Dear Historical Novel Group: I volunteered to write an article on conferences this year for Solander magazine. So far I have information on Romantic Times, the...
I'm curious as to what sort of editor would take a letter to the editor and "edit" it in such a fashion that words are substituted with ones the writer would...
In a message dated 3/1/05 8:14:43 PM Mountain Standard Time, ... Well said, Kim. The same can be applied to electronic editions as well. I do not consider...
For some reason the HNR has decided to wage war against POD publishers, particularly by suggesting that they are all vanity publishers (untrue). In POD...
On 09:05 02/03/2005 Alan Fisk said
>I will lead the cheering; but to class all POD publishers as falling into >that category is as inaccurate and unfair as if...
Hi Kim, I'm sorry you feel that Sarah Bower's precis of your letter was inaccurate. I read the precis first and thought it made a robust defence of POD - I'm ...
I'm delighted to be able to announce that my novel _The Adventures of Alianore Audley_ has now been published in a new edition by Bewrite. (www.bewrite.net.) ...
In defense of the HNS and its attitude toward POD books, they have gone a step further than many other places and are providing a resource for reviews of...
A while back this group suggested that I load audio pronunciations at my website. I have done so for one of the names (Iokaste - you need to scroll down a bit)...
On 13:25 02/03/2005 Victoria Grossack said
>In defense of the HNS and its attitude toward POD books, they have
>gone a step further than many other places...
But with the fact that they have negotiated a contract with a very respectable firm in Greece, isn't my reputation improved? ... Generally, a track record with...
... I have no problem with Sally stating her point of view, but obviously I am not allowed the same courtesy. For the record, reread my letter. It is not in...
Dear Kim, What's this conspiracy theory? I agree that Sarah Bower mangled your words somewhat, but I am certain there was no sinister intention. Since when did...
Hello fellow attendees of the Historical Novel Society's first American Conference! Anyone else out there "homeless" without a reservation at the conference...
Hi Juliet, I don't know if you've called the University Guest House (the official overflow locale), but they're $69/night, including continental breakfast, or ...
Has anyone been to this before? I'm curious to know if there are any exhibitors I should make extra effort to visit, history or historical fiction-wise. ...
I used to go, Juliann, but I haven't been for the last couple of years. Authors aren't really all that welcome, which is mainly for publishers. Ir's worth...
... Conspiracy theory? Where did I write anything about a conspiracy theory? Even you have now admitted that my words were "mangled." Evil empire? Again, you...
Dear Kim, Perhaps we should settle this off-list? I expect everyone else is heartily bored of it, and you have already made your point several times over. ...
What's the matter with this list lately. two squabbles in as many months. ENOUGH already. This used to be one of the most civilized and pleasant lists on the...
I want to congratulate whoever thought of having the conference in Salt Lake City. These room rates are great! Patricia Wynn The Spider's Touch Winner Benjamin...
I called the University Guest House this morning to reserve a room - I have a splendid room for $69.00 per night, and it has more than the amenities of home...
Hi everybody, I'm mostly a lurker and pretty new to the list. I want to ask something that may have been discussed before. Hope that's all right. I currently...
Hello, Cindy: I'm not an expert of trends in publishing, but when I walk into a bookstore, I see a lot of historical fiction and romance. I'm interested in...
On 22:08 04/03/2005 Cindy Thomson said
>One more thing. I'm writing about ancient Irish legends and early
>Christianity. Since many of you are in the UK, do...
Is it possible that the boom in historical fiction that has occurred over the past few years is now entering its inevitable bust? As with all publishing booms,...