tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post1257141811424989141..comments2024-01-06T00:37:34.457-08:00Comments on Breakthrough Blogs: IWSG, January Celestial Calendar and StarTracker AppStephen Tremphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-54559273990270785402016-01-15T10:50:15.565-08:002016-01-15T10:50:15.565-08:00Man- I already missed such good stuff! I gotta ge...Man- I already missed such good stuff! I gotta get my butt out there and stare up at that sky!<br /><br />Congrats on the re-edits, Stephen!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-64780017793971653332016-01-11T08:11:00.589-08:002016-01-11T08:11:00.589-08:00I miss star gazing. Yeah, some techniques are cool...I miss star gazing. Yeah, some techniques are cool, but are distracting when overused. Cool that are able to go back and fix that. Happy New Year, Stephen! :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-77458727763068248592016-01-10T19:09:49.791-08:002016-01-10T19:09:49.791-08:00I just finished reading your book over the weekend...I just finished reading your book over the weekend. I didn't notice it at all and I'm sure my digital copy is an older version. I absolutely loved your book. It scared the hell out of me. I read it at the hospital while I was sitting with my dad. I am not exaggerating about how terrified I was. I just finished positing my review on Amazon. Hope you have a great 2016.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-83950000143417320142016-01-10T15:11:18.833-08:002016-01-10T15:11:18.833-08:00My editor pointed out that my characters murmured ...My editor pointed out that my characters murmured a lot in one of my books. We removed all but one or two of those. It's easier for others to notice these things than for the writer. Glad you were able to revise and re-publish. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-41486931302254630492016-01-08T05:17:52.700-08:002016-01-08T05:17:52.700-08:00It was pointed out to me that I use look, glance, ...It was pointed out to me that I use look, glance, and see too much. So now when I write, I'm watching that. It freezes me up a little because most of what we do is looking at other people, staring at other people, and seeing what's going on around us!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-83528449882334492882016-01-07T10:54:49.096-08:002016-01-07T10:54:49.096-08:00Oh, ouch, but I'm glad you were able to fix &#...Oh, ouch, but I'm glad you were able to fix 'em up and republish!H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-84910721936583115332016-01-07T09:40:51.152-08:002016-01-07T09:40:51.152-08:00I like Lexa's theory about Typo Gremlins. They...I like Lexa's theory about Typo Gremlins. They've visited me many times. One of my crit partners pointed out how many times I use the word just. Yikes! Way too many. You do the best you can before letting the public see your work. Best wishes for 2016!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-961741651762360862016-01-06T21:58:05.447-08:002016-01-06T21:58:05.447-08:00Yolanda, I can see the spike in kindness then the ...Yolanda, I can see the spike in kindness then the immediate drop. Especially on the streets during rush hour traffic. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-86515749236922213492016-01-06T21:57:23.812-08:002016-01-06T21:57:23.812-08:00Wow! I never knew that! Thanks for sharing!Wow! I never knew that! Thanks for sharing!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-60622603641712196392016-01-06T21:56:47.308-08:002016-01-06T21:56:47.308-08:00Thanks joeh for taking the time to read Salem'...Thanks joeh for taking the time to read Salem's Daughters! I greatly appreciate it.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-13397625126162771672016-01-06T17:18:47.935-08:002016-01-06T17:18:47.935-08:00Oh goodness, definitely a self-pub nightmare! I so...Oh goodness, definitely a self-pub nightmare! I somehow have managed to escape unscathed so far, but I only have one novelette out. Nice of you to change it.<br /><br />I wish I had a telescope or something cool... love the night sky. Meteor shows are at least fun even without special equipment.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-69713372317772541212016-01-06T14:43:14.252-08:002016-01-06T14:43:14.252-08:00At least you were able to quickly fix them. I had ...At least you were able to quickly fix them. I had my hubby point out a few errors in one of my books after I hit publish. I was like DOH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-89979240743597391712016-01-06T13:03:10.265-08:002016-01-06T13:03:10.265-08:00Now you have me self-conscious about my ellipses u...Now you have me self-conscious about my ellipses usage! Glad you were able to fix up your story though. :)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-28965749392348945412016-01-06T11:52:17.223-08:002016-01-06T11:52:17.223-08:00Why do so many celestial events occur at dawn? I w...Why do so many celestial events occur at dawn? I want to see them but I don't want to get up early. Good job on fixing the manuscript.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-38048745518157155992016-01-06T11:35:13.707-08:002016-01-06T11:35:13.707-08:00Ellipses (...) can be tricky. I do limit my use of...Ellipses (...) can be tricky. I do limit my use of them. The only one out of the three you mentioned I would've changed is the first. I would've made it: "What the-?" I'm glad you were able to catch those little errors, fix them, and that you are happy with the edits. :) Happy 2016!!!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-2090630457708130062016-01-06T09:47:56.168-08:002016-01-06T09:47:56.168-08:00Here's to a productive 2016! I was unbothered ...Here's to a productive 2016! I was unbothered by the use of ellipses when I read Salem's Daughters. The book was great and very addictive. At least it's quite straightforward to fix things if we want to. Cool to read about the astronomical events. I had no idea there was an annual meteor shower; I just thought they occurred randomly. It must attract a lot of attention.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-29038663098785550382016-01-06T08:56:05.145-08:002016-01-06T08:56:05.145-08:00Great holiday here! I could use some more. Good lu...Great holiday here! I could use some more. Good luck with getting those. . .under control. :-)cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-48381542811961524182016-01-06T08:45:37.676-08:002016-01-06T08:45:37.676-08:00My life is a holiday that never ends.
Arlee Bird
...My life is a holiday that never ends.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-87541234178399613902016-01-06T08:38:30.984-08:002016-01-06T08:38:30.984-08:00There's nothing wrong with the way you're ...There's nothing wrong with the way you're using ellipsis. The reviewer doesn't know what he/she is talking about. And don't beat yourself up abut a few typos. No matter what you do it seems a few sneak in there. My opinion is there are Typo Gremlins that go into everyone's ms at night and put them in there! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-41460180411050876192016-01-06T06:29:21.680-08:002016-01-06T06:29:21.680-08:00Aw man, I wish I had a telescope! We spent much of...Aw man, I wish I had a telescope! We spent much of my Astronomy lab looking at Saturn, so I'm good on that front, lol, but I'd love to see the other planets!Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-54802599419102661192016-01-06T04:35:31.036-08:002016-01-06T04:35:31.036-08:00I think we all have things we overuse and need to ...I think we all have things we overuse and need to avoid. Glad you fixed yours. I really enjoyed the holidays, but am glad to get back into a schedule.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-21402579912423194852016-01-06T04:35:17.974-08:002016-01-06T04:35:17.974-08:00We tend to miss those overused items.
Do you have...We tend to miss those overused items.<br /><br />Do you have the Sky Walk app? That's my favorite for viewing the night sky.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-38204102891247914592016-01-06T02:41:40.725-08:002016-01-06T02:41:40.725-08:00Hi Stephen. I think it's awesome that a review...Hi Stephen. I think it's awesome that a reviewer brought that problem to your attention and you were able to fix it. Usually interruptions are shown with a 'n' dash or an 'em' dash. Ellipsis is usually to show time passing, but can be used to slow down a sentence at times, but like anything, these get repetitive at times. I was told by an editor to only use them once per chapter. Maybe that's extreme, but not too much.<br /><br />Have a great year. I hope Salem's Daughters in going gangbusters.<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-19538055478103628542016-01-06T02:26:10.640-08:002016-01-06T02:26:10.640-08:00Hi Stephen - well I'm glad it's sorted ......Hi Stephen - well I'm glad it's sorted ... but frustatingly irritating! Glad to see the Stars are back - and we'll know what's going on - I hope we have clear nights ... good luck this year with all your projects and new ideas - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-55153997817432970552016-01-06T01:39:01.935-08:002016-01-06T01:39:01.935-08:00I'm always glad for the "holidays" t...I'm always glad for the "holidays" to be over.<br /><br />Cool you are willing to do re-editing. Seems more errors are caught after publication than during editing. Wonder why that is? dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.com