The hare in the moon is all ears but I haven’t any carats of verse to offer. What I do have, however, is a new delivery on the way.
Eclipsed – Poets Cornered Anthology 2009 – This does not mean that I don’t want a signed copy, Kiersty.
The Adventures of Granny Destross and CeeCee by Val B Russell – The first instalment in a three volume series. Congratulations on going the self-publishing route, Val. Wishing you big success.
The Puzzle Box by Paul Squires – I don’t think I need to justify buying a second copy, even if I plan to keep it for myself. I could hide it in the safe just in case someone steals my original copy, but I think I might donate this one to the Macquarie University Library.
Heads up to the folk at Lulu.com, who appear to have significantly reduced their delivery fees. So head on over and get some words into you.
June 11, 2009 at 9:49 pm |
Thank you sounds hollow and trite, but to me, this means a great deal more than I can express in words. This book being promoted by some of the coolest people is beyond wonderful. Hugs to you for being a good friend to Granny Destross and CeeCee… and me!
June 11, 2009 at 11:43 pm |
Hello my friend, how are yo? Are you sure you are not the guy from lulu.com?
I ll be waiting for your poems
June 12, 2009 at 2:04 am |
OOOH, because I already own two of the three, does this mean I am semi-cultured and almost well read? I will definitely check out the third (Eclipsed) to complete my trifecta. :)
By the way, I can highly endorse the two I already own.
June 12, 2009 at 10:41 am |
I also have two of those. Eclipsed is super brilliant. I must get over to Val’s and get onto that one, everything I’ve heard about has been fantastic. Yes and when is your’s coming out?
June 13, 2009 at 12:45 am |
Eclipsed – Poets Cornered Anthology 2009 sounds very interesting.
June 13, 2009 at 3:32 pm |
Storing up these for my end-of-month book-up. Thanks for the steer.
June 14, 2009 at 8:40 am |
books are good. signed books are better.
June 15, 2009 at 7:13 am |
Poets Cornered… hmmmm… this is a wonderful tribute Brad and what twists and turns there have been since it’s birth. Poets Cornered imploded. There were several casualties and I think one day it will make an epic story. Maybe it should make an epic story now! haha… Thank you for highlighting our work. I am lucky to live in a street named after one great poet and in a district where every street is named after another. I am lucky that it is full of artists of all genres and that I am a part of it. Many of the greats sat in my town and wrote wonderful, historically important pieces and we are perhaps invigorated by the ghosts that linger. There is a story, there is a story… but damn, it’s not a pretty one. I shall tell you. One day. :)
June 15, 2009 at 7:14 am |
Oh and I have not forgotten your copy, I promise. It might just take me a little while to gather signatures. Be patient with me. :)
June 25, 2009 at 2:26 am |
Of The Adventures of Granny Destross and CeeCee, let me say that I finished reading this book a couple of days ago and it made me feel like a child again. It’s a good break from reality, from adult life, from stress and heartache. It’s simply magical and I’m so proud of its author. There are some wonderfully creative moments in the story and whether you are a parent or a big kid yourself, having this one on your shelf would be a worthy investment.
June 25, 2009 at 9:52 am |
You are some kind of wonderful person Mr. Borland and I’m richer for knowing you. hugs :)
June 27, 2009 at 8:30 pm |
While the soccer parents were screaming such motivational gems as ‘go, go, go’ and ‘kick it’ from the sidelines, this parent was sitting under a fig tree with an espresso and ‘The Adventures of Granny Destross and CeeCee’. This is a truly fantastic story, Val. Thank you for capturing my imagination and whisking me off with Granny, CeeCee and Stuart the talking fly into the Dominions. I’m just sorry we had to come home so soon. Can’t wait for the next adventure.
June 28, 2009 at 7:21 am |
Brad, you know what is so mind blowing about this? I wrote that book in my head a few years ago for my daughter. Then I left it alone. It nagged at me for freaking ever until I could no longer stand the guilt of allowing it to languish. Now, a wonderful writer in Australia sat under a fig tree and read it. The fact that you liked it and saw value in the telling, is the icing on the cake. Granny was born in a shelter for homeless and abused women and children and now she is is down under. Astounding stuff to this Canadian. I’m incredibly happy you enjoyed the tale Brad, thank you so very much for being a supportive and kind friend, my fellow scribe. :)