tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post7620327035107548304..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: Meeting an Author & Computer WoesLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36922742399282513142009-10-24T09:19:46.958-07:002009-10-24T09:19:46.958-07:00Karen - It must be so hard starting out or not bei...<b>Karen</b> - It must be so hard starting out or not being as well known as someone like Nora Roberts. I need to watch the local bookstore websites more regularly to see when authors will be appearing. We don't seem to get too many out this way though.<br /><br /><b>Amy (7 Tails)</b> - I'm glad I'm not alone--although I wish neither one of us would lose our thoughts at the most inopportune times like that. :-S <br /><br />I do think I'll like the book. It passed my "buy or not buy" test in the store. I like to read a little excerpt to make sure the writing pulls me in. <br /><br /><b>Alice</b> - Oh no! I hope you are able to get your computer problems sorted out. At least it's lasted for quite a while. I think I read somewhere that the average life of a laptop is about 3 to 5 years. Hopefully my new one (once I get it) will last that long!<br /><br /><b>Stacy</b> - I enjoy meeting authors too. I've yet to meet one that wasn't friendly. Well, maybe that one time . . .<br /><br /><b>Kip</b> - You made my day too. It's nice to meet a new-to-me author and I'm looking forward to reading your book. <br /><br />Thank you for the advice on the computer. And for dropping in and commenting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-274963032327346752009-10-21T14:29:53.553-07:002009-10-21T14:29:53.553-07:00Yes, you did make my day. I enjoyed our coversatio...Yes, you did make my day. I enjoyed our coversation and I did find your blog. I do hope you enjoy my book. And again thank you for coming by and talking with me. Also, when it comes to computers, unless you're doing heavy graphic work or video editing, steer clear of 64 bit machines. The more RAM the better, and as big a hard drive as you can get. I have had great experience with my dell Inspiron and bad luck with a handful of HPs. Yes, I'm also a computer geek. Thanks again!Kip Sheltonhttp://www.kipshelton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41570577253307699972009-10-20T09:45:23.299-07:002009-10-20T09:45:23.299-07:00I love meeting authors. You probably made his day...I love meeting authors. You probably made his day :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68829887494865113462009-10-19T22:54:38.400-07:002009-10-19T22:54:38.400-07:00My desktop computer's acting funky too. It kee...My desktop computer's acting funky too. It keeps going to the CMOS setting and I had to reset the time most of the time. I think it's about to go anytime soon... It's more than 6 years old.<br /><br />I'm going to read STILL ALICE soon. It's been in my TBR pile for quite some time.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5253133243841929702009-10-19T16:06:50.419-07:002009-10-19T16:06:50.419-07:00I always blank out on things I really want to reme...I always blank out on things I really want to remember at the most inopportune times so you are in good company. I think it's great you ended up speaking to Kip Shelton and I am absolutely sure he was very happy to meet and talk with you. Do you think you'll like his book?<br /><br />We have computer problems in this house too and I won'r be surprised if out if the screen explodes or melts down into big puddle of goo any day now. Of course we haven't done anything about it mostly because we can't figure out what to do!<br /><br />I'm off to read your review of Still Alice which very much intrigues me since Alzheimer's is a condition I am familiar with.<br /><br />~ AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67913242175293650672009-10-19T15:01:20.885-07:002009-10-19T15:01:20.885-07:00I'm so glad you approached the author sitting ...I'm so glad you approached the author sitting with his books. I've been in that position and it's awkward. I've felt so grateful when someone comes up who's actually interested in the books rather than trying to find directions to the bathroom.Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21934015960374854342009-10-18T23:31:41.301-07:002009-10-18T23:31:41.301-07:00Carrie (B&M) - I take it the Seahawks lost the...<b>Carrie (B&M)</b> - I take it the Seahawks lost then? I'm sorry. :-( I was sad to see the Angels lose last night to the Yankees.<br /><br />I am glad you are enjoying Fire and The Financial Lives of Poets. The title of the second one makes me a little leary, but I've heard it's really good.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55078470247748841932009-10-18T22:36:23.654-07:002009-10-18T22:36:23.654-07:00I spent the afternoon at my parents' house, wa...I spent the afternoon at my parents' house, watching the Seahawks game, which was depressing. Oh, well.<br /><br />I'm still reading Fire by Cashore and The Financial Lives of Poets by Jess Walter - they're both good, I just haven't had enough time to read!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, Wendy. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43242481612084550542009-10-18T20:52:07.889-07:002009-10-18T20:52:07.889-07:00Yvonne - I can't imagine that either. LOL Ha...<b>Yvonne</b> - I can't imagine that either. LOL Have a great week!<br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - I wish I had a manageable TBR pile too, Melody. I guess I should take into consideration how much my husband reads. Eighteen books is a lot since he doesn't read quite as much as I do. :-)<br /><br />It'll be nice when I have a fully functioning computer again.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week too!<br /><br /><b>Booklogged</b> - Yes, the up side is being able to get a new computer. :-) I am so ready for a problem-free computer. I wonder if there is such a thing though.<br /><br /><b>Rebecca</b> - LOL It's hard for me not to laugh when he talks about his "big" TBR pile too. <br /><br />That's too bad that your Toshiba isn't all that reliable. Definitely something for me to think about. <br /><br /><b>Lisa (Lit&Life)</b> - I hope it won't cost too much either, Lisa. The computer is still under warranty and hopefully the problem and the fix will be covered under it too. My husband is pretty good with computers too, but he's at a complete loss with this one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69176588623421371612009-10-18T20:45:38.758-07:002009-10-18T20:45:38.758-07:00Trish - I know what you mean. Sometimes I wish I ...<b>Trish</b> - I know what you mean. Sometimes I wish I only had a TBR stack of 18 books. And then to be able to stop adding to it!<br /><br />Thanks. I am proud of myself for taking a chance and talking to the author. Given how shy I can be, it's a big step for me. :-) I think it's so awesome that you got to meet Brunonia Barry. <br /><br />It's so funny you should ask how my being a blogger came up in my conversation with Kip Shelton. I blurted it out of nowhere. Really eloquent of me, I know. I just said, "I'm a blogger." I think we were talking about gaming at that point (he used to be a gamer) or maybe that's how I led into that topic. I'm not sure. I don't recommend you follow my lead.<br /><br />Thank you for the good luck wishes! I really like having a laptop. The mobility makes it all worth it.<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - Kip Shelton was very nice and easy to talk to. I'm glad I took a chance and went over to speak with him. <br /><br /><b>Gavin</b> - Thanks. I keep expecting my computer to die right when I'm in the middle of responding to my comments. <br /><br />Yes, my husband's TBR pile is put to shame by many of ours, isn't it? LOL<br /><br /><b>Kathleen</b> - I got a little personal in my review of Still Alice, so it's pretty long. Hopefully no one will mind. <br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - It must have been a weekend for Borders visits. Did you have the 30% off coupon too?<br /><br />I cried and cried as I read Still Alice. It was a very emotional read. I even cried re-reading my review of the book a few minutes ago. I'm glad you made me read it though. ;-)<br /><br />I am glad your son was able to get the hard drive replaced for free. I would love a Mac. Probably because everyone I know who has a Mac loves it. I keep hoping hubby will say that we can get one, but I know he won't. We really can't afford it. :-(<br /><br />I hope you have a good week too!<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - Still Alice did that to me too. It was a very emotional reading experience for me. It hit close to home.<br /><br />I'll have to look into Compaq. I really do wish I had the money for a Mac. <br /><br />Hopefully I'll get a chance to start Kip Shelton's book soon. It's a collection of short stories and not very long.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18661972561631799962009-10-18T20:31:14.424-07:002009-10-18T20:31:14.424-07:00Diane - Thank you, Diane. I have an Inspiron too....<b>Diane</b> - Thank you, Diane. I have an Inspiron too. :-( Mine's only a year and a half years old though. <br /><br />I'm waiting until Windows 7 comes out before buying the computer. I may buy it online instead of going into the store. We'll see.<br /><br />Still Alice was so good! I am glad I read it.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week too.<br /><br /><b>Gautami</b> - Haha! My rationality goes out the window when it comes to books too. :-)<br /><br />Hopefully it will be an easy (and inexpensive) fix for my computer too. It would be great if my husband could actually use it since I know he'd like to have one.<br /><br /><b>Kristie</b> - Wasn't that funny? We both thought the other wanted to go to the bookstore and that's why we went. :-)<br /><br />I hope I enjoy the book too. The stories are varied and they sound like ones I'll enjoy so I'm hopeful.<br /><br />Yes, technology is the cause for many headaches in my house lately. <br /><br /><b>Samantha</b> - Thank you! It is exciting, but I'm not sure I like having so many choices. LOL <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful week too!<br /><br /><b>Kristen</b> - I have very little self-control when it comes to books too. My husband is quite as crazed as I am, I think. <br /><br />You too? It's nice to know I'm not the only one who checks out an author from a distance at the bookstore and always ends up buying a copy of the book if you do.<br /><br />I think the marketing would be my least favorite part of being a published author. <br /><br />Thanks for the good luck wishes on the computer front!<br /><br /><b>Dar</b> - I try not to laugh in front of him when he talks about his overwhelming stack. It's all in perception.<br /><br />I'm sorry you're having computer problems too. Ugh. It's so frustrating, isn't it?Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60758596447035562222009-10-18T20:09:42.013-07:002009-10-18T20:09:42.013-07:00Laura - I kind of know what features I want, but k...<b>Laura</b> - I kind of know what features I want, but knowing which brand to get is the hardest part for me. If Macs were more affordable, it would be a much easier decision process, wouldn't it?<br /><br />I am glad I took a chance and talked to him. He was a really nice person.<br /><br /><b>Nymeth</b> - I once was too, Ana. I blame blogs and reading groups for pushing me over the edge. :-)<br /><br /><b>Ingrid</b> - I imagine it can be very difficult to be in that position, sitting at that table hoping someone will stop by and say hi and take a closer look at his or her book. I'm so bad about saying no when the author is right there in front of me though. That's why I really shy away from approaching authors whose book I know I won't really be interested in. Then I feel bad for not showing my support. I'm glad I took a chance and talked with Kip. He sounds like someone I could sit down with and talk with for a while if I could get over my initial shyness.<br /><br />I am glad to hear you are happy with your Toshiba Satellite. That's one of the ones I've been considering. And you're right about the prices. They're very reasonable.<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - LOL Every time he makes a comment about how big his TBR pile is, I have to smile. He lives in my TBR pile. I can't imagine what he thinks of mine given how many more unread books I have than he does.<br /><br />I am so very frustrated with my computer. This shutting off business is a real pain. I read an article recently that talked about how computer brands don't really matter--that they all pretty much are the same. It's just a matter of features and the individual computer. My current Dell may be a lemon but the next one could be a real winner. <br /><br />I hope you are able to get a laptop one of these days. I really like having the mobility that mind offers.<br /><br /><b>Lexi</b> - My husband was saying the HPs are pretty good. I used to have a desktop that was an HP and liked it. My lap top is a year and a half years. I think it's too soon for it to give up on me, so I'm really disappointed in it.<br /><br /><b>Linda</b> - Hubby and I have been backing everything up on my laptop just in case--and in preparation for when I do decide on getting a new computer. I am glad you were able to get yours up and running again without losing anything! Hopefully it will last for awhile yet. :-)<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading The Weight of Silence. It may have been you I learned about it! I am so bad about keeping track of who recommended what.<br /><br />I hope you have a good reading week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51617650348654688972009-10-18T19:28:20.139-07:002009-10-18T19:28:20.139-07:00Hope the diagnosis is not too costly for your comp...Hope the diagnosis is not too costly for your computer. Mine did this several years ago but I can't recall what was causing it. I'm lucky enough now to have a son who is very tech savvy and builds computers so computer repairs are very inexpensive--a little deposit into his gas account and we're good to go!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21652494751331138982009-10-18T18:17:17.969-07:002009-10-18T18:17:17.969-07:00I practically split a gut laughing about your hubb...I practically split a gut laughing about your hubby's looming TBR pile. I am over even having my bookshelf looking neat without any books stacked in front of the rows! Reading book blogs will do that to ya. I wish him the best of luck in continuing his steadfastness.<br /><br />Too bad about your laptop. I have a Toshiba because I really think it is easy to use, but it just does not have staying power. My first Toshiba's screen quit last year and fixing it cost more than getting a new laptop so I got a new laptop. This one seems to be working better, other than the plug it came with already broke and I was lucky that my dad's computer's plug works in mine even though his laptop was a HP. So my next laptop will so definitely not be a Toshiba. I mean, seriously, wtf? It's always about 2 days after the warranty is up, too, which makes it even more annoying. When they say a year, they mean a year.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7921231637501695232009-10-18T18:16:04.421-07:002009-10-18T18:16:04.421-07:00It's always such a pain when your computer sta...It's always such a pain when your computer starts to be a problem. On the flip side it's always fun to get a new one. I wish Mac's weren't so darn expensive. I wanted one really bad last year when I replaced my old, big, bulky computer but I figured I could go through two pc laptops with the price on one Mac.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52741635349651674632009-10-18T17:39:36.338-07:002009-10-18T17:39:36.338-07:00How I wish I've a managable TBR pile! But then...How I wish I've a managable TBR pile! But then, it's still so hard to say no to books that we want, isn't it? ;)<br /><br />I can totally understand about your frustration re. the computer issue, Wendy. I want to purchase a laptop but most of the time I'm either using my office PC or my hubby's laptop. :P <br /><br />I hope you've a great week ahead, Wendy!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37778835822292301882009-10-18T17:31:17.244-07:002009-10-18T17:31:17.244-07:00LOL about your husband's 18 book TBR. I can&#...LOL about your husband's 18 book TBR. I can't even imagine such a thing!<br /><br />Have a great week!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42531685216979257752009-10-18T16:38:47.948-07:002009-10-18T16:38:47.948-07:00Still Alice hit me with an emotional punch that I ...Still Alice hit me with an emotional punch that I wasn't ready for. I loved it but it broke my heart. I bought a Compaq a few months ago and really love it. I would love a MAC too but $$$$. Your addition of books look great and I think it is so cool to meet a new author!! I can't wait until you get to his book and tell us what you think!!<br /><br />Hope your week is great and your computer starts behaving!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40729488797180527832009-10-18T16:35:09.289-07:002009-10-18T16:35:09.289-07:00Glad you had the chance to meet an author this wee...Glad you had the chance to meet an author this weekend! I went to Borders today too, but didn't talk to anyone except my husband and the cashier :-).<br /><br />I'm so glad you were able to find the time to read <i>Still Alice</i> - you and my sister both got to it ahead of me! I'm only about half-way done, but I still think I'll be finishing and reviewing it this week. It's going to one of the toughest I've ever written - tough to keep focused on the book itself.<br /><br />Bummer about your laptop! My son got himself a new Dell laptop a few months ago. The hard drive quit on him not long ago, but it was replaced for free since it's still under warranty. He's still pretty pleased with it, though. As for me, you know I live in a Mac house. My MacBook (NOT Pro) is almost two years old and still doing very well for me. My husband has his eye on a new iMac desktop. Good luck with your computer shopping!<br /><br />Have a good week, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36327033937321744212009-10-18T15:33:00.293-07:002009-10-18T15:33:00.293-07:00I look forward to your thoughts on Still Alice. I...I look forward to your thoughts on Still Alice. I've had it on my TBR shelves for a few weeks now.Kathleenhttp://boardinginmyforties.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79655194995908181842009-10-18T15:19:32.921-07:002009-10-18T15:19:32.921-07:00Sorry about you computer woes! It is no fun. And...Sorry about you computer woes! It is no fun. And I had to laugh at your husband's 18 book TBR pile. I've got at least 4 times that sitting around the house, not to mention the huge list at Goodreads! Tell him he is doing very, very well. <br /><br />I'm sure you made Kip Shelton's day! Have a great week.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6339234477113002262009-10-18T14:21:44.553-07:002009-10-18T14:21:44.553-07:00I would have gone over to talk to the author too a...I would have gone over to talk to the author too and I'm sure I would have bought a copy of his book as well. I hope you get your computer issues resolved soon.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55429269188778898932009-10-18T11:47:41.696-07:002009-10-18T11:47:41.696-07:0018 books? I'd kill for that. Ok, maybe not, ...18 books? I'd kill for that. Ok, maybe not, but it would be nice not to have the stress of 250+ books to read (and still acquiring at a ridiculous pace).<br /><br />As for meeting the author--how brave of you! I probably would have walked the other way as I'm not very good at small talk either. I did meet Brunonia Barry this week (I think you saw the post), and when it came time to introduce myself and tell her that I was actually part of her TLC Blog Tour I froze up and started stumbling over my words! I always feel kind of funny talking about book blogging with others and am curious how it came up in your conversation with Kip Shelton.<br /><br />Good luck with the computer. I'd love to have a laptop--might help me get online more often since I wouldn't have to be confined to my office.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29478206969153949562009-10-18T10:48:20.755-07:002009-10-18T10:48:20.755-07:00Wow, his 18 book tbr pile. lol-That cracked me up...Wow, his 18 book tbr pile. lol-That cracked me up big time! Boy could I ever use a bit of his will power too. I have zero. I'm glad you had a nice author visit. I don't usually see too many authors here. <br /><br />Computer problems must be going around. I've got to call a professional about mine this week as well. It just stops doing anything at all after a few minutes. I've been working on my old one for a while now.<br /><br />Have a great week Wendy!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82371252965749487352009-10-18T10:23:39.868-07:002009-10-18T10:23:39.868-07:00Self-control? Around books? Bwahahahaha! Don...Self-control? Around books? Bwahahahaha! Don't make me laugh. ;-) I have exactly none, of course.<br /><br />Good for you for talking to Kip Shelton. I lurk around corners too trying to determine if it's really something I want to read since it's a sure bet that I'll walk out with an inscribed copy if I walk over to them. I swear the publicity/marketing thing must be the worst part of being an author not backed by a huge marketing budget at a major publisher!<br /><br />Good luck with the computer search. I'd love a new one (and please make it a laptop, Santa) but it's just not in the cards right now. ::sigh:: I'll have to live vicariously though other people. :-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.com