tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7574813149782969667..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: LOVE LETTERS FROM THE PASTJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22119582715802940552013-01-10T18:16:31.315-05:002013-01-10T18:16:31.315-05:00Carolyn, I think it's wonderful that e-books a...Carolyn, I think it's wonderful that e-books are giving your early backlist new life (and that of other authors, as well.) <br /><br />Hank, I do have an e-reader, a Sony PRS-505 which I love. I stock it with both new-to-me books and old favorites, since I love being able to have some of my favorite books with me when I travel. For instance, on a trip to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia a few years ago, I re-read all the Anne of Green Gables books. And for last summer's vacation, I had to buy an e-copy of "A Discovery of Witches" so I could re-read it before the sequel came out. Somehow, I couldn't see hauling a big fat hardcover (along with 15 paperbacks; I read fast) all the way to Canada and back. The e-books were a godsend.<br /><br />I also take advantage of publisher deals on ebooks to explore new authors, particularly in romance and mystery. (For some reason, fantasy/SF doesn't seem to be discounted as often.) And I love it when authors bring out backlist books I may not have read, or read and loved but no longer have a copy of.<br /><br /><br />Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36652704938927630392013-01-10T16:41:59.664-05:002013-01-10T16:41:59.664-05:00And the winners of Carolyn's books are Susanna...And the winners of Carolyn's books are Susanna Stone, Judybusy, and Terry Shames! Contact me at<br /><br /> at h ryan at whdh dot com !Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1845237803642627502013-01-10T14:35:49.441-05:002013-01-10T14:35:49.441-05:00So glad, Carolyn, that you're putting out your...So glad, Carolyn, that you're putting out your earlier books. I'm a big fan. How interesting that you used to write "tougher" books. I guess we do mellow a bit over time.<br /><br />Unlike Hallie, I'm an early adopter of technology. I love my Kindle, and have had one for several years. There just isn't any more room in my house for more stacks of physical books (except signed books, of course), so I use the Kindle almost exclusively and every day. It's great to have my TBR pile waiting in the device as soon as I finish a book. Carol L.Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502530940432481890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1197792197955885832013-01-10T10:47:24.861-05:002013-01-10T10:47:24.861-05:00Hank wrote:
"You know Carolyn Hart. You love ...Hank wrote:<br />"You know Carolyn Hart. You love her, right?"<br /><br />Right! I do, I do! And her books, too! A lovely interview. So nice to "hear" from you, Carolyn! (And thanks for hosting her, JR!)<br /><br />As for e-books, we own a Nook. I found it much more user friendly than a Kindle. I also use the various apps on my iPhone. Kindle, Nook, etc. It's a nice addition, because if you forget your e-reader, the books are there in your library, and you can read them wherever you (and your iPhone) are. Great for doctor's offices, when you've forgotten a real book. (Still prefer the real deal.)<br /><br />An e-reader is also nice for academic reasons, be it on your phone, computer, or tablet. We ordered my daughter's first e-textbook via Nook, for virtually a 1/3 of the cost of the actual book. (So much easier than hunting for a used copy). Granted you can't sell your version afterwards, but by the time you factor in the hassle, depreciation, postage, etc., you are coming out ahead. (And next year when the twins enter college, this will be a real money saver.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87678306589237980052013-01-10T01:06:31.347-05:002013-01-10T01:06:31.347-05:00Congrats on your success bringing these OOP titles...Congrats on your success bringing these OOP titles back to new life, Carolyn. I've loved your books for years! I have a 2nd gen Kindle, but I am a purist, must have my pages to turn and fondle and smell :) I find the Kindle super-useful for sussing out whether I want to check out a book from the library or buy it. Saves a lot of not-finishing books knowing in advance that I'm already hooked by the sample.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993157633028546318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6961274150537203362013-01-09T22:48:18.457-05:002013-01-09T22:48:18.457-05:00Carolyn, I'm delighted that your earlier books...Carolyn, I'm delighted that your earlier books will be re-released. I know I've been enjoying getting to reread some of Margaret Maron's books that had been OOP. Had to laugh at Hank's comment that you'll have to buy a whole new wardrobe for your tougher, harder books.<br /><br />Hank, I have the Kindle app on my laptop so I can read friends' books that are only available in e-format. I won't get an e-reader until the market settles on one format. Anyone remember Betamax videos? I actually suspect that dedicated e-readers won't last too much longer and will be overtaken by tablets with e-reader functions.<br /><br />I can also see an e-reader of some kind as helpful for huge books, such as Stephen King's last one. I have a hard time holding really big, heavy hardcovers because of the lupus and fibro. Also, books have so taken over my house that there's no room for people any longer. (My youngest son--who's just as bad, actually--threatened to call the hoarders TV show on Ben and me because of the books.<br /><br />And ARCs for EVERY BROKEN TRUST just showed up at my house today with the lovely blurb Red Debs gave it and the gorgeous cover. So I'm a happy, happy camper. :-)Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5229651181717118852013-01-09T21:44:12.264-05:002013-01-09T21:44:12.264-05:00And look at the gorgeous new cover Escape from Par...And look at the gorgeous new cover Escape from Paris will have! Carolyn may not need new clothes, but her books are getting them!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1084662411095996362013-01-09T21:40:22.735-05:002013-01-09T21:40:22.735-05:00Like Susan, I'm thrilled that Bailey Ruth will...Like Susan, I'm thrilled that Bailey Ruth will be back. Absolutely love her! Looking forward to seeing you again at Malice, and looking forward to checking out these old but new stories!MLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734487848824680191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15440265225578909622013-01-09T20:24:06.122-05:002013-01-09T20:24:06.122-05:001 ebook in the family- a gift in dec. 2011 to coll...1 ebook in the family- a gift in dec. 2011 to college daughter, voracious reader, from her fella. <br />daughter doesn’t prefer to paper books but has it with her (studies far away from us) for commuting purposes & backpacking trips when she doesn’t want to haul lotsa books….<br /><br />when hubby & I plunk out the dough it will likely be a color Nook with the gizmos <br /><br />who besides me who wants to get her family to finance their operating a bookshop, after reading a scrumptious Death on Demand mystery by CAROLYN HART? <br /><br />due to this lively Jungle Red visit between two generous talents, I wanted to visit this site below. There, I earned a 50 percent on Carolyn’s quiz, which was a hoot to take. <br />Thank you to two special sleuth-writers CH & HR <br /><br />the site to take the test:<br />http://carolynhart.com/death-on-demand-series/jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38859428936537029032013-01-09T19:36:48.702-05:002013-01-09T19:36:48.702-05:00Wow, am I late to the party or what? I think it...Wow, am I late to the party or what? I think it's wonderful how e-books can help bring back the past. what amazes me is that lost ms. Talk about some little writer-god looking over your shoulder! Amazing.Terry Ambrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859532145979982213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31689233636313731802013-01-09T19:34:41.101-05:002013-01-09T19:34:41.101-05:00Carolyn, I'm thrilled to hear Bailey Ruth will...Carolyn, I'm thrilled to hear Bailey Ruth will be back! I do love her books. I'm completely in awe of you and all you have accomplished and continue to accomplish. I'm so looking forward to meting you in person at Malice!Susan M. Boyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549813433043863815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13108669079496000952013-01-09T18:04:42.817-05:002013-01-09T18:04:42.817-05:00Carolyn, I didn't have time to mention earlier...Carolyn, I didn't have time to mention earlier that I always eagerly look foward to the publication of whatever your next book is. Through Annie Darling, you have introduced me to so many of my now-favorite authors.<br /><br />I have not yet read What the Cat Saw but plan to. Will there be more Henrie O books? (Please say Yes!)<br /><br />Edith, I had a very fruitful lunch break today: after reading and responding to JRW I purchased your two short stories for my ereader. Since I am now sitting in a waiting room, I plan to get started on one of them in a minute or so!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65493619252851871362013-01-09T17:06:46.328-05:002013-01-09T17:06:46.328-05:00Thanks for the clarification, Carolyn! Thanks for the clarification, Carolyn! Judybusyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932570621441908178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85735099705101301052013-01-09T16:39:11.717-05:002013-01-09T16:39:11.717-05:00Hank, I borrow library books for my ereader, too. ...Hank, I borrow library books for my ereader, too. You just go through your local library, and access the ebooks through them, according to which services they subscribe to. Once I have access through my local library, I connect to the service and select the ebooks I want to read. To reflect library practices they control the numbers of copies available for download at any one time. You can renew these books, just as you might with a walk-in library. Other than that, when your time is up, it's up.<br /><br />Hank, you can shut the click sounds off on your ereader. I don't know which type you have, but on my Mini iPad, you go to settings and select the option you want (click sounds - off).<br /><br />Anyone trying to decide on an ereader, the mini iPad allows use of Nook, Kindle, Google, most all, as well as iBooks of course. Then you have the added functionality of a computer. You can use the on-screen keyboard, the built-in speech-to-text (Hank's little microphone thingy, which is what I usually do) or a regular bluetooth keyboard for iMac.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39821850961711631782013-01-09T16:10:16.171-05:002013-01-09T16:10:16.171-05:00I don't box, but I will (hopefully) earn my bl...I don't box, but I will (hopefully) earn my black belt in taekwondo by the end of 2013.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73781840354889500212013-01-09T16:02:35.874-05:002013-01-09T16:02:35.874-05:00Also, to Karen in Ohio - Once a reader sent me an ...Also, to Karen in Ohio - Once a reader sent me an email complaining that all Max ever thought about was sex. As I said to a friend, yeah, she got that right. Carolyn Harthttp://www.carolynhart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91526793381450666032013-01-09T16:00:03.416-05:002013-01-09T16:00:03.416-05:00I actually laughed out loud Carolyn when Hank said...I actually laughed out loud Carolyn when Hank said You will need a whole new Wardrobe....So glad you have Published Your "Vintage Books" Which also bring back special Memories for My Baby Boomer Generation...If I find them I will Pin Them on Pinterest on my Board EMysteries....More Success ....Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210104927893924978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29802116865293119932013-01-09T15:59:26.672-05:002013-01-09T15:59:26.672-05:00Dear Judy - This is a book that was republished, h...Dear Judy - This is a book that was republished, has gone briefly OP, and is now set to be repubbed again. It will be available in June from Seventh Street Books and also as an ebook in all the ebook formats. I should have been clearer. The June edition will also have a new cover. Carolyn Harthttp://www.carolynhart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66478772660315153902013-01-09T15:54:40.853-05:002013-01-09T15:54:40.853-05:00Hi again, I have looked for Escape from Paris on A...Hi again, I have looked for Escape from Paris on Amazon, but they don't have the Kindle version listed. Did I misunderstand?Judybusyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932570621441908178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1489357724827013692013-01-09T15:44:37.457-05:002013-01-09T15:44:37.457-05:00Ro, you NEVER cease to amaze me. Any other Reds re...Ro, you NEVER cease to amaze me. Any other Reds readers box??<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1132718590980751632013-01-09T15:26:34.408-05:002013-01-09T15:26:34.408-05:00Since you've asked..my boxing gloves wore out ...Since you've asked..my boxing gloves wore out and I needed a new pair. I have a TKO Fatboy stationary punching bag and use 12 oz Everlast gloves (and wraps.)Do not mess with me! ;-)<br /><br />Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43431912839812750852013-01-09T14:55:18.433-05:002013-01-09T14:55:18.433-05:00What fun to read the back and forth about ebooks a...What fun to read the back and forth about ebooks and paper books. I think the happiest aspect for me from the ebook reprints is that it led to the reprint of so many of the titles in paper. (A note - Escape from Paris will be pub in paper and ebook in June.)And yes, I prefer paper though I have an iPad.<br /> Donna asked about Bailey Ruth. Yes, she will return next October in Ghost Gone Wild.<br /> I had qualms about whether readers would like the early books since most are thrillers, not traditional mysteries. So far, the response has been very kind.<br /> This is such a great site with such wonderful writers. I admire all of you very much. Thanks for asking me to visit. I love to come. Carolyn <br /> <br /> Carolyn Harthttp://www.carolynhart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51926035729184187522013-01-09T14:33:00.743-05:002013-01-09T14:33:00.743-05:00I really enjoy Carolyn's books! And now I'...I really enjoy Carolyn's books! And now I'm a Kindle Fire owner it's so much easier to read ebooks. Your new book What the Cat Saw is intriguing. Would love to read it.<br /><br />harvee44@yahoo.comHarveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65061436364554603812013-01-09T14:28:06.637-05:002013-01-09T14:28:06.637-05:00Hi Carolyn, welcome back! You are so amazingly pro...Hi Carolyn, welcome back! You are so amazingly prolific--we are in awe.<br /><br />Against my wishes, my hub bought me a kindle that I simply did not warm up to. Now we share an ipad, which I do like better. I still have to be forced to read an ebook--I did finish my first one because that's the only way it was available. (You'll meet the author later this month, and you'll want to read her book too!)<br /><br />I still like a good old-fashioned book. And yeah, Ro, boxing gloves??Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7964798109285430362013-01-09T14:11:55.443-05:002013-01-09T14:11:55.443-05:00Hi, Carolyn! I'm a big fan, and must say that ...Hi, Carolyn! I'm a big fan, and must say that it does not surprise me that you once wrote a steamy novel. After all, Annie and Max Darling have the perpetual hots for one another! <br /><br />It thrills my very soul to know that backlist and out of print books, especially early ones in author series, are becoming available in e-book form. Why should publishers be in charge of which titles are still available, after all? There are so many readers who have not yet begun to discover the delights of early Margaret Maron, or out of print Carolyn Hart; they should also be able to read such wonderful books. <br /><br />I use my Nook Tablet every single day, even when I'm also reading a paper book. It's an actual, fully functioning computer, but it costs less than $150. It's faster than any other computer I've ever had, and I really love the touchscreen. (No clicks, Hank!) In fact, I've stopped taking my netbook with me when I travel, the Nook Tablet is so functional. The single drawback is that it doesn't have the ability to add peripherals, so only the virtual keyboard is available. <br /><br />The Kindle Fire is similar, but is not as powerful, fast, or have as much memory, and I think it costs slightly more, as well. Besides which, the Kindle products can only read books from Amazon; the Nook products can read a wide variety of e-formats. <br /><br />Also, Amazon has made me very angry because of their use of a way of shopping using cell phones, while in an actual store, but ordering direct from Amazon. They already have taken over a lot of the publishing world; this particular activity is not good for real, brick & mortar stores, and is causing huge problems for already struggling retailers. Target had an early relationship with Amazon, allowing their customers to buy through Amazon, and I think they are now regretting having done so, since Amazon is doing an end-run around them, and selling directly to customers who use the in-store comparison shopping (called showrooming). Boo, hiss. Comparing prices is good, but losing local businesses because of a few cents is not.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.com