tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post931368972767205033..comments2023-09-20T03:40:25.128-07:00Comments on Leigh Russell: Cut Short in CambridgeLeigh Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-68642782019965240652009-08-01T15:38:59.565-07:002009-08-01T15:38:59.565-07:00And I have a mental image of the- man-who-spilt-wi...And I have a mental image of the- man-who-spilt-wine-on-my-folder. I suspect he's going to turn up in one of my books one day, in a different guise. He won't be recognisable (I don't know anything about him really) but I'll know it's him . . . <i>(Petty? Me? Never!</i>)Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-32575806411512015012009-08-01T15:35:20.191-07:002009-08-01T15:35:20.191-07:00I'm sure he was just doing his best, following...I'm sure he was just doing his best, following his own agenda, Jarmara, but it wasn't very nice. Never mind, takes all types. And I have to say that, in general, I've found people are really kind and friendly. That's made all the book promotion I've been doing really enjoyable. I can't complain. (But I still do . . . !)Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-85653268500385394012009-08-01T14:56:08.152-07:002009-08-01T14:56:08.152-07:00What a nasty person not to have apologised for dam...What a nasty person not to have apologised for damaging your folder, the least he could have done is bought your book. <br /><br />Good luck with the rest of your book launch and I hope you sell just as many if not more than the hardbacks.Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-33831477288347534912009-08-01T11:47:14.710-07:002009-08-01T11:47:14.710-07:00Thanks, Akasha That's a bit random, as I'm...Thanks, Akasha That's a bit random, as I'm booked at around 50 places, but nice to have a mention anywhere for anything. Thank you very much for bringing it to my atttention.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-66599499032787766942009-08-01T09:45:44.906-07:002009-08-01T09:45:44.906-07:00This is what Writers' Forum (Aug/Sept issue, p...This is what Writers' Forum (Aug/Sept issue, page 59) said ~ 'Author Leigh Russell will be signing copies of her new book Cut Short in Borders Bournemouth on Saturday 8 August.'<br /><br />Short and sweet but to the point xxAkasha Savage.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13482147165827577180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-21045245135618099992009-07-31T14:46:23.148-07:002009-07-31T14:46:23.148-07:00You're right, Aggie. To be honest, I'm not...You're right, Aggie. To be honest, I'm not quite sure what book dealers do anyway. How do they make any profit if they buy up books at the normal sale price?Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-10992845166743137342009-07-31T14:44:32.118-07:002009-07-31T14:44:32.118-07:00Hi Alan, and thank you for visiting. Cut Short is ...Hi Alan, and thank you for visiting. Cut Short is available (in paperback!) on amazon.ca from 1st August (hint) I hope you consider reading it and come back to let me know what you think.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-63400029960489964582009-07-31T03:29:18.809-07:002009-07-31T03:29:18.809-07:00Well most of the reading public will buy a paperba...Well most of the reading public will buy a paperback rather than a hardback anyday. Hardbacks are so overpriced ... snobbery won't sell their books. A good read and a good priced paperback will. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-71174210193345339112009-07-31T03:17:36.592-07:002009-07-31T03:17:36.592-07:00Sounds like you've had quite an experience goi...Sounds like you've had quite an experience going about promoting your book (and meeting some "interesting" people). <br /><br />Don't be discouraged by the hardback snobbery. If I am representative of most folks, I try to make my dollar (or pound) go far by not buying hard backs. I prefer paperbacks or the larger trade paperbacks at Costco.<br /><br />Good luck with the touring!Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-79844775258495085332009-07-30T15:58:23.521-07:002009-07-30T15:58:23.521-07:00Always a fly in the ointment, PI. So true. But may...Always a fly in the ointment, PI. So true. But maybe I should be a bit tougher. I have a feeling I'm going to reread this blog one day (when I have time...) and wonder why I made such a fuss about trivia.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-15546249836839038312009-07-30T15:20:40.727-07:002009-07-30T15:20:40.727-07:00What did it say, Akasha? Tell me all!What did it say, Akasha? Tell me all!Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-57922238804073819112009-07-30T14:07:41.306-07:002009-07-30T14:07:41.306-07:00Hey Leigh! I was reading my latest copy of Writers...Hey Leigh! I was reading my latest copy of Writers' Forum mag and you have a mention in it to do with one of your signings. Cool Stuff!!Akasha Savage.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13482147165827577180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-38758958100281173122009-07-30T02:47:03.522-07:002009-07-30T02:47:03.522-07:00There is always a fly in the ointment and you disc...There is always a fly in the ointment and you discovered it: an oafish dealer!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-55837584351388469862009-07-29T16:14:36.186-07:002009-07-29T16:14:36.186-07:00Thanks, world according to me. I'm glad you...Thanks, world according to me. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'll be over soon to see if you've posted any photos yet.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-13031992726123822822009-07-29T13:38:33.207-07:002009-07-29T13:38:33.207-07:00It's good that Amazon sold out but not good th...It's good that Amazon sold out but not good that they are now out of stock! How fustrating.<br /><br />But wow, seeing your own book displayed like that! <br /><br />I'm off to bed soon witn my copy! Nearly finished and loving it.The World According To Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877147634501360129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-86036286580506185902009-07-29T05:27:47.289-07:002009-07-29T05:27:47.289-07:00Thank you, Mel. I'm going over to take a look ...Thank you, Mel. I'm going over to take a look right now.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-83930047210258228502009-07-29T05:27:15.088-07:002009-07-29T05:27:15.088-07:00Hi Nanc Twop - the sticker says: "If you like...Hi Nanc Twop - the sticker says: "If you like Ruth Rendell, you'll love this book." Then it says the publisher will give you your money back if you don't like the book, they're so confident you'll enjoy it. I can't remember the exact wording. I hate stickers on books and always peel them off! When you buy your copy, you'll get a sticker as well as a book, and all for only £6.99 (or probably less on amazon). <br />Cut Short is available from amazon.com on 1st August so order your sticker (plus free book) now!Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-46192655538753530502009-07-29T02:52:56.637-07:002009-07-29T02:52:56.637-07:00The dealers don't know what they're missin...The dealers don't know what they're missing. Well done on selling well at Cambridge.<br />An award for your blog over at mine.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876606327139267258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-34328166637519334002009-07-28T18:06:35.068-07:002009-07-28T18:06:35.068-07:00What does the round red sticker say on your book i...What does the round red sticker say on your book in that window? - 'please buy me, I'm great!'Nanc Twophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171827151222610399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-46865405580436639482009-07-28T12:02:46.889-07:002009-07-28T12:02:46.889-07:00I'm sure the dealers have a lot of point for -...I'm sure the dealers have a lot of point for - well, for dealers - but not to me. But as long as Cut Short is selling, who cares? I'm sure I must be missing something, but what's new?<br />Thanks for dropping by, Eryl.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-77373557381499012212009-07-28T11:57:03.898-07:002009-07-28T11:57:03.898-07:00Glad to hear you're enjoying it, laughing wolf...Glad to hear you're enjoying it, laughing wolf. Nice to hear from you.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-63614957760170772622009-07-28T09:13:34.270-07:002009-07-28T09:13:34.270-07:00You seem to sell out wherever you go, that is a go...You seem to sell out wherever you go, that is a good thing, no? Yes, well done. Fuck the dealers, what's the point of them anyway?Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-42487546452195693752009-07-28T08:04:33.471-07:002009-07-28T08:04:33.471-07:00superb, leigh!
i'm on chapter 15, four pages ...superb, leigh!<br /><br />i'm on chapter 15, four pages in... and enjoying it! :)<br /><br />thx again!laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-8316317682792657362009-07-28T02:18:03.734-07:002009-07-28T02:18:03.734-07:00How cool depends on how many copies they had in st...How cool depends on how many copies they had in stock to start with. (Us Brits are naturally self effacing, Charles - I'm doing my best to be positive but the modesty slips out - can't help it!) <br />amazon.com isn't despatching Cut Short until August. (Although I noticed they were 'temporarily out of stock' today... It's all a mystery to me.)Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326835832552443337.post-37100331122952837392009-07-27T22:56:22.278-07:002009-07-27T22:56:22.278-07:00Wow, that's cool. Sold out! That must explain...Wow, that's cool. Sold out! That must explain why they still haven't shipped my copy.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com