tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post4998477736008057319..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Get Ready to be BushwhackedHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-51666168647467248732009-05-26T07:20:03.327-05:002009-05-26T07:20:03.327-05:00That's funny, Nancy.
Ah, Pat, I love your optimis...That's funny, Nancy.<br /><br />Ah, Pat, I love your optimism. That makes me happy and ready to face the day.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-20534813643335472012009-05-26T02:55:32.197-05:002009-05-26T02:55:32.197-05:00Just another example of how the publishing biz is ...Just another example of how the publishing biz is writing its own obit -- shelling out millions for memoirs that can't possibly add anything to the reams of newspaper and magazine stories in today's 24/7 world.<br /><br />As a certified news junkie I already know more than I want to about most famous people, political or otherwise.<br /><br />But that idiocy on the part of the "majors" does sustain the need for small, regional and niche publishers,and even self-publishers.<br /><br />A fiction writer who's determined to get into print can always find or make a way.<br /><br />Pat BrowningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-33156799370997481262009-05-25T23:24:57.735-05:002009-05-25T23:24:57.735-05:00Sorry, I'm not political either. I did get a chuck...Sorry, I'm not political either. I did get a chuckle the other day to see the merchandising in some store or other - the Obama bio alone on a shelf with...Twilight.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://nasharpe.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"> Nancy, from Just a Thought…</A>N A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-16139060422475553592009-05-25T21:19:51.038-05:002009-05-25T21:19:51.038-05:00I hope a publisher takes up your challenge, Morgan...I hope a publisher takes up your challenge, Morgan! (If you're out there, Morgan is a very good writer.)Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-52792268311527412502009-05-25T20:42:49.128-05:002009-05-25T20:42:49.128-05:00I don't read political books either. We get enough...I don't read political books either. We get enough of it without reading about it also.<br />I can't feel sorry for him if he doesn't get 2 million. Maybe he'll have to settle for one instead. More than I'll probably ever get as an advance. (ok someone, please prove me wrong on this one)<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-17808273555197757962009-05-25T16:05:40.719-05:002009-05-25T16:05:40.719-05:00Jean, I'm quite impressed that you interviewed Che...Jean, I'm quite impressed that you interviewed Cheney!<br /><br />Patricia, I love this: "I'm an equal opportunity cynic." That describes me, as well.<br /><br />You're so right about the span of time, Gayle. I might even read Bush senior's tome, especially if it focused on his life after the presidency.<br /><br />Give it time, Lisa. You're off to a good start!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-75678250674027123512009-05-25T13:16:33.296-05:002009-05-25T13:16:33.296-05:00I'm not big on memoirs, truthfully, and this one s...I'm not big on memoirs, truthfully, and this one sounds like a "it wasn't my fault" grandstand. My checkbook will stay unmolested on this one. But more power to anyone who can sell their life story for a mint. Mine may be a bit of an oddity, but I don't see myself getting rich off it! ;)<br /><br />--Lisa<br />http://authorlisalogan.blogspot.comLisa Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259624498661417075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-28192588663154036752009-05-25T12:16:35.492-05:002009-05-25T12:16:35.492-05:00Wow, Jean, what was that like - interviewing Chene...Wow, Jean, what was that like - interviewing Cheney? I'm actually surprised that Cheney may not get his $2 mill asking price, since I thought Laura Bush was getting, like four times that amount. Or did I read her advance wrong?<br /><br />The only way I think these books might make money is if they are shelved for a couple more administrations, then released. We usually need a little time (or a worse president) before we are willing to look at a bad president in a softer light. Bush the Elder might have a chance now, in the warm glow of nostalgia. The Shrub's got a long way to go...<br /><br />Gayle<br />http://gaylecarline.blogspot.comGayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-61272723637168567072009-05-25T12:10:05.535-05:002009-05-25T12:10:05.535-05:00I love reading books on political history, politic...I love reading books on political history, political theory, world events,and economics, but I rarely read books by political personalities, no matter what their background or ideology. I believe each one has an agenda, and truth is not necessarily helpful in furthering a political career. Yes, I'm an equal opportunity cynic.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Patricia Stoltey's blog</A>Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-90195512869071807212009-05-25T10:40:39.928-05:002009-05-25T10:40:39.928-05:00I interviewed Dick Cheney for my first book of int...I interviewed Dick Cheney for my first book of interviews, Wyoming in Profile. Once was enough!Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-32177779299430255432009-05-25T10:34:51.929-05:002009-05-25T10:34:51.929-05:00I'd read a book from either side if I thought it w...I'd read a book from either side if I thought it would enlighten me, but I have to admit, I absolutely hate to argue politics.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-72555098489433604472009-05-25T09:53:02.115-05:002009-05-25T09:53:02.115-05:00I'm not particularly interested in reading any of ...I'm not particularly interested in reading any of these so I won't plunk down my hard earned dollars. Of course I don't have a political bone in my body.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534849962517743534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-65906254605574190442009-05-25T09:14:14.493-05:002009-05-25T09:14:14.493-05:00I have more than enough memories (not the good kin...I have more than enough memories (not the good kind) of the past 8 years. None of these books will be on my to buy list.<br /><br />Jane Kennedy Sutton<br />http://janekennedysutton.blogspot.com/Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-77581700645307143342009-05-25T09:14:13.068-05:002009-05-25T09:14:13.068-05:00I'm a Republican and I don't want to read them eit...I'm a Republican and I don't want to read them either! Of course, I don't read any political books.<br /><br />L. Diane Wolfe<br />www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com<br />www.spunkonastick.net <br />www.thecircleoffriends.netL. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-25193634374817805982009-05-25T08:26:11.891-05:002009-05-25T08:26:11.891-05:00I wouldn't pay a nickle to any of those thugs in s...I wouldn't pay a nickle to any of those thugs in suits. Sorry, I'm no fan of anyone from EITHER of the Bush administrations. I'd rather eat spiders than add any dough to their coffers.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://tiedyedtirades.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"> The Old Silly with the Groovy Old Hippie Blog</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-81564521780003623322009-05-25T08:23:44.879-05:002009-05-25T08:23:44.879-05:00I hate to let my political leanings hang out in pu...I hate to let my political leanings hang out in public, but there are some books I really do hope never earn back their advances...<br />~jonJ. M. Strotherhttp://www.jmstrother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-91502424219029723582009-05-25T07:32:43.318-05:002009-05-25T07:32:43.318-05:00I'm not much on reading political tomes of any par...I'm not much on reading political tomes of any party, so I agree with you Jenny. And you're right, writtenwyrdd, it will be revisionist history - and not just because it's Bush people doing the writing. Very few people want to write a first person memoir that shows all their flaws and mistakes.<br /><br />Benjamin, it would be difficult to beat Obama's sales (and, no, I didn't buy that one either).Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-35276029706804457742009-05-25T07:28:31.157-05:002009-05-25T07:28:31.157-05:00I didn't support them with my votes so I'm certain...I didn't support them with my votes so I'm certainly not going to support them with my book-buying money!<br /><br />Besides which, why read all that revisionist history?writtenwyrddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280711822302493122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-35087948869540415522009-05-25T07:11:25.838-05:002009-05-25T07:11:25.838-05:00No thank you. I have never been a big fan of polit...No thank you. I have never been a big fan of politics, and I think that reading about these bozos lives would just irk me completely. <br /><br />Jenny<br />http://jenniferhudock.comJennyhttp://jenniferhudock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-30684131740719588752009-05-25T06:25:42.333-05:002009-05-25T06:25:42.333-05:00Don't think I'll be buying these. Don't think they...Don't think I'll be buying these. Don't think they'd sell that well, certainly not as well as Obama's books.Benjamin Solahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10657105522335752577noreply@blogger.com