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Selling at Western Venues

I can only speak as someone selling books, but for the most part I've had reasonably good luck signing books at western venues. Every January I sign at a western trade show here in Tucson, and whil...

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Subject of this Board

That is so true.

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Nearly 1/2 Of Texas Gone!

I was at an event at the state capital in Phoenix a few years ago, and the speaker said that the original proposal for the Gasden purchase included Baja California, but the Abolitionists in the Con...

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Yep, and I just got personally attacked and called a bigot for not wanting to go see an exhibit inspired by the movie Brokeback Mountain. I guess people who write books for children, love God and b...

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My pumpkin pies and cranberry quick bread is all baked and the house smells wonderful. Wish I could can the scent. 9 hours ago

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Gayle Martin replied to Cindy Smith's discussion 'Selling at Western Venues'

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Gay Mathis commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Gayle, I like it..Color is easy on the eyes and very easy to navigate..Good job..

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Gay Mathis commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Gayle, I like it..Color is easy on the eyes and easy to navigate..

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Cindy Smith commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

I checked it out Gayle. I like it. It was easy and full of information and answered about any question one could come up with. T. B. and I have a website like it ourselves. Good job!

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Kevin Hogge commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

It's nice Gayle, easy to navigate.

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Gary Spessard commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Well It's About Bloody Time'

Hi Gayle, Great news! At last! Congratulations on your book, and I hope it will be published in January. Gary

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Gary Spessard commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Hi Gayle, I like your website. It is easy to use and enjoyable to read. Gary

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Walker commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Great image my Dear but, I was thinking more of a frontal view.

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Augustus McCrae commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Looks great Gayle. By the way...dont let "them there trolls" get to you...."Feed em fish heads and rollin doughnuts--take off."

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James commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Good, the picture of you came on this time. Problem solved.

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Gayle Martin commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Okay I made the change. It came out nicely. Glad you guys thought of it. Would have never thought of it myself. You all are the best.

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James commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Ms Odessa mentioned photo....Um, I am not getting a photo of you in the upper corner?

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Gayle Martin replied to Morgan Earp's discussion 'Subject of this Board'

That is so true.

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Gayle Martin replied to Mike Franklin's discussion 'Nearly 1/2 Of Texas Gone!'

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My pumpkin pies and cranberry quick bread is all baked and the house smells wonderful. Wish I could can the scent.

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George D Rodriguez commented on Gayle Martin's blog post 'Feedback Needed'

Excellent job. Looks good. Easy to navigate. Ya done good young lady.

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What is your occupation?

Author & Living History Speaker

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http://www.LukeandJennyBooks.com

What is your blog address?

http://theaccidentalghosthunter.blogspot.com

What are your favorite hobbies?

Living history reenacting, writing, quilt making, cake decorating

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Yes

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Feedback Needed

I used to have two separate websites--one for my books, the other for my speaking business. But with the economy being the way that it is now I decided not to renew one of them so I have combined both into one.

I just finished my update and any of you have the time I would love to have some feedback. My main concern is whether the website is easy to navigate and understand, and is there too much information that could overwhelm the visitor.

Thanks in advance for your comments. The link is… Continue

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 9:43am — 22 Comments

Well It's About Bloody Time

I don't know what kind of world bureaucrats live in, but I doubt there's a one of them who could survive in the private sector.

For weeks I've been hung up trying to get my latest book, Riding with the James Gang, completed. The manuscript is finished and edited, the cover design is 99.9% complete, but we have been waiting forever and a day for the Library of Congress data.

The Library of Congress is data is one of those gobbledy-goop pages before chapter one. It is meaningless to the a… Continue

Posted on November 24, 2009 at 11:00am — 11 Comments

Tombstone Travels

I went down to Tombstone yesterday to participate in Vigilante Sunday. The Vigilantes perform every second, fourth and fifth Sunday, and I've been so dad-gum busy that I haven't joined them in almost a month. Life happens.

I have a love/hate relationship with the permanent Border Patrol checkpoint on the highway just outside of town. I love the fact that they are trying to keep illegal immigrants out of our country. I love the fact that most of the agents are young, good looking studmuffins who… Continue

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 10:00pm — 9 Comments

Tech Issue With Ning

I'm usually more computer savvy than this, but I have run into a little Ning glitch and need help trying to figure this one out.

I have several e-mail accounts, (some I use for business, others for personal), and the domain name for the e-mail account I had attached to my True West account is set to expire soon. Awhile back I tried to change it to a more current e-mail account that I am using for some of my other Ning forums, but the system would not let me make the change. I got an error messa… Continue

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 8:15am — 3 Comments

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At 9:12am on November 25, 2009, Odessa Red said…: Ok...you can stop now!...I'm cramming a cold premade apple pie in my mouth and am not really enjoying it :D I think I go get some biscuits and gravy!!

At 8:24am on November 25, 2009, Odessa Red said…: Mmmm!!...that sounds delish! I love anything with cranberries in them, and pumpkin pie is my ultimate favorite...I can eat a whole pie with a whole can of topping! lol

At 7:44pm on November 24, 2009, Becky Coffield said…: I'd use InDesign, but my printer actually takes Word. At this time in space and energy, I've actually almost 100% mastered Word!! I think Apache will be PERFECT. I need to re-do Tom Black, however, but it's not like URGENT. Just annoying me. Good to know about your expertise, however. I'll most definitely keep that in mind!! I've heard InDesign has a steep learning curve...??

At 12:42pm on November 24, 2009, Odessa Red said…: Penny update...she is doing pretty good...I got her one of those electric dog pads to put under her blankets...it warms up when the dog lays down on it...so she slept very toasty last night and was able to jump up pretty fast this morning when I went out at 5am to feed!

At 8:09pm on November 23, 2009, Reb said…: I might be able to come down for the 'day'... but not both.

At 5:50pm on November 23, 2009, Stoney Greywolf Bowers said…: Evening Gayle --- I really enjoyed meeting you at Mesa Old West Days, and exchanging our books with one another.

It didn't make us any money, but created fond memories, and a True West friendship that is real.

Look forward in sharing as we ride this Cyber Trail -- Until The next go round -- Stoney.

At 12:19pm on November 23, 2009, Becky Coffield said…: Hi, Gayle,

Yes, it was GREAT meeting you. I'm sorry I didn't get to spend any time with you in your booth - I had a handful to deal with.

Like you, I've been off the site quite a bit. Too much bickering. Plus, I'm working my ass off trying to get "Apache" layed out CORRECTLY. Working in Word is a bitch. I've also got JR Sanders' "The Littlest Wrangler" to start putting together too. I want to have both books in print by the Festival of the West...not much time. Then I've been doing all these events for the past weeks...two more weekends to go and I'm off duty until February! Well, off the sales venues...just office work on those new titles. That's a full time job as it is! I guess I understand why they say "no rest for the wicked"! :) Good grief! Listen to me complain. Sorry!

Talk with you later.

Becky

At 11:25am on November 23, 2009, George D Rodriguez said…: Glad you have you back Gayle. We were friends before you left and since your return I guess you have to renew. Enjoy your holidays coming up.

At 9:35am on November 23, 2009, Gary Spessard said…: Hi Gayle,

It's great to have you back on TW and also to have you as a friend. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.

Gary

At 9:15am on November 23, 2009, Lee Anderson said…: Likewise here Gayle. I've had other things going and time just seems to get away. I consider it an honor to be your friend.