tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post694136526133567471..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: Please don't get angry at me ...Jessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-2681670677736710502011-06-04T17:41:42.480+03:002011-06-04T17:41:42.480+03:00The ability to upload your own manuscript sounds l...The ability to upload your own manuscript sounds like a great idea and was one of the first things I did when my wife bought me my Kindle but what a dog’s breakfast! If you want to read e-books that you can buy on Amazon and do nothing much else with it then fine, a Kindle is as good as anything else but I had a Rocket eReader about ten years ago (another gift from my wife) and I don’t see a great difference between the two in fact there’s a lot I prefer about the Rocket, like the backlight and the stylus. There are things that the Kindle says it does which it does do but not well, like handle PDFs; even in landscape I was unimpressed. My latest novel uses hanging indents a lot and the Kindle makes a mess of them. So do your research. The Kindle is great in that it has finally captured the public’s imagination, so all credit to it for that, but I have a terrible feeling that technology is going improve in leaps and bounds now especially as the costs of tablets come down. My daughter has a tablet and it is a perfectly good e-book reader. The other thing about the Kindle are the search and markup options. Again, it does do what it says it does but once you have several books full of notes and highlights and all you have to access them is that crappy wee keypad you start to see the Kindle’s limitations.<br /><br>Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-69960709182919377702011-06-04T14:21:34.517+03:002011-06-04T14:21:34.517+03:00I fought against it and fought against it - then I...I fought against it and fought against it - then I gave in - it sat there for a month before I used it - then ... well, I kind of liked it; however, I stiill have hundreds and hundreds of paper books and will continue to have them!<br /><br />I do like how i can upload my own manuscripts to it and read for editing! And if I blurb/endorse someone's novel,I can upload their pdf or word file to it and read it instead of them having to send me a print out or me printing it out! so, that's a plus right there!<br /><br />As soon as your book is on pre-order, I am grabbing it up! :-DKathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-79738276357569449922011-06-04T05:04:14.071+03:002011-06-04T05:04:14.071+03:00I never thought that I would like my e-reader but ...I never thought that I would like my e-reader but now I prefer to read on it than paper. How crazy is that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82580238094810616822011-06-03T17:21:28.307+03:002011-06-03T17:21:28.307+03:00You get the ereader that feels right for YOU! Do y...You get the ereader that feels right for YOU! Do your research and head out there and get one. And trust me, you will STILL READ PAPERBACKS AND LOVE THEM! I sure do! I love my Kindle, but it's mostly used for manuscript reading and books that are only available digitally. Also, I own lots of books on my Kindle and have a second copy in paperback. So, if you think about that, the author is getting twice the royalties. <br /><br />Besides, nobody is going to hate you. In fact, it's nobody's business whether you get an ereader or not. Just yours. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-30642870769168006772011-06-03T09:48:32.731+03:002011-06-03T09:48:32.731+03:00I'm sure people have already told you their op...I'm sure people have already told you their opinions. I feel your pain though... I REALLY don't want one, but feel like that is going to be my next big purchase. Sadly. I think a Kindle is the way to go, my mom has one and I've sort of fallen in love with it during my visit. :/ Don't know what to tell you, a paperback was my first love too.Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-87466789829698619402011-06-03T07:29:32.235+03:002011-06-03T07:29:32.235+03:00I'm sort of an anti-e-reader too. My dad got o...I'm sort of an anti-e-reader too. My dad got one for x-mas and I admit, it is pretty nifty. I like that you can adjust the size of font and how you can download files, like manuscripts, from your computer. I believe he has a Kindle.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today! I'm excited about your book blog tour. :)<br /><br />~MelissaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729705557661233196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-80923036600465554222011-06-03T06:55:19.843+03:002011-06-03T06:55:19.843+03:00I love my Kindle. I have 265 books downloaded on m...I love my Kindle. I have 265 books downloaded on my Kindle : psychology texts, biographies, autobiographies, modern science texts, novels, essays, research texts.<br /><br />The lack of backlight is easier on the eyes. Their new presentation is like reading from a print book. They have many speech-enabled books. <br /><br />(Yes, it tends to sound a bit computerized, but when you're driving you soon lose yourself in the story anyway -- all my Kindle books are speech-enabled -- many of my friends say that they listen to my books while they are cooking or ironing or painting their nails or doing their hair.)<br /><br />The prices are super affordable. If you read a review of a book you like, you can ZAP it immediately to your Kindle without having to go to a bookstore. The first chapter(s) are free to every book, giving you a good idea if you want to spend cash money on it.<br /><br />All your books are stored in Amazon, so if something happens to your Kindle, you will not have lost your books. The customer service is excellent.<br /><br />But that's just me. You must follow your own instincts. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-73635119182709929432011-06-03T04:48:51.449+03:002011-06-03T04:48:51.449+03:00I adore my Kindle. Not only do I buy and read boo...I adore my Kindle. Not only do I buy and read books on it, but I read my manuscripts and those that I beta read. Also, it has a text-to-speech feature that I use. Hearing another voice read a MS to me helps me better catch mistakes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-55293295539774122262011-06-03T03:46:23.704+03:002011-06-03T03:46:23.704+03:00OH NO!! E-books and readers is all I'm hearing...OH NO!! E-books and readers is all I'm hearing about, even from my publisher, now authors! Where does it all end. If this plastic throw away furture is comming this quick what's next, Glasses with your work on one screen, books, google,etc on the other. A mobile phone on one arm sat-nav guidence on the other arm. Robots they will call us. Do you gather I don't like E-books?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615239330302705780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82968680402386535892011-06-03T02:50:26.955+03:002011-06-03T02:50:26.955+03:00I have no advice or opinion on the e-reader, excep...I have no advice or opinion on the e-reader, except that I would need a lot of help choosing because I have no clue!<br />But I did laugh at your quiet confession that you watch Top Model on YouTube!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894333322881236627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-18235569724852032182011-06-03T02:46:33.841+03:002011-06-03T02:46:33.841+03:00I just broke down and got an e-reader because we a...I just broke down and got an e-reader because we are moving to Korea and must put most of our things (including books, sob) into storage. So this is a way for me to bring along some of my of my old favorites (many many classics are free downloads) as well as sufficient new books to keep me entertained on the 20-ish hour flight. The biggest advantage of the e-reader that I can see is that you can 'carry' lots of books at a time without being loaded down. Downside is definitely not being able to check out books from the library and (a pet peeve of mine) there are many older books (say, anything between 'classics' and 2000) that are not yet available as e-reads. I don't see e-readers ever completely replacing paper books for me, but I can see them having a definite place in the general scheme of things. I have a Kindle and it suits me just fine, especially the ease (and speed) of buying new books, but as others have noted, the ease with which you can buy can also be your downfall...MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-13354356282068400512011-06-03T01:18:52.951+03:002011-06-03T01:18:52.951+03:00i've yet to get one, but when i do, i'd li...i've yet to get one, but when i do, i'd like to be able to pub my own work on it... <br /><br />i've heard e-ink is best on the eyes<br /><br />i have friends who say this or that is better... i'd have to check em out at the store[s] before droppiong down the $$$....<br /><br />you may have a tough time deciding, too<br /><br />love your singing voice, btw...laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-359178020035831662011-06-03T00:54:46.442+03:002011-06-03T00:54:46.442+03:00I've never used an e-reader (or even an iPhone...I've never used an e-reader (or even an iPhone/Pad) so I'm afraid I can't be much help. :P<br /><br />Also--I just noticed the new look of your blog! Great picture at the top.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-15770576216861094302011-06-03T00:28:58.479+03:002011-06-03T00:28:58.479+03:00My mother-in-law has a Nook and loves it!My mother-in-law has a Nook and loves it!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-87186585596509961792011-06-02T22:25:38.437+03:002011-06-02T22:25:38.437+03:00Isn't terrible when your words come back to bi...Isn't terrible when your words come back to bite you in the posterior? LOL<br /><br />Added you to my GoodReads list!Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-2765046030834596992011-06-02T22:14:42.138+03:002011-06-02T22:14:42.138+03:00I got a Kindle as a gift. It doesn't do what a...I got a Kindle as a gift. It doesn't do what an iPad does but I only wanted it for reading. I am able to make notes, hi-lite and all that so it suits me just fine.<br />I also purchased an application so I could write notes if I want to.<br />I still read book books but as you say a lot of our friends re releasing first in e format.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-85125338976826611332011-06-02T21:13:04.316+03:002011-06-02T21:13:04.316+03:00I felt the same way-- until I started reading book...I felt the same way-- until I started reading books on my phone... it was so easy and convenient. Buying a book wherever and whenever! I read MORE than I did before.<br /><br />I still love the tactile experience of a printed book-- but we are creatures of convenience--are we not?<br /><br />(=Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-76018267874108818632011-06-02T20:56:25.726+03:002011-06-02T20:56:25.726+03:00Funny- I've been thinking the same thing with ...Funny- I've been thinking the same thing with all the great e-books available out there by indie writers. I will never give up the feel of paper though.ShanLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924128726414153505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-22652845291306033162011-06-02T20:24:30.899+03:002011-06-02T20:24:30.899+03:00IPad!
All the power and more of a netbook - movies...IPad!<br />All the power and more of a netbook - movies, music, photos, programs, games, news, Internet, camera, and a color eReader that rocks. You may think you wouldn't use it enough, but guess what - I use mine ALL THE TIME!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-10007882381449579152011-06-02T18:44:46.076+03:002011-06-02T18:44:46.076+03:00Another Kindle fan here. I love e-ink and being ab...Another Kindle fan here. I love e-ink and being able to read samples before buying and being able to carry the Kindle in my purse.<br /><br />What I did before buying an e-reader is check where I could find e-books in my genre. I found slightly fantasy/SF e-books available through Amazon than through B&N, so I went with the Kindle. But I think no matter which reader you go with, you'll like it.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-6456051439394881212011-06-02T18:13:40.014+03:002011-06-02T18:13:40.014+03:00I'm thinking I'm going to have to get one ...I'm thinking I'm going to have to get one too. Even though I'm a big fan of the real book.Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-65949043595604382492011-06-02T18:05:35.856+03:002011-06-02T18:05:35.856+03:00I have an ipad which is great but slightly more ex...I have an ipad which is great but slightly more expensive. My mother bought a Kindle this weekend because she couldn't wait until my book comes out in print to read it. I set it up for her and thought it was a nice size, weight and user friendly. It's a nice price point too!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-18077088895863007742011-06-02T18:03:21.655+03:002011-06-02T18:03:21.655+03:00I prefer books too, but my wife's kindle is pr...I prefer books too, but my wife's kindle is pretty decent.Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-28894011597332422612011-06-02T17:56:54.877+03:002011-06-02T17:56:54.877+03:00I haven't got on board with the e-reader just ...I haven't got on board with the e-reader just yet but I feel like I'm missing out on something. For now, I am going to stick to physical books until I get to the point that you are at (where I feel I CAN'T actually read certain books because it's a limitation). Good luck with it and I can't wait to hear your thoughts when you get one :-)Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-53279505394266897862011-06-02T17:48:05.369+03:002011-06-02T17:48:05.369+03:00I have a Kindle and I love it! Amazon makes it eas...I have a Kindle and I love it! Amazon makes it easy and there are so many freebies.<br /><br />Only downside I've discovered is that Simon & Schuster's Galley Grab is NOT downloadable onto a Kindle, but it DOES work for the Nook. This hasn't been a crisis for me, but it's a bit of an irritant (I like a lot Simon & Schuster ARCs). Most of the netGalley arcs can be downloaded to Kindle, though, and I love netGalley, so I'm happy.<br /><br />Like you, I did not want one for a long time. Now, I love it! And I still read "real" books often. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.com