tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post1304881940790434955..comments2024-03-27T08:14:00.926+00:00Comments on Jaffareadstoo....: The author in my spotlight is...Valerie-Anne BagliettoJaffareadstoo.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-81275707675579276102016-07-11T11:45:30.880+01:002016-07-11T11:45:30.880+01:00Hi Val - thanks for taking the time to come back t...Hi Val - thanks for taking the time to come back to Jaffareadstoo and for continuing to share your guest post. Much appreciated. Jaffareadstoo.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-8073619437662251242016-07-11T11:21:43.670+01:002016-07-11T11:21:43.670+01:00Haha, Sharon, you're one of the most talented,...Haha, Sharon, you're one of the most talented, hard-working 'rookies' I know, and I'm delighted your books are doing so well. You are a case in point, because you're a voracious reader, and you've been diligently studying your craft. You are also very humble when it comes to your ability, and that's a breath of fresh air these days! xValerie-Anne Bagliettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723076388057535678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-40425612114826172012016-07-11T11:16:58.828+01:002016-07-11T11:16:58.828+01:00Hi Terry! Just catching up with the comments here,...Hi Terry! Just catching up with the comments here, sorry I've been so lax. I completely forget to check them sometimes. Thank you for the support. I didn't want to seem snooty or too stern. I'm a staunch supporter of indie publishing, but like any other enterprise, anyone undertaking it has to be willing to learn and put in the hours perfecting the craft. Like me, like you. My past experience in traditional publishing has helped me immensely, but I will never feel as if I've stopped learning or perfecting. So that would be my advice to any wannabes out there. Prepare to put in the hours and the effort. And Terry, thank you so much for downloading Four Sides to Every Story. I really hope you enjoy it. Valerie-Anne Bagliettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723076388057535678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-33872451143577731952016-07-08T15:52:43.190+01:002016-07-08T15:52:43.190+01:00Thanks Sharon, glad you enjoyed reading Four Sides...Thanks Sharon, glad you enjoyed reading Four Sides to Everry Story. Jaffareadstoo.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-70016008000589708862016-07-08T15:51:34.810+01:002016-07-08T15:51:34.810+01:00Hi Terry, absolutely no problem. I didn't thi...Hi Terry, absolutely no problem. I didn't think that at all. I was merely making an general observation that whilst I love writing reviews I wouldn't ever consider myself able to write a novel. It's great have different opinions, thanks so much for your support of Jaffareadstoo. Much appreciated Jaffareadstoo.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-37903925410517310132016-07-08T08:26:46.440+01:002016-07-08T08:26:46.440+01:00Jaffa's Mum - I just read this and hope you di...Jaffa's Mum - I just read this and hope you didn't think I was being rude to you???? I was referring to what Val said about people who pick up a pen and think that's all it takes to call themselves an author (it also comes from knowing a couple of proofreaders/editors with the occasional client who doesn't need an editor or proofreader so much as a fairy godmother!)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-2312497426768021462016-07-06T23:00:04.180+01:002016-07-06T23:00:04.180+01:00I absolutely love Valerie-Anne's books, and Fo...I absolutely love Valerie-Anne's books, and Four Sides to Every Story is probably my favourite. Plus, she's a very kind, supportive person to rookie writers like me. Looking forward to reading her next novel! XSharon Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684366584568811630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-91477490656780004452016-07-06T15:53:29.686+01:002016-07-06T15:53:29.686+01:00:) No problem.:) No problem.Jaffareadstoo.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-55617236777325413762016-07-06T15:53:07.176+01:002016-07-06T15:53:07.176+01:00Hi Terry - thanks so much for sharing your thought...Hi Terry - thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I understand completely about what makes a writer, a writer. I love books and I love writing down my thoughts about the books I read, but I am not a writer as such. Each to his own.<br />Hope you enjoy Four Sides to Every Story.Jaffareadstoo.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-60143393070983539782016-07-06T15:50:37.541+01:002016-07-06T15:50:37.541+01:00My pleasure, Valerie-Anne. You've been a lovel...My pleasure, Valerie-Anne. You've been a lovely guest and are welcome back anytime:)Jaffareadstoo.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448387659367489116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-80661314110624591602016-07-06T12:15:29.379+01:002016-07-06T12:15:29.379+01:00(ps, proof that everyone needs a proofreader - I m...(ps, proof that everyone needs a proofreader - I meant 'scribble a first DRAFT down!)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-77721896238632721062016-07-06T12:14:20.753+01:002016-07-06T12:14:20.753+01:00Val, I would like to shake your hand - I get so fe...Val, I would like to shake your hand - I get so fed up with those who think that all it takes to 'be an author' is thinking of a story and tapping it out, then getting all their friends to write reviews saying how great it is. It brings the whole self-pub opportunity into bad repute. Similarly, those who think that they can just scribble a first down and get editors to turn it into a publishable novel. Everyone needs a proofreader, but if you need a 'team' to make your book worth reading, you are no writer. I like your plumbing analogy - I've always said it's like trying to cook a six course dinner party for eight people when your expertise is limited to Chicken Tonight and microwave ready meals (like me). Rant away! <br /><br />I have just downloaded Four Sides on the strength of this interview. I love that 'seeing a story from different viewpoints' idea, too (which is why nearly all my novels are from multiple POVs. <br /><br />Good interview, ladies :)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498096518892798196.post-82199903298760309532016-07-06T10:07:04.605+01:002016-07-06T10:07:04.605+01:00Thank you so much for letting me be a guest here, ...Thank you so much for letting me be a guest here, Jo. I really enjoyed answering your questions. V :)Valerie-Anne Bagliettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723076388057535678noreply@blogger.com