tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post1423029542058139857..comments2024-03-29T08:59:02.179-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Plus Ca Change, Plus C'est...Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72893576224509663862012-11-14T11:01:58.243-05:002012-11-14T11:01:58.243-05:00Big thanks to you Hank! The jungle reds are awesom...Big thanks to you Hank! The jungle reds are awesome!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4009295504517370732012-11-14T10:55:49.965-05:002012-11-14T10:55:49.965-05:00At the recent Crime Bake conference no one, not on...At the recent Crime Bake conference no one, not one single buyer, asked an author to sign their e- reader.<br />Seriously, as the owner of several e- readers I use them for author's back issues, to discover lesser known authors and for convenience on long trips. <br />When I'm fortunate enough to meet the author, I buy their book, ask them kindly to personalize them with a signature and I never part with the book.<br />I now buy and read more books on an e-reader, mainly through my uncontrolled impulse buying when I read an interesting review.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191292893767003396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33020749597176979852012-11-14T10:39:18.754-05:002012-11-14T10:39:18.754-05:00Dave, you ROCK! See you soon..and love to all..Dave, you ROCK! See you soon..and love to all..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74797534785056002152012-11-14T07:15:39.205-05:002012-11-14T07:15:39.205-05:00I had a fantastic time hearing everyone's insi...I had a fantastic time hearing everyone's insightsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49655189535561040602012-11-14T02:55:03.341-05:002012-11-14T02:55:03.341-05:00Long time rabid reader. After a brief adjustment, ...Long time rabid reader. After a brief adjustment, I love, love my nook. For many reasons. How easy it is to get the next book in a series at 2 AM, for example. How light and easy to prop it up to read. Being able to change font size. How many books I can "carry."Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760207992106153928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39276233155478427022012-11-13T23:31:02.762-05:002012-11-13T23:31:02.762-05:00Racing in after giving a speech tonight=luckily we...Racing in after giving a speech tonight=luckily we left way early--the one hour drive to the Cape took TWO AND A HALF hours...ah. We arrived in time and it was wonderful, but what a frustrating time! We wnt even tlak about how peope drive in the rain. But the sppec was lovely, and we are happy to be home.<br /><br />Anyway--let's hear it for AMAZING DAVE! Thank you so much..what a memorable day here on Jungle Red.<br /><br />The winner of THE OTHER WOMAN is Cathy SHouse! (whoa--the random winner picker stikes agian..)<br /><br /><br />Michelle F, it's about fifteen minutes after takeoff til you can use your device agan--right?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88478266149727757962012-11-13T22:59:45.914-05:002012-11-13T22:59:45.914-05:00I received a Nook Color as a birthday gift this ye...I received a Nook Color as a birthday gift this year. I've enjoyed being able to read authors' backlists that are being released in digital format. It's a great space saver and wonderful for traveling. I still prefer print over digital. I find it frustrating when books are available only in Kindle format.<br /><br />I have some books in print, digital and audio format. <br />MaryCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-836986406025593842012-11-13T21:06:56.408-05:002012-11-13T21:06:56.408-05:00Hope you are doing well and so glad your device ha...Hope you are doing well and so glad your device has been so helpful in the midst of troubling times!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49313934675865889032012-11-13T21:04:15.657-05:002012-11-13T21:04:15.657-05:00We still love ya Deb and I am happy you are enjoyi...We still love ya Deb and I am happy you are enjoying your kindle!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7249036419540320632012-11-13T20:28:35.501-05:002012-11-13T20:28:35.501-05:00E-books are probably one of the best ever inventio...E-books are probably one of the best ever inventions for authors' backlist titles. It helps those of us who are obsessive about reading every title in the series, in order, to make sure we have every one of them. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23879689991383250912012-11-13T19:48:45.798-05:002012-11-13T19:48:45.798-05:00Can't afford an e-reader so I know books won&#...Can't afford an e-reader so I know books won't go the way of the dodo. Low-income people and kids can't afford them. Books will be needed at book signings, too, otherwise authors would have to sign the back of postcards that feature the book cover. Some e-readers don't display the cover art, right?<br /><br />I don't even own a computer (I'm at the library now) so only printed books for me. I have books all over my bedroom, living room, and in the garage I have bookcases, boxes, and tubs of books.<br /><br />I can do that A.D.D. thing with printed books and wander from one to another, although I do try to concentrate on one or two at a time. It's so tempting to start a new book that just arrived and at least read a few pages.<br /><br />If I got an e-reader, I'd probably want the PaperWhite Kindle with 3G. A bright, white surface would be best for reading. I wear glasses. I would love to be able to zoom up the print. A lot of books have small print, including the Berkley Prime Crime books. I like a lot of their books.<br /><br />Speaking of free books, a lot of giveaways are for e-books, which isn't good for me. Sometimes they don't even specify which version you'll win (print or e-copy).<br /><br />There was a discussion thread on Amazon about people leaving their Kindles in airports and how anyone else could take it and use it. If found, though, Amazon could be notified and trace the Kindle through its serial number and get it back to its owner.<br /><br />I don't travel so if I had a Kindle I'd use it at home. I used to travel by Greyhound bus but I listened to music or a book-on-tape. I never read much on vacation; I was too busy seeing the sites and planning what to do!<br /><br />Did they ever announce the winner of the Tasha Alexander book or Carolyn Hart book? If it was me, let me know. It's not always easy to find the winners on this site.<br /><br />How long before the airplane takes off are you grounded from using electronics? I've never flown.<br /><br />I still use my V.H.S. tapes, but I do watch D.V.D.'s.Michelle Fidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285519745590239008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7322692482139643512012-11-13T19:37:51.371-05:002012-11-13T19:37:51.371-05:00My mom bought me a Nook when I had cancer...and it...My mom bought me a Nook when I had cancer...and it was the best thing for me. I wouldn't have had the strength to hold a book. Now I use my Nook when my carpal tunnel acts up...which was aggravated by the chemo treatments. <br /><br />I can't see books just going away, though. Books have too much history.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833218449658357107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90120056261335395642012-11-13T18:10:06.616-05:002012-11-13T18:10:06.616-05:00II have an iPad, the orininal nook, the nook colr ...II have an iPad, the orininal nook, the nook colr and the kindlefire. I love them all but the kindle app and the nook app on the iPad is mighty fine. I have some books in my room that are calling out to me and I wait until I am outoors to read them . I had my iPad out the other day and a man said "Oh, you have one of this" in an envious tone. I think in the future everyone will have one of these.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577800842379365136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12433813845473862732012-11-13T18:02:47.492-05:002012-11-13T18:02:47.492-05:00My earlier response was written on my lunch break ...My earlier response was written on my lunch break and I ran out of time to say everything that I wanted to say:<br />I use my Kindle to get on line (I currently have no Internet access at home) so all of my web surfing and JRW reading/responding, all of my non-work mail, and many other tasks are done on the Kindle. Many apps are extremely inexpensive. The one I find most helpful is a note-taking app. I use it to make note of questions I want to ask at Dr appointments. One of my doctors even pulled the Kindle out of a side pocket in my purse and told me "here; write these instructions down in your Kindly thing."<br /><br />My very tiny condo is already overflowing with books. Just this morning when I was brushing my teeth (trying to multi-task:-) I was trying to figure out how to store my current books. They are spilling out of bookcases, piled up on end tables, on top of and inside of my coffee table. At this point I don't have any books I want to give away. I did that a few years ago, donating many boxes of books to a library sale -but still have so many that nobody would ever guess that I got rid of anything. There are numerous boxes of books in my basement, too, and I fear that Hurricane Sandy has damaged most of them. I don't have the heart to look just yet.<br /><br />Thanks to all the freebies available for the Kindle, I have many of the old classics on Kindle. Among them are books like Pride and Prejudice, books by other long-deceased authors, favorite childhood books like Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland.<br /><br />You know how there will often be free older books by current authors when they have new books coming out? That is how I have discovered authors who are new to me. I have gone on to purchase other books that they've written.<br /><br />In the year and a half that I've had the Kindle, I have purchased more books than I would have otherwise, because I don't need to worry about where to store them. I still purchase print books...if I can read the print, if holding them does not cause pain, and if they are written by JRW authors and readers! It has been easier for me to pack for vacation...one less piece of luggage, because I used to pack one bag with nothing but books, and I still, as always, purchase at least one print book while on vacation. I can tell you where every bookstore in town is at my favorite vacation spot!<br /><br />David, before I purchased the Kindle, I investigated iPad, Nook, and Kindle devices. My favorite was the Nook but I could not afford it; that's the only reason I did not buy it. The clerk in the store was extremely helpful and friendly and I felt really bad that I could not buy one!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33164748621571609582012-11-13T17:10:49.804-05:002012-11-13T17:10:49.804-05:00Hi. My name is Rhonda, and I have e-reader ADD.
...Hi. My name is Rhonda, and I have e-reader ADD. <br /><br />My preferred method of consumption is through B&N Nook, although my Droid phone has both the Nook and Kindle apps because some folks publish Kindle-only or go with Kindle Select. <br /><br />May I add that I don't like reading on my phone, so my Kindle editions basically languish unfinished. (David, you'll appreciate that. ;) )<br /><br />I also buy BOTH ebooks and paper books if I'm studying a novel's construction OR if I need the book for research by my desk OR if I want an author to sign my copy. I do my initial reading on the ebook, though. <br /><br />If I can get access power for a charge during the day during blackouts, I can read the ebook at night, a statement I can't make about paper books. <br /><br />Also, I'm less likely to add an appearance on an episode of HOARDERS to my author platform now that stacks of books aren't growing so fast in our home. <br />Rhonda Lanehttp://rhondalane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73746947187138314222012-11-13T16:49:21.691-05:002012-11-13T16:49:21.691-05:00ANd Roberta, so happy John loves The Stand! It&#...ANd Roberta, so happy John loves The Stand! It's so gratifying when someone agrees with a recommendation..it's like the scary moment after you put the quarter in the jukebox, and everyone hears what you chose..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62906025307206689372012-11-13T16:47:51.696-05:002012-11-13T16:47:51.696-05:00Dave, you're amazing! Thank you!
And I must ...Dave, you're amazing! Thank you!<br /><br /> And I must say, I ALWAYS worry that there's something I'll do that will blow the whole thing up.<br /><br />And Cathy, I'm from Indiana! Where do you live?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52638162702603414012012-11-13T15:40:10.662-05:002012-11-13T15:40:10.662-05:00I confess to a love/hate relationship with e-reade...I confess to a love/hate relationship with e-readers. To be fair, I have only read books on an iPad, an iPhone, and an Apple computer. Notice a trend? They all have computer lighting.<br /><br />I love that, although I live in rural Indiana with no stand-along bookstore in the entire county, I can read any e-book I want within seconds. Plus, my e-book is on my phone so I'm never without a book, even if I forgot to stick one in my purse as usual. Saving bookshelf space is a huge advantage.<br /><br />However, I love to read until I doze off to sleep and that glo-light feeling doesn't do it for me. And I can't easily loan someone an e-book to read, nor can I sell a book I'm finished with (although print books resell for fractions of pennies). Finally, reading in the bathtub with an e-reader is never totally relaxing--but I do it!<br /><br />I'd love to win The Other Woman, in print, please...to see Hank's lovely signature in ink!!Cathy Shousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825259524689437031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16250016672050272222012-11-13T14:59:12.593-05:002012-11-13T14:59:12.593-05:00Another misconception is that one will somehow bre...Another misconception is that one will somehow break their device by pressing the wrong button. I always tell people to play, because there's no button you can touch that can permanently break it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70917501588306333122012-11-13T14:55:03.495-05:002012-11-13T14:55:03.495-05:00I'm an equal opportunity reader, print, Kindle...I'm an equal opportunity reader, print, Kindle and I've even gotten used to reading on my mini. But a printed book never runs out of battery.<br /><br />I've definitely purchased books in both formats. A couple of times I was out of town and forgot (the book) or didn't think I'd have a lot of time to read. So cool to be able to push a button and have the book appear. that said, I did just order three new bookcases...<br /><br />Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67122189404538756562012-11-13T14:51:42.757-05:002012-11-13T14:51:42.757-05:00Mostly just how versatile they are now Hank. I act...Mostly just how versatile they are now Hank. I actually watch movies on mine just as much as I read. Mine has almost fully replaced my laptop now as my preferred choice for anything I do in cyberspace. I remember when I used to buy three newspapers a day. Now its all there at a push of a button, whether you are in Boston or Austin.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79512161957710696502012-11-13T14:43:18.397-05:002012-11-13T14:43:18.397-05:00Dave, what are some of the things people don't...Dave, what are some of the things people don't know about ereaders?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18693628908712905442012-11-13T14:39:47.670-05:002012-11-13T14:39:47.670-05:00I am mostly self trained buts its not rocket scien...I am mostly self trained buts its not rocket science.Anybody can learn the technicality of things, but can you sell and deal with customers not just adequately, but exemplary. Most people I work with now own one so at least know enough.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8094457217595904612012-11-13T14:22:02.790-05:002012-11-13T14:22:02.790-05:00Diane, you can also hook up the Nook (and I assume...Diane, you can also hook up the Nook (and I assume the Kindle, as well) to your home PC to load books onto it. <br /><br />Dave, just curious, how hard is it to get a job selling and demonstrating the Nook? Do they hire separate people for the Nook department, or do they just place people there from the rest of the staff? I always wondered if they were specially trained, assuming they were. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6919596842971124542012-11-13T14:19:04.570-05:002012-11-13T14:19:04.570-05:00Young people are absolutely intrigued by e readers...Young people are absolutely intrigued by e readers Deb. These machines can be extremely useful to parents with kids of all abilities, ages,and interests. Of course being able to stream Barney at the doctor while my two year old gets a shot doesn't hurt eitherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033339780719663422noreply@blogger.com