tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post5629822935007388673..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: Is bad really better than good?Annalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-9464798126091309232013-10-01T09:40:36.122+01:002013-10-01T09:40:36.122+01:00Or a huge, public argument maybe? Marketing for th...Or a huge, public argument maybe? Marketing for the both of us :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-21473964208486682682013-10-01T09:34:49.364+01:002013-10-01T09:34:49.364+01:00I think it's just too easy to have these '...I think it's just too easy to have these 'moments' in the public eye. I also think our so-called newspapers are more and more reliant on what they can find on Twitter, Facebook etc that real news is few and far between. Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-43274873441153621662013-10-01T09:18:25.904+01:002013-10-01T09:18:25.904+01:00There have been times I've written what I real...There have been times I've written what I really think on Facebook, then deleted it before posting, because I know how it sounds! It must be tiring to have a friend like that... You definitely just need to link to the article on your timeline :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-65731419973430300992013-10-01T00:43:33.038+01:002013-10-01T00:43:33.038+01:00Quick! Let's invent a controversy and sell som...Quick! Let's invent a controversy and sell some books. LOLCarrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-47835734242746175802013-09-30T23:43:06.861+01:002013-09-30T23:43:06.861+01:00'Quin Pu' ...what a great neologism.
I li...'Quin Pu' ...what a great neologism. <br />I like that better than 'meltdown' and 'hissy fit.' LOL<br /><br />I'll never understand people. *shakes head*Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-67507844494304449522013-09-30T17:37:38.255+01:002013-09-30T17:37:38.255+01:00I didn't hear about the Quin Pu breakdown you ...I didn't hear about the Quin Pu breakdown you posted about, but I think I now I have a name I can give to friends who do the same thing on Facebook. I have a friend who has about three Quin Pu's a week on FB. :/Gossip_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-49005847660936179012013-09-30T11:29:44.358+01:002013-09-30T11:29:44.358+01:00Lol... I think I'll try to sell books without ...Lol... I think I'll try to sell books without salacious rumours for now... But I'll let you know ;-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-13514320839491518432013-09-30T11:28:44.448+01:002013-09-30T11:28:44.448+01:00I might check it out then. The Book is really inte...I might check it out then. The Book is really interesting isn't it? Glad you liked it - I only recommend books that I think the right people will enjoy!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-62747545194929820722013-09-30T11:27:44.674+01:002013-09-30T11:27:44.674+01:00Slow and steady, yes, you're right... I hope :...Slow and steady, yes, you're right... I hope :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-13572077319921527522013-09-30T00:16:01.323+01:002013-09-30T00:16:01.323+01:00It seems like every now and again a story like thi...It seems like every now and again a story like this circulates. Someone engages in a publicity stunt to get attention, albeit negative. I guess it comes down to your core values. If you want, I could start some kind of rumor Annalisa and see if it helps you out! ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-13722786144328739642013-09-29T19:02:47.569+01:002013-09-29T19:02:47.569+01:00Oh yeah - and thanks for your comment on my blog -...Oh yeah - and thanks for your comment on my blog - The Road to Rouen doesn't read at all as non-fiction - I'm not sure whether it really is. Reads more like fiction, but presumably based on truth! If you want a chuckle, give it a go! I liked the book you recommended, by the way - The Book. Very unusual. :-)Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-80594052447706168562013-09-29T19:01:03.936+01:002013-09-29T19:01:03.936+01:00People love to hate, don't they? Queuing up to...People love to hate, don't they? Queuing up to pay 10 dollars for something so they could bitch about it... crazy. Slow and steady wins the race, Annalisa!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-1578046986894793712013-09-29T14:48:03.614+01:002013-09-29T14:48:03.614+01:00Train crash was the phrase running through my head...Train crash was the phrase running through my head when I wrote this post - and yes, I guess it is human nature. I'm almost tempted to have a really public meltdown of my own, whilst wearing a t-shirt advertising my books ;-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59567722222284466582013-09-29T14:41:37.902+01:002013-09-29T14:41:37.902+01:00Thanks Hilary. It's those struggling but brill...Thanks Hilary. It's those struggling but brilliant writers who really deserve our money.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-87933022937320883692013-09-29T14:40:16.606+01:002013-09-29T14:40:16.606+01:00You're so right, Joanne, and you certainly ris...You're so right, Joanne, and you certainly rise above the crap - I'm looking forward to buying your poetry collections, and seeing you on my blog tomorrow morning! :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-16428890904408193632013-09-29T14:33:53.721+01:002013-09-29T14:33:53.721+01:00That's a really good way to look at it, Rebecc...That's a really good way to look at it, Rebecca :-) Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-9235913249720062282013-09-29T14:32:48.521+01:002013-09-29T14:32:48.521+01:00No, I'm sure if I was attracting negative publ...No, I'm sure if I was attracting negative publicity like that it would backfire completely!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-33984317701469343802013-09-29T12:59:52.830+01:002013-09-29T12:59:52.830+01:00I feel like this is a common thing nowadays, consu...I feel like this is a common thing nowadays, consuming a media because of it's reputation to be bad. And I have to admit, I love Plan 9 From Outer Space because it's bad. And I know there are books out there I want to read simply from negative comments, I want to hear what the hype is about. <br /><br />I do however prefer to have my books be well written, and would prefer to have my books read because people think they are good. Sadly, I don't think we could ever stop people from flocking to the bad, call it the train crash effect, because it's human nature. But I do think that if as authors we don't project an image that caters to that it will help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106399041059595196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-6370777917631180312013-09-29T09:19:08.923+01:002013-09-29T09:19:08.923+01:00Hi Annalisa .. this could come back to bite her la...Hi Annalisa .. this could come back to bite her later in life ... responding to negativity of any form is just not good news ... and the people who wasted their time looking .. strike me they need their heads examined too ... Walk away is the best deal ...<br /><br />I hear you though - but think people aren't that sensible and let themselves in for all kinds of trouble, while the ones that deserve our support don't get a look in, or have to fight for it ... <br /><br />Good rant - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-14569767038512297832013-09-28T23:35:39.239+01:002013-09-28T23:35:39.239+01:00It's a question of pride. In this day and age...It's a question of pride. In this day and age, it seems that trash sells whether it's writing or music (cue Miley Cyrus right now), or reality TV (cue the Kardashians). But I like to think that their 15 minutes of fame will run out sooner or later. As an author, I want to put out a superb product, try to market it with taste, and hope for the best. Then I can sleep at night. We have to rise above the crap.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-37265772608216468562013-09-28T22:53:36.735+01:002013-09-28T22:53:36.735+01:00I think the answer is all contained within the one...I think the answer is all contained within the one word, narcissistic. And the people who buy the book? Want to see what's behind the story. Are they really surprised it's bad? I doubt she is interested in writing good books, just people reading about her. I'm happy for all those involved to just get on with it. They're losing hours they could have spent reading a great book. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865863123307699691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-55854381647142813802013-09-28T19:46:29.095+01:002013-09-28T19:46:29.095+01:00They say any publicity is good, but I wouldn't...They say any publicity is good, but I wouldn't want something negative like that drawing attention to my books.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-89226490558069144842013-09-28T19:39:09.395+01:002013-09-28T19:39:09.395+01:00I accepted a long time ago that I don't write ...I accepted a long time ago that I don't write books that will become bestsellers, but I know a lot of people who should expect more than they're getting. Yes, there will always be people who care about the fame more than being talented - look at all the so-called 'celebrities' filling the papers!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-78775141713815102442013-09-28T19:34:19.326+01:002013-09-28T19:34:19.326+01:00I never really understand that phrase. I suppose i...I never really understand that phrase. I suppose if she just wants to make money and then stop writing it's perfect, but I'm aiming to have people want to read my books for a very long time... fingers crossed!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-33905845824660631942013-09-28T19:15:54.903+01:002013-09-28T19:15:54.903+01:00I'll pop over to see why your world is so skew...I'll pop over to see why your world is so skewed. (Great word, by the way!)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com