cherokee-star-writing-contests-promises-and-poetry-scams/#comment-1770 Penelope Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:34 +0000 http://thebrainpan.wordpress.com/?p=3157#comment-1770 I got the very same letter but the book doesn't say Verses and Visions, instead it says Endless Horizons...? I got the very same letter but the book doesn’t say Verses and Visions, instead it says Endless Horizons…?

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