tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post6263170465318616568..comments2023-04-18T00:44:59.351+10:00Comments on A dead man fell from the sky...: The galley for Pericles CommissionGary Corbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-63328296127959571342010-05-31T10:21:05.267+10:002010-05-31T10:21:05.267+10:00Thanks Bill and Anneke! Most especially for all y...Thanks Bill and Anneke! Most especially for all your support and help.<br /><br />I'm not so sure about this childbirth analogy. They both seem to take about 9 months.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-72546125438029971242010-05-31T01:42:39.548+10:002010-05-31T01:42:39.548+10:00I'm so impressed and proud, here at the other ...I'm so impressed and proud, here at the other side of the world! Can't wait to get a copy. I'll send you the picture!<br /><br />And Bill, a child, all made of dead trees and ink, no crying, no sounds, no toys all over the floor. That's my kind of baby.Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321038108914191304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-60099470618177569402010-05-30T07:18:56.940+10:002010-05-30T07:18:56.940+10:00At last Gary. Many congratulations. The nearest we...At last Gary. Many congratulations. The nearest we poor men can get to producing a baby.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-69438347858701242942010-05-29T15:39:13.409+10:002010-05-29T15:39:13.409+10:00Sorry, Loretta. My own obscure joke. Written abo...Sorry, Loretta. My own obscure joke. Written above the entrance to Delphi were two pieces of advice:<br /><br />Know Thyself; and<br />Nothing In Excess (in this case, sales)Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-76462581192848362402010-05-29T14:48:58.891+10:002010-05-29T14:48:58.891+10:00I thought the Oracle would say Nothing In Excess?
...<i>I thought the Oracle would say Nothing In Excess?</i><br /><br />I'm sorry, I think you've gone over my head. I don't get it?Loretta Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253542701930736398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-62219938144528113362010-05-29T09:12:48.309+10:002010-05-29T09:12:48.309+10:00I thought the Oracle would say Nothing In Excess?
...I thought the Oracle would say Nothing In Excess?<br /><br />Clearly I don't know myself.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-45466854411471855472010-05-29T02:18:45.369+10:002010-05-29T02:18:45.369+10:00You know what the Oracle of Delphi would say?
&qu...You know what the Oracle of Delphi would say?<br /><br />"When The <i>Pericles Commission</i> hits the stands, there will be a new book on the best seller lists." ;)Loretta Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253542701930736398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-46894924160560408642010-05-28T17:27:28.845+10:002010-05-28T17:27:28.845+10:00You're very kind, Loretta!
I must to be hon...You're very kind, Loretta! <br /><br />I must to be honest defenestrate any idea of bestseller-hood. Ancient mysteries are not the kind of books to make their way onto bestseller lists. Very happy to be wrong though.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-67492196062388433002010-05-28T13:49:55.909+10:002010-05-28T13:49:55.909+10:00Gary, that's totally awesome! I'm so look...Gary, that's totally awesome! I'm so looking forward to seeing this in stores (and on the best seller lists!) and asking people, "oh, have you seen my friend's book yet?" *G*Loretta Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253542701930736398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-92202040631647873482010-05-28T08:57:52.168+10:002010-05-28T08:57:52.168+10:00It okay Susan, I'm lurving it.
The optimist...It okay Susan, I'm lurving it. <br /><br />The optimistic hopefulness of creating one's own book cover is an interesting way to gather inspiration. Just don't mention it in a query! Approximately the only two mistakes I did <i>not</i> make in my query were saying I'd designed a cover, and asking could they get me on Oprah.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-61879079407842567272010-05-28T08:46:14.194+10:002010-05-28T08:46:14.194+10:00Thanks Anne. And congratulations yourself on sell...Thanks Anne. And congratulations yourself on selling your memoir. Wonderful news!Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-11404852101055271482010-05-28T08:20:03.766+10:002010-05-28T08:20:03.766+10:00The difference is between the optimistic hopefulne...The difference is between the optimistic hopefulness of <a href="http://missvspeaks.blogspot.com/2010/05/power-of-visualization.html" rel="nofollow">this</a>, and what you're holding in your hands. Lurve it for all it's worth! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-2129045862283275562010-05-28T07:58:12.845+10:002010-05-28T07:58:12.845+10:00very exciting, gary!!very exciting, gary!!Anne Frasierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11101098702957959372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-6160392630340550472010-05-28T07:43:01.545+10:002010-05-28T07:43:01.545+10:00Thanks Susan and Carla. You're right Susan, t...Thanks Susan and Carla. You're right Susan, the conversion to solid form makes a *big* difference. Which is a little odd because, technically, it should make no difference at all.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-21313281138761376152010-05-28T04:07:15.603+10:002010-05-28T04:07:15.603+10:00So awesome and exciting! The transformation to sol...So awesome and exciting! The transformation to solid form must really feel good. Congrats again!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-9097334340064745232010-05-28T01:24:11.388+10:002010-05-28T01:24:11.388+10:00Yay! I'm excited for you.Yay! I'm excited for you.DeadlyAccuratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361707307035259942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-82142974616371263282010-05-28T00:20:38.309+10:002010-05-28T00:20:38.309+10:00You're very kind, Matt. I'm really lookin...You're very kind, Matt. I'm really looking forward to meeting you at last.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-66630149246241556502010-05-27T23:47:06.352+10:002010-05-27T23:47:06.352+10:00That is 100 different kinds of cool, Gary. I can&#...That is 100 different kinds of cool, Gary. I can't wait to get my copy of the book this fall, or to have you sign the sucker on your tour. <br /><br />Very awesome, sir.Matthew Delmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452378192874048547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-15580372798744876812010-05-27T22:27:08.294+10:002010-05-27T22:27:08.294+10:00Thanks Christine!
Your logic is excellent, but ...Thanks Christine! <br /><br />Your logic is excellent, but I absolutely would not recommend anyone manage their query the way I did! Otherwise, like me, you'll need the sort of luck normally associated with winning the Irish sweepstakes.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-296899789952588312010-05-27T22:16:23.125+10:002010-05-27T22:16:23.125+10:00Wow, wow, WOW! Celebrating with you, and dreaming...Wow, wow, WOW! Celebrating with you, and dreaming of that day for myself.<br /><br />Too bad Janet doesn't like fantasy or I'd try querying her badly, too. (wink)Nighfalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-40052073686689529422010-05-27T22:15:03.026+10:002010-05-27T22:15:03.026+10:00Thanks Carrie, I can see you're starting to ch...Thanks Carrie, I can see you're starting to chug along too.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-29126669348699498092010-05-27T21:46:49.981+10:002010-05-27T21:46:49.981+10:00Beautiful. It's been a fun journey with you Ga...Beautiful. It's been a fun journey with you Gary.Carrie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093923008179106837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-809141282264343102010-05-27T18:23:23.257+10:002010-05-27T18:23:23.257+10:00Thanks Lexi! I hope I get to see you holding your...Thanks Lexi! I hope I get to see you holding your cover some time soon.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-13854745555753173732010-05-27T17:53:34.243+10:002010-05-27T17:53:34.243+10:00Woot!
And it's such a nice cover...Woot!<br /><br />And it's such a nice cover...Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524039117682127217.post-28621104725791993222010-05-27T16:23:06.756+10:002010-05-27T16:23:06.756+10:00Robert, that's the difference between a profes...Robert, that's the difference between a professional's work, and an 11 year old girl working with poor light in the 5 minutes before she has to go to school!<br /><br />Though having said that, the one of me peering over the top has its attractions...Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.com