tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post8288777247332318276..comments2024-03-04T04:08:39.755-08:00Comments on The Fies Files: S.F. Chronicle Rips My Beating Heart from My Chest and Shows It to Me Before I DropBrian Fieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347700145666751363noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-33375040819365094902009-09-17T22:03:27.481-07:002009-09-17T22:03:27.481-07:00Hey, thanks very much Richard! I really appreciate...Hey, thanks very much Richard! I really appreciate you letting me know that. Glad you liked my book.Brian Fieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347700145666751363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-71404035625769683982009-09-17T21:49:40.901-07:002009-09-17T21:49:40.901-07:00Brian,
i enjoyed world of tomorrow very much. whe...Brian,<br />i enjoyed world of tomorrow very much. when i saw your book in the local bookstore, it was the mention in the sf chronicle best of article that triggered my purchase.<br />any press is good press. :)<br />-richardreechaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965797924404797554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-24285888046057192672009-07-13T09:37:02.551-07:002009-07-13T09:37:02.551-07:00Thanks for the bucking up, but it's not necess...Thanks for the bucking up, but it's not necessary. I'm all better now.<br /><br />Adam, I'm passing on Comic-Con this year. I didn't think I really had a purpose in going sufficient to offset the hassle and expense.<br /><br />Karin, thanks very much for your thoughts about <i>Mom's Cancer.</i> I appreciate them, and your taking the time to comment.Brian Fieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347700145666751363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-1447165809481625122009-07-12T14:59:51.374-07:002009-07-12T14:59:51.374-07:00"Never really gels?" maybe he wasn't..."Never really gels?" maybe he wasn't holding the book right side up when he looked at it.<br /><br />That's mean that they called the article, "The Best in Comic Books," mentioned your book, and then insulted it. Bait and switch.<br /><br />That being said, I agree with Mike's "One more *ping* in the collective consciousness of the book-buying public." theory. Tests have shown that people tend to prefer shapes and sounds they've been exposed to before, even if it was too brief for them to remember. Why shouldn't this apply to book titles?Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00384500508934864421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-86674537945774756502009-07-12T14:20:30.837-07:002009-07-12T14:20:30.837-07:00Mike's right - being reviewed in that company ...Mike's right - being reviewed in that company is what counts.<br /><br />Your reaction sounds exactly appropriate to me, too. <br /><br />"[N]ever really gels" has got to sting - but it also sounds highly objective rather than a subjective criticism of a flaw in the book itself.ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044863062652781155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-60163382991094595512009-07-12T03:45:04.046-07:002009-07-12T03:45:04.046-07:00Did he get the name of the book right? That's ...Did he get the name of the book right? That's all that matters. One more *ping* in the collective consciousness of the book-buying public.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807727819590358834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-83424176170118563632009-07-11T19:33:55.606-07:002009-07-11T19:33:55.606-07:00reviewers work, by definition, criticizes by telli...reviewers work, by definition, criticizes by telling others how to change what they've already completed, sharing their opinions as if they are some kind of higher power from above - and while I never hear of a reviewer ever actually inspiring others in creating anything new, I just finished <i>Mom's Cancer</i> today and found <b>it</b> to be inspiring, moving, and honest. I know I look forward to reading and viewing more of what you do, so pick up that beating heart and put it back where it belongs! <br />I love your last line to this post - seems like you'll give his words just the amount of weight they deserve - a simple nod of acknowledgement :)Karin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-58549772185479442302009-07-11T12:58:58.932-07:002009-07-11T12:58:58.932-07:00If Mr. Berry's article is an example of what h...If Mr. Berry's article is an example of what he thinks "gels" well, then you're better off without him being on your bandwagon. You can take solace in the likelihood that few if any readers will slog through enough of his droning to get to the part about your book.<br /><br />Right at this instant, this blog post of yours has more comments (2) than his (0).Sherwood Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575868746160608731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568334561722760329.post-21513843582668515282009-07-11T12:45:46.956-07:002009-07-11T12:45:46.956-07:00Aaaaaah, what does he know?
My guess is most grap...Aaaaaah, what does he know?<br /><br />My guess is most graphic novel readers trust the opinion of their local comic book/book store person over that of a distracted print critic who could very likely be looking for a job soon (See Mike's latest entry).<br /><br />Keep yer head up Brian. Your narrative is just fine with this average Joe.<br /><br />Will you be attending Comic-Con?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556701860150800510noreply@blogger.com