tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post1263936615959024980..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: Circle the bandwagons--here we go again!Kathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-77851316900113027142007-09-29T16:57:00.000-05:002007-09-29T16:57:00.000-05:00They're good to me at B&N on University. I'm tryi...They're good to me at B&N on University. I'm trying to set up a signing there for October 20th. Thanks for the info.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-38224941303056889532007-09-29T15:25:00.000-05:002007-09-29T15:25:00.000-05:00Kathy,I bought Calamity Jayne Goes to College at t...Kathy,<BR/><BR/>I bought Calamity Jayne Goes to College at the B&N on University in West Des Moines last spring.<BR/><BR/>KateRudyRoo!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05024309310730390313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-55324045050649947592007-09-29T14:31:00.000-05:002007-09-29T14:31:00.000-05:00Thanks, Danette! I'm really excited about this bo...Thanks, Danette! I'm really excited about this book. It's dedicated to my dad. I'm know the authors appreciate you holding off on buying until the week of release but I honestly think it's neat that folks are so excited about a book they don't want to wait. How cool is that??? <BR/><BR/>Oh my. I didn't realize authors sent out notices to readers asking them to hold off buying the book until the first week, Estella. I don't think I could do that. It just feels icky to me. But I do understand the rationale behind the request. I hope you enjoy the next Calamity caper when you do read it!<BR/><BR/>Yep, it's always a thrill to open any box of books, Nathalie, especially your own. I also love to make trips to the bookstores and see the books on the shelves. I've even taken pictures of them in the stores. Corny, but there you are. :)<BR/><BR/>I've heard it both ways when it comes to pre-orders, Lily. Good pre-order numbers can boost a print run on the publisher's end so that is a good thing. As to whether they count towards first week's sales numbers, it's really unclear. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the good wishes, Elle! And for timing your purchase to help the first week's numbers!<BR/> <BR/>Thank you soooo much, Kate, for your support! You're a sweetie! BTW, if you don't mind saying, where did you buy my last book? My first book was released January 2, 2006, and, due to the holidays, many brick and mortar stores were late putting it out. There was some serious nail-biting going on at this end, I can tell you. I much prefer an early lay-down to a late one, that's for sure.<BR/><BR/>I really hope you enjoy Tressa's southwestern screwball adventure--whenever you buy it!!! Thanks again, Kate!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy a/k/a 'Bullet Hole'Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-7344144114498789012007-09-29T10:13:00.000-05:002007-09-29T10:13:00.000-05:00You know, I wondered about this when I bought Cala...You know, I wondered about this when I bought Calamity's last adventure, because I was able to purchase it at the bookstore (off the shelf, no pre-ordering) the weekend before the Tuesday release. Honestly, I wondered if buying it early would negatively impact your sales numbers, but my excitement at learning what Tressa and Ranger Rick would be up to next won out over my concerns about buying before the official release date. <BR/><BR/>It seems to my egalitarian mind that all authors deserve the same lock-and-key treatment that good ol' J.K. gets, because having a book published would be the MOST EXCITING THING EVER! Certainly worthy of release day parties and other brouhaha! <BR/><BR/>Regardless of when it arrives in my hot little hands, I'll devour the new Calamity Jayne adventures and keep telling others about how funny you are! Keep up the great work!<BR/><BR/>KateRudyRoo!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05024309310730390313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-43966779181677818732007-09-29T10:02:00.000-05:002007-09-29T10:02:00.000-05:00I will definitely wait to buy the book when it is ...I will definitely wait to buy the book when it is the right time for the author to benefit. Best of luck and congrats on the release.elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433864373071937041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-13353972008922432792007-09-28T18:03:00.000-05:002007-09-28T18:03:00.000-05:00Pre-order hurts the numbers... I didn't know that,...Pre-order hurts the numbers... I didn't know that, though I never do that. I like to go to the bookstore. I am quite old-fashionned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-512606624133725652007-09-28T18:02:00.000-05:002007-09-28T18:02:00.000-05:00It must be a great feeling when you receive these ...It must be a great feeling when you receive these author copies.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-38593458489907716382007-09-28T14:01:00.000-05:002007-09-28T14:01:00.000-05:00Am looking forward to reading your book. I have re...Am looking forward to reading your book. I have received notices from author asking readers not to buy before the release date as not to hurt the first week sales.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-10636792421958446352007-09-28T04:23:00.000-05:002007-09-28T04:23:00.000-05:00Congrats on the new release Kathy!I used to be rea...<B>Congrats on the new release Kathy!</B><BR/><BR/>I used to be really bad about buying books right when I see them on the shelf,street date or not. Now, if I know one of my must buys are coming out, I stay away from the bookstore to avoid the temptation.danettebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080821348744144432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-43549377617727176852007-09-27T22:40:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:40:00.000-05:00The most important thing is that a reader can find...The most important thing is that a reader can find the book when they want to buy it, Lucy. Anytime that happens, it's a very good thing. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-32256591349954735332007-09-27T22:35:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:35:00.000-05:00Thanks, Faye, I plan to enjoy every moment. I'm l...Thanks, Faye, I plan to enjoy every moment. I'm livin' the dream, you know!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-6773253830997753022007-09-27T22:34:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:34:00.000-05:00My daughter refuses to read my latest book until I...My daughter refuses to read my latest book until I have the next one written, Brenda. She says it's too depressing knowing there isn't a next one ready to read. Isn't that sweet?<BR/><BR/>Drop me a post or an email when you finish, would you, Brenda, and let me know what you think of the book. So far, so good on the reviews for this one. My next book is a romantic comedy with a 'divine' touch. I'll be anxious to see what the readers think of it, too.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-78454524293439433502007-09-27T22:30:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:30:00.000-05:00I can understand your friend's frustration, Angie....I can understand your friend's frustration, Angie. I think the earliest I've purchased a book prior to the official release date was three weeks early and that seemed crazy. Four weeks early is ridiculous.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for the congrats. I think you'll like Tressa's southwest misadventure. I keep telling myself it's naughty to get paid for writing these books when I have so much fun. :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm ready to post a certain first sale story whenever you're ready!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-67271008230141410492007-09-27T22:24:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:24:00.000-05:00I think this is one of those issues that pretty mu...I think this is one of those issues that pretty much fall under the 'sucky but stuck' category, Jana. And a 'jump the gun' release is better than a late lay down, that's for sure. (Sounds like something from a old B western, doesn't it?)<BR/><BR/>Guess we'll all just have to become famous literary giants and nab those strict lay-down rules. Hey, it could happen!!!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30806031744099957562007-09-27T22:16:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:16:00.000-05:00Thanks for the congrats, Colleen, and I absolutely...Thanks for the congrats, Colleen, and I absolutely agree, it's a rush when the books are finally out. We generally have to wait so long between books. I was spoiled my first year--I had three books out in ten month's time. Now I'm having to wait six months between books. Arrgh!<BR/><BR/>BTW, when I got home from work today, I had a big box of HEADS WEST waiting for me. And yep, I screamed and opened the box like a kid does an extra special gift at Christmas! Whoo hoo!<BR/><BR/>~KCB~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30432939021239259082007-09-27T21:08:00.000-05:002007-09-27T21:08:00.000-05:00I'm sorry, I got lost with "sex with George Cloone...I'm sorry, I got lost with "sex with George Clooney"...what was the topic again?<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I'm like mshellion, I buy my friend's books as soon as they're available. I never considered the negative impact of doing that. I'm glad you posted this because now I know.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820350511791595345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-18153873487616116632007-09-27T17:59:00.000-05:002007-09-27T17:59:00.000-05:00Congrats, Kathy! Enjoy your release day ("officia...Congrats, Kathy! Enjoy your release day ("official" or otherwise. *s*)<BR/><BR/>FayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-91440638620170770122007-09-27T17:21:00.000-05:002007-09-27T17:21:00.000-05:00I preordered the book from our local bookstore and...I preordered the book from our local bookstore and was surprised when they called yesterday and said my "special order" had arrived. Needless to say I'd hate to mess up your first week sales, but I have no patience and can't wait to go pick it up!! I do however feel a tiny bit quilty getting it before the general public. Keep up the great work. I'll try and savor the book. I tend to read it all in one sitting and them I'm sad because I have to wait 6 more months for the next book!!Brenda Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018780048062124185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-40142106706233960002007-09-27T16:59:00.000-05:002007-09-27T16:59:00.000-05:00Oh and - of course - CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can just...Oh and - of course - CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can just imagine the trouble Calamity Jane will find out west. :)Angie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843918280581285622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-68188765770412257582007-09-27T16:57:00.000-05:002007-09-27T16:57:00.000-05:00This happened so often to a good friend of mine th...This happened so often to a good friend of mine that she started moving up some of her promotions a few weeks ahead. Then Amazon shipped her latest book almost a full month early! It's like they knew Candy was onto them.Angie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843918280581285622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-83560913180484540192007-09-27T16:10:00.000-05:002007-09-27T16:10:00.000-05:00Unless you get a strict lay-down date from the pub...Unless you get a strict lay-down date from the publisher, everyone puts things out when they feel like it. <BR/><BR/>And ABSOLUTELY it effects the author's ability to hit a bestseller list. I've talked about this often with my other writer friend - but then what do you do about it??????Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-50242869514911151502007-09-27T15:07:00.000-05:002007-09-27T15:07:00.000-05:00Congratulations on the new release, Kathy! Wheneve...Congratulations on the new release, Kathy! Whenever it comes, it's welcome!Colleen Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398127184158098008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-70104731135495633362007-09-27T12:07:00.000-05:002007-09-27T12:07:00.000-05:00I betcha your friend receives her books before the...I betcha your friend receives her books before the listed release date, Christie. If they have them in stock, they send them out, regardless of whether they are officially scheduled for release.<BR/><BR/>And you're right--it's just a thrill to have a book out!!! This is book five for me and I still get teary-eyed when I hold my first copy. Sniff. Sniff.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-87890101883002534722007-09-27T12:03:00.000-05:002007-09-27T12:03:00.000-05:00I'd never tell a reader to hold off buying my book...I'd never tell a reader to hold off buying my book, Stacy. But it does make me curious as to why books are made available for sale on-line so much prior to the release date. I had pre-ordered copies of Calamity Jayne (buying your own books is a thrill that never goes away) and they arrived the same day as my author copies and a week before the release date. I routinely preorder books and in each case I've received them before the 'official' release date.<BR/><BR/>Weird.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-65943518659868898902007-09-27T11:57:00.000-05:002007-09-27T11:57:00.000-05:00I must confess I preorder books that I've been wai...I must confess I preorder books that I've been waiting to read, too, mshellion, but I do wonder if those sales are counted towards the author's debut week numbers if I get the book ten days prior to the title's release date. But yeah, I can't help myself either. And I figure a sale is a sale. That doesn't bother me as much as trying to place timely ads and send out newsletters with the correct release info. <BR/><BR/>Switching gears here, (no pun intended) it drives me nuts when I'm driving and plan to make a right hand turn at an intersection and a cyclist comes up on my right and goes right through the intersection. The same is true of skateboarders, too. And the majority of them aren't wearing helmets...<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.com