tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.comments2022-08-04T23:53:45.241-04:00Fractured FacadeElena DeRosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070488432007287857noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-73074423391886376962011-10-23T12:15:55.480-04:002011-10-23T12:15:55.480-04:00Well, I've reached the magical number of 25......Well, I've reached the magical number of 25...now I can become rich and famous Haha!<br /><br />I think I'm going to leave this blog "live" but go back to just my main one. I do feel like I'm spreading myself too thin. I do have a website, twitter (which I still haven't fully embraced it), and Amazon Author page.Elenahttp://www.elenaderosa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-7753057823180027782011-10-23T12:06:37.731-04:002011-10-23T12:06:37.731-04:00I have FB pages for my last two books, but I can&#...I have FB pages for my last two books, but I can't see any value in the pages. I don't have a separate book blog because my main blog is about my life. Books—the ones I've written and the ones I read—are part of my life. I occasionally blog about my books if I'm going out of town for a reading or if I've met friends at a signing.<br /><br />An author needs a website (my Becky Mushkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833297935575559624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-53750991729041041832011-10-17T09:21:16.391-04:002011-10-17T09:21:16.391-04:00Thanks Slam...it is quite a lot of work, especiall...Thanks Slam...it is quite a lot of work, especially since I still have a day job (which I don't see quitting anytime soon), raising teens, keeping the house in order, yada yada yada.<br /><br />The good part is I have total control over the book...the bad part is I have total control over the book. :)Elenahttp://www.elenaderosa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-22992960551993705742011-10-17T09:14:53.169-04:002011-10-17T09:14:53.169-04:00Congrats Elena. Of course the good news means mor...Congrats Elena. Of course the good news means more work for you--I guess it is attached with a great feeling though.slamdunkhttp://theslamdunktrove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-79769097729133256942011-10-07T13:33:17.020-04:002011-10-07T13:33:17.020-04:00Thanks Slam, I appreciate the support. Have a grea...Thanks Slam, I appreciate the support. Have a great weekend!Elenahttp://www.elenaderosa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-84446670179694028922011-10-07T10:15:45.430-04:002011-10-07T10:15:45.430-04:00I can't imagine that feeling Elena. I like ho...I can't imagine that feeling Elena. I like how you weave the settings of NY and VA into the story--places close to your heart. <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-84639838468709325022011-09-27T09:33:52.982-04:002011-09-27T09:33:52.982-04:00Sounds like screaming was appropriate. There are ...Sounds like screaming was appropriate. There are certain styles that papers I have written have to be in--it is frustrating to say the least.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-26753161840078727452011-09-25T15:28:07.112-04:002011-09-25T15:28:07.112-04:00Same to you Maria :) Have fun with it...Same to you Maria :) Have fun with it...Elenahttp://www.elenaderosa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-21349803427673190312011-09-25T15:15:34.939-04:002011-09-25T15:15:34.939-04:00Hi, Elena! Just checking in to see the progress on...Hi, Elena! Just checking in to see the progress on your indie journey:). Thanks for leaving me your info on FB! Good luck:)!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-88783168887427841122011-09-20T12:02:07.145-04:002011-09-20T12:02:07.145-04:00What a great feeling that must have been to finish...What a great feeling that must have been to finish.<br /><br />Also, my prayers are with you on this memorable day.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-43380801786395666382011-09-07T19:58:16.589-04:002011-09-07T19:58:16.589-04:00It looks reallllly good!Connie TIt looks reallllly good!Connie TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-27633091674554296472011-09-06T14:32:56.607-04:002011-09-06T14:32:56.607-04:00I'm very happy with the Kindle...it's very...I'm very happy with the Kindle...it's very easy to use, compact and easy on my hands. I really don't want a minicomputer and hate, hate, hate touchscreen. I could upgrade my phone for two years now and haven't because all they have are smart touch screen phones. I dread the day the battery dies on my LG Envy 3 ;)Elenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-85631800705908313452011-09-06T14:18:59.071-04:002011-09-06T14:18:59.071-04:00If you'd gotten the iPad, you could have downl...If you'd gotten the iPad, you could have downloaded both Kindle and Nook apps and have gotten the best of both worlds. I LOVE my iPad as both a reader and as a minicomputer.Becky Mushkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833297935575559624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-89382303399935930792011-09-06T10:40:52.175-04:002011-09-06T10:40:52.175-04:00Thanks Slam, I will :)Thanks Slam, I will :)Elena DeRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070488432007287857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-78608560299789074932011-09-06T10:07:00.770-04:002011-09-06T10:07:00.770-04:00I love it--simple yet expressive. Tell your daugh...I love it--simple yet expressive. Tell your daughter congrats on the gem.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-27431676616276735042011-08-19T08:04:53.792-04:002011-08-19T08:04:53.792-04:00It really is...she's got a good eye, a sharp m...It really is...she's got a good eye, a sharp mouth and is very patient with me ;)Elenahttp://fracturedfacade.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-541721634750484412011-08-18T23:35:01.795-04:002011-08-18T23:35:01.795-04:00Glad you have the creative daughter to pitch ideas...Glad you have the creative daughter to pitch ideas too--that must be fun for you both.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-22607450680486762742011-08-11T01:23:17.632-04:002011-08-11T01:23:17.632-04:00Until I read writer's blogs, I had no idea how...Until I read writer's blogs, I had no idea how much went into writing and publishing--whichever route is used.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-8180574498517660082011-08-08T10:02:14.908-04:002011-08-08T10:02:14.908-04:00No, I didn't check out the Nook. According to ...No, I didn't check out the Nook. According to my local library the Kindle will be available for check outs by the end of this year.Elenahttp://fracturedfacade.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-65804837012730758762011-08-08T09:42:02.608-04:002011-08-08T09:42:02.608-04:00The iPad and the Nook color nook are both backlit,...The iPad and the Nook color nook are both backlit, so I don't think they're good for reading. It's like looking at a computer screen.<br /><br />Did you look at the regular Nook? One advantage is you can borrow books from the library, which you can't do with Kindle yet. <br /><br />I don't have an e-reader, but I've played with them at stores and checked out my friends&Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-75388118875599836392011-08-05T11:09:09.922-04:002011-08-05T11:09:09.922-04:00I have several friends you have e-published and do...I have several friends you have e-published and done well. Good luck!!!<br />Connie TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-16719646540116043932011-08-04T23:27:20.755-04:002011-08-04T23:27:20.755-04:00Looks good Elena. I like your thinking with writi...Looks good Elena. I like your thinking with writing and the old Studio 54.slamdunkhttp://theslamdunktrove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-34420933281705342092011-08-04T18:00:44.839-04:002011-08-04T18:00:44.839-04:00Thanks Ron...it should be quite a trip ;)Thanks Ron...it should be quite a trip ;)Elenahttp://fracturedfacade.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478684232955704280.post-84421389536556489662011-08-04T17:47:29.454-04:002011-08-04T17:47:29.454-04:00Best wishes on your new blog and also your e-publi...Best wishes on your new blog and also your e-publishing journey, Elana!Star City Famehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905856495820546786noreply@blogger.com